Southern Culture & the Civil War From Memphis to New Orleans Aboard the American Queen May 15–24, 2014 Cruise along the shores of the Mississippi River aboard the luxury steamboat American Queen, stopping in Mississippi and Louisiana. Discover grand antebellum mansions, memorials from the momentous War Between the States, and a wealth of living history. Visit both Shiloh and Vicksburg National Military Parks. Tour Natchez, a glorious city with restored mansions and historic 19th-century homes. Experience Houmas House Plantation, the “Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road,” before ending your steamboat adventure in New Orleans. Cost: From $2,749 per person, double occupancy
In the Wake of the Vikings Denmark, Norway & Scotland aboard the M.S LE BORÉAL May 21–29, 2014 Journey to Norway’s majestic fjords and Scotland’s rarely visited Shetland, Orkney and Inner Hebridean Islands, remote destinations linked by their Viking heritage. Cruise from Copenhagen to Glasgow visiting three UNESCO World heritage sites. Experience Norway’s spectacular fjords; the wooden Hanseatic architecture of Bergen; the Neolithic Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae; the ancient Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis; and iconic Eilean Donan Castle on Skye. Copenhagen pre-cruise and Edinburgh post-cruise options available. Cost: From approximately $3,995 per person, double occupancy
Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea Aboard M.S. LE BORÉAL With President Lech Walesa and Former Correspondent John Cochran June 20–29, 2014 Cruise from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Stockholm, Sweden experiencing the renaissance of Gdañsk, Poland; the medieval charms of Tallinn, Estonia & Visby, Sweden; stunning architecture in cosmopolitan Helsinki, Finland; and the grandeur of St. Petersburg. Hear from former President of Poland Lech Walesa and travel with John Cochran, former ABC Chief White House and NBC Chief European correspondent, who covered Walesa and the struggle of the Solidarity union. Copenhagen pre-cruise and Stockholm post-cruise options available. Cost: From approximately $5,995 per person, double occupancy
Journey Through Europe: The Netherlands, Germany, France & Switzerland Amadeus River Cruising & the Glacier Express June 24–July 4, 2014 Cruise five nights on the scenic Rhine River visiting five UNESCO World Heritage sites. Enjoy Amsterdam’s storybook canals; Cologne’s magnificent Gothic cathedral; the Alsatian city of Strasbourg; Berne’s Old Town; and Germany’s Rüdesheim and Heidelberg Castles. Spend two nights each in Zermatt and Lucerne, and ride three legendary railways – the Gornergrat Bahn, for views of the Matterhorn; the Glacier Express; and the Pilatus Railway, the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Amsterdam pre-tour and Interlaken post-tour options available. Cost: From $3,995 per person, double occupancy
Shores of Croatia and Montenegro Venice to Dubrovnik Aboard 100-guest Corinthinan II August 28–September 5, 2014 Join the Honorable Harry Cahill, distinguished diplomat and expert on this region, as we explore its striking beauty, contrasting cultures, and architectural and artistic excellence. From Venice we sail to Split, built within the Palace of Diocletian. Stroll through the lavender-scented lanes of Hvar, and enjoy multi-cultural Mostar. Visit Korcula Island and Montenegro’s Kotor, reached through southern Europe’s only fjord. Finally, explore the medieval splendors of Dubrovnik. Cost: From $4,890 per person, double occupancy
New England to Montreal Discovering Historic Towns & Scenic Waterways September 10–22, 2014 Cruise from Massachusetts aboard the 130-guest Yorktown to discover Maine’s picturesque Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and Boothbay Harbor in the colors of autumn. Explore the well-preserved towns and scenic countryside of Nova Scotia, including Lunenburg and Halifax. Experience Charlottetown’s old seaport; Prince House, birthplace of the Canadian Confederation; and Prince Edward Island National Park. Sail the St. Lawrence River to idyllic Quebec, and end in cosmopolitan Montreal. Cost: From $5,995 per person, double occupancy