Published on 05/27/09

With six ships exploring Europe in 2010 including the brand new ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America offers spectacular roundtrip itineraries and several overnight stays in charming ports-of-call such as Venice and St. Petersburg as the cruise line opens its 2010 Europe itineraries to America’s Vacation Center customers.

From 7-night itineraries exploring the Mediterranean to 39-night adventures delving into Western Europe and North Cape, you can find a variety of itineraries onboard the ms Eurodam, ms Maasdam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Noordam, ms Prinsendam, and the ms Westerdam. Sample itineraries include:

Mediterranean Glamour: 7-night Barcelona to Barcelona (Cannes, France; Santa Margherita, Italy; Trapani, Italy; Carthage / Tunis, Tunisia; and Civitavecchia, Rome)

Sample Shore Excursions

• Enjoy ‘Splendido Italian Cuisine’ in Santa Margherita and taste traditional brushetta, grilled sea bass, and more while learning about the different types of olive oil.
• Explore Barcelona and enjoy a traditional Flamenco dance during the ‘Barcelona Sights and Flamenco Show’ excursion.

   

Baltic Adventure: 12-night London to London (Copenhagen, Denmark; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; Berlin, Germany; St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight); Stockholm, Sweden)

Sample Shore Excursions

• Enjoy music and performance in St. Petersburg, Russia on the ‘Evening Folkloric Spectacular’ where you will be treated to acrobatic Siberian Cossack dances, Russian and Ukrainian choral singing, and a special Gypsy performance.
• Travel on a steam train through the countryside of London, England and indulge in English tea served with a selection of cakes during the ‘Steam Train and English Tea’ excursion.

   

Western Europe and North Cape Discoveries: 39-night Fort Lauderdale to London (Horta, Azores; Copenhagen, Denmark (overnight); Skagen, Denmark; London, England; Paris, France; Lubeck, Germany; Falmouth, Great Britain; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Alesund, Norway; Bergen, Norway; Honningsvag, Norway; Kristiansund, Norway; Molde, Norway; Oslo, Norway; Tromso, Norway; Lisbon, Portugal (overnight); Ponta Delgada, Portugal; Portimao, Portugal; Bilbao, Spain; La Coruna, Spain; and Seville, Spain)

Sample Shore Excursions

• Taste authentic Portuguese cuisine while enjoying traditional Fado singers and folklore dancers perform in Lisbon, Portugal.
• Visit the ‘Castles of North Zealand’ in Copenhagen, Denmark including Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, and Kronborg Castle (also known as Hamlet’s Castle).

   

Choose from a variety of itineraries exploring the best of Europe in 2010 – call America’s Vacation Center today to learn more about a cruise to Europe onboard Holland America!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!