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Colorful cliffside town on the Mediterranean coast with terracotta rooftops, a church tower, and lemons hanging in the foreground, backed by rugged mountains and bright blue sea.

EUROPEAN SHORE EXCURSIONS

Europe that stays with you

Amalfi, Italy

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Amalfi, Italy

Discover the stories behind every destination

Some places you visit. Others become stories you tell for years. Walk streets shaped by centuries of history, taste recipes passed down through generations and discover the people, traditions and unexpected moments that give each destination its character. With Princess shore excursions, you’ll experience the Europe you’ve always dreamed of — and discover stories you never knew you’d bring home.

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    Iconic sightseeing on private tours

    From Big Ben to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Europe is home to some of the world’s most famous landmarks. With our Europe shore excursions, photograph the architectural elements inspired by nature in La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. See Scotland’s Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, and kiss the stone at Blarney Castle. Or ascend the Eiffel Tower, explore the Colosseum and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to make a wish.

  • Scuba diver exploring a colorful coral reef in Bonaire's clear blue waters, surrounded by large sea fans, soft corals, and marine vegetation.

    Discover galleries, museums & more

    From art galleries and museums to distilleries and pubs, Europe is painted in culture. At the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, sample local liquors and learn to play the bagpipes during our unique Europe cruise activities. Visit the Palace of Versailles and admire the 18th-century art that embellishes the halls. Or explore the Guggenheim Museum's changing exhibits of modern art from its expansive collection.

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    Sample local cuisine

    Travel to destinations where the food is as rich as the cultures and history within them. Stroll along the streets of Naples, and taste pizza in the land where it was not only created, but also perfected. Or journey to a bed and breakfast in the Irish countryside where you can bake scones and sip tea alongside an acclaimed chef. On Europe shore excursions, let the unique flavors speak to the diverse cultures around you.

  • Woman in a blue dress and straw hat walks through rows of blooming lavender toward a stone farmhouse with blue shutters.

    Experience natural wonders

    Adventure through Mother Nature’s playground with any of our Europe shore excursions. Frolic among the lavender fields of Provence, where vibrant gardens fade into sapphire skies to create a pastel dreamland. Explore the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, considered to be the eighth wonder of the world. Or kayak along the Geirangerfjord, and glide past the mountains and waterfalls that surround you.

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  • Traveler with a brown leather backpack overlooks the terracotta rooftops and church tower of Granada under a pink sunset sky.

    Best of Granada

    Fall under the mesmerizing spell of Granada on this exceptional full day excursion that includes tours of two of the city’s most renowned landmarks. Explore the awe-inspiring Granada Cathedral, the first Renaissance church built in Spain. Behold the Royal Chapel, the final resting place of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

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  • Sun rays break through golden clouds behind the columns of the Parthenon, with fallen marble blocks and rope barriers in the foreground.

    Acropolis, Plaka & Temple of Poseidon

    A guided walking tour celebrates Athens' most treasured sights. Explore the historic temples of the Acropolis, browse the famed Plaka shopping district, and take a scenic drive to Cape Sounion, en route to the stunning 5th-century B.C. Temple of Poseidon, overlooking the Aegean Sea.

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  • Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona at sunset, with its ornate spires rising above surrounding trees and a reflecting pool in the foreground, under a sky streaked with pink and purple clouds.

    La Sagrada Familia & City Drive

    Discover Barcelona's most breath-taking sights on this laid-back, four-hour narrated city drive. Visit Antonio Gaudi's masterpiece, the epic La Sagrada Familia church before viewing the Olympic village, the stunning Columbus Monument, picturesque Plaza Catalunya, and the incredible city panoramas atop Montjuic Mountain.

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  • Aerial view over Dubrovnik's Old Town rooftops, showing terracotta-tiled buildings, church domes and bell towers, with the Adriatic Sea and coastline in the background.

    Dubrovnik's City Walls

    Here's a unique way to experience this port's beauty and history. You'll stroll along the ancient city walls, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy stunning views of life both inside and outside the walls and visit the Maritime Museum for more insight into Dubrovnik's nautical past.

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  • Piazza de Ferrari in Genoa, with its circular fountain in the foreground and grand historic buildings lining the square.

    Best of Portofino, Santa Margherita & Genoa

    Walk in the footsteps of history during a day-long adventure to three of Italy’s most enchanting Ligurian villages: Portofino, Santa Margherita and Genoa. Enjoy guided walking tours, savor the flavors of Ligurian cuisine in Genoa, and set off on your own adventure and shop or relax in an outdoor café.

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  • Ancient stone columns and ruins of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

    Olympia & Archaeological Museum

    Get your walking shoes on for this tour that takes you through ancient Olympia where the Olympics began over 3 millenniums ago. You'll see the Temple of Zeus that housed one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum and view some of the temple’s finest decorative sculpture.

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  • Close-up of Michelangelo's Statue of David, showing the face and hand in profile against a stone wall background.

    Florence, Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

    Experience the beauty of Florence, the cultural center of the Renaissance on a guided walking tour. Marvel at the Duomo. Explore the Accademia Museum. Peruse the notable works in the Uffizi Gallery. Savor a three-course lunch.

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  • Hiker with a blue backpack standing on a volcanic ridge overlooking Mt. Etna's dark lava fields and slopes under a partly cloudy sky.

    Best of Mt. Etna

    Soak up the drama of Sicily’s iconic landmark from the seat of a 4WD vehicle. Enjoy the panoramic views as you ascend thousands of feet up one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Then, discuss your adventure with fellow travelers over lunch at a nearby restaurant.

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Tourist ride horse at Kirkjufell mountain landscape and waterfall in Iceland summer. Kirjufell is the beautiful landmark and the most photographed destination which attracts people to visit Iceland.
A ride through the lupines, led by someone who knows the trail.
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An aerial view of a large white cruise ship anchored in deep blue water off the coast of a long, flat island covered in green vegetation. Small boats can be seen traveling between the ship and the island's turquoise, sandy shoreline under a clear blue sky.
Anchored close, so the port is never far in Montenegro.

Priority starts, protected returns

Your time in port is precious and should be entirely stress-free from start to finish. Enjoy priority debarkation to maximize your time ashore — which is especially valuable in water-shuttle ports. Best of all, you can explore with absolute peace of mind knowing your ship will never leave without you*, a guaranteed return-to-ship promise no independent operator can match.


*There are times when a ship must adhere to schedule, but in those instances, we guarantee your safe transport to the next port.

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Curated for quality

We only partner with the best and make sure all our tour providers are vetted and insured and all guides licensed and certified.

Narrow canal with gondola and bridge in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Cozy cityscape of Venice.
Florence, at the hour when the light does the work.
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A bearded tour guide in sunglasses gestures upward while two tourists, one holding a retro camera, look on smiling. They stand on a sunlit cobblestone street lined with historic yellow buildings on Andriyivskyy Descent in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Wander Andriyivskyy Descent in Kyiv with a local who knows every story.

See Europe through the people who know it best

Go beyond the landmarks with Local Connections: small-group experiences that bring you closer to the people, traditions and flavors that make each destination unique. Cook a regional specialty alongside a local host, discover a family-run winery or explore with someone who calls the destination home. It’s a more personal way to experience Europe, and come away with stories you couldn’t have found on your own.

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Your day in Europe, your way

Make the most of your time ashore with a private tour designed around you. Reserve a private vehicle with a driver, or add a local guide for deeper insight along the way, then customize your day around the places and experiences that interest you most. With the flexibility to explore at your own pace, Europe becomes yours to discover.

A retro green van parked on a cobblestone square at dusk near the Royal Castle and Sigismund’s Column in Warsaw, Poland. The castle’s clock tower and red-tiled roofs glow orange and yellow beneath a cloudy sky, with blurred pedestrians and lit cafés on the left.
Castle Square, Warsaw, as evening lights come on, and the day is yours to shape.
Young couple walking on the island of Santorini, Greece

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