Then it’s time for a beautiful adventure: ascend to the heights of Mt. Pilatus by gondola, climbing nearly 7,000 feet from Kriens at the edge of Lake Lucerne to the very top – Oberhaupt. Getting there is definitely part of the fun, as you’re completely surrounded by views of Alpine meadows, mountain streams, and flowering fields along the way. Your ride down the mountain on the world’s steepest cogwheel train is just as thrilling – if not more so! The other excursion possibility today is to enjoy the pleasures of a wine tasting and lunch along the Alsatian wine route. Head to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, originally built in the 1200s on a rocky promontory above the French Alsatian plains; it’s an ideal – and strategic – spot for observing comings and goings. Burned, abandoned, and then restored to its former glory in 1899, the castle presents a picture of a mountain fortress of the Middle Ages, brimming with exquisite details. Lunch at your choice of local restaurants in the medieval village of Riquewihr and a tasting of Alsatian wines complete the afternoon. Regardless of your choice of excursion, your day ends in Basel, which lies at the center of the “Three Corners,”
where France, Germany and Switzerland meet at the River Rhine. You might enjoy strolling the Rhine Promenade, where broad steps are dotted with cafés with views of the city skyline and the Münster Cathedral. From the 16th-century town hall, painted in red and gold, to state-of-the-art works of architecture along the Rhine – by internationally acclaimed architects like Frank Gehry and Yoshio Taniguchi – you’ll find that Basel, though a small city, has been a crossroads of travel and thought since the 15th century. Join us onboard your ship this evening for a farewell reception followed by dinner. Meals BLD
8. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Basel. Disembark your riverboat this morning by 9:00 AM. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Basel’s EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg or Basel SBB Railway Station. Fly home anytime. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. For guests wishing to spend more time in Basel, please ask us at booking about additional hotel nights. Meals B
8 DAYS FROM $3,990 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS AMSTERDAM
CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON - MS INSPIRE / MS GRACE Date
Apr 5, 12, Oct 28* $3990 $4390 $4840 $5140 Aug 13* May 1*
May 8*, Oct 9
May 15*, Jun 3, Sep 1, 20*
$4890 $5290 $5740
CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7 $5740
$4190 $4590 $5040 $5340 $5940 $6140
$5940 $6440 $6640
$4490 $4890 $5340 $5640 $6240 $6440 $6940 $4690 $5090 $5540 $5840 $6440 $6640 $7140
$6040 $6640 $6840 $7340 Discover the still magnificent ruins of Heidelberg Castle
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 of $1000 per cabin in Category 4 & 5 on April 5, August 13 and October 28 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Note: *Indicates Amsterdam to Basel southbound direction. Single prices in Category 2 and above start at 40% over the double price; please visit
tauck.com/river-cruises or inquire at time of booking for complete pricing plus up-to-the-minute space availability.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore ex cur sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, and on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary
beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the US (subject to availability).
Note: 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. Northbound and southbound itineraries are similar; please go to
tauck.com/river-cruises or ask at booking. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking. For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your cruise, or about our Cruise Protection Product. See page 122 for riverboat deck plans and specifications.
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
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