The Mediterranean
Canals to Châteaux: cruise from Amsterdam to Bordeaux
This voyage unfolds as a quiet passage through the many textures of Old World Europe, where history is not confined to monuments, but lives in the rhythm of each harbor and street. Along the way, you will experience this heritage not only through landscapes, but in a tangible, unhurried way: walking through historic quarters, tracing architectural details shaped by different eras, and spending time in places where daily life continues much as it has for generations. There is space to pause, to taste regional cuisine, and to explore the traditions of wine and gastronomy
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Voyage Overview
This voyage unfolds as a quiet passage through the many textures of Old World Europe, where history is not confined to monuments, but lives in the rhythm of each harbor and street. Along the way, you will experience this heritage not only through landscapes, but in a tangible, unhurried way: walking through historic quarters, tracing architectural details shaped by different eras, and spending time in places where daily life continues much as it has for generations. There is space to pause, to taste regional cuisine, and to explore the traditions of wine and gastronomy
Voyage Highlights
Ice Fjords
Listen to the symphony of nature as towering icebergs and colossal glaciers crack and calve.
Citizen Science Workshops
Join Swan Hellenic's Citizen Science programs and contribute to real-world environmental research.
Expert
led Talks — Daily lectures from the onboard expedition team about the regions you traverse.
Polar Wildlife Watching
Spy on polar bears, walruses, whales and arctic foxes in their natural habitat.
