Discover the Europe of your imagination on this classic journey across the continent. Each day brings new cultures and new wonders, from ancient castles and ornate palaces to charming villages and local cuisine.

12 Days, featuring: Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)

Explore the Baroque churches of Budapest and haunted castles of Transylvania on this 18-day journey across Eastern Europe. Learn about the failed Turkish invasion of Eger and take a guided wine cellar tour in the Valley of the Beautiful Women. Discover the medieval churches of Brasov, dine with a local family on an overnight homestay in Viscri and visit Bucharest's 12-storey Palace of Parliament. Compare age-old places of worship in Sofia, breathe in crisp alpine air on a hike in the Pirin Mountains and meander back in time in the Old Town of Plovdiv.

Sail the Baltic and North seas on an inspiring voyage through Scandinavia. Delve deeper with overnight stays in the refined capital of Stockholm, culturally rich Oslo and picturesque Bergen. Discover historic Tallinn and the Gothic brick cathedrals of Gdansk. Immerse yourself in Norwegian culture in Stavanger and Eidfjord, and view breathtaking scenery from your ship as she glides through majestic fjords in the legendary homelands of the Vikings.

12 Days, featuring: Bucharest, Romania

Each country in Central Europe is as distinctive as it is diverse. A region steeped in fascinating history, storybook landscapes and a myriad of cultures. Spend more time in the iconic cities and towns that have been shaped by staggering histories.

Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this eight-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.

A 9-day journey across a new-to-Tauck destination - Colombia - whose historic past, rich culture and awe-inspiring cities introduce you to all the "Land of the Eternal Spring" has to offer.

Experience the soothing waters of a traditional thermal bath in Budapest, learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school and sample Austro-Hungarian cuisine. Sail through spectacular scenery and admire the Wachau Valley’s vineyard-laden hillsides, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gain rare insight into daily monastic life during an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey, and explore lesser known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau.

9 Days, featuring: Grein

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Discover Würzburg, a Bavarian city famous for its old town and Baroque architecture. Explore Nuremburg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Float through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein party – a German holiday g...

The Christmas markets along the Danube are an incredible sight. Think festive market stalls twinkling with fairy lights piled high with gingerbread and hand-blown glass ornaments while traditional songs play in the background - a feast to your every sense.

For much of the 20th century, the remarkable wonders of Eastern Europe were concealed behind a thick veil of secrecy. Now, those once mysterious lands are open to all on a combined river cruise and land journey.

8 Days, featuring: Vienna