10 Days, featuring: Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation)

Even without its bloodcurdling myths of Dracula, werewolves, haunted castles and curses, Romania is the perfect atmospheric place to spend an eight-day trip in October. You’ll be introduced to the beauty of ancient Bucharest, the haunting mythology of Sighisoara and the nostalgic atmosphere ot Bran Castle (aka Dracula’s castle) in Brasov. Take a daytrip to the Hoia Forest, steeped in legend and ghost stories and dress up for a party after sundown with your fellow travellers. For a spine-tingling adventure this spooky season, don’t look past Transylvania... mwahahaha.

12 Days, featuring: Calgary

9 Days, featuring: Vienna

A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.

Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip across Germany, sipping beer in Munich, dining on German delicacies in Berlin and experiencing the Christmas pyramids in Dresden. This immersive Christmastime tour highlights the delights of the Nuremberg Market’s Christkindlmarkt stalls-with the chance to sample authentic German Rostbratwürste, and the musical surrounds of the Leipzig Market, where locals gather to sing and celebrate the festive season. On your Local Expert Tour of Dresden, see iconic city sights like the enormous Procession of the Dukes mosaic, Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Dresden is also home to Germany’s oldest Christmas market where you can taste Christstollen-a traditiona...

7 Days, featuring: Vienna, Austria (Embarkation)

10 Days, featuring: Bamberg

Revisit the past on this leisurely Scottish tour filled with castle ruins, ancient battlefields, and colorful stories from the country's rich history.

12 Days, featuring: Würzburg

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.

Celebrate the season in Poland as you journey through Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Wroclaw and Kraków, discovering Christmas markets, city legends and local traditions along the way. You’ll explore with Local Specialists who share stories of Poland’s heritage, from Gothic Old Towns to royal castles and medieval market squares. Meet cider maker Marcin for a Be My Guest experience on his organic farm and enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Wroclaw’s oldest confectionery as you try traditional doughnuts. Browse for Boleslawiec pottery, Torun gingerbread and Kraków crafts and warm up with hearty Polish dishes, returning home with festive memories, local flavors and thoughtful gifts.

On April 25th, 1915, Allied troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The military campaign that followed was disastrous for the Allies yet came to define the national psyches of Australia and New Zealand. Travel to these solemn battlefields on the anniversary of the landing and wander through Anzac Cove to the Nek and Lone Pine. Walk through the trenches, attend a moving dawn service and hear the stories of heroism and camaraderie immortalised in Australia's Anzac history. This journey provides a great opportunity to pay respect to the fallen of World War I and to reflect on what they fought for.

8 Days, featuring: Nuremberg

Enchanting winter experiences and magical Christmas markets await in Quebec City and Montreal, each with its own unique charm and character. Embark on a city tour of Quebec City, bundling up to wander through Old Quebec and among the wooden stalls of its German Christmas markets. Discover the history and landmarks of Montreal, from atop Mount Royal to the Underground City. Learn about the art and tradition behind making the iconic French holiday cake, the Bûche de Noël. Visit a traditional su...