Across nine days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, you travel through a wintry Europe at its most glittering. In Mainz, you wander medieval streets lit by Christmas market stalls, with roasted nuts in the air and festive lights glancing off old stone. Munich fills your glass with foaming beer in its famous halls. At Salzburg’s exclusive market tasting, you warm your hands around Glühwein as locals share freshly baked Lebkuchen fragrant with ginger and spice. Austria’s Alpine air waits in Innsbruck, where a horse-drawn carriage clops past snow-bright scenery. While, from the peak of Mt. Pilatus, Lake Lucerne stretches out in a deep, magnificent blue.

Experience the quintessential European Christmas on a river cruise through the continent during the festive season. Rug up and embrace the magic of winter as you explore bustling yuletide markets marvel at twinkling decorations, be swept away by the warmth of tradition and, with a touch of luck, the season’s first snowflake might settle gently on your nose.

Follow Europe’s historic waterways through landscapes and cities shaped by trade, empire and cultural exchange on this 15-day journey. Along the Rhine, Main and Danube, discover the impressive landmarks of Vienna and Budapest, Bamberg and Regensburg’s medieval streets, and Cologne’s iconic cathedral. Sail through the scenic Wachau Valley and the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, where castles, vineyards and centuries-old towns reflect the region’s long history.

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.

Travel across the length and breadth of a continent on this immersive journey by river, ocean and land. From the canals of Amsterdam to the palaces of Austria, the stylish streets of Copenhagen to the glistening shores of Lisbon, this is a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of Europe.

11 Days, featuring: Budapest, Hungary

Set out on an all-encompassing adventure of the Baltic capitals—journeying from Warsaw to Riga and on to Tallinn. Join a Local Expert in the Polish capital for an insider’s take on the city’s sights before hopping the Lithuanian border to Vilnius. After exploring the Old Town and the Gates of Dawn, the Gothic Trakai Castle beckons—an island fortress and architectural masterpiece on Lake Galve, that can only be accessed by wooden footbridge. Get to grips with Latvia as you barter with local stallholders at Riga’s Central Market—located in the massive aircraft hangers that once housed Zeppelins. Across the border in Tallinn, take your pick with the Insight Choice of a town hall square walki...

Follow the Danube through three captivating capitals, with your Travel Director taking care of the details as you experience Budapest, Vienna and Prague over 10 days. In Budapest, you’ll wander the cobbled lanes of the Castle District before looking across the Danube from Fisherman’s Bastion, with the rooftops of Pest spread along the opposite bank. Continue to Vienna, where you'll wander through gleaming palaces and savor buttery traditional pastries. In Český Krumlov, red-tiled roofs cluster around the bends of the Vltava beneath its hilltop castle. Then Prague awaits. Follow your Local Specialist through the City of a Hundred Spires, between Gothic towers and centuries-old façades.

7 Days, featuring: Budapest, Hungary

8 Days, featuring: Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)

8 Days, featuring: Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation)

12 Days, featuring: Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)