11. CRUISE THE MAIN / MILTENBERG A glassblowing demonstration entertains as you cruise the Main to the walled town of Miltenberg. See its hilltop castle, half-timbered houses and charming marketplace. Meals BLD
12. MORNING CRUISE / RÜDESHEIM Spend the morning cruising to Rüdesheim. Visit Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett, displaying one of the world’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments. Enjoy dinner in an old-world German restaurant. Meals BLD
13. KOBLENZ / KÖLN
In Koblenz, choose a walking tour of Old Town or a visit to 13th-century Marksburg Castle for a true taste of medieval life. Cruise the Rhine’s Lorelei Valley to Köln (Cologne). A guided tour visits Kölner Dom, one of Europe’s greatest Gothic cathedrals. You’re invited to the Captain’s farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
14. DISCOVER AMSTERDAM
Spend the day in Amsterdam for an up-close look at its many cultural treasures, from gabled houses, markets and cafés to awe-inspiring museums housing a treasure trove of world-famous art. View a host of impressive works by the Old Masters, from Vermeer and Hals to Rembrandt, including Rembrandt’s famous painting, The Night Watch, at the Rijksmuseum. Get a unique taste of daily life in this easygoing city on a luncheon cruise along its tree-lined 17th-century canals. You’ll have an opportunity to savor the riches of the Museumplein as you wish before rejoining the ship this afternoon. A special musical performance makes your last night on board one to long remember! Meals BLD
Postcard smiles from one of your best vacations, ever... from Dürnstein to Bamberg, Rüdesheim or Bratislava, the cultural connections live long beyond your return home.
15. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark the riverboat this morning; a transfer is included from the ship to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. Fly home anytime. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. For guests wishing to spend more time in Amsterdam, ask at booking about extending your stay with an additional hotel night at Tauck’s selected hotel. Meals B
Special Singles Savings – $1000 per cabin – on Apr 20, May 27, Aug 15, and Oct 20 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, wine with dinner aboard ship, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air, in coach or business, for travel originating in the United States (subject to availability).
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. South and north itineraries are similar; go to
www.tauck.com or ask at booking. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays.
Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city.
Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise, or about our comprehensive Cruise Protection Product.
See page 150 for riverboat deck plans & specifications. Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825 Date
15 DAYS FROM $5,490 PLUS AIRFARE (14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches & 14 Dinners)
Cruise Price Per Person
MS Swiss Sapphire, MS Swiss emerald, Ms Swiss Jewel, new-for-2011 riverboat
DATE CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 Apr 20
Apr 30
$5490 $5890 $6790 $5890 $6290 $7190
$5890 $6290 $7190
$7290 $8240 $9440 $7690 $8640 $9840
May 18* $6190 $6590 $7490 $7990 $8940 $10,140 May 27 $6190 $6590 $7490 $7990 $8940 $10,140 Jun 24*
Aug 1 $5490 $5890 $6790 $5890 $6290 $7190
Aug 15* $5490 $5890 $6790
$7690 $8640 $9840 $7290 $8240 $9440 $7690 $8640 $9840
Sep 6 $6290 $6690 $7590 $8090 $9040 $10,240 Sep 22 $6290 $6690 $7590 $8090 $9040 $10,240 Oct 20*
Nov 3 $5490 $5890 $6790
$7290 $8240 $9440 $7290 $8240 $9440
* Indicates Budapest to Amsterdam direction. Single prices start at 40% over the double price; visit
www.tauck.com for complete single pricing and up-to-the-minute space availability. Cruise will be on ms Swiss Jewel, ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald, or our new-for-2011 riverboat; ask at time of booking.
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