GETTING TO THE HEART of a city’s or country’s culture is part of what
a Tauck river cruise is all about. It’s why we take you to explore the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, home to a priceless collection of Dutch and European art... Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), one of Europe’s greatest Gothic cathedrals... or the medieval center of Old Nürnberg in the heart of Bavaria...
Kölner Dom, Köln, Germany
11. ALONG THE RIVER MAIN TO LOHR A glassblowing demonstration shows how it’s done as you cruise the Main to historic Lohr, nestled along the slopes of the Spessart mountain range in lower Franconia; see the Bayersturm (the town’s 14th-century watchtower), half-timbered houses and other sites on a walking tour. Meals BLD
12. A CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM & MUSICAL MAGIC Relax and enjoy your riverboat’s amenities as it cruises from the Main on into the Rhine River to Rüdesheim; visit Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett, an eclectic museum displaying one of the world’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments in a centuries-old castle. Have dinner in an old-world restaurant tonight. Meals BLD
13. CASTLES, CATHEDRALS & THE LORELEI In Koblenz, choose a walking tour of Old Town or get a taste of medieval life at 13th-century Marksburg Castle. Continue your Rhine cruise through the Lorelei Valley to Köln (Cologne); check out Kölner Dom, among Europe’s greatest Gothic cathedrals, with a local guide. Party with your cruisemates at the Captain’s farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
14. THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE AMSTERDAM Amsterdam... the name itself conjures up images of the Dutch capital’s myriad cultural treasures, from gabled houses, markets and cafés to awe-inspiring museums housing a treasure trove of world-famous art – and it’s all yours to enjoy today. 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. Finally, a special musical performance makes your last night on board one to long remember! Meals BLD
15. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark your 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
42 Nürnberg Bridge, Germany
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76