European Sojourn

This vibrant capital city is the center of Romanian culture, art and architecture.

Bucharest is Romania’s cultural capital. Its original fortress, the first of many, was built to protect the Walachian state from the Turks.

Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River.

The city retains its old-world charm with its fairy-tale minarets, domes and other charming architecture.

This fortified medieval town sits along the shores of the mighty Danube River.

Situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe.

The fourth-largest city in Croatia, Osijek is located near the confluence of the Drava and Danube Rivers.

The quaint town overflows with Hungarian culture and is steeped in the piquant flavor of paprika, the “red gold” that flavors the local goulash.

Budapest is aptly called “Paris of the East” for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danube’s waters.

Riverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest.

The capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards.

The capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards.

Set amid an important wine-growing region with picturesque villages and hilltop castles, the charming city of Melk lies at the confluence of the Danube and Melk Rivers at the base of the Wachau Valley.

Set at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, enchanting Passau is home to elegant colored buildings and graceful arcades.

Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along the Danube.

One of Germany’s most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers.

Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, “smoke” beer.

Würzburg is home to the Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Situated at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers, Wertheim is a charming town brimming with history.

On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim, the 13th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river.

An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town.

The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding. 

Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals.