TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES:
• Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
• All private Tauck shore excursions – $969 Value!
• A private Imperial Evening at a traditional palace in Vienna featuring dinner and Viennese performers
• In Amsterdam, a luncheon canal cruise and a tour of the famed Rijksmuseum, home to many masterpieces
• Day exploring Nürnberg, the walled medieval town whose history is forever intertwined with World War II
• Choice of sightseeing in Vienna – a visit to the Imperial Silver Room in the Hofburg or to Schönbrunn Palace
• Memorable visits to Melk Abbey, Kölner Dom, and Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim
River cruising aboard Tauck’s luxury riverboats includes opportunities for bike riding along the Danube, or exploring cities like Amsterdam where you’ll see art masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum.
• Guided sightseeing in the historic European capitals of Bratislava, Slovakia, and Budapest, Hungary
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• All meals included – select meals in local restaurants, wine with dinner on the riverboat
• Service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
1. ARRIVE AMSTERDAM
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Welcome to
Amsterdam! Transfers are included from Schiphol Airport to your riverboat, where embarkation will begin any time after 4:00 PM. A traditional Dutch gin toast, followed by dinner, provides a warm welcome for your first night. Meals D
2. DISCOVER ART & MORE IN AMSTERDAM
Your guided tour of the famed Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is really inspiring – a firsthand look at Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch is like meeting the artist himself, and you’ll love seeing acclaimed works by well-known Dutch Masters. Once an exclusive royal privilege, a sightseeing cruise by canal boat along the city’s network of concentric, tree-lined 17th-century canals provides a unique view of Amsterdam’s blend of architectural styles – they date all the way back to medieval times. Back aboard the riverboat, cruise to Nijmegen where you’ll dock for the night. Attend the Captain’s welcome reception, followed by a special welcome dinner and an evening of live music. Meals BLD
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3. HISTORIC TREASURES OF KÖLN
A morning cruise along the River Rhine to Köln (Cologne), the oldest city in Germany, is enriched by commentary from your Tauck Director and lunch al fresco on the sun deck. A guided walking tour of Köln includes a visit to twin-spired Kölner Dom, boasting one of the world’s largest church façades; it is one of Europe’s most beloved Gothic cathedrals. You’ll have some free time to explore Cathedral Square and Köln’s Hohe Strasse pedestrian area in the afternoon. Meals BLD
4. LORELEI VALLEY / RÜDESHEIM
In Koblenz this morning you have a choice of taking a walking tour through the historic Old Town or visiting 13th-century Marksburg Castle for an in-depth look at life in a medieval castle. Your Tauck Director tells some great tales as you cruise through the Lorelei Valley to Rüdesheim, where you’ll visit the extraordinary Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett. Dine off the riverboat tonight in an old-world German restaurant. Meals BLD
5. MILTENBERG / CRUISE THE MAIN
Cruising along the river is filled with lectures and special demonstrations such as glass blowing or cooking. Wind your way along the Main to the walled town of Miltenberg, whose
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