Rhine Itineraries
Autumn Along the Rhine... Munich's Oktoberfest – 2019
NEW for 2019! Just two September departures of our new 10-day trip combine a 7-night river cruise on the Rhine with a 2-night land stay in the heart of Munich to experience the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration!
10 Days - Tauck River Cruising
New for 2019! Just two September departures of our new 10-day trip combine a 7-night river cruise on the Rhine with a 2-night land stay in the heart of Munich to experience the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration! Destinations and sightseeing include: Amsterdam, highlighted by a canal boat cruise along the Dutch capital’s historic network of tree-lined 17th-century canals, for a unique perspective of the city – and “Brews & Bites Adventure” featuring a walking tour visiting the locals’ favorite breweries and eateries in the heart of the Dutch capital; Düsseldorf, where walking tours and free time spent discover this riverside center of art and fashion, including a craft beer walking tour of Düsseldorf’s Old Town highlighting local craft beers; Heidelberg – a guided visit to legendary Heidelberg Castle, a funicular ride down from the castle to Old Town, and a Tauck Exclusive beer pairing lunch at an award-winning brewery in Germany’s oldest university town reveal all; Strasbourg & the Alsace – dock in Strasbourg, home to La Petite France and winstubs (traditional beer pubs), for sightseeing in the Alsatian countryside; Lucerne & Mt. Pilatus, for a tour of Lucerne, the lakeside “city of lights,” and a rail journey to the top of Mt. Pilatus aboard the world’s steepest cogwheel train; Munich & Oktoberfest, where a 2-night hotel stay in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, puts you city-center at one of the most exciting times of the year, the annual fall volksfest known as Oktoberfest, a key part of Bavarian culture since 1810; including lunch in a private section of an Oktoberfest tent.
QUICK INFO
Autumn Along the Rhine... Munich's Oktoberfest
- Tour Length: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Begins: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ends: Munich, Germany
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 3
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: September
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Rhine Itineraries
Our journey along the Rhine explores five countries and features a 7-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands plus three nights in Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau wine region.
11 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Our journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands aboard ms Grace or ms Inspireplus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan plus a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Highlights include: Milan – three nights at Hotel Principe di Savoia, a historic landmark in the heart of the city; Lake Como – a private boat ride on Lake Como, a visit to Isola Comacina for lunch at a famed trattoria, and a visit to Bellagio. Basel or Zurich – your choice of Swiss city walking tours in either Old Town Basel, a cultural mecca, or fashionable lakeside Zurich. Riquewihr – a walking tour of this tiny Alsatian wine village where French and German cultures blend; featured on the list of “The Most Beautiful Villages in France.” Heidelberg – including a guided visit to legendary Heidelberg Castle. Rüdesheim – experience Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, a museum of mechanical musical instruments in a centuries-old castle. Linz am Rhein – picturesque town lined with colorful half-timbered houses. Dusseldorf – spend an afternoon exploring this riverside center of art and fashion. Amsterdam – lunch aboard a private canal boat cruise. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Johannisberg, a vineyard estate in the Rheingau wine region.
Rhine Enchantment, Milan to Amsterdam
- Tour Length: 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Begins: Milan, Italy
- Ends: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - June - July - August - September - October -
Solo Traveler Savings!
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings in Category 4 and 5 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
10 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Our Swiss Alps and Rhine cruises follow the romantic river on its winding journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands, with a 7-night cruise plus two nights in Bern. You’ll experience medieval winetowns, cathedrals, castles, museums, and river landscapes of the kind that inspired JMW Turner and Richard Wagner. Begin with a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in Bern, with an idyll in Lucerne; then sail from Basel with visits to Colmar, Stuttgart, Rudesheim and Cologne... a Tauck Exclusive evening of dinner and music at Schloss Ehreshoven... a visit to the windmills of Kinderdyke, and exploration of Amsterdam including a canal boat tour along the city’s historic waterways or a walking and tasting tour of the city's Jordaan district.
The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam - Northbound
- Tour Length: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Begins: Zurich, Switzerland
- Ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 3
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - June - July - August - September
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4 and 5 on select departures.Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
10 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Our Swiss Alps and Rhine cruises follow the romantic river on its winding journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands, with a 7-night cruise plus two nights in Bern. You’ll experience medieval winetowns, cathedrals, castles, museums, and river landscapes of the kind that inspired JMW Turner and Richard Wagner. Begin with a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in Bern, with an idyll in Lucerne; then sail from Basel with visits to Colmar, Stuttgart, Rudesheim and Cologne... a Tauck Exclusive evening of dinner and music at Schloss Ehreshoven... a visit to the windmills of Kinderdyke, and exploration of Amsterdam including a canal boat tour along the city’s historic waterways or a walking and tasting tour of the city's Jordaan district.
Quick Info
The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam - Northbound
- Tour Length: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Begins: Zurich, Switzerland
- Ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 3
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - June - July - August - September
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4 and 5 on select departures.Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat – 2019
15 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Our two-week Danube, Main and Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest takes you on an amazing journey past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, castles and vineyards. Pass through five countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, and explore legendary cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg, Bratislava and Budapest. Tauck's all-included private shore excursions take you to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Budapest, Vienna, and Bamberg, and the Wachau and Rhine valleys. In Vienna, take your choice of visits to Schönbrunn Palace or the Hofburg's Imperial Sisi Museum, and attend a grand Imperial Evening in a traditional palace. In Amsterdam, tour the famed Rijksmuseum. Visit Köln Cathedral and Melk Abbey; medieval Regensburg; romantic Rothenburg or Würzburg; Budapest's Heroes' Square and much more!
Quick Info
Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat - Southbound
- Tour Length: 15 Days / 14 Nights
- Begins: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ends: Budapest, Hungary
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: May -June - August - September - October
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings in Category 4, 5 and 6 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
8 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. “From one enchanting aspect to another in ceaseless procession... Never an unlovely one...” – words written by Mark Twain, who settled his family in Heidelberg in 1878, of the River Rhine... where mountains rise abruptly from the water’s edge, ancient castles perch aloft, keeping watch over comings and goings, gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure, spas give respite, cathedrals speak to powerful times, plains and woods catch the eye, and a river travels – connecting centuries of history, cities of the arts and crossroads of thought. Visit the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, exploring regional delights in the historic cities, towns and countryside linked by the Rhine. Set your own pace with choices along the way: castle visits, bicycling, mountain heights, a spa resort and more.
Quick Info
The Romantic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam - Northbound
- Tour Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Begins: Basel, Switzerland
- Ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings in Categories 4 and 5 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Categories 5 and 6 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
The Rhine and Moselle – 2019
Go wine tasting and more as you glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg and discover the castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley.
13 Days - Tauck River Cruising
So many delights await you on our enchanting Moselle and Rhine river tours featuring a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard ms Inspire or ms Grace. From the Netherlands to Switzerland, through Germany, France and Luxembourg, see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Traben-Trarbach, Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties, local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.
Quick Info
The Rhine and Moselle - Southbound
- Tour Length: 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Begins: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ends: Basel, Switzerland
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - July - August - September
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4 and 5 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
Grand European Cruise – 2019
Explore Europe from one end to the other on Tauck’s grand 24-day trip featuring a 21-night Amsterdam-to-Bucharest cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, plus two nights in Bucharest.
24 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Travel like the royals of old on our grand eastern European river cruises combining Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat with Budapest to the Black Seato create an unforgettable 24-day experience through the heart of Europe. This remarkable voyage virtually links the North Sea to the Black Sea via the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers, taking you through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Glide past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, and historic citadels – as well as through the Main-Danube Canal and the Iron Gate of the Danube. Tauck’s private, inclusive shore excursions take in many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and in-depth exploration of cities including Amsterdam, Köln, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest. It's the ultimate European river cruise... with the Tauck Difference!
Quick Info
Grand European Cruise - Eastbound
- Tour Length: 24 Days / 23 Nights
- Begins: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ends: Bucharest, Romania
- Activity Level: Level 3
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: May - June - August
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Categories 5 and 6 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
Wind your way along springtime waterways of Holland and Belgium on an 8-day, 7-night river cruise between Amsterdam and Brussels; visit Keukenhof Gardens, taste chocolate in Brussels and beer in Antwerp.
8 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Tauck treats you to a ringside seat for nature's spectacular annual springtime show on a memorable 8-day trip including a 7-night cruise through the inland waterways of the Netherlands and Belgium aboard a riverboat of our Destination Fleet. Everywhere, a spot of local color, from tulips, daffodils and hyacinths abloom in flower boxes or in grand gardens... in historic windmills preserving a vanished way of life... in gabled houses dressed in maritime lore along Amsterdam’s tree-lined canals... in centuries-old Dutch and Flemish masterpieces. Check out Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands' bulb country. Take a scenic boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals. Discover the medieval treasures of Ghent and Bruges in Flanders. Visit a World Heritage Site showcasing 19 windmills from the 18th century – viewing them by boat or by bicycle. Tour renowned art museums and more. Explore Amsterdam, Antwerp, Dordrecht, Kinderdijk, The Hague and more on one of our most popular European river cruises... and enjoy Tauck Exclusives such as a memorable evening featuring dinner, live music and a tour at the famed Mauritshuis museum in The Hague.
Quick Info
Holland & Belgium in Spring - Southbound
- Tour Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Begins: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ends: Brussels, Belgium
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 1
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4 and 5 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Rhine Itineraries
An unforgettable 7-night Tauck Bridges family riverboat cruise along the Rhine River between Basel and Amsterdam, exploring Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
8 Days - Tauck Bridges
"Top River Cruise Line" for families – two-time winner – voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure... Create cherished family memories on our unforgettable 7-night Basel to Amsterdam riverboat cruise along the Rhine River between aboard ms Grace or ms Inspire, visiting Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands. Family travel experiences include a bicycle ride through forests and vineyards along the Rhine riverside; a taste of fondue, Swiss folklore and more in lakeside Lucerne; a ride aboard the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the top of Mt. Pilatus in the Swiss Alps; exploring the fascinating ruins of hilltop Heidelberg Castle in the medieval university town of Heidelberg; learning about the Lorelei and other Rhine River legends while keeping an eye out for fairy-tale castles; discovering the art treasures and historic canals of Amsterdam; an exclusive gala dinner for Tauck guests only at Burg Satzvey, a medieval moated castle in Germany; becoming “French for a Day” aboard the riverboat with French language lessons, songs, a cooking demonstration and a chocolate tasting; an onboard "Carnival night" and much more!
Quick Info
Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure – northbound
- Tour Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Begins: Basel, Switzerland
- Ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: July
Special Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Special Child Savings: Children 12 and under; ask at booking.
Rhine Itineraries
Christmas Markets Along the Rhine – 2019
Exclusive Tauck experiences create yuletide cheer on our 8-day Christmas Market riverboat cruise along the Rhine between Basel and Köln including Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Heidelberg and more!
8 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Tauck's Christmas market cruises along the Rhine, from Basel to Köln aboard ms Grace or ms Inspire, are perfect ways to capture all the magic of Christmas Markets in Germany and France. Along with all the inclusions that are part of every Tauck river cruise, Tauck's Christmas market experience wow you with special holiday touches like an onboard tree-trimming party... glühwein and other treats aboard the riverboat, decorated in a festive seasonal theme... a traditional European Christmas dinner with all the fixings... special evenings of onboard holiday-themed entertainment... visits to markets in cities like Aachen that other holiday cruises don't visit... walking in the footsteps of celebrities at the Kurhaus casino in Baden-Baden... a lecture on Alsatian storytelling traditions in Strasbourg... a cookie-making demonstration and a visit to the fanciful Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim... a traditional German lunch in Heidelberg and much more!
Quick Info
Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Northbound
- Tour Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Begins: Basel, Switzerland
- Ends: Köln (Cologne), Germany
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: December
Special Solo Traveler Savings
A week-long celebration of yuletide traditions at Christmas Markets in towns along the Rhine; cruise aboard ms Grace or aboard ms Inspire.
Tell us about your Milestone Celebration Dreams... We'll Transform those Dreams into Spectacular Memories.
Whether you know exactly where you want to go or need some inspiration, Celebration Escapes is here to guide you, and to create a journey that will surpass your expectations.
Click "Choose Your Dream" for Creative Itinerary Ideas and Ideal Celebration Journeys for your next Milestone Celebration, Special Vacation, Group Adventure, or any of the Other Ways to Create Your Dream Journey.
Then; click the button to schedule your Creative Planning Session or Give us a call to chat about your ideas 678-500-9548.
