Experience the Portuguese way of life on this immersive cruise through the spectacular Douro Valley. Discover the warmth of the people as you are welcomed into local villages and sample traditional delicacies.

Experience the magic of Holland and Belgium during Winterfest, when friendships, fun and holiday cheer are celebrated with heartwarming festivities and colorful cultural traditions in picturesque villages along inland waterways from Brussels to Amsterdam. Ashore, discover daily life on guided walking tours in towns, museums and palaces decked out in their season's best, enjoying special moments on private visits, and music and traditions steeped in yuletide spirit. Onboard, dining and cultural entertainment light up your nights, enriching the warm camaraderie inherent in a Tauck river cruise.

Sail the picturesque Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where the Netherlands’s iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.

Set sail on a voyage spanning both the New World and the Old. Explore the Portuguese influence and tropical beauty of the “Garden Island” of Madeira. Immerse in the enchanting Caribbean landscapes and half-French, half-Dutch culture of St. Martin. Journey across the legendary Mediterranean Sea, home to some of history’s greatest empires, and the storied Atlantic Ocean, its deep waters providing a centuries-old passageway between Europe and the Americas.