Barcelona to Stockholm Grand Voyage

Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi including the amazing Sagrada Familia.

Old world charm meets modern architectural genius in Valencia, where the abundant Gothic riches of a 15th century golden age contrast with the innovative and avant-garde buildings of the new millennium.

Strategically located along historic sailing routes, Cartagena has been colonized by a who’s who of Mediterranean superpowers over the millennia, resulting in a rich and multi-layered heritage and history.

Málaga is the lively capital of the Costa del Sol, which is famed for its beaches and mild climate, and the birthplace of Picasso, as well as the gateway to Andalusia, with its Moorish architectural heritage.

Overlooking the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea from 1,400’ high and in a strategic position to control all naval traffic between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, the Rock of Gibraltar is a sight to behold.

Home to the great cathedral and The Alcazar, Seville is credited with inventing tapas, and the passionate nature of Sevillanos is evident in their devotion to food as well as bullfighting, flamenco and fiesta.

Home to the great cathedral and The Alcazar, Seville is credited with inventing tapas, and the passionate nature of Sevillanos is evident in their devotion to food as well as bullfighting, flamenco and fiesta.

Home to the great cathedral and The Alcazar, Seville is credited with inventing tapas, and the passionate nature of Sevillanos is evident in their devotion to food as well as bullfighting, flamenco and fiesta.

The breathtaking scenery of Portugal’s southernmost region has long made the Algarve region a magnet for those seeking winter sun.

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and its magnificent harbor made it a logical trading port as far back as the Phoenicians; today it’s renowned for an active culture of festivals, art and fashion.

At the mouth of the Rio Douro lies the city of Porto, known mostly for its port wine, but with origins dating back to the 5th century, there is plenty to see such as the Ribeira neighborhood along the river.

If Bilbao wasn't quite a household name, it was transformed with the opening of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in 1997; now it’s a tourist mecca and showcases the Basque love of food, wine and laughter.

Since the 14th century, Bordeaux’s fortunes have been tied to viticulture, resulting in a city of classical and neoclassical style, with monumental buildings and fine mansions financed by the almighty grape.

Since the 14th century, Bordeaux’s fortunes have been tied to viticulture, resulting in a city of classical and neoclassical style, with monumental buildings and fine mansions financed by the almighty grape.

The walled city of St. Malo is a quaint maze of fine old buildings, museums and cafés serving Breton specialties of crepes and cider, where you can stroll along the ramparts and walk the cobblestone streets.

Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005. 

The stunning white chalk cliffs of Dover that face France and its secret tunnels from WWII—plus the charms of nearby Canterbury and its stunning cathedral (the oldest in England)—make for fascinating visit. Steeped in tradition, but is also a modern and vibrant city

Amsterdam has a personality all its own, with tulips, wooden shoes, canals and famous inhabitants from the past (Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Anne Frank), not to mention a long time reputation for tolerance.

This quaint harbor village sits at the gateway to the vast Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second longest fjord. Rosendal is surrounded by glaciers, rolling green hills, and towering snow-capped mountains. Home to historical treasures from the Middle Ages, Norway’s only perfectly preserved 17th Century room, and a 300-year old rose garden, Rosendal is equal parts breathtaking scenery and a journey back through the centuries.

The village of Olden sits peacefully at the edge of the colossal Jostedal Glacier, Europe's largest ice floe, covering 188 square miles…and that’s just one of the incredible glaciers you can explore here.

Just a stone’s throw away from the spectacle of Geirangerfjord, Alesund is renowned for its architecture, where turrets, spires and other whimsical Art Nouveau touches give the town its distinctive character.

Located 124 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten archipelago is among the most dramatic in Norway, its spectacular glacial rock formations always visible, looming large behind beaches and green fields.

Big adventure, small voyage. Discover the mythic lands of the Vikings on a journey through Arctic fjords and untouched natural splendor.

Far north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is surrounded by a dramatic landscape of snow-capped peaks, scattered islands and majestic fjords, a scene best observed by taking the cable car up Storsteinen Mountain.

Honningsvag, population 4,000, is the last village before the North Cape, which rises over 1,000 feet above the sea and provides a lookout over a limitless panorama stretching silently to the North Pole.

Tucked deep in the majestic Altafjord, this city above the Arctic Circle shines in the light of the midnight sun. The local Sami people are warm and welcoming, and outdoor adventure abounds.

Located on Norway’s largest coastal island of Hinnøya, balmy, subpolar oceanic temperatures and the breathtaking Scandinavian Mountains invite you to explore this gem just north of the Arctic Circle.

Live it up in the land of the midnight sun. Bodø offers a breathtaking escape to a world of natural wonder just north of the Arctic Circle.

From gothic cathedrals to rock music museums, explore one of Norway’s most historic and entertaining cities.

Dating back to the 1500s, the seaside town of Arendal is stunningly situated on Norway’s southern coast. With its archipelago of islands, historic buildings, and cultural sites, it’s a charming port renowned for outdoor adventures and spectacular views.

Skagen is one of Denmark’s main fishing ports, a cute little get-away destination with lovely beaches that drew the attention of artists in the late 19th century due to its wild landscape and quality of light.

Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: The skyline of its medieval core is punctuated by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city.

Boasting numerous picturesque fishing villages and medieval churches, the island of Bornholm and its capital city of Ronne appears to have gotten somewhat lost in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland.

Gdańsk is a 1,000-year-old port city on the Baltic coast of Poland, which, together with the city of Gdynia and the town of Sopot, makes up the metropolitan area Trójmiasto otherwise known as “the Tricity”.

Walk the cobblestoned Old Town in Klaipėda and you’ll see its German heritage in the half-timbered architecture, beginning at Theatre Square where Hitler once spoke.

Riga’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its winding, wobbly lanes are beautiful to wander through.

While in Tallinn, visit St. Olav’s Church, once the tallest building in the world (at least until 1625); then pull up a chair at one of the cafés in the charming town square, heart of the city for 800 years.

Helsinki is a blend of traditional and modern architecture and design, interwoven with the beauty of nature and a few quirky, purely Finnish touches—such as a church built inside a giant chunk of granite.

Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and trendy restaurants with fairytale palaces watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city.

Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and trendy restaurants with fairytale palaces watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city.