Princess Cruises has added two new cruisetour options to its Europe lineup next year, offering passengers the opportunity to explore the Swiss Alps and Lake Como or enjoy a cruise up the Rhine River. The new itineraries join the line’s previously announced cruisetours, giving passengers a total of seven land/sea vacation choices for the 2012 season.

The 19-night Swiss Splendors and Lake Como cruisetour takes travelers through some of Europe’s most stunning scenery including Alpine Switzerland and the lake district of Italy paired with a Mediterranean cruise. The 18-night Timeless Cities of the Rhine River cruisetour offers passengers a week-long cruise up the scenic Rhine River by riverboat combined with a Princess sailing to Scandinavia and Russia.

“Because Europe has so much to offer beyond the coastal ports, we know our passengers want to further explore the continent’s many fascinating destinations,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “Travelers want to make the most of their time, so we’ve made it easy for passengers to immerse themselves in some of the most amazing places in Europe.”

Swiss Splendor and Lake Como – The towering snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps and the idyllic lake district of Italy highlight this seven-night journey from Zurich to Venice that takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. Along the way travelers will enjoy stunning Interlaken and charming Lucerne, as well a stop in Old Berne (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and rail travel to the “top of Europe” – Jungfraujoch. Lovely Lake Como stars in the Italian part of the tour, which also visits the area’s enchanting gardens, villas and local villages. Travelers then head to Venice to board Ruby Princess for a 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruise.

Timeless Cities of the Rhine River – After a successful test last season, this 18-night cruisetour joins Princess’ European line-up with a river cruise on the storied Rhine River. The seven-night river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Felicity or Avalon Visionary sails by the castles and vineyards of one of Europe’s greatest rivers, and includes guided excursions in Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne. Passengers will also sail through the captivating Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered the river’s most beautiful stretch. Completing the cruisetour is an 11-night Scandinavia and Russia cruise aboard Emerald Princess.