Tulip Time Cruise  - During this nine-day vacation, discover picturesque Holland and Belgium in the spring. Sightsee in Arnhem, Middelburg, and Rotterdam, as well as Antwerp and Ghent in Belgium. Take pictures of the charming windmills at Zieriksee and learn about the complex flood controls in Holland when you visit the Delta Works. Visit Keukenhof Gardens, famous for spectacular displays of bulb flowers in bloom, and enjoy an excursion to the quaint fishing village of Volendam and to Edam, famous for its cheeses. Return to Amsterdam to enjoy a canal cruise and a final night on board ship.

Romantic Rhine - Begin this seven-night cruise in colorful Amsterdam with a canal boat tour past the city’s stately homes and 16th-century merchant houses, then cruise to Cologne for a guided tour. Stop for a visit of Coblenz, situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, before sailing through the dramatic Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim. There you will visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and have a chance to try the region’s famous Riesling wines. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Worms and Strasbourg, as well as excursions to Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle of “Student Prince” fame and Germany’s Black Forest, before ending your cruise in Basel, Switzerland.

Black Sea Discovery - This 12-day vacation begins with two nights in Budapest, where a guided tour makes the Hungarian capital come alive. Visit a typical puszta before boarding your elegant vessel for a seven-night cruise on the Lower Danube to the Black Sea. First stop is Kalocsa in the heart of the paprika growing area, then cruise along the border of Croatia into Serbia, past the fortress of Petrovaradin at Novi Sad, and into Belgrade. A city tour shows you the highlights of this remarkable capital, and there’s an opportunity to taste the delicious local fare. Continue down the Danube through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge. Stop in Svistov, Bulgaria, from where a full day excursion takes you to the ancient capital of Veliko Târnovo and nearby Arbanassi. Rejoin your ship in Rousse, Bulgaria’s largest inland port, and sail to Constanta, known as the “Pearl of the Black Sea Riviera.” A visit to the Natural History and Archaeological Museum is a highlight. Return via the 40-mile long Black Sea Canal to Oltenita, from where a short ride takes you to Bucharest—Romania’s lively capital—for a one-night stay and included city sightseeing.

The Legendary Danube - Spend three nights in Prague, then enjoy a seven-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest on this 12-day vacation. A tour of Prague shows you the main sights, with one-and-a-half days at leisure for you to explore on your own. Travel by coach to Nuremberg for city sightseeing and to board your ship. Leave the final stretch of the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to arrive in Regensburg for a guided visit of one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. You’ll delight in a walking tour of Passau, a guided tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, and sightseeing in romantic Vienna. End in Budapest to the sound of Gypsy violins.

The Blue Danube Discovery - Spend two nights in Budapest, seven nights cruising to Nuremberg, and three nights in Prague on this delightful 14-day vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Budapest, with its Fishermens Bastion and Buda Castle, and in Vienna, with the lavish Hofburg Palace and impressive Opera House. In Dürnstein, marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche. Relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmuhl Valley and travel the Main Danube Canal through the Franconian Alps via 16 locks—truly a fascinating feat of engineering. You’ll also have a walking tour of Regensburg and a guided tour of historic Nuremberg, with its storybook 900-year-old ramparts. Disembark and drive to Prague for guided sightseeing and time on your own to enjoy the charming cafes or to shop for Bohemian crystal.

The Rhine and Moselle - This 16-day vacation begins in Holland’s colorful capital, Amsterdam. Enjoy a canal boat tour past the city’s stately homes and 16th-century merchant houses, then cruise to Cologne for guided sightseeing. Stop for a visit of Coblenz, situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, and continue up the Moselle as far as Trier. Enjoy a visit to Reichsburg Castle, towering high above Cochem, and a walking tour of Bernkastel. Then sail past the famous rock of the Lorelei, through the dramatic Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim for a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and a chance to try the region’s famous Riesling wines. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Worms and Strasbourg, as well as excursions to Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle of “Student Prince” fame and Germany’s Black Forest before ending your cruise in Basel, Switzerland.

Magnificent Europe - This grand vacation of 16 days takes you from Amsterdam to Budapest. Begin with a canal boat tour past Amsterdam’s 16th-century merchant houses, then cruise to Cologne for a guided tour. You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, cruise along the meandering Main River, descend through locks on the Main-Danube Canal, and navigate through the narrow Strudengau. There’s sightseeing in Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, and Passau. Stop in Melk and Dürnstein before reaching Vienna, where you’ll enjoy city sightseeing and time on your own. Stop in Bratislava for a guided tour before ending your vacation with guided sightseeing and free time to explore the twin cities of Buda and Pest.

Grand Black Sea Cruise - Start this 20-day vacation with a night in Bucharest. Guided sightseeing shows you the highlights of Romania’s capital before a short drive takes you to Oltenita to board your river cruise ship. Sail through the 40-mile long Black Sea Canal to Constanta, known as the “Pearl of the Black Sea Riviera,” where a visit to the Natural History and Archaeological Museum is included in the guided sightseeing tour. Next stop is in Rousse, Bulgaria’s largest inland port, from where a full-day excursion takes you to the ancient capital of Veliko Târnovo then to nearby Arbanassi. Rejoin your ship in Svistov and continue to sail upriver past the dramatic gorge of the Iron Gates to Belgrade, where sightseeing with Local Guides will show you the highlights of Serbia’s capital city. Stop in Kalocsa, Hungary before reaching Budapest. In Budapest, you’ll not only enjoy city sightseeing, but also an excursion out of town to a typical puszta. Next stop is Vienna, “City of Music,” where Local Guides will show you the sights, and you will have the chance to attend an operetta concert. In Dürnstein, marvel at the magnificent blue façade of the baroque Stiftskirche, then relax during a leisurely cruise through the beautiful Altmuhl Valley and travel the Main-Danube Canal through the Franconian Alps via 16 locks—truly a fascinating feat of engineering. Disembark at Nuremberg and enjoy a guided tour of this historic city with its storybook 900-year-old ramparts. Drive to Prague for guided sightseeing and time on your own to enjoy the charming cafes or to shop for Bohemian crystal.

Christmastime Cruise - Arrive in Vienna to board your luxurious river vessel for this 10-day cruise. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Vienna, Regensburg, and Nuremberg—all famous for their Christmas markets. Sample Lebkuchen, svarene vino, and other specialties you’ll find at this time of year! Disembark in Nuremberg and drive to Prague for two nights in the magical Czech capital.

Waltzing the Danube - This seven-night cruise begins and ends in Budapest. Fly into Hungary’s capital and transfer by motorcoach to Esztergom, where your river cruise vessel awaits you. Cruise upriver as far as Passau, enjoying city sightseeing in Bratislava. Visit Melk’s spectacular Benedictine Abbey and the charming resort town of Grein along the way. Returning downriver, stop in Dürnstein for a walking tour before reaching Vienna. Guided sightseeing shows you the city’s highlights, and, as a special treat in this “City of Music,” you will learn a classic dance during waltz lessons. End your vacation in Budapest with sightseeing of Buda and Pest, located on either side of the Danube.

Jewels of Central Europe - Spend two nights in Paris, then embark on a grand 14-night cruise from Trier to Budapest, Hungary. On this cruise, you will sail on the Moselle, the Rhine, the Main, and the Danube rivers and the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy guided city sightseeing in Paris, Vienna, and Budapest, plus walking tours in Bernkastel and Bamberg. Visit Reichsburg Castle high above Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, and the Benedictine Abbey in Melk. You’ll marvel at the gabled, half-timbered houses in Miltenberg and the Residential Palace in Würzburg. Enjoy wonderful Main River scenery before entering the feat of engineering that is the Main-Danube Canal. An excursion along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg is included, as well as a guided tour of Nuremberg. From Regensburg, cruise to Passau, Linz, and on to Vienna, the “City of Music.” Explore each of these towns before reaching Budapest and the end of this magnificent journey.

Central European Experience - Spend two nights in Paris, then transfer to Trier, Germany to embark on a seven-night cruise. End your vacation with two nights in the Czech capital of Prague. Enjoy city sightseeing in Paris and Prague, plus walking tours in Bernkastel and Bamberg. Visit the Reichsburg Castle high above Cochem and Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim. You’ll marvel at the gabled, half-timbered houses in Miltenberg and the Residential Palace in Würzburg. You’ll cruise on the Moselle, the Rhine, and the Main rivers and the Main-Danube Canal. Disembark in Nuremberg and transfer by motorcoach to Prague, where Local Guides show you the city’s highlights.

The Heart of China & Yangtze River - Experience China in-depth during this 17-day river cruise vacation on the famed Yangtze River. Your journey begins in Beijing, where your will visit historic sites, such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, and enjoy a variety of cultural experiences. Next, travel to Xi’an to visit the Dayan Pagoda and the terra-cotta warriors. In Chongqing, embark on your three-night river cruise aboard the Victoria Anna. On this magical cruise, you will marvel at the beautiful landscape of the Three Gorges and sail to the Three Gorges Dam site before disembarking in Yichang on your way to Shanghai. There you will tour the museum, Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Temple of the Jade Buddha. Then, travel to Guilin for a relaxing day cruise on the Li River. The sites of the one-of-a-kind port city of Hong Kong are the perfect end to your journey through China.

Magical China & the Yangtze River - Discover the history and culture of China including this 13-day river cruise on the magical Yangtze River! Begin your journey in Shanghai with visits to the museum and Yu Yuan Gardens, plus a variety of cultural experiences. Then travel to Yichang to embark on a four-night river cruise aboard the Victoria Anna. During your cruise, visit the Three Gorges Dam site—a marvel of modern engineering—and view breathtaking scenery as you sail through this history-steeped region. After disembarking in Chongqing, travel to Xi’an, where you will see the Dayan Pagoda, the terra-cotta warriors, and a Tang Dynasty dinner show. Finally, end your amazing China vacation in the capital city of Beijing. Here you will visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Imperial Palace and experience the unique culture of this ancient land.

Cultural China & Tibet with Yangtze Cruise - Experience the rich history of China and Tibet on this 15-day river cruise vacation. Arrive in Beijing to visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and other cultural treasures. Next, travel to Xi’an to see the terra-cotta warriors and the Dayan Pagoda. Your journey then takes you high in the Himalayas to the capital city of Lhasa, Tibet. During your stay in this Buddhist land, learn about typical Tibetan life and visit holy sites. Then travel to Chongqing to embark on your three-night river cruise aboard the Victoria Anna. This magical cruise offers breathtaking views of natural landscapes—as well as a visit to the modern engineering marvel at the Three Gorges Dam Site—as you sail through this spectacular region. Disembark in Yichang, and travel on to Shanghai. Visits to the museum and Yu Yuan Gardens round out your unforgettable vacation in China and Tibet.

Egyptian Splendor - This 10-day Cruise & Tour vacation offers an exciting voyage through the Kingdom of the Pharaohs. Your journey begins in Cairo, where you’ll marvel at Tutankhamon’s treasures in the Egyptian Museum, visit the enigmatic Sphinx, and see the Great Pyramids of Giza. Then fly to Aswan to enjoy a felucca ride and board the elegant Royal Lotus for a four-night Nile River cruise to Luxor. Along the way, you’ll visit Kitchener Island’s lush Botanical Gardens, gigantic Aswan Dam, the Temple of Isis, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, and Luxor Temple. You’ll also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, visiting colorful local bazaars, and exploring the stunning monuments of Karnak.

Grand Tour of Egypt - Sail through five thousand years of history on this 12-day Cruise & Tour vacation. After guided sightseeing in Cairo, you’ll visit the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, and the seaport of Alexandria. Next, travel to Memphis to admire the 40-foot statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx before flying to Luxor. There you’ll board the elegant Royal Lotus for a three-night cruise on the legendary Nile River. Sightseeing includes the stunning monuments of Karnak, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Temple of Horus in Edfu by way of horse-drawn carriage. Sail to Aswan, where you’ll see the turn-of-the-century Old Dam, take a boat to the Temple of Isis, and enjoy a felucca ride across the blue waters of the Nile. Your unforgettable vacation ends in Cairo.

Ecuador and the Galapagos - This 10-day cruise vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and the Galápagos. Your trip begins in Quito with guided sightseeing of the Legislative Palace and the 16th-century San Francisco Monastery, plus an excursion to Cotopaxi National Park via the Chiva Express coach train. Next, fly over the Pacific to Baltra Island to embark on a four-night cruise aboard the Isabela II yacht. During your cruise, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and visit amazing sites throughout the Galápagos Islands. Return to Quito where you will have an entire day at leisure to reflect on your South American journey.

Discover the Galapagos and Peru - Natural and historic treasures await you on this 15-day cruise vacation in Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Begin your South American adventure in Quito, Ecuador, where you will visit the San Francisco Monastery and the La Compania Church before traveling to Cotopaxi National Park aboard the Chiva Express coach train. Afterward, fly over the Pacific to Baltra Island to embark on the Isabela II for your four-night cruise of the Galápagos Islands. Each day, discover the unique flora and fauna of these legendary islands when you travel ashore with an expert naturalist. After your cruise, travel to Lima, Peru, to explore the historic wonders of the Incan Empire. In Cuzco, visit Tambomachay and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman before reaching Sacred Valley. There you will tour the fortress of Ollantaytambo, then travel to Machu Picchu—the Lost City of the Incas. Return to Cuzco to visit the Santa Domingo monastery, then continue to Lima, where you will see the Gold museum and Casa Aliaga.