The North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Relax and enjoy as you cruise past quaint villages, taking in the scenery and learning about the history. Cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main Danube Canal, sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city—Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Cologne, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Vukovar, Belgrade, and Constanta. Spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim, enjoy an onboard baking demonstration in Miltenberg, and explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Other highlights include Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, wine tasting in Villány, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. This is a vacation of a lifetime!

The North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Relax and enjoy as you cruise past quaint villages, taking in the scenery and learning about the history. Cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main Danube Canal, sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city—Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Cologne, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Vukovar, Belgrade, and Constanta. Spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim, enjoy a baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg, and explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Other highlights include Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, wine tasting in Villány, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Finally, fly to exotic Istanbul, Turkey, for three overnights, free time, and guided sightseeing that shows off the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and famous Grand Bazaar. A vacation of a lifetime!

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exhilarating Balkan adventure. Your cruise vacation begins with two overnights in the lively Hungarian capital of Budapest. Board your ship and head south, enjoying guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, the eclectic rock formations of Belogradchik, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi’s Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, and the National Art Museum in Bucharest. Other highlights: an organ concert in Kalocsa, passing through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and a visit to Vidin’s medieval fortress. Your journey ends with an overnight in Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital and the “Paris of the East.”

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exhilarating Balkan adventure. Your vacation begins with two overnights in the lively Hungarian capital of Budapest. Board your ship and head south, enjoying guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, the eclectic rock formations of Belogradchik, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi’s Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, and the National Art Museum in Bucharest. Other highlights: an organ concert in Kalocsa, passing through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and a visit to Vidin’s medieval fortress. Your journey ends with three overnights in Bucharest, including an excursion to Transylvania to visit Dracula’s Bran Castle—built in 1377—and beautiful Sinaia Monastery in the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Central and Eastern Europe, from Prague to Bucharest. Spend three nights in Prague, an overnight in Bucharest, and plenty of leisure time in Budapest and Vienna to explore on your own. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of the Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague, Melk’s awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa, and stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship. Historical sights, cultural events, splendid scenery, and sumptuous cuisine—this cruise has it all!

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Central and Eastern Europe, from Prague to Bucharest. Spend three nights in both Prague and Bucharest, and enjoy plenty of leisure time in Budapest and Vienna to explore on your own. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of the Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague, Melk’s awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, and the National Art Museum in Bucharest. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship, enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa, and visit the diverse rock formations of Belogradchik. Conclude your vacation with an excursion to Transylvania to visit Dracula’s Bran Castle—built in 1377—and the beautiful Sinaia Monastery in the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains. All of this and more await you on this marvelous cruise vacation!

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Relax and enjoy as you cruise past cities and quaint villages, taking in the scenery and learning about the history. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city, with inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, the Natural History & Archaeological Museum in Constanta, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and the stunning Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg. Cruise through the dramatic gorge of the Iron Gates, along the Main Danube Canal, and past the legendary rock of the Lorelei. Sample Hungary’s wines in Villány and learn how to bake a traditional local cookie while docked in Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with a cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals. What a wonderful way to conclude this marvelous vacation!

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Relax and enjoy as you cruise past cities and quaint villages, taking in the scenery and learning about the history. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city, with inside visits of the Natural History & Archaeological Museum in Constanta, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and the stunning Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg. Cruise through the dramatic gorge of the Iron Gates, along the Main Danube Canal, and past the legendary rock of the Lorelei. Sample Hungary’s wines in Villány and learn how to bake a traditional local cookie while docked in Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with a cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals. What a wonderful way to conclude this marvelous vacation!

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Your vacation begins with three overnights in exciting Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by the Greeks as Byzantium more than 2,500 years ago, you will visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Next: fly to Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital, then travel to Oltenita to embark your ship for a 22-night cruise from Romania to Holland. On board, relax and enjoy as you cruise past quaint villages, taking in the enchanting scenery and learning about the history.

Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city, with inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, the Natural History & Archaeological Museum in Constanta, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and the stunning Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg. Cruise through the dramatic gorge of the Iron Gates, along the Main Danube Canal, and past the legendary rock of the Lorelei. Sample Hungary’s wines in Villány and learn how to bake a traditional local cookie while docked in Miltenberg. In Amsterdam, cruise through the lovely canals and enjoy the conclusion of your wonderful European river cruise vacation.

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Balkan adventure. Your vacation begins with an overnight in vibrant Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi’s Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, the eclectic rock formations of Belogradchik, and Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade. Other highlights: visit the medieval fortress of Vidin, pass through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa. Your journey ends with two overnights in Hungary’s lively capital of Budapest, where you can shop for paprika at the Central Market Hall, explore the extensive hilltop castle grounds, visit the many churches and museums, and delight in the vibrant atmosphere.

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Balkan adventure. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi’s Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, the eclectic rock formations of Belogradchik, and Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade. Other highlights: visit the medieval fortress of Vidin, pass through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa. Your journey ends in Hungary’s lively capital of Budapest, where you disembark.

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Balkan adventure. Your vacation begins with three overnights in vibrant Bucharest, including an excursion to Transylvania to visit Dracula’s Bran Castle and the beautiful Sinaia Monastery in the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi’s Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, the eclectic rock formations of Belogradchik, and Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade. Other highlights: visit the medieval fortress of Vidin, pass through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa. Your journey ends with two overnights in Hungary’s lively capital of Budapest, where you can shop for paprika at the Central Market Hall, explore the extensive hilltop castle grounds, visit the many churches and museums, and delight in the vibrant atmosphere.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Eastern and Central Europe, from Bucharest to Prague. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Melk’s awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey. Also enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and visit the diverse rock formations of Belogradchik. Enjoy three overnights in Prague, with guided sightseeing of the city’s main sights, plenty of free time, and the conclusion of your incredible cruise vacation.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Eastern and Central Europe. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Melk’s awe-inspiring Benedictine Abbey. Also enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and visit the diverse rock formations of Belogradchik. Disembark in Nuremberg, where this marvelous vacation concludes.

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river cruise through Eastern and Central Europe, from Bucharest to Prague. Your vacation begins with three overnights in Bucharest that include a guided tour of the city’s main sights and plenty of free time to make your own discoveries. Then travel to Oltenita and board your river cruise ship for your journey. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Melk’s splendid Benedictine Abbey. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and conclude your incredible vacation with three overnights in the Czech capital. Visit with a Certified Local Guide; and enjoy plenty of time at leisure to wander through the Jewish Quarter, shop for hand-cut crystal, savor authentic Czech dumplings, stand in Wenceslaus square where protestors demonstrated against Communism, or visit one of the many churches. What a way to end this fabulous vacation filled with historic sights, delicious cuisine, scenic beauty, quaint towns, and more.

A deluxe Danube River cruise from the Danube Delta to Vienna is the highlight on this fascinating vacation through Eastern Europe. Explore the Danube Delta with its unique birdlife, celebrate the end of the Danube’s journey as it flows into the Black Sea, and sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. See the sights with a Certified Local Guide in Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest, Constanta on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, Croatia’s Vukovar, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Your adventure concludes with guided sightseeing and two overnights in Vienna, the magical “City of Music.” Savor Sachertorte in a local café, spend time in one of the many marvelous museums, window shop along the Kärntnerstrasse, or stroll along the historic streets—a delightful way to end this memorable vacation!

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating vacation through Eastern Europe. Explore the Danube Delta with its unique birdlife, celebrate the end of the Danube’s journey as it flows into the Black Sea, and sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. See the sights with a Certified Local Guide in Constanta on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, Croatia’s Vukovar, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest.

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating vacation through Eastern Europe. Your trip begins with three overnights in exciting Istanbul, Turkey, with visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar. Fly to Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital, then travel to Oltenita to embark your ship for a 10-night cruise along the Danube River. Explore the Danube Delta with its unique birdlife, celebrate the end of the Danube’s journey as it flows into the Black Sea, and sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. See the sights with a Certified Local Guide in Romania’s Bucharest, Constanta on the Black Sea, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, Serbia’s Belgrade, Croatia’s Vukovar, and the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Disembark in Vienna for two overnights in the remarkable “City of Music.” Savor Sachertorte in a local café, spend time in one of the many marvelous museums, window shop along the Kärntnerstrasse, or stroll along the historic streets—an incredible conclusion to an amazing vacation!

A deluxe Danube River cruise from Vienna to the Danube Delta is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music.” Along the way visit Slovakia’s Bratislava, Croatia’s Vukovar and Osijek, and Romania's Constanta. Explore the Danube Delta with its unique birdlife, and celebrate the end of the Danube’s journey as it flows into the Black Sea. End your Danube River cruise in Oltenita, then travel to Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest for guided sightseeing and an overnight.

A deluxe Danube River cruise from Vienna to the Danube Delta is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music.” Along the way visit Slovakia’s Bratislava, Croatia’s Vukovar and Osijek, and Romania's Constanta. Explore the Danube Delta with its unique birdlife, and celebrate the end of the Danube’s journey as it flows into the Black Sea. End your Danube River cruise in Oltenita, then travel to Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest for guided sightseeing and an overnight. Fly to Istanbul, one of the most exciting places in the world, and visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar—an incredible conclusion to an amazing vacation.

Step back in history as you discover Egypt on this marvelous vacation. You’ve seen photos of the Great Pyramids of Giza—now’s your chance to visit them! You’ve learned about the magnificent treasures found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb—now’s your chance to see them! You’ve heard about the Nile River—now’s your chance to sail on it! On this Nile River and Lake Nasser cruise vacation, you’ll visit some of the country’s most famous sights and sail through 5,000 years of history.

Among the many tour highlights are the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the famous Sphinx. Admire the 40-foot statue of Ramses II, and marvel at the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, where generations of pharaohs and nobles were buried in great splendor. Take photos at the two Colossi of Memnon, the only surviving remains of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun-Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the souks—local markets—where you can stroll from stall to stall, smelling the scents of spices, hearing the sounds of the cities, and looking for the perfect souvenir of your trip. Of course, your 7-night Nile cruise is a wonderful way to appreciate this sacred river with its landscapes and monuments. In Aswan board your 3-night Lake Nasser cruise which offers a chance to see the temples of Dakka and Amada, the magnificent temples built by Ramses II in Abu Simbel, and sail across the Tropic of Cancer.

These are just a few of the many temples and highlights of this memorable vacation. So grab your camera and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Step back in history as you discover Egypt on this marvelous vacation. You’ve seen photos of the Great Pyramids of Giza—now’s your chance to visit them! You’ve learned about the magnificent treasures found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb—now’s your chance to see them! You’ve heard about the Nile River—now’s your chance to sail on it! On this Nile River cruise vacation, you’ll visit some of the country’s most famous sights and sail through 5,000 years of history.

Among the many tour highlights are the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the famous Sphinx. Admire the 40-foot statue of Ramses II, and marvel at the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, where generations of pharaohs and nobles were buried in great splendor. Take photos at the two Colossi of Memnon, the only surviving remains of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun-Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the souks—local markets—where you can stroll from stall to stall, smelling the scents of spices, hearing the sounds of the cities, and looking for the perfect souvenir of your trip. Of course, your 7-night Nile cruise is a wonderful way to appreciate this sacred river with its landscapes and monuments.

These are just a few of the many temples and highlights of this memorable vacation. So grab your camera and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Egypt—known for its ancient civilization, hieroglyphics, mummies, and pyramids—is a must for travelers wanting to experience new cultures and ancient wonders. On this marvelous vacation, experience the highlights of what Egypt has to offer. In Cairo, marvel at King Tutankhamun’s treasures and masterpieces of ancient art, stand in awe at the Great Pyramids of Giza, see the enigmatic Sphinx, and visit the statue of Ramses II in Memphis. Then fly to Lake Nasser and embark your 4-night cruise on this man-made lake created when the Aswan High Dam was built. On this cruise, visit the magnificent temples built by Ramses II in Abu Simbel, the temples of Amada and Derr, as well as the temples of Dakka and Meharakka. On the way to Aswan, sail across the Tropic of Cancer.

Disembark your cruise in Aswan and see the granite quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids. You’ll also visit the Aswan High Dam and the Temple of Isis, the most romantic of Egypt’s monuments. Then board your vessel for your 3-night Nile cruise. Cruise highlights include a walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun-Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; sailing across the waters by felucca; and a visit to the temple of Horus, built in the time of Cleopatra roughly 2,000 years ago. Before flying back to Cairo for the conclusion of your trip, visit the Valley of Kings and the Valley of Queens, where generations of pharaohs and nobles were buried in great splendor.

All of this and more await you on this fabulous vacation highlighting some of the best sights Egypt has to offer!