Gems of Southeast Europe (New Year's Celebration) (Giurgiu to Budapest)

From Bucharest to Budapest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed... Read MoreFrom Bucharest to Budapest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gate, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Folklore followers will relish the opportunity go to Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history to the 14th-century Bran Castle, home of Prince Vlad Tepes who inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula; as well as Sighi?oara, birthplace of Dracula; and to Bulgaria’s natural wonder, Belogradchik, a fairytale stone world of fantastic shapes associated with interesting legends. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans. And the active adventurers will appreciate hiking to the UNESCO-designated Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches and biking through Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Park and Vidin’s Baba Vida castle. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent. Note: Select Christmas Markets will be open during select departures and may vary. For full details and dates, visit the tourism website for each city

Starting at: $4,249

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe Wine Cruise (Budapest to Giurgiu)

Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers... Read MoreTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Croatia. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.

Starting at: $4,479

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas) (Giurgiu to Budapest)

Starting at: $4,049

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe (Wine Cruise) (Budapest to Giurgiu)

Starting at: $4,349

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe (Wine Cruise) (Giurgiu to Budapest)

Touch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers... Read MoreTouch history in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to bike through Belgrade’s sprawling Kalemegdan Park. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans in Croatia. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.

Starting at: $4,979

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe (Smithsonian Journeys) (Budapest to Giurgiu)

Starting at: $4,649

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe (Budapest to Giurgiu)

From Bucharest to Budapest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed... Read MoreFrom Bucharest to Budapest, and countless treasures in between, touch history in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gate, showcase the best of eastern Europe. Folklore followers will relish the opportunity go to Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history to the 14th-century Bran Castle, home of Prince Vlad Tepes who inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula; as well as Sighi?oara, birthplace of Dracula; and to Bulgaria’s natural wonder, Belogradchik, a fairytale stone world of fantastic shapes associated with interesting legends. Wine connoisseurs will have a chance to taste history from the centuries-old wine-growing hills dating back to the Romans. And the active adventurers will appreciate hiking to the UNESCO-designated Ivanovo Rock Hewn Churches and biking through Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Park and Vidin’s Baba Vida castle. Be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent. Note: Select Christmas Markets will be open during select departures and may vary. For full details and dates, visit the tourism website for each city

Starting at: $3,779

(Not Including Airfare)*

Gems of Southeast Europe (Christmas Day Celebration) (Budapest to Giurgiu)

Starting at: $4,249

(Not Including Airfare)*

City Escapes: Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals (Basel to Amsterdam)

Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Taste rich Belgian chocolates. Listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry... Read MoreImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Taste rich Belgian chocolates. Listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry of castles that include Utrecht’s de Haar, Brussels’ Gaasbeek Castle, and Ghent’s Caste of the Counts of Flanders. Inhale the aroma of freshly pressed Belgian waffles and Dutch street fries. Experience timeless traditions, from the brewing of Germany’s legendary beers to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Glide along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its riverbanks. With a diverse array of knowledgeable and gracious local guides sharing each destination’s unique history with you, you’ll return from this cruise having experienced the best of Holland, Belgium, and the Rhine River.

Starting at: $5,559

(Not Including Airfare)*

Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals (Beer Cruise) (Basel to Amsterdam)

Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Taste rich Belgian chocolates. Listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry... Read MoreImmerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Taste rich Belgian chocolates. Listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry of castles that include Utrecht’s de Haar, Brussels’ Gaasbeek Castle, and Ghent’s Caste of the Counts of Flanders. Inhale the aroma of freshly pressed Belgian waffles and Dutch street fries. Experience timeless traditions, from the brewing of Germany’s legendary beers to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Glide along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its riverbanks. With a diverse array of knowledgeable and gracious local guides sharing each destination’s unique history with you, you’ll return from this cruise having experienced the best of Holland, Belgium, and the Rhine River.

Starting at: $7,759

(Not Including Airfare)*