Transatlantic & Northern Europe Cruise Tour

Today you will arrive in Boston. Guests who have purchased their airline tickets through YMT will be greeted by a representative and transferred to their hotel.

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of many of Boston’s landmarks including the Paul Revere House and Boston Common. Break for a lunch on your own at Quincy Market. Built in 1826, it is among the most famous places in Boston to grab a bowl of chowda’ or a slice of Boston Cream Pie. (B, D)

Bid bon voyage to the United States and begin your transatlantic cruise! Get settled into your cabin on Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam, an amazing ship with countless amenities to enjoy as you journey across the Atlantic. (B)

Bar Harbor has retained much of its charm from the glory days of the 1900s when it became a popular vacation destination for America’s richest and most powerful families. Look for Cadillac Mountain towering above the forest and rugged shores of Acadia National Park.

This stunning island city is best known for its historic buildings, vibrant green hillsides, friendly people, and confections made with the unique Azorean pineapple. The soil on the island is perfect to grow the tropical fruit, but the unpredictable weather necessitates the use of greenhouses. This unusual process produces a slow growing but very sweet pineapple you must try in a local cake, mousse, or chutney!

Located on Cape Breton Island, Sydney is surrounded by scenic beauty. Step back in time to 1744 by visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg as part of an optional shore excursion where you will learn about the vital relationship between France and the fledgling American Colonies.

Visit this small city on Newfoundland’s west coast. See numerous pubs, shops and restaurants as you take in the rolling green hills of the bay.

This coastal community is a National Historic Site in Canada whose history extends back to the 1500s.

Today, you will head to the remote town of Paamiut in southwestern Greenland.

This southernmost town in Greenland was founded in 1797 as a trading depot. Nanortallik is now home to about 1,000 people, all around you’ll find majestic beauty.

See glaciers, waterfalls and mountains as you glide along this waterway in southern Greenland.

Today, you’ll explore Isafjordur, the largest town in the Westfjords region of Iceland.

Visit Akureyri, the gateway to north Iceland, and cruise along Eyjafjordur, Iceland’s longest fjord.

Eidfjord is the perfect base to explore Norway’s Hardanger region, and cruise its scenic fjords.

Disembark in the architecturally extraordinary city of Rotterdam. It was rebuilt almost completely after the destruction of WWII. Its 80 years’ worth of ambitious new construction projects make it one of the best places in the world to see interesting and unique modern architecture. Continue to Cologne and enjoy a tour one of Germany’s most important cities.

Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt, a charming city full of museums, shops and beautiful landmarks. On this morning’s tour, you’ll see Frankfurt Cathedral, a great example of Gothic Roman Catholic architecture, as well as St. Paul’s Church, and the Römer, a medieval building that has served as Frankfurt’s city hall for over 600 years. Continue to the red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, which sit in the hills above Heidelberg. You’ll then travel to Stuttgart via the Black Forest, the quintessential European fairytale woods. (B)

Start the morning with a panoramic tour of Stuttgart. This city on the banks of the Neckar River is surrounded by vineyards and forests. Stop for your own lunch en route, and enjoy the scenery of the romantic road, traveling through forests, castles, and German towns. Spend the evening at leisure in Munich. (B)

Spend your final day enjoying Munich, known for its German cuisine, exceptional beers, and the original Oktoberfest. On today’s city tour you’ll see the Baroque Nymphenburg Palace, Marienplatz in the heart of Old Town, and Munich Residenz, as well as Hofgarten, and Frauenkirche, a local church famous for its lofty towers. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers at Hofbräuhaus. (B, D)