The Blueprint for a European Dream Trip

From Dream to Itinerary

This trip has lived in our hearts for years—a dream we’ve often talked about but never quite pursued. Now, that dream is becoming reality, and the timing couldn’t be more meaningful. The past two years brought unexpected health challenges for Meghann, reshaping our perspective and deepening our appreciation for life’s fleeting moments.

We’ve longed to return to Europe ever since 2001, when we got engaged there. And now, with Chris able to take a sabbatical from his role as principal, the stars have finally aligned. It’s go time.

The Big Picture: See as much of Europe as possible… in just six weeks. 

How do you pull that off? The answer came easily—a cruise. But not just any cruise: a 27-day voyage across seven countries, offering a whirlwind of culture, cuisine, and coastline. To round out the six weeks, we added a few days in Venice before boarding, followed by extra time in Barcelona after disembarking. From there, we’ll fly to Paris, and finally wrap up our journey in London.

Wait—the Vikings are playing in London? You know we’re going! Keep your eyes peeled on the broadcast… we might just steal the spotlight again!

We’re ready for this adventure and thrilled to share it with all of you. Let the journey begin.

We are ready for our adventure and excited to share it with all of you! Here is a snapshot of the cities we will be visiting!

Venice, Italy

Split, Croatia   

Dubrovnik, Croatia   

Monopoli, Italy    

Corfu, Greece   

Lipari Island, Italy    

Sorrento, Italy

Amalfi, Italy             

Civitavecchia, Italy 

Olbia, Sardinia, Italy   

Portoferraio, Italy  

La Spezia, Italy  

Portofino, Italy  

Savona, Italy   

Monte Carlo, Monaco  

Cannes, France   

Toulon, France    

Palma de Mallorca, Spain 

Castellon de la Plana, Spain   

Barcelona, Spain 

Paris, France

London, UK