On our land and cruise tours you can:

• Learn about your destination—and ask lots of questions—during engaging, expert-led talks on board your ship  

• Treat your cruise tour as an opportunity to discover local cuisine while dining aboard your ship

• Sail to destinations overnight, enjoying views of lit-up skylines and landscapes from the water along the way

• Explore temples, cities, and unspoiled landscapes on foot by day, and bond with your fellow travelers on board your ship in the evening

• Enjoy watching landscapes and wildlife from a new perspective. Head here if you’re wondering what to see on a cruise to Antarctica.

When it comes to timing for land and cruise tours, consider where you want to go, and what kind of weather you hope to enjoy. If you’re looking at land and sea cruises in Northern Europe, like our Scandinavia: The Capitals & Fjords cruise tour, for example, the best times to travel will be spring, summer, and fall, when weather is warmer. If you’re browsing land and cruise tours to Egypt, like our Egypt & the Nile River Cruise tour, consider traveling between October and April, when temperatures are milder and more pleasant for spending time outside. If you have your sights set on a vacation tour and cruise to China, like our China: Beijing, Yangtze River Cruise & Shanghai tour, consider traveling in spring or fall. Summers in China can be hot, and winters can be quite cold.

Land and sea packages are structured a bit differently from traditional tours. So, although packing essentials such as comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and an easy-to-carry tote will come in handy, so will these items:

• Light jackets and layers—ideally, waterproof—for cool, breezy nights on the water

• Medication if you’re prone to seasickness

• Binoculars for spotting birds, buildings, and other objects of interest from your bo

Itineraries for cruises or land and sea packages are more dependent on weather conditions than land-based tours. Heavy winds, rain, and rough conditions on the water can cause the occasional delay or change in your schedule. Knowing this ahead of time will help you go with the flow.