8 European Holidays to Know About When Booking a Cruise

by  Donna Heiderstadt | Aug 19, 2021

Sure, there are worse things in life than cruising into Rome, Barcelona, or Stockholm and finding out that – due to a national holiday – several major attractions are closed. But when you’re on a cruise and have just one day to sightsee, not being able to try that amazing paella in Valencia that your co-worker recommended or see your favorite Picasso painting in Paris could be a major let down. To help you avoid disappointment, here are some of the major European holidays to note when it’s not business as usual.

Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day / iStock / Sergii Rudiuk

Rome, Italy
Photo: Rome, Italy / iStock / Sazonoff

Liberation Day in Italy (April 25)

While most major tourist sites and museums remain open, many shops and some restaurants close on the day that commemorates the 1945 fall of Mussolini’s regime and Italy’s liberation from Nazi occupation. You may also encounter traffic jams and crowds gathered for parades, concerts, and other festivities.

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