Grand European Cruise & Tour 2025

Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to Paris.

If you purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations, a representative will greet you at the airport and transport you to the hotel. This evening, you’ll get to know your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner. (D)

Start your day with a panoramic tour of Paris, the world- famous City of Light! Take in the sights as your motor coach ventures past Champs-Elysées, known for its grandeur. You’ll also see the Arc de Triomphe, a symbol of French history, the Grand Palais and Alexander III Bridge, Notre Dame and Île de la Cité, and Place de la Concorde, one of Paris’s most historic and scenic locations. View the Latin Quarter, chic St. Germain, and the iconic Louvre, as well as the Luxembourg Gardens. Plus, no trip to Paris would be complete without seeing the famous Eiffel Tower. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace. You may also join us for an optional add-on excursion that includes a beautiful dinner cruise along the Seine river! (B)

This morning, leave Paris for Brussels, on a pleasant four-hour road trip. Enjoy lunch on your own at Brussels, and in the evening, join us for a guided panoramic city tour. Explore the historic Grand Place, the quirky Manneken Pis, the Atomium and the Royal Museums of Art and History. Boasting cafes, museums, and flower markets, Brussels is a fantastic city to explore. Let your mind wander as you take in one of Europe’s most welcoming capitals. (B)

Take a three-hour road trip to Amsterdam this morning and enjoy lunch on your own. Spend the day exploring the city at your own pace. (B)

Enjoy a half-day boat tour through Amsterdam’s scenic canals, where you will see the New Church, the National Monument, and the Skinny Bridge across the River Amstel.

Your cruise concludes in central Amsterdam, at which point you will continue for a short time on foot and stop for lunch on your own before continuing to the ship for embarkation. (B, D)

This quaint little English town is nestled at the edge of Dorset with sweeping ocean views and pristine beaches. A former stone quarrying town, Portland is home to majestic castles, interesting museums and beautiful hiking trails along the Jurassic Coast. (B, L, D)

Bilbao in northern Spain is well known for its Basque cuisine, splendid architecture and the engaging Guggenheim Museum. (B, L, D)

La Coruña centers on a narrow peninsula that juts from Spain’s northern coast, and is known for it’s plentiful seafood at the world’s oldest working lighthouse. (B, L, D)

Leixoes is one of Portgal’s major ports, and is located at the mouth of the Douro River near Porto. (B, L, D)

Welcome to Portugal’s hilly coastal capital, watched over by seven picturesque hills. Take in Lisbon’s historic streets and stately ruins, and sample some of its delectable cuisine. (B, L, D)

Today you’ll cruise the Strait of Gibraltar that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. (B, L, D)

Best known as the birthplace of Picasso, Malaga is also the gateway to the stunning Costa Del Sol region in southern Spain. With its cobbled Old Town, Moorish architecture and palm-fringed beaches, Malaga has a lot to offer. (B, L, D)

Alicante is a perfect little beach town, and its fresh seafood is not to be missed. Look up to Mount Benacantil to see the sand-colored remains of Santa Bárbara Castle, the imposing fortress that protected Alicante in the ninth century. (B, L, D)

This former Roman colony is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Spain due to its appealing combination of culture and history. Your panoramic tour of Valencia includes Plaza de Toros, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, L’Oceanogràfic Museum, port, and marina. Take a walking tour of Old Town, and of the towering Cathedral of Valencia. (B)

After cruising to England, Portugal and Spain, it’s time to disembark in Barcelona. Spend the day in Barcelona relaxing and exploring this vibrant city on your own or join an optional add-on excursion to experience a Flamenco show and Tapas (additional cost). (B)

The city of Barcelona boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, not to mention a long, sandy coastline, fabulous food, and terrific shopping. Take a panoramic city tour where you will see Montjuic and Passeig De Gracia, a major avenue lined with buildings designed by the famous Antoni Gaudí. You’ll also visit Port Olympic and the Arc de Triomf. Your city tour ends with an included visit to the Sagrada Familia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure, and the evening ends with a farewell dinner (included). (B,D)