12 Days, featuring: Prague, Czech Republic

Across 14 days and seven countries, you'll travel from Amsterdam’s canal water to Austria’s alpine roads, crossing the pale rock of the Dolomites into Italy. In Rome, you'll sit down in a local home as your host sets warm regional dishes on the table in front of you. Fast-track access takes you into the Vatican Museums, before you stand beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, eyes lifted to its frescoed drama. From there, the journey continues through the Chianti Hills towards Florence, then on to lakeside Lucerne, where cool air wafts in from the mountains. Paris closes the journey with cafe chatter, glowing lamplight and the gentle rippling of the Seine beside you.

15 Days, featuring: Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation)

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.

Across 13 days, you will travel through Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic, following grand boulevards, standing beneath grand cathedral towers, and wandering through palace rooms bright with gold. In Bohemia and beyond, legends are carved into gateways, painted across town clocks. You hear how myths, rulers, wars and old trade routes have left their mark on town squares, river cities and streets built long before modern borders. You might rest your hand on cool church stone, notice carved crests above doorways and listen as your Travel Director traces the history etched into their worn lines. Or perhaps you will relax at a warm cafe and savor the soft sponges and sw...

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.

Plunge into an adventure across Poland as you shop for folkloric fare in Kraków and sample traditional dumplings in Warsaw. Your vacation begins with a day of dedicated Kraków sightseeing as your Local Expert guides you to Wawel Royal Castle and through Podgórze to Ghetto Square. In the cradle of the Polish nation, unveil the secrets of the local delicacy, the St. Martin’s croissant, and uncover the city’s history on a walking tour with a Local Expert. Travel to the foot of the Tatra Mountains for a Zakopane dinner of delicious local dishes, accompanied by the soul-rousing folklore entertainment of the Goral Highlanders.

9 Days, featuring: Budapest, Hungary

This Grand European trip has all the 'musts', but also takes you off the beaten path. Discover the gourmet talents of France, the heart of the Black Forest and the moreish delights of Sachertorte in classical Vienna, leaving with a song in your heart and a polka in your step.

Discover Berlin’s modern chic, Potsdam’s rococo whimsy and Prague’s Gothic exuberance. Walk in Martin Luther’s footsteps in Wittenberg, birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. Admire delicate Meissen porcelain. Celebrate Dresden, a phoenix risen from the ashes of war. View Saxon Switzerland’s monoliths. See the Elbe Biosphere Reserve. The Elbe is one of Europe’s most unspoiled rivers and it awaits you—on our 10-day cruisetour.

From the foothills of the German Alps to the Hungarian capital of Budapest, cruise the length of Europe’s most famous river, exploring cities and towns at their festive best. Soak in the magic of Christmas as you see traditions transform from town to town, from the fragrant aroma of gluhwein and roasted chestnuts to bustling markets bursting with festive excitement.

Take part in time-honored European holiday traditions on this 10-day cruisetour. Stroll among colorful stalls and mingle with locals as you sample glühwein. Revel in Berlin’s festive atmosphere and discover the treasured recipe for Dresden’s famous Christstollen. Shop for handmade porcelain in Meissen and spend two days in Prague, delving into the city’s Jewish history while its famed Christmas market exudes an abundance of good cheer.

Explore a land where world history and fairy-tale charm come to life in the culturally rich cities of Central & Eastern Europe. Enjoy multi-night stays, immersive local deep-dives, and authentic, traditional flavors in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Krakow. Learn about life during the fall of the Berlin Wall from a Berliner who lived through it. Get a sweet taste of the relaxed Viennese coffee house culture. Travel aboard a train, like the locals, on the beautiful journey from Prague to Vienna...