14 Days, featuring: Stockholm

Europe becomes a completely different world during the festive season, with the aroma of gluhwein and roasted chestnuts providing a fragrant ambience and lifelong memories.

From the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube flows through 10 countries, each rich and diverse in culture, history and scenery. Journey along this enchanting river through four of these countries between Budapest and Nuremberg on board a truly all-inclusive luxury Scenic Space-Ship. Pass by a storybook landscape of charming villages, ancient castles and rolling countryside, plus explore cities and towns that have been shaped by staggering histories.

See the iconic capital city sights of Budapest, Vienna and Prague as your local Travel Director takes the reins on this 10-day adventure. Starting with a spot of Budapest sightseeing, your introduction to Hungary’s capital tracks through the cobblestone streets of the Castle district to the sweeping city views from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Journey along the Danube to Vienna-the home of the Habsburg royals. The regal grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace gives way to an abundance of local dining in Vienna and the chance to taste Austria’s most delectable dishes. In the Czech Republic, the fairy-tale town of Ceský Krumlov delights with its timeless charm and in Prague, your Local Expert guides you ...

For much of the 20th century, the remarkable wonders of Eastern Europe were concealed behind a thick veil of secrecy. Now, those once mysterious lands are open to all.

See Paris icons like the Champs-Élysées, enjoy the gastronomic delights of pintxos tasting tours in San Sebastian, the foodie city of Spain and try your hand at Venice glassblowing in Italy, all on this grand European tour. From boutique fashionista shopping in the avenues of Paris to Picasso's trail blazing masterpieces in Madrid, this cultural tour de force is all encompassing. Barcelona dazzles with Gaudi's masterpiece-La Sagrada Família. The French Riviera offers an abundance of opulence, the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the harbor of Monaco packed to the brim with luxury yachts, and in Vienna the regal history of Austria's Habsburg dynasty fires up the imagination.

Celebrate the holiday season as you immerse yourself in French, German and Czech traditions. Spend time in chic Paris and sample tasty yuletide dishes. Explore Christmas markets in quaint German towns and enjoy the scent of spiced gingerbread and glühwein as they fill the air amid colorful stalls. Visit castles and cathedrals that are adorned with festive displays. Revel in the merry atmosphere as you sail along Europe’s iconic rivers.

13 Days, featuring: Weimar–nuremberg

11 Days, featuring: Prague

9 Days, featuring: Prague–nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation)

9 Days, featuring: Gdansk