Treasures of Spain and Portugal - Westbound

Chart a course for a treasure trove of Iberian discoveries along the trade routes of the first Portuguese and Spanish explorers... discovering monuments of heroes past, ancient rock formations, and embracing local life... Set sail for a 13-day Spain and Portugal cruise adventure aboard your Windstar... Read MoreChart a course for a treasure trove of Iberian discoveries along the trade routes of the first Portuguese and Spanish explorers... discovering monuments of heroes past, ancient rock formations, and embracing local life... Set sail for a 13-day Spain and Portugal cruise adventure aboard your Windstar yacht. A two-night stay in Barcelona bookends this Iberian cruise, introducing you to Catalan cuisine and wowing you with a private visit to the Palau de la Música Catalana, a walk in whimsical Park Güell, and an opportunity to view the fantastical vision of Gaudí's unfinished La Sagrada Família. Continue sightseeing in Barcelona with your choice — whether that's a look inside the medieval maze of Barri Gòtic or a walking tour of the architectural highlights along Passeig de Gràcia. Board your cruise bound for Portugal, taking in sightseeing on the island of Palma de Mallorca with visits to its cathedral and Bellver Castle. Sip sherry and sample tapas as you watch a private horse show at a typical Andalusian manor house before exploring Málaga, the city where Pablo Picasso was born — and one that will stay with you long after your journey ends. Before Portugal, experience British traditions and monkeys in Gibraltar, and explore Seville, including a flamenco performance. Two nights in Lisbon allow time for a drive to Sintra for a palace visit and to indulge in the village charms of seaside Cascais, plus visits to monuments to heroes past at Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and the Maritime Navy Museum. Welcome aboard – and welcome to the Iberian Peninsula!    

Starting at: $10,490

(Not Including Airfare)*

Treasures of Spain and Portugal - Eastbound

Chart a course for a treasure trove of Iberian discoveries along the trade routes of the first Portuguese and Spanish explorers... discovering monuments of heroes past, ancient rock formations and embracing local life... Set sail for a 13-day Spain and Portugal cruise adventure aboard your Windstar... Read MoreChart a course for a treasure trove of Iberian discoveries along the trade routes of the first Portuguese and Spanish explorers... discovering monuments of heroes past, ancient rock formations and embracing local life... Set sail for a 13-day Spain and Portugal cruise adventure aboard your Windstar yacht. View monuments to heroes past in Lisbon at Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and your choice of the Coach Museum or the Maritime Museum. Drive to Sintra for a palace visit and indulge in the village charms of seaside Cascais. Explore the countryside towns and rock formations of Portimão and get a taste of local life at a family-owned vineyard. In Spain, take a sightseeing tour of Old Seville, sizzling with a passionate flamenco performance; experience British traditions and monkeys in Gibraltar; and in Málaga, sip sherry and sample tapas as you watch a private horse show at a typical Andalusian manor house before exploring the city where Pablo Picasso was born. Spend a full day ashore in Granada discovering the city's Moorish heritage and timeless beauty, and on the island of Palma de Mallorca, visit the Cathedral and Bellver Castle. A two-night stay in Barcelona bookends this Iberian cruise, introducing you to Catalan cuisine and wowing you with a private visit to the Palau de la Música Catalana, a walk in whimsical Parc Güell, and an opportunity to view the fantastical vision of Gaudí's La Sagrada Família. A choice of Barcelona sightseeing excursions includes a look inside the medieval maze of Barri Gòtic or a walking tour of the architectural highlights along Passeig de Gràcia. Welcome aboard!  

Starting at: $10,490

(Not Including Airfare)*

Treasures of the Aegean

Step back in time to ancient Greece and sail to fabulous destinations steeped in legend, lore and sunshine and enjoy lovely sunsets over the Aegean Sea as our cruise blends ancient with modern in a kaleidoscope of discoveries both mythic and epic... Spend two nights at a fabulous hotel in the heart... Read MoreStep back in time to ancient Greece and sail to fabulous destinations steeped in legend, lore and sunshine and enjoy lovely sunsets over the Aegean Sea as our cruise blends ancient with modern in a kaleidoscope of discoveries both mythic and epic... Spend two nights at a fabulous hotel in the heart of Athens, seeing antiquities that reflect its glory at the height of its power... Explore Greek Islands including Mykonos, playground of the rich and famous... Delos, holiest of all Greek sanctuaries... Santorini, eye-candy perfect with its blue-domed buildings and amazing views... Patmos, whose cultural treasures have attracted pilgrims for centuries... and Monemvasia, "the Gibraltar of the East"... plus Ephesus in Turkey, the famous remains of an ancient Greco-Roman city.

Starting at: $10,590

(Not Including Airfare)*

Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Sicily - Southbound

_Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome_ was one of the earliest small ship cruises in our Mediterranean portfolio; updated for today's traveler, you'll explore stories of antiquities steeped in history and mythology, experience a myriad of natural wonders, and spend two nights in Malta and two nights in Rome... Read More_Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome_ was one of the earliest small ship cruises in our Mediterranean portfolio; updated for today's traveler, you'll explore stories of antiquities steeped in history and mythology, experience a myriad of natural wonders, and spend two nights in Malta and two nights in Rome at premier hotels. They've been conquered in turn by different invaders, with some, like Malta and Sicily, boasting a history of occupation that dates back thousands of years. Once you see the sensational views from the cliff-top, Maltese city of Mdina, walled since medieval times, you'll discover why so many visitors were eager to claim this island gem for their own. Sicily, inhabited since the Ice Age, was a favorite trophy for the Greeks in the 5th and 6th centuries BC, followed in turn by a succession of rulers, including the Romans, the Vandals, the Arabs, the Normans, the Swabians, the House of Aragon and the Bourbons. The landscapes on this large Mediterranean island have proven to be fertile ground for vineyards, citrus groves, almond and cherry trees – and beaches. While its conquerors had their own reasons for turning Sicily into one of their colonies, travelers today revel in the archaeological treasures they left behind. You'll see an ancient Greek theatre and temple in Siracusa, a Roman renovation in Taormina, an open-air Arab casbah in Palermo, and Punic and Norman fortifications in medieval Erice – mingling with magnificent frescoed duomos, grand piazzas, Baroque balconies and terraced towns that speak volumes about Sicilian life, past and present. And spend two nights in the heart of Rome for the ultimate "Roman Holiday"...

Starting at: $12,890

(Not Including Airfare)*

Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome - Northbound

_Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome_ was one of the earliest small ship cruises in our Mediterranean portfolio; updated for today's traveler, you'll explore stories of antiquities steeped in history and mythology, experience a myriad of natural wonders, and spend two nights in Malta and two nights in Rome... Read More_Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome_ was one of the earliest small ship cruises in our Mediterranean portfolio; updated for today's traveler, you'll explore stories of antiquities steeped in history and mythology, experience a myriad of natural wonders, and spend two nights in Malta and two nights in Rome at premier hotels. They've been conquered in turn by different invaders, with some, like Malta and Sicily, boasting a history of occupation that dates back thousands of years. Once you see the sensational views from the cliff-top, Maltese city of Mdina, walled since medieval times, you'll discover why so many visitors were eager to claim this island gem for their own. Sicily, inhabited since the Ice Age, was a favorite trophy for the Greeks in the 5th and 6th centuries BC, followed in turn by a succession of rulers, including the Romans, the Vandals, the Arabs, the Normans, the Swabians, the House of Aragon and the Bourbons. The landscapes on this large Mediterranean island have proven to be fertile ground for vineyards, citrus groves, almond and cherry trees – and beaches. While its conquerors had their own reasons for turning Sicily into one of their colonies, travelers today revel in the archaeological treasures they left behind. You'll see an ancient Greek theatre and temple in Siracusa, a Roman renovation in Taormina, an open-air Arab casbah in Palermo, and Punic and Norman fortifications in medieval Erice – mingling with magnificent frescoed duomos, grand piazzas, Baroque balconies and terraced towns that speak volumes about Sicilian life, past and present. And spend two nights in the heart of Rome for the ultimate "Roman Holiday"...

Starting at: $12,890

(Not Including Airfare)*

Rome, Sicily & Malta

Starting at: $12,990

(Not Including Airfare)*

Aegean Voyage: Athens to Istanbul - Northbound

Indulge in views of the mighty Acropolis from your luxurious grand hotel in Athens, before setting sail on an 8-night odyssey to storied Greek Isles immortalized in legend and lore and a three-night stay in the cultural hub of Turkey, Istanbul. Transit the historic Corinth Canal linking the Ionian Sea... Read MoreIndulge in views of the mighty Acropolis from your luxurious grand hotel in Athens, before setting sail on an 8-night odyssey to storied Greek Isles immortalized in legend and lore and a three-night stay in the cultural hub of Turkey, Istanbul. Transit the historic Corinth Canal linking the Ionian Sea with the Aegean, explore archaeologically rich Delphi and succumb to the seduction of Santorini, sun kissed and scenic, cliffs to shore. Bask in the beauty and history of Bodrum by boat and guided walks, have lunch in Kusadasi, meeting rug makers whose work astounds, and dine under the stars in ancient Ephesus, reflecting centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire. Make your way to magical Mykonos to do as you choose, viewing the island's movie settings or the archaeological wonderland on neighboring Delos. A day in Lemnos invites with scenic sights and culinary treats, including a wine and cheese tasting or a walking tour that samples local specialties. And if Istanbul inspires your thirst for discoveries thousands of years in the making, a three-night stay at a landmark luxury hotel wows with expertly guided visits to Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and more that speak volumes about Ottoman empires past.

Starting at: $13,490

(Not Including Airfare)*

Aegean Voyage: Istanbul to Athens - Southbound

Explore and set sail on an eight-night odyssey to storied Greek Isles immortalized in legend and lore, from the cultural hub of Istanbul, Türkiye, ending with a two-night stay in Athens where you indulge in views of the mighty Acropolis from your luxurious grand hotel... Transit the historic Corinth... Read MoreExplore and set sail on an eight-night odyssey to storied Greek Isles immortalized in legend and lore, from the cultural hub of Istanbul, Türkiye, ending with a two-night stay in Athens where you indulge in views of the mighty Acropolis from your luxurious grand hotel... Transit the historic Corinth Canal linking the Ionian Sea with the Aegean, explore archaeologically rich Delphi and succumb to the seduction of Santorini, sun kissed and scenic, cliffs to shore. Bask in the beauty and history of Bodrum by boat and guided walks, have lunch in Kusadasi, meeting rug makers whose work astounds, and dine under the stars in ancient Ephesus, reflecting centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire. Make your way to magical Mykonos to do as you choose, viewing the island's movie settings or the archaeological wonderland on neighboring Delos. A day in Lemnos invites with scenic sights and culinary treats, including a wine and cheese tasting or a walking tour that samples local specialties. And if Istanbul inspires your thirst for discoveries thousands of years in the making, a three-night stay at a landmark luxury hotel wows with expertly guided visits to Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and more that speak volumes about Ottoman empires past.

Starting at: $13,490

(Not Including Airfare)*

Arctic Days & Northern Lights

Embark on an extraordinary 12-day journey exploring the mysteries of the Arctic – highlighted, of course, by the amazing Northern Lights. Cruise scenic Arctic fjords, hop aboard the Arctic Train, traverse snowy landscapes by sled and delve into the rich Viking history of Lofoten. Your journey through... Read MoreEmbark on an extraordinary 12-day journey exploring the mysteries of the Arctic – highlighted, of course, by the amazing Northern Lights. Cruise scenic Arctic fjords, hop aboard the Arctic Train, traverse snowy landscapes by sled and delve into the rich Viking history of Lofoten. Your journey through this extraordinary region grants you front-row access to one of nature's most mesmerizing spectacles – the Aurora Borealis; and on all departures, multi-award winning producer and wildlife filmmaker Peter Bassett, with a 20-year track record in natural history productions, shares insights during onboard presentations. The Vikings once believed these ethereal lights reflected the Valkyries' armor as they guided fallen warriors to Odin, the All-Father. Set sail from Tromsø aboard your gracious Ponant ship and chart a course north along Norway's rugged coast. Along the way, connect with the indigenous Sámi people in Tromsø, visit the Arctic Wildlife Center in Narvik, explore the Lofotr Viking Museum in Leknes, stretch your legs in Hammerfest, and stand at the edge of the continent in Honningsvåg – the northernmost city. Each stop offers new opportunities to witness this celestial dance in the night sky.

Starting at: $16,290

(Not Including Airfare)*

Essence of the Danube - Westbound

Over six days, our shortest Danube itinerary captures the essence of a river shaped by royal history, timeless music, and centuries of trade. Linked by culture and wine, the journey spans three capital cities across Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary – including the medieval villages of the Wachau Valley,... Read MoreOver six days, our shortest Danube itinerary captures the essence of a river shaped by royal history, timeless music, and centuries of trade. Linked by culture and wine, the journey spans three capital cities across Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary – including the medieval villages of the Wachau Valley, with a palace dinner, museum visits, and vineyard bicycling along the way. From Budapest to Vienna, the Danube comes alive in the light of autumn, its warm colors glowing against the river. Experience three capital cities across three countries in a river cruise just under a week – a perfect introduction to the "River of Kings." Meet your Tauck riverboat in Budapest before exploring Bratislava on a guided walking tour. In Vienna, the choice is yours: tour the Habsburgs' summer residence, Schönbrunn Palace, or admire masterworks at the city's fine art museum – followed by a Tauck Exclusive evening of dining and waltzes at a private palace. Pause from city life in Melk and Dürnstein as you sail past ruins and vineyards through the iconic Wachau Valley, sampling its celebrated wines along the way. Return to Vienna for another day of guided sightseeing and local flavors.

Starting at: $2,990

(Not Including Airfare)*