See great cities & landscapes

Sail Europe's most iconic rivers: the Moselle with its steep vineyards; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Main, lined with quaint villages. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Survey the Rhine from 900-year-old Marksburg Castle. Explore Prague's Lobkowicz Palace on a Privileged Access tour designed just for us by Prince William. Savor French, German and Czech cuisine. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europe's most luminous ports.

Day By Day

Day 1 : Paris, France

Paris's cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe.

Day 2 : Paris, France

Long a hub of French culture, cuisine and architectural splendor, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world.

Day 3 : Reims, France & Trier, Germany

Center of the Champagne region, Reims offers diverse historic sites, notably Gallo-Roman ruins, medieval monuments and Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 4 : Trier & Bernkastel, Germany

A picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx and a vibrant university town.

Day 5 : Cochem, Germany

Perched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle River, the 1,000-year-old Reichsburg Castle is Cochem's signature landmark.

Day 6 : Koblenz, Germany

On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rudesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river.

Day 7 : Heidelberg, Germany

Germany's oldest university town, Heidelberg and its castle are situated in the Neckar Valley just east of the Rhine.

Day 8 : Wurzburg, Germany

Wurzburg is home to the Bishops' Residenz, one of Germany's largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 9 : Bamberg, Germany

Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, 'smoke' beer.

Day 10 : Nuremberg, Germany

One of Germany's most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers.

Day 11 : Prague, Czech Republic

Few cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republic's atmospheric capital.

Day 12 : Prague, Czech Republic

In addition to medieval architecture, Prague is a rich repository of Romanesque, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings that stir the imagination.