See Bucharest’s 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Make <i>banitsa</i> bread with a home cook in Vidin. 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. Behold Budapest’s grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.

Art, food, and scenery combine in this 17-day guided tour through Italy. Revel in Renaissance artwork housed in the Vatican Museums and gaze at Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Visit Rome’s iconic Colosseum as a Local Expert shares its history. In coastal Cinque Terre, stop in a fishing village and cruise the rugged Ligurian coast, admiring the colorful homes perched on the cliffs. See statues of Neptune, Hercules and Cacus, and feast on a steak dinner and local wine in Florence. In Sorrento, meet a Local Expert for a cruise to Capri, where you ascend to Capri town for an unapparelled view of the Mediterranean Sea. In the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello, meet...

We include everything for a perfect stay in Venice, one of Italy's most romantic cities: Private round-trip water taxi transfers, a choice of hotels in the heart of Venice close to shopping, dining and historic sites, and a private walking tour showcasing the glories of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace.

Enjoy Italy, southern France, and Spain at an unhurried pace in exclusive off-season coastal haunts of reclusive celebrities, savvy travelers, and approachable locals. Stretch your overnight port stay at Livorno into an indulgent exploration of uncrowded iconic landmarks, intimate cafes, and inviting artisan shops in Florence, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy quiet moments with unobstructed views of artistic works by Renaissance masters.

Take a once in a lifetime trip across Switzerland, dipping fresh fruit in Swiss chocolate fondue in Geneva, breathing in the Alpine air of Zermatt and relaxing in luxury-at lakeside Lucerne. In the shadow of the mighty Mount Matterhorn, the car free ski resort of Zermatt is a wonder to behold, bettered only by the chic fashionista surrounds of St. Moritz in the Grison Alps. In Lucerne, explore nearby Stanserhorn with the Insight Choice between meeting a Swiss Ranger to learn about the local flora and fauna, or take a stroll through the magnificent surrounds of Marmott Park. A celebration dinner at a Lucerne restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn offers glorious views over Lake Lucern...

Explore stunning riverscapes from the North Sea to the Black Sea aboard one of our riverboats between Amsterdam and Bucharest! Set off on a grand 3-week cruise through nine European countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube, plus three nights at a city-center hotel in Bucharest.

Set sail on a voyage to explore the rich heritage of the Adriatic and the Western Mediterranean. Discover the vibrant cities of Iberia and experience the splendor of the French Riviera. Wander through Renaissance and Roman treasures along Italy’s western coast and marvel at the historic ports along Adriatic shores. Overnight in Venice, Barcelona, Florence and Lisbon to fully immerse yourself in some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic cultural capitals.

Got one hour? Spend it exploring the Bay of Kotor from above and below the waterline with this fun, semi-submarine tour.

Journey through the Mediterranean to call at historic port cities that have shaped Western Civilization since antiquity. Wander through Greece’s ancient ruins, trace the Adriatic coast to discover its maritime heritage and explore Italy’s Roman roots. Delight in the picturesque gems of the Côte d'Azur and discover the vibrant Iberian Peninsula. Overnight in five cities and indulge in delicious cuisine and experience rich cultures.

Greek temples, rugged coastal mountain ranges, and rustic, tile-roofed villages dotting the eastern Adriatic shoreline define this exceptional 9-day cruise with an overnight port stay in Kotor, Montenegro. Toast the benefits of Croatian microclimates during a wine tasting near rocky vineyards outside Zadar. Sail, swim and snorkel at a pristine archipelago near Hvar, or rise early to pick fresh, organic vegetables for your family-style Croatian breakfast in the village of Hora, near there.

Follow the tides of history with overnight stays in Barcelona and Venice. Marvel at the historic treasures of Montpellier. Stroll among the romance of Marseille and the glamour of Monte Carlo. Stay overnight in Renaissance Tuscany, and see ancient Rome and elegant Naples. Sail around Italy’s boot via Sicilian Messina, the pristine ports of Crotone and Bari, and the remarkable Old Town of Šibenik.

Hit the ground running on this eight-day Europe trip, transporting you to the beating heart of glittering cities and the picture-perfect countryside. You’ll know dreams do come true as you admire Paris, ancient Rome and lap up lakeside living in Lucerne.

15 Days, featuring: Amsterdam

Explore the shores of Italy, Croatia and Montenegro, discovering the charm of Venice, the magnificence of Rome, and the vast beauty of the Dalmatian Coast. Wander down the ancient cobblestone streets of Taormina, travel up the sparking fjord to Kotor and bask in the allure of small ship cruising as your small ship anchors in the heart of Old Town Dubrovnik while larger ships only pass by.