Exclusive Shore Excursions Curated With The HISTORY® Channel

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Where History Isn’t Just Told — It’s Experienced

Our exclusive shore excursions curated with The HISTORY® Channel blend the art of leisurely travel with the power of immersive storytelling to transport you to ancient ruins, legendary landmarks, and cities that shaped civilizations. With activities for every pace and skill level, these tours let you discover the rich cultural heritage and dramatic events that formed the places you visit as every moment of your voyage becomes a chapter in a story you’ll never forget

Be A Part Of The Moments That Made History

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Ancient Empires

See the ruins of Olympia, Pompeii, and more in the lands the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians called home.

A view of the ancient Giza pyramids in Egypt.

Viking Homelands

Retrace the routes of Vikings as you experience their timeless tales, rich traditions, and northern landscapes.

An ancient Viking longboat sitting on the edge of a Nordic fjord.

Arctic Encounters

From majestic fjords to an unmatched history of polar exploration, experience the Arctic’s untamed beauty and more.

A building with a spiral structure in the middle of it with snow covered hills in the background.

World War II

Visit sites at which pivotal moments that changed the course of history occurred across Hawaii, Japan, and Europe.

An old decaying building from WWII.

Gold Rush

Relive the excitement that drew thousands of turn-of-the-century Klondike Gold Rush prospectors seeking their fortune in Alaska.

A person holding a pan filled with dirt and gold.

Leeward Island Expansion

Discover the fascinating history behind the Caribbean Sea’s colorful ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao).

A row of colorful buildings alongside the water.

Transiting a Modern Marvel

Cruise through the modern engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal, which revolutionized travel and trade.

An ariel view of a ship going through the panama canal.

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara

Gaze up at the world-famous Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today.

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Best of Lindos Acropolis & Rhodes Town

See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood over the harbor, climb the Lindos Acropolis, and wander UNESCO-listed medieval Rhodes.

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The Best of Castelmola & Taormina

Take in breathtaking views of Sicily’s Mt. Etna from the ruins of a Greco–Roman theater and visit the hilltop village of Castelmola for lunch.

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Ancient Delos in 3D

Explore the island of Delos (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with an archaeologist and see how its ruins looked thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Call on the house in which Jesus’s mother is said to have spent her final years and explore the sacred and monumental ruins of Ephesus.

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Ultimate Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Hagar Qim & the National Museum

Delve into Malta’s ancient UNESCO sites — including the oldest underground temple and necropolis ever discovered.

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Best of Olympia

Step back in time among the ruins of Ancient Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games and a cornerstone of Greek mythology.

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Insider's Pompeii & Naples Archeological Museum

Tour through ancient Pompeii, enjoy a typical Italian lunch, and admire the Archaeological Museum of Naples’ fascinating collections.

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Florence, Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

Discover Renaissance treasures in Florence — a UNESCO World Heritage site whose art and history helped shape modern culture.

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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara

Gaze up at the world-famous Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today.

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Best of Lindos Acropolis & Rhodes Town

See where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood over the harbor, climb the Lindos Acropolis, and wander UNESCO-listed medieval Rhodes.

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The Best of Castelmola & Taormina

Take in breathtaking views of Sicily’s Mt. Etna from the ruins of a Greco–Roman theater and visit the hilltop village of Castelmola for lunch.

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Ancient Delos in 3D

Explore the island of Delos (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with an archaeologist and see how its ruins looked thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Call on the house in which Jesus’s mother is said to have spent her final years and explore the sacred and monumental ruins of Ephesus.

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Ultimate Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Hagar Qim & the National Museum

Delve into Malta’s ancient UNESCO sites — including the oldest underground temple and necropolis ever discovered.

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Best of Olympia

Step back in time among the ruins of Ancient Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games and a cornerstone of Greek mythology.

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Insider's Pompeii & Naples Archeological Museum

Tour through ancient Pompeii, enjoy a typical Italian lunch, and admire the Archaeological Museum of Naples’ fascinating collections.

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Florence, Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

Discover Renaissance treasures in Florence — a UNESCO World Heritage site whose art and history helped shape modern culture.

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People on camels walking near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt.

Giza Pyramids

A view of ancient ruins in Lindos.

Best of Lindos

Breathtaking coastal views from the ruins of a Greco-Roman theater in Sicily, Italy.

Castelmola

Island of Delos showing sacred Greek ruins.

Ancient Delos in 3D

A view of the ruins in ancient Ephesus, Turkey.

Ancient Ephesus

An aerial view of a landscape full of ancient ruins.

Malta

A view of ancient ruins in Olympia.

Best of Olympia

A view of ruins in Pompeii, Italy.

Pompeii & Naples

An aerial view of the city of Florence, Italy.

Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

Stavanger Old & New

See where the Viking king Harald Haarfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway and ponder the mystery of the ancient Doomstones.

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Viking Archaeology & the East Iceland Technical Museum

Explore the Icelandic town of Seyðisfjörður by visiting a Viking longhouse excavation, enjoying a guided walking tour, and more.

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Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

Explore Tromsø — Norway’s “Gateway to the Arctic” — at the Polar Museum and meet energetic sled dogs at a local husky kennel.

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The Best of Ålesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

Take in fjords, fruit valleys, and the dramatic hairpin bends of the Troll Path on a journey through Ålesund’s mountain landscapes.

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Lofoten Viking Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Visit the Viking Museum and stroll through the Arctic fishing village of Henningsvær, famed for its stunning artwork and views.

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Stavanger Old & New

See where the Viking king Harald Haarfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway and ponder the mystery of the ancient Doomstones.

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Viking Archaeology & the East Iceland Technical Museum

Explore the Icelandic town of Seyðisfjörður by visiting a Viking longhouse excavation, enjoying a guided walking tour, and more.

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Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

Explore Tromsø — Norway’s “Gateway to the Arctic” — at the Polar Museum and meet energetic sled dogs at a local husky kennel.

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The Best of Ålesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

Take in fjords, fruit valleys, and the dramatic hairpin bends of the Troll Path on a journey through Ålesund’s mountain landscapes.

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Lofoten Viking Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Visit the Viking Museum and stroll through the Arctic fishing village of Henningsvær, famed for its stunning artwork and views.

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A view of the Doomstones in Norway.

Stavanger Old & New

Houses along the Icelandic coast with mountains in the background.

Viking Archaeology

An aerial view of Tromso, Norway at night.

Polar Experience

A harbor filled with boats and colorful buildings in Alesund, Norway.

The Best of Ålesund

Multiple red houses along the coast with mountains in the background.

Lofoten & Henningsvaer

Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Explore World War II history at Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Missouri — the last U.S. battleship and now a living museum.

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Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration

Relive Juneau’s mining heritage as you venture underground and pan for gold near what was once the world’s largest gold-producing mill.

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White Pass Rail, Summit, Gold Panning & Barbecue Lunch

Admire breathtaking views from aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, enjoy a hearty barbecue, and pan for gold.

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Caves & City Highlights

Delve into Curaçao’s historical significance as a hub of Leeward Island expansion and trade as you explore its Hato Caves, capital, and more.

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D-Day Landing Beaches

Dive into D-Day’s enduring World War II legacy as you tour the sites of the Allied landings in Europe in June 1944.

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A Common History: France, America & the World Wars

Explore the deep historical ties between France and the United States at a 17th-century French cavalry, naval monument, and naval museum.

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Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Explore World War II history at Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Missouri — the last U.S. battleship and now a living museum.

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Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration

Relive Juneau’s mining heritage as you venture underground and pan for gold near what was once the world’s largest gold-producing mill.

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White Pass Rail, Summit, Gold Panning & Barbecue Lunch

Admire breathtaking views from aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, enjoy a hearty barbecue, and pan for gold.

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Caves & City Highlights

Delve into Curaçao’s historical significance as a hub of Leeward Island expansion and trade as you explore its Hato Caves, capital, and more.

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D-Day Landing Beaches

Dive into D-Day’s enduring World War II legacy as you tour the sites of the Allied landings in Europe in June 1944.

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A Common History: France, America & the World Wars

Explore the deep historical ties between France and the United States at a 17th-century French cavalry, naval monument, and naval museum.

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A view from outside the Pearl Harbor Memorial building.

Pearl Harbor

A person holding a pan filled with dirt and gold.

Gold Panning

A White Pass rail train going through the Alaskan mountains with color foliage all around.

White Pass Rail

A row of colorful building along the water.

Caves & City Highlights

A status of a man with a gun saving a man on the beach of Normandy.

D-Day Beaches

Brest Castle overlooking the harbor with stone towers and docked boats in Brittany, France.

France & America

Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Visit the remains of five Viking longships and Roskilde Cathedral — Scandinavia’s earliest brick Gothic cathedral and a UNESCO site.

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Historic Stockholm, Sigtuna & the Vasa Museum

Explore Stockholm’s medieval Old Town, marvel at the restored Vasa warship, and call on the historic little town of Sigtuna.

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Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Explore Denmark’s Fyrkat Ring Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site at which Viking ingenuity meets Hanseatic trade routes.

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Best of the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Discover Northern Ireland’s UNESCO-listed Antrim Coast at cliffside Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway’s mythic basalt columns.

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Stonehenge

Unravel the mysteries behind this prehistoric circle of stones, which continues to fascinate scientists, historians, and visitors like you.

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Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Visit the remains of five Viking longships and Roskilde Cathedral — Scandinavia’s earliest brick Gothic cathedral and a UNESCO site.

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Historic Stockholm, Sigtuna & the Vasa Museum

Explore Stockholm’s medieval Old Town, marvel at the restored Vasa warship, and call on the historic little town of Sigtuna.

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Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Explore Denmark’s Fyrkat Ring Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site at which Viking ingenuity meets Hanseatic trade routes.

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Best of the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Discover Northern Ireland’s UNESCO-listed Antrim Coast at cliffside Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway’s mythic basalt columns.

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Stonehenge

Unravel the mysteries behind this prehistoric circle of stones, which continues to fascinate scientists, historians, and visitors like you.

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Inside the the Roskilde cathedral with multiple surrounded by ropes.

Kings & Vikings

A view from the water looking at the city of Stockholm.

Historic Stockholm

An aerial view of the Fyrkat Viking Fortress.

Viking Fortress

Big rocks along a body of water with large green hills in the background.

Antrim Coast

Stonehenge prehistoric stone circle standing on a grassy plain under a blue sky in England.

Stonehenge

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