Dover, Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Warnemünde (Berlin), Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Visby, Oslo

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. These white cliffs face the European continent at the narrowest part of the English Channel and have long been a semaphore of welcome and farewell. From its founding by Rome more than 2 millennia ago, the city has become a global center of almost everything: history, theater, art, architecture, literature, sports, business, fashion, and rock and roll. Cruise visitors can explore 13th century Dover Castle which dominates the harbour and journey into London, Britain's ever-fascinating capital. There, they can explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels, visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.

Often called the gateway to Europe, the port city of Rotterdam is full of old-world charm, offering amazing views and a maze of wharves and canals, along with towering spires make for a beautiful sight. The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city, so, you will notice that Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings. During your walk, you will see three pre World War II buildings in the city center, the city hall, St. Laurence church and the White House. Explore the Museum Boymans van Beuningen, which houses a unique collection dating from the 14th century, or the Museum Voor Volkenkunde, home to ethnological exhibits, the Delfshaven quarter with the 18th century houses and the futuristic Kijk-Kubus, an upside-down housing complex.

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, was founded in the 12th century and owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, boasting a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture. Built on a series of islands and islets, it is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. During your visit, you will see the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city that keeps a thoughtful watch on the harbor, stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses, browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.

Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark.

Aarhus is known for its musical history. In the 1950s many jazz clubs sprang up around the city, fuelled by the young population. By the 1960s, the music scene diversified into rock and other genres. In the 1970s and 1980s, Aarhus became the centre for Denmark's rock music fostering many iconic bands such as TV-2 and Gnags. Aarhus is home to the annual eight-day Aarhus International Jazz Festival, the SPoT Festival and the NorthSide Festival.

In 2017, Aarhus has been selected as European Capital of Culture along with Paphos in Cyprus.

Warmunde is a small but popular seaside resort town in northeast Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, over two hours away to the country's capital, Berlin. It is considered a suburb of the university city of Rostock close by. Its main attractions are a lighthouse built in 1897 and the nearby Teepott (Teapot in German) which can be found on the promenade. 

Berlin visit gives you unique opportunities to see many of its attractions, such as Checkpoint Charlie, the remaining part of the Berlin Wall, Potsdamer Platz with its modern skyscrapers, the Holocaust Memorial, Pariser Platz and the monumental Brandenburg Gate(18th c.), the impressive Reichstag and the five museums on Museum Island,among which the famous Pergamon Museum.

Tallinn is the political, commercial and cultural center of Estonia.Toompea, the old town, is a thicket of turrets, spires and onion domes that overlooks the rest of Tallinn and the Gulf of Finland. See the brilliantly preserved All-linn (the lower town), stroll along its cobblestone streets and marvel the quaint environment of this city-museum of medieaval architecture, or enjoy local beer and lunch at the numerous restaurants and cafes. Don't forget to do some shopping, choosing authentic Estonian Handicraftσ, such as wooden spoons, woven mittens and ceramic cups (check for the seal of authenticity Eesti Käsitöö).

Strewn across numerous islands along Finland's tasseled southern coast, Helsinki is one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in Scandinavia. hailed as the "Daughter of the Baltic". It is a green metropolis, where architectural visions segue easily into prolific park spaces and ocean vistas. You will see graceful neoclassical buildings, striking modern architecture and spacious boulevards dotted with squares and parks. In the past century, Finland has nurtured some of the major creative talents of Western culture, with most notable, composer Sibelius and architects Eliel & Eero Saarinen and Alvar Aalto, whose works are the living proof that the Finns love and respect for design and the arts is enormous. Helsinki is the 2012 World Design Capital, in recognition of the use of design as an effective tool for social, cultural and economic development in the city. Your visit will aquaint you with the most important highlights, as the Senate Square surrounded by the Government Palace (to the east), the main building of Helsinki University (to the west), and (to the north) the enormous Cathedral, the famous Kauppatori, Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Gallery which consists of three museums: Ateneum Art Museum for classical Finnish art, Sinebrychoff Art Museum for classical European art and Kiasma Art Museum for modern art, the impressive stone-hewn church Temppeliaukio and Sibelius Monument, dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) and located at the homonumous park in the district of Töölö in Helsinki.

The modern and vibrant capital of Sweden is one of the world's most beautiful, clean and orderly metropolises, granted the 'European Green Capital' award by the EU in 2010. The city began life over seven centuries ago as a Viking stronghold built on the island of Gamla Stan and is steeped in history and culture, combining the rich medeaval past with the modern architecture, design and style. Today, Stockholm covers 14 separate islands and is interwoven with bays, channels and inlets, which are connected with 57 bridges. Take a tour to visit the City Hall, from whose tower you can marvel a great panorama, the historic Old Town (Gamla Stan), the baroque style Royal Palace, Storkyrkan Cathedral, as well as the Wasa Ship Museum and the Skansen, the archetype of open-air museums, inaugurated 1891. Shopping will also be a fun experience, offering from design crystal creations and exclusive fashion stores, to local handcrafts and wonderful handmade houseware.

Visby is the capital and main port of the island of Gotland, Sweden. It is the best preserved medieval town of the entire Nordic Northern Europe. It is also known for its medieval festival, which takes place every August.

Norway 's capital lies at the head of the Oslofjord, surrounded by green – two-thirds of the city is protected forest. It is the biggest city and capital since 1814, hosting the seat of the Government (Stortinget) and the Royal Palace (Slottet). Take a walk through the central city and visit the newly opened Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art, and in the other direction the award-winning Oslo Opera House. Among its highlights, is the Akershus Castle, constructed in 1290 during the reign of King Haakon V (1299–1319), the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki, the Fram Ship-Museum and the most impressive Vigeland park, the largest open - air museum by a single artist, 3 kms west from the centre. Walk along the bustling Aker Brygge and enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink, in the many cafe bars and restaurants there. From the port you can see the City Hall and the Nobel Peace Center.

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. These white cliffs face the European continent at the narrowest part of the English Channel and have long been a semaphore of welcome and farewell. From its founding by Rome more than 2 millennia ago, the city has become a global center of almost everything: history, theater, art, architecture, literature, sports, business, fashion, and rock and roll. Cruise visitors can explore 13th century Dover Castle which dominates the harbour and journey into London, Britain's ever-fascinating capital. There, they can explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels, visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.