If you want to see the highlight cities of Germany, this 11-day vacation is a perfect fit! Start and finish in Frankfurt, with overnight stays in Cologne, Berlin, Nuremburg, Munich, the Passion Play village of Oberammergau, and in the Black Forest area.

Highlights include a romantic Rhine River cruise; a first-class train ride on the fast Eurocity train from Cologne to Berlin; a woodcarving demonstration in the Black Forest; and visits to Cologne's twin-spired cathedral, Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig, medieval Rothenburg, Munich's Marienplatz, scenic Lake Constance, Heidelberg Castle, and King Ludwig's fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle.

A full day at leisure in Berlin allows for an optional excursion to Potsdam. A wonderful Germany escorted vacation!

Rates start at $1,899 per person, land only based on double occupancy. Rates apply to May and June departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air-add on from your departure city.

This incredible 15-day vacation begins with two overnights in Vienna, once the center of the Habsburg Empire. Guided sightseeing shows off the must-see landmarks, including Hofburg Palace and the State Opera House. Head across scenic Semmering Pass, through Syria and Carinthia, and via the Alps to Ljubljana in Slovenia, where guided sightseeing features the medieval castle and visits magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral.

Continue to the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia and overnight in Split, with a visit to 4th-century Diocletian's Palace, then cross into Bosnia-Herzegovina to visit the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje. In Dubrovnik, admire the impressive Crusade-era ramparts and the 15th-century Rector’s Palace before continuing to picturesque Plitvice National Park.

North to the Croatian capital of Zagreb for guided sightseeing, then enter Hungary with a stop at beautiful Lake Balaton and two nights in cosmopolitan Budapest. Here, guided sightseeing includes views from Fishermen's Bastion, a visit to Matthias Coronation Church, and a celebratory farewell dinner.

Rates start at $2,779 per person land only, based on double occupancy. Rates apply to the May 2010 departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air add-on from your departure city.