Join Collette Vacations on a tour that captures the scenic
splendor of the former Hapsburg Empire, the beauty of
Budapest’s architecture, the majesty of Vienna’s fairytale
Schoenbrunn Palace, and the charming towns of Germany’s famed
Romantic Road.
Beginning
with your arrival in Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” you
will board the M.S. Boheme and later enjoy a guided
sightseeing tour featuring Fishermen’s Bastion and Mathias
Church. Next, cruise to lovely Vienna where you’ll have plenty
of time to explore on your own and where a special city tour
will introduce you to the array of gothic, baroque and
neoclassical monuments and palaces.
Gliding through the Wachau Valley, one of Europe’s most
beautiful areas, you’ll enjoy stops in charming, medieval
German towns and cities like Melk, Passau, and Regensburg.
You’ll cruise through the Main-Danube Canal and spend time
exploring the gothic churches and patrician homes of Nuremberg
before traveling to Bamberg, declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1993.
The lovely towns along the Romantic Road - Rothenburg,
Wurzburg, and Miltenberg - are where you’ll explore centuries
of history before enjoying a farewell dinner to celebrate the
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Go on the top selling trips to Europe
French
Impressions
Discover
the rich culture and scenic beauty that have inspired some of
the most famous French Impressionist painters. On this special
vacation, you’ll stay 3 nights each in Paris, Province, and
Nice, enjoying the historic sites, legendary landmarks and
splendid scenery. In Paris, it’s an evening you won’t forget
when you dine in the Eiffel Tower, take a romantic evening
cruise on the Seine River, and see famous sites like the Arc
de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. You’ll visit the Palace
of Versailles, home to Louis XIV, and in Giverny, you’ll tour
Monet’s famous garden. In Province, the towns of Avignon, St.
Remy-de-Province, and Aix-en-Provence provide some of the
famous settings for noted paintings by Van Gogh and Cézanne. A
walking tour, “In the Footsteps of Cézanne,” will introduce
you to the Old Town. On the French Riviera, highlights include
the popular resort towns of St. Tropez, Cannes and Nice. A
panoramic sightseeing tour of Monaco features the 13th-century
Prince’s Palace, Casino of Monte Carlo and the Cathedral of
Monaco. You’ll learn the secrets of perfume making in nearby
Grasse, and visit the quaint village of St. Paul de Venice,
home to many past and present artists.
Welcome
to Collette Vacations’ holiday program featuring the
traditional Christmas markets, historic towns and spectacular
scenery of Europe. Each stop will beckon you with unique
handcrafted gifts like Hummel's, Cuckoo clocks, and wood
carvings. Highlights include a visit to the magical village of
Oberammergau which owes its fame to the internationally known
“Passion Play,” as well as guided tours of Innsbruck, Austria;
Munich, Germany; Strasbourg, France; and Lucerne, Switzerland.
Enjoy a traditional Black Forest dinner and a concert inside
an 850-year-old church; enjoy a picture stop at Wies Church,
proclaimed a World Heritage Site; view the most famous castle
in Bavaria, Neuschwanstein; and traverse the vineyard fields
of the Alsace. There will be plenty of time on this tour to
explore the many specialty markets, enjoy the amenities
offered at your hotel, or simply savor the breathtaking Alpine
scenery.
Enjoy
the heart of Europe where delightful scenery unfolds at every
stop. This tour features a 6-night Rhine River cruise in which
you’ll pass by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside
vineyards; cruise past Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven; and
see the legendary Lorelei Rock. You’ll begin in Amsterdam,
land of waterways and bicycles, with a visit to a local cheese
factory. A stop in historic Heidelberg includes a sightseeing
tour of this beautiful city. In Strasbourg, where you
disembark from your cruise, enjoy a leisurely walking tour and
see the city’s masterpiece, the stunning Cathedral of Notre
Dame. Visit three charming villages of the Alsace wine route
and travel to Brienz, the home of the original Swiss
woodcarvers. On the Swiss border, the beautiful city of
Lucerne is a wonderful wrap-up to a picturesque journey.
When
Charles Dickens penned A Tale of Two Cities, it was written as
social commentary. Set during the French Revolution, it
accurately described the oppression of the lower classes and
justifiable unrest and upheaval which unseated the "Bourbon
Kings" and changed the natural order of Europe forever. Travel
with The History Channel on a voyage of great discovery, as
the interconnected paths to revolution are uncovered on an
experiential tour between Dickens'' two famous cities - London
and Paris. Over the course of 8 days, travelers will visit the
greatest sites both capitals have to offer, including
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Tower of London and Windsor
Castle, as well as Versailles, Notre Dame and more. Also
included are two London theatre performances, and an
unforgettable dinner atop the Eiffel Tower.
Explore
some of Europe’s most picturesque cities - Salzburg, Linz,
Vienna and Prague - cities associated with the life of Mozart,
one of the world’s greatest composers. You’ll enjoy stunning
vistas and Alpine splendor; leisure time to shop the
traditional Christmas markets; plus classical music and
culinary delights. From exploring historic palaces and
cathedrals in Vienna, like the marvelous Schoenbrunn Palace
and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, to touring the world-famous city
of Salzburg with its recognizable sights made famous by
Rodgers and Hammerstein in the Oscar-winning movie, The Sound
of Music, this 8-day journey will delight you with its beauty
and diversity. While in Salzburg, birthplace to Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Old Town and
visit Mirabell Gardens. Travel the banks of the Danube to Linz
for a comprehensive tour of this Imperial city. Your tour
concludes in the “Golden City” of Prague in the Czech Republic
which offers visitors a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque
architecture. A sightseeing tour of this fairy tale city
features the beautiful Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus
Cathedral. A leisurely tour of the Old Town showcases the
unique astronomical clock and the 14th-century, statue-lined
Charles Bridge.
A
country of stunning landscapes, lively cities, stirring
history and a vibrant culture, Scotland is just waiting to be
discovered. Your tour begins in Glasgow and then moves on to
the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city,
where highlights include the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of
the Scottish crown jewels; and the Palace of Holy rood House
(when open), once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. See the
famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the famous Old Course
in St. Andrews, the home of golf. A visit to the majestic Dun
robin Castle, built in 1275, features its lovely formal
gardens and a fascinating falconry display. Take a short ferry
ride to the Orkney Islands where you will visit the Italian
Chapel; see the remains of a Neolithic village in Skara Brae;
and tour the village of Viking Kirk wall before returning to
Thurso and a two-night stay in Ballachulish. You’ll witness
unspoiled landscapes throughout your journey and enjoy
experiences such as dinner in a 14th-century castle, learning
the art of producing Scotch whisky, and seeing a working
Scottish sheep farm.
On
this tour you will witness incredible Alaskan scenery and
wildlife by land and sea. During your stay in spectacular
Denali National Park, you will join a local naturalist on a
Tundra Wilderness tour and later cruise the scenic Inside
Passage during a 7-night adventure aboard Holland America's
magnificent ms Staten dam. Delicious regional cuisine
and onboard entertainment are all part of this memorable
vacation.
More Info >>
Beginning
with your arrival in Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” you
will board the M.S. Boheme and later enjoy a guided
sightseeing tour featuring Fishermen’s Bastion and Mathias
Church. Next, cruise to lovely Vienna where you’ll have plenty
of time to explore on your own and where a special city tour
will introduce you to the array of gothic, baroque and
neoclassical monuments and palaces. 
Welcome
to Collette Vacations’ holiday program featuring the
traditional Christmas markets, historic towns and spectacular
scenery of Europe. Each stop will beckon you with unique
handcrafted gifts like Hummel's, Cuckoo clocks, and wood
carvings. Highlights include a visit to the magical village of
Oberammergau which owes its fame to the internationally known
“Passion Play,” as well as guided tours of Innsbruck, Austria;
Munich, Germany; Strasbourg, France; and Lucerne, Switzerland.
Enjoy a traditional Black Forest dinner and a concert inside
an 850-year-old church; enjoy a picture stop at Wies Church,
proclaimed a World Heritage Site; view the most famous castle
in Bavaria, Neuschwanstein; and traverse the vineyard fields
of the Alsace. There will be plenty of time on this tour to
explore the many specialty markets, enjoy the amenities
offered at your hotel, or simply savor the breathtaking Alpine
scenery.
Enjoy
the heart of Europe where delightful scenery unfolds at every
stop. This tour features a 6-night Rhine River cruise in which
you’ll pass by breathtaking castles nestled in hillside
vineyards; cruise past Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven; and
see the legendary Lorelei Rock. You’ll begin in Amsterdam,
land of waterways and bicycles, with a visit to a local cheese
factory. A stop in historic Heidelberg includes a sightseeing
tour of this beautiful city. In Strasbourg, where you
disembark from your cruise, enjoy a leisurely walking tour and
see the city’s masterpiece, the stunning Cathedral of Notre
Dame. Visit three charming villages of the Alsace wine route
and travel to Brienz, the home of the original Swiss
woodcarvers. On the Swiss border, the beautiful city of
Lucerne is a wonderful wrap-up to a picturesque journey.
When
Charles Dickens penned A Tale of Two Cities, it was written as
social commentary. Set during the French Revolution, it
accurately described the oppression of the lower classes and
justifiable unrest and upheaval which unseated the "Bourbon
Kings" and changed the natural order of Europe forever. Travel
with The History Channel on a voyage of great discovery, as
the interconnected paths to revolution are uncovered on an
experiential tour between Dickens'' two famous cities - London
and Paris. Over the course of 8 days, travelers will visit the
greatest sites both capitals have to offer, including
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Tower of London and Windsor
Castle, as well as Versailles, Notre Dame and more. Also
included are two London theatre performances, and an
unforgettable dinner atop the Eiffel Tower. 
Explore
some of Europe’s most picturesque cities - Salzburg, Linz,
Vienna and Prague - cities associated with the life of Mozart,
one of the world’s greatest composers. You’ll enjoy stunning
vistas and Alpine splendor; leisure time to shop the
traditional Christmas markets; plus classical music and
culinary delights. From exploring historic palaces and
cathedrals in Vienna, like the marvelous Schoenbrunn Palace
and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, to touring the world-famous city
of Salzburg with its recognizable sights made famous by
Rodgers and Hammerstein in the Oscar-winning movie, The Sound
of Music, this 8-day journey will delight you with its beauty
and diversity. While in Salzburg, birthplace to Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Old Town and
visit Mirabell Gardens. Travel the banks of the Danube to Linz
for a comprehensive tour of this Imperial city. Your tour
concludes in the “Golden City” of Prague in the Czech Republic
which offers visitors a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque
architecture. A sightseeing tour of this fairy tale city
features the beautiful Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus
Cathedral. A leisurely tour of the Old Town showcases the
unique astronomical clock and the 14th-century, statue-lined
Charles Bridge. 
A
country of stunning landscapes, lively cities, stirring
history and a vibrant culture, Scotland is just waiting to be
discovered. Your tour begins in Glasgow and then moves on to
the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city,
where highlights include the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of
the Scottish crown jewels; and the Palace of Holy rood House
(when open), once the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. See the
famous Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the famous Old Course
in St. Andrews, the home of golf. A visit to the majestic Dun
robin Castle, built in 1275, features its lovely formal
gardens and a fascinating falconry display. Take a short ferry
ride to the Orkney Islands where you will visit the Italian
Chapel; see the remains of a Neolithic village in Skara Brae;
and tour the village of Viking Kirk wall before returning to
Thurso and a two-night stay in Ballachulish. You’ll witness
unspoiled landscapes throughout your journey and enjoy
experiences such as dinner in a 14th-century castle, learning
the art of producing Scotch whisky, and seeing a working
Scottish sheep farm. 
On
this tour you will witness incredible Alaskan scenery and
wildlife by land and sea. During your stay in spectacular
Denali National Park, you will join a local naturalist on a
Tundra Wilderness tour and later cruise the scenic Inside
Passage during a 7-night adventure aboard Holland America's
magnificent ms Staten dam. Delicious regional cuisine
and onboard entertainment are all part of this memorable
vacation.
