{"id":72113,"date":"2023-10-31T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=72113"},"modified":"2023-11-02T20:50:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T03:50:45","slug":"how-to-spend-7-days-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/how-to-spend-7-days-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Days in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you putting off a trip to Europe because you have limited vacation time to tour and explore? Cue the 7-day Europe cruise where you can enjoy the best of Europe with many different itineraries to choose from. There\u2019s nothing like seeing European castles, or basking on the sun-kissed beaches of the Mediterranean<\/a>. Here are some of the things you can do in Europe in just 7 days:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Embark on Dreamy Cruise Itineraries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From the sandy shores of the Mediterranean to the storybook inspirations of the British Isles, there\u2019s plenty to choose from when it comes to dreamy Europe cruise destinations. Sail along the fjords of Norway on a 7-Day Viking Sagas<\/a> cruise, or experience the magic of Northern Europe<\/a> on the7-Day Islands of Iceland & Scotland<\/a> cruise. If the Mediterranean is calling your name, savor the flavors of Italian and Spanish cuisine in romantic cities on the 7-Day Western Mediterranean Medley: Mallorca<\/a> cruise. And if you love getting lost in Greek mythology and charming towns, explore the wonders of Athens and the beauty of Amalfi on the 7-Day Adriatic Gems<\/a> cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Experience the magic of the Mediterranean in Malta.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Visit UNESCO-World Heritage Sites <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t just take in breathtaking sights \u2013 experience them by going deeper into destinations and immersing yourself in the culture. Explore more than 100 World Heritage sites across all of our Europe itineraries \u2013 sites that represent the best of human heritage and the natural world. Take a guided tour in ancient cities, like Athens, to learn about its history and influence on civilizations around the globe. Enjoy the Works of Antoni Gaud\u00ed in\u00a0Barcelona<\/a> and surrounding areas, which are known for being brilliant contributions to architecture in the 19th<\/sup>\u00a0and 20th<\/sup>\u00a0centuries.\u00a0If you\u2019re a Shakespeare fan exploring\u00a0Copenhagen<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to check out Kronborg Castle. Serving as the setting for Shakespeare\u2019s\u00a0Hamlet<\/em>, Kronborg Castle takes you back to the Renaissance.<\/p>\n

Explore Art Museums Rich in History<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A museum visit is well worth the trip in Europe. In\u00a0Amsterdam<\/a>, stop by the Rijksmuseum to marvel at masterpieces from Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer.\u00a0In\u00a0Athens<\/a>, tour an excavation site with archaeologists at the Acropolis Museum. When in\u00a0Rome<\/a>, visit Vatican City to view the Vatican Museums, founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century. You\u2019ll discover nearly 20,000 works of art on display, from Roman sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces. If you stop in\u00a0Oslo<\/a>, check out the Norwegian Museum of Science & Technology where you can enjoy more than 100 interactive activities and 25 exhibitions that highlight technology, science and transportation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Enjoy the sights of majestic castles throughout Europe, including Kronborg Castle in Denmark.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Recharge On Spectacular Sea & Spa Days <\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re not ashore you can soak up the many splendors of our perfectly sized ships. From world-class entertainment to award-winning dining and service, you can enjoy both timeless elegance and exciting experiences. Start off your day with Tai Chi. Relax poolside with a book. Get pampered at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>\u00ae. Enjoy a game of\u00a0pickleball<\/a>.\u00a0Catch a show on the World Stage. Groove to the beat in one of our onboard music clubs.\u00a0Relish delicious delights through both fine and casual\u00a0dining<\/a>.\u00a0How you spend your days on board can be as unique as you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Relax in soothing water at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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How would you like to spend 7 days in Europe? Share in the comments below and then connect\u00a0with a\u00a0Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a>\u00a0to begin planning your next adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":72139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31],"tags":[4244,4248],"class_list":["post-72113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-mediterranean","tag-northern-europe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72113","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72113"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72150,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72113\/revisions\/72150"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}