Roam between the broken monoliths and columns in the Roman Forum, Western Civilization’s former epicenter. Gaze across Catania’s umber-hued, terracotta-tiled skyline to the steaming summit of Mount Etna as you sample authentic Sicilian dishes like densely textured handmade pasta topped with aromatic variations like sundried tomatoes, golden-brown dried grapes, fresh basil and minced garlic.

Roam between the broken monoliths and columns in the Roman Forum, Western Civilization’s former epicenter. Gaze across Catania’s umber-hued, terracotta-tiled skyline to the steaming summit of Mount Etna as you sample authentic Sicilian dishes like densely textured handmade pasta topped with aromatic variations like sundried tomatoes, golden-brown dried grapes, fresh basil and minced garlic.

10 Days, featuring: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest

Explore historic streets and culinary delights in Rome before discovering the unique beauty of Greek islands Cephalonia and Corfu. Croatia and Valletta bring opportunities to see medieval relics.

9 Days, featuring: Paris

Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage along the Rhône.

Dock in the heart of Paris, admiring views of the Eiffel Tower and a replica of the Statue of Liberty from your ship. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches and delight in Rouen’s Gothic architecture. Explore Giverny and the charming house and gardens where Claude Monet lived and worked, the setting inspiring many of his masterpieces. This voyage celebrates history, art, food and customs in France’s most alluring urban and pastoral settings.

Explore the Andalusian countryside on this dual tour of Frigiliana, a traditional village, and Nerja, a popular coastal town. Browse in boutiques filled with local pottery, shop for the region's sweet wine, walk along historic streets lined with cobblestones, and tour prehistoric caves on this full day tour from Malaga.

16 Days, featuring: Arles (Disembarkation)

<p>Exclusive Tauck experiences, special holiday events, much yuletide cheer... and of course, Tauck's uncommon access ashore... set the tone or this holiday journey between D&uuml;sseldorf and K&ouml;ln aboard ms <em>Inspire!</em></p>

Embark on a private journey through Chania's best attractions. Beautiful villages, a popular olive oil factory, and the spectacular Venetian Harbour await on this Chania (Crete) tour.

From the splendid Maltese capital to the pearl of the French Riviera, set sail on a brand-new 11-day cruise in the Mediterranean Sea. Aboard Le Bougainville, discover the Isle of Beauty, the Italian shores and Malta during an unforgettable trip.