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](/guided-tours/scandinavia-the-capitals-the-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](/guided-tours/egypt-the-nile), 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](/guided-tours/china-beijing-yangtze-river-cruise-shanghai), consider traveling in spring or fall. Summers in China can be hot, and winters can be quite cold.