The Christmas markets along the Danube are an incredible sight. Think festive market stalls twinkling with fairy lights piled high with gingerbread and hand-blown glass ornaments while traditional songs play in the background - a feast to your every sense.

On this lower Danube cruise Budapest is your destination as explore westward from Bucharest through Central Europe's ancient heart. Discover dramatic castles, royal residences, centuries-old monasteries, and myriad cultural treasures as you sail aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats, and enjoy two-night stays at city-center hotels in Budapest and Bucharest.

Discover the Europe of your imagination on this classic journey across the continent. Each day brings new cultures and new wonders, from ancient castles and ornate palaces to charming villages and local cuisine.

18 Days, featuring: Rüdesheim–rhine Gorge

Embrace both past and present on this 10-day itinerary showcasing the best of what Poland has to offer, from vibrant Warsaw to the ‘Venice of Poland’, Wroclaw, and beyond. Wander through time with your travel mates, learn of the complicated past, and grow to understand how this beautiful country evolved into what it is today. A country steeped in history, boasting intricate medieval and neoclassical architecture, and unlimited natural beauty, Poland is sure to impress.

12 Days, featuring: Vienna, Austria

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Join a local expert and explore historic Vienna. Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein party – a German holiday party with mulled wine. Explore Nuremberg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Discover Würzb...

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Join a local expert and explore historic Vienna. Float through the Wachau Valley dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein party – a German holiday party with mulled wine. Explore Nuremburg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Discover Würzb...

Get a new perspective on Europe’s renowned river, discovering the diverse wine regions that are dotted along its length. From the little-known Carpathian wine region of Slovakia to Austria’s famed Wachau Valley, sip your way across the continent in 5-star, all-inclusive ultra-luxury.

Experience the quintessential European Christmas season on a river cruise through Europe during the festive season, followed by a stay in magical Paris. Explore bustling markets, marvel at twinkling decorations and embrace the warmth of tradition.

Cruising on Europe’s most storied river, discover vibrant cities, rich traditions and the breathtaking beauty of World Heritage-listed landscapes. This is a gentle journey through Europe’s cultural highlights.

15 Days, featuring: Budapest (Disembarkation)

12 Days, featuring: Passau

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best. Discover Würzburg, a Bavarian city famous for its old town and Baroque architecture. Explore Nuremberg, home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world. Float through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and hillside houses. Visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s largest Baroque monasteries. Enjoy a Glühwein party – a German holiday g...

10 Days, featuring: Prague, Czech Republic

Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and ponder Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.