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.

Follow Europe’s historic waterways through landscapes and cities shaped by trade, empire and cultural exchange on this 15-day journey. Along the Rhine, Main and Danube, discover the impressive landmarks of Vienna and Budapest, Bamberg and Regensburg’s medieval streets, and Cologne’s iconic cathedral. Sail through the scenic Wachau Valley and the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, where castles, vineyards and centuries-old towns reflect the region’s long history.

7 Days, featuring: Vienna, Austria (Embarkation)

13 Days, featuring: Bernkastel

Explore the rich heritage of the American South, birthplace of some of the country’s most beloved culinary and musical traditions. Along the Mississippi River, grand homes preserve the South’s past. Step into Civil War history at Vicksburg and feel the rhythm of the blues in Greenville. Further north, sample smoky barbecue in Tennessee and discover Kentucky’s legacy of craftsmanship, from the powerful Louisville Slugger to smooth bourbon.

Follow Norway's fjord-carved coast, from the charming town of Bergen, past the North Cape to the ice and wildness of the Svalbard archipelago, for a perfect balance between the charmingly scenic and the spectacularly wild. Explore Tromso and Bear Island on the way to Svalbard in the high Arctic, where polar bears prowl and walruses haul out on rocky shores.