Discover why the Danube River has inspired poets and musicians alike. Stroll the vineyards where some of the finest wines in the world are made. Or learn first-hand how Catherine the Great earned her illustrious name on a small ship cruise to Russia or one of Europe's many destinations. Relax as you cruise along the tranquil banks of the Bordeaux region in France, listen closely to tales told by the waters of the Volga River, or cast yourself back in time, traveling aboard a tall-mast sailing ship to visit the ancient ruins of Greece and spiritual shrines of Turkey.