Destinations | Europe

Your journey along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers takes you past some of the most beautiful vineyards and vistas in the French countryside. During your 8-day cruise, explore the famed region of Burgundy and the lavender-scented hills of Provence. You visit a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and view early Roman ruins in both Vienne and Arles. Walk the cobbled streets of Arles and see for yourself why it was such an inspiration to Vincent van Gogh. Learn about the region’s time-honored traditions in wine-making and indulge your taste buds by sampling the famed cuisine of Lyon. And, of course no trip to Southern France is complete without a visit to the historic Papal Palace in Avignon, “City of the Popes.”

Discover East Germany’s dramatic landscape with a cruise down the Elbe River. Spend two nights each in Berlin and Prague. Marvel at the baroque splendor of Dresden. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther in historic Wittenberg and learn about the Protestant Reformation. Cruise through the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Germany’s “Saxon Switzerland.”

Discover the varied cultures of five Central European countries during this late-season Danube cruise. Get a taste of Germany in beautiful Passau. See the Czech Republic’s picturesque countryside in Ceský Krumlov. Cruise through Austria stopping at small towns and cosmopolitan cities, and experience the capitals of Hungary and Bratislava.

Usher in the winter and discover the beauty of Austria and Germany with a timeless trip along the Danube. Sail through the enchanting Wachau Valley and Bavarian countryside, and experience the magic of the holiday season in the region where so many Christmas traditions began. On select departures, shop seasonal Christmas markets.

Wonder at the grand cities of the Habsburg Dynasty and the ancient remains of Roman Empire outposts on this 16-day Eastern European voyage. Experience vibrant capital cities like Bucharest, Budapest and Vienna, wonderfully preserved towns, and the natural beauty of the Danube’s exquisite Iron Gate region and the Black Sea’s coast.

In the 8th century, Emperor Charlemagne dreamt of a canal that could unite Europe’s great waterways, but it was not until 1992 that his vision came to pass. Now, the Main-Danube Canal allows ships to travel directly from the North Sea to the Black Sea, traversing Western, Central and Eastern Europe in a single journey. See the canals of Amsterdam, the castles of the Rhine Valley and many colorful capitals of Eastern Europe on an incredible 23-day cruisetour that includes eight countries on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. New for 2009, this itinerary provides the ultimate European experience.

Explore the heart of Europe on a 15-day journey along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers. Cruise through historic regions of Austria, Germany and Holland enjoying breathtaking scenery, fine wines, grand cathedrals and Old World ambiance. Tour ancient castles, Vienna’s Opera House, Regensburg’s Old Stone Bridge and the beautiful baroque abbey at Melk.

Imagine 15 magical days along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, seeing the best of Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Explore the historic cities of Vienna, Bratislava, and imperial Budapest, admire Holland’s windmill-studded tulip fields and Germany’s fairy-tale castles, and enjoy the picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley.

This 8-day journey combines the romance of Paris with the beauty and history of France’s Norman countryside. Enjoy historic towns like Vernon and Rouen, and revel in the splendor of Paris. Stroll through Giverny’s exquisite gardens that inspired Claude Monet, and experience history at the Normandy Beaches, site of the famous WW II landings.

Discover the romance of Paris and Prague and all the quaint small towns in between on this 12-day journey, including two nights each in Paris and Prague and a scenic river cruise along the Moselle, Rhine and Main Rivers. Take in the picturesque landscape of vineyard-clad hillsides as you cruise through Germany and sample fine wines of the region.

This itinerary gives you all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. Explore the canals and museums of historic Amsterdam, tour Cologne’s Dom Cathedral, Koblenz’s Marksburg Castle and Heidelberg Castle and discover multicultural Strasbourg. An excursion through the lush landscape of the Black Forest complements your river cruise.

This 15-day voyage visits five countries along the legendary Rhine River. Discover Switzerland’s Basel, France’s Strasbourg, Amsterdam’s picturesque canals and medieval Belgian cities Brugge and Antwerp. Ride through Germany’s enchanting Black Forest region and sail past castle-dotted landscapes as you explore the Rhine’s famous wine region.

Enjoy Holland’s springtime floral splendor and visit two of Belgium’s medieval cities on a 10-day Low Countries journey. Explore cosmopolitan Amsterdam and visit its world-famous museums. In Belgium, stroll Brussels’ Grand Place and discover Brugge. Tour Holland’s legendary windmills and Delta Works. Sample Dutch cheeses and Belgian chocolates.