8 European Holidays to Know About When Booking a Cruise

by Donna Heiderstadt

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.

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

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