Central Europe

On this 15-day adventure traversing Europe from Paris to Istanbul, use local trains to follow the historic routes once used by the Orient Express’ carriages in the 19th century. Travel by train all the way from Paris to Budapest, with stops to explore the historic quarters and modern offerings of Strasbourg, Munich and Vienna. Then change lines and follow another historic route from Belgrade to Istanbul, riding local trains to experience Nis, Sofia and Plovdiv as you go. With plenty of free time to explore at each stop, and a passionate local leader on hand to point you in the right direction, there isn’t a moment you’ll want to miss on this rail adventure.

16 Days, featuring: Speyer. Excursion To Heidelberg

Europe is filled with timeless cities - but there is one time of year where some of them really twinkle, sparkle, and shine: the holidays. On this seven-day adventure, you’ll tour the historic Christmas markets of not one but five different destinations. You’ll sip some warm Glühwein as you wander through Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin, travel by train to Nuremberg, search for handmade ornaments in Munich, visit local Christmas markets just outside of Salzburg, and get into the festive cheer...

See Bucharest’s 1,100-room Palace of Parliament. Join a home cook in Vidin to prepare banitsa, a feta filo pastry. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate, witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsemen and behold Budapest’s grandeur. As you sail, discover the secrets of the eastern Danube that were once hidden behind the Iron Curtain.

A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.

6 Days, featuring: Vienna (Disembarkation)

Retrace the steps of the Roman, Ottoman and Turk Empires on this adventure along the mighty Danube River. Journey through picturesque villages, forests and lush farmlands as you cycle from Vienna to Budapest, passing through Slovakia and it's cosmopolitan capital. Live it up in Baroque style at the elegant Schönbrunn Palace or get lost in the cobbled laneways of Komarom, a city with one foot in Hungary and the other in Slovakia. Visit the architectural jewel of the Danube River, the Esztergom Basilica, and pass by the imposing white-hued Bratislava Castle. Celebrate a day in the saddle with a luxurious soak in one of Budapest's iconic baths.

Embark in Los Angeles and discover captivating destinations in 37 countries across Asia, Australia, Africa and Europe. Be immersed in rich traditions and local cultures, while optional overland excursions provide ample opportunities to search for wildlife on the sun-drenched plains of South Africa and Kenya’s Masai Mara. Iconic locations from Sydney’s Opera House to Paris’s Eiffel Tower, showcase world wonders that frame your unforgettable voyage.

Discover a myriad of cultures as you sail the Baltic Sea. UNESCO-listed cities, including Tallinn, reveal medieval gems of the Hanseatic League. In Klaipeda, Lithuania’s historic port city, the half-timbered facades of the old town recall a rich German heritage. Overnight stays in Riga and Copenhagen allow you to explore timeless Gothic and medieval architectural treasures, and indulge in gastronomy showcasing the region’s trending Nordic cuisine.

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.

A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.

Get a taste of the delicious diversity of Central Europe on a 5-star cruise along the length of the Danube. Cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, brewery tours and curated dinners will show you another side of Europe’s most famous river.

A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.

Combining an in-depth exploration of the Alps with our signature river cruise, this immersive journey will take you to the heart of Europe. Travel by rail, by road and by your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship, as you discover the wonders of a continent.