Sail Amsterdam’s canals. See castles on the Rhine. Behold the grandeur of Vienna. Celebrate folk traditions in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. These travel icons-and more-await you on a 23-day journey combining our Grand European Tour and Passage to Eastern Europe cruises. Discover eight countries in Western, Central and Eastern Europe while cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube. Enjoy a lifetime’s worth of experiences on a single voyage.

8 Days, featuring: Rome, Italy

Our most comprehensive Italy tour, Classic Italy, Small Groups (averaging 24 Tauck guests) is a more personal Italy experience highlighted by stays at chic smaller hotels in the heart of the cities. Explore Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast and more, highlighted by private guided visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome and special departures featuring an exclusive private wine tasting reception at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum hosted by a member of the family.

Set sail on a journey along the Adriatic coast. Visit Naples, the birthplace of pizza, and enchanting Syracuse in Sicily. Call at historic cities in Croatia, and explore the town of Chioggia, a gateway to the heart of Venice. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Greek Islands, including picturesque Cephalonia, famous as the setting for <i>Captain Corelli's Mandolin</i>. Join us for an unforgettable experience of history, culture and natural beauty.

9 Days, featuring: Naples, Italy

Explore the best of Italy on this 11-day guided tour. In Rome, marvel at the treasures around every corner and learn about its three thousand years of history. As your travels continue along the Bay of Naples, stop on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius for lunch at a local farm still growing traditional produce unique to the region. In Florence, learn the secrets of leather making from a local leatherworker. Fall in love with Venice as you see churches and palaces from a private boat, and cruise its canals on a romantic gondola ride. Sail to Capri, where craggy mountains cascade into the Tyrrhenian Sea; a Local Expert will help you navigate its narrow alleys. Before you say arrivederci to Italy...

Delve into Roman history, delight in the Tuscan countryside and stroll the upscale coast of Monte Carlo. Sail to Spain and call at iconic cities and charismatic towns. Visit the ancient city of Cartagena, discover southern Spain’s Andalusian gems and journey through the storied Strait of Gibraltar to Vigo, gateway to the UNESCO city of Santiago de Compostela, famed for its stunning cathedral-the final stop on the epic Camino de Santiago pilgrim route.