Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and savor Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast centuries-old vineyards and luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. Pay your respects at Normandy’s World War II beaches. Art, cuisine, style, joie de vivre—if you love everything français, this is for you: a 15-day journey that combines our popular Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruises into one tour de force.

The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands

Traverse the coast of the British Isles and the stunning shores of Cornwall and Scotland. Call at the historic Scottish ports of Greenock and Tobermory, and visit Fort William to behold the splendor of Ben Nevis. Discover Ireland’s rugged coastline and visit the ancient city of Limerick, with the iconic King John Castle on the banks of the River Shannon. Your voyage is bookended with overnight stays in London and Belfast, allowing you to explore more.

Explore Norway’s lush fjords and sail above the Arctic Circle to experience the dramatic landscapes of Lofoten’s islands and the glow of the midnight sun. Discover the port city of Bergen and venture to Scotland’s Orkney and Shetland Islands, rich in Viking heritage. Visit Edinburgh, where medieval castles and elegant architecture create a cityscape steeped in history—and spend the night in Greenwich, London, your gateway to iconic British landmarks.

12 Days, featuring: Lake Como, Italy