Take an amazing journey past ancient castles and soaring cathedrals, taking in great cities including Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg and Bratislava - and revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Schönbrunn Palace and Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral).

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.

Wind your way past medieval landscapes aboard Tauck's ms Savor or ms Joy to explore five European countries, visit castles and cathedrals, embark on locally guided sightseeing and spend special evenings in two private palaces. Enjoy two nights each at centrally located hotels in Prague and Budapest.

From Venice's art-filled piazzas and iconic canals, we set sail to Koper, Slovenia's coastal gem, home of natural wonders and lively old-town lanes. Wander the chic Dalmatian streets of Dubrovnik and admire Kotor's fairy-tale beauty.

Cruise to five Mediterranean islands - Elba, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and Malta - on a memorable 12-day journey featuring a 7-night small ship voyage anchored by 2-night hotel stays in Marseille and on Malta.

Bordeaux is famous for the incredible wines produced throughout its fertile countryside, but that’s just one reason why you should explore this region. Extend your stay with time in two of Europe’s great capitals, Paris and Madrid.

Starting in Nice, spend 3 nights in the capital of the Côte d'Azur before starting your river cruise to Paris from Arles. Stop at Avignon, Tournon & Macon.

Cruise along the glorious Rhine and Moselle rivers, past lush vineyards, ancient castles and postcard-perfect villages. Discover the charm and beauty of small towns like Rüdesheim and Limburg, marvel at ancient castles and grand palaces, and taste the region’s famous wines.

Travel on a captivating odyssey through the enchanting landscapes of Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro. Soak up Slovenia's natural wonders, tracing the shores of stunning Lake Bled, summiting a craggy Triglav National Park peak in the Julian Alps, and hiking the spectacular Soca River Valley. Cross to Croatia to paddle the sparkling Adriatic, then travel inland to marvel at UNESCO-listed waterfalls in Plitvice National Park and climb to iconic Anica Kuk. Immerse yourself in Dubrovnik's beauty and past, then it's off to Montenegro's gorgeous Bay of Kotor and more storybook villages and hiking through diverse and spectacular landscapes.

7 Days, featuring: Prague–vienna, Austria

8 Days, featuring: Dubrovnik