This is the heart of Europe: Alpine vistas in Switzerland, Germany and Austria; preserved medieval towns and castles along the legendary Rhine and Danube waterways; imperial splendors in Vienna and Budapest; cafés, bistros, and bierstubes in villages off-the-beaten-path; and architectural triumphs in grand cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Dubrovnik, and more. When you embark on Central and Eastern Europe travel days with Tauck you go far beyond traditional sights to discover the region’s varied cultural personas.
New! Oberammergau 2010
2010 Oberammergau – Three Journeys! Travel with Tauck in 2010 to Obergammergau, Germany for one of the world’s greatest, must-see events, the Passion Play!
Tauck Small Ship Cruising in Central & Eastern Europe
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Istanbul & the Black Sea
Explore a treasure trove of historic sites in Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey on a 7-night Black Sea cruise aboard the small ship Le Levant, plus three nights at a luxury hotel in Istanbul.
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Venice & the Dalmatian Coast
One of Europe's most popular destinations is Croatia's Dalmatian Coast; cruise and tour aboard the new yacht Le Boreal, taking in castles, palaces, and cultural treasures on Tauck's Croatia tour that begins in Venice and explores UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Dubrovnik, the walled city of Kotor, and Diocletian's Palace.
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Treasures of the Aegean
From the Parthenon to the Blue Mosque, see classical antiquities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an Aegean Sea and Greek Island cruise that features memorable hotel stays in Athens and Istanbul.
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Tauck Land Journeys in Central & Eastern Europe
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Alpine Interlude
Including the Passion Play!
- Our ultimate alpine experience features Tauck's premier seating at the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play, a cogwheel train journey to the Jungfraujoch and more on a 12-day adventure through the Austrian, German, Italian and Swiss Alps.
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Romantic Germany
Including the Passion Play!
- Experience the power of the 2010 Passion Play from Tauck's premier seating during a 2-night stay at a 5-star boutique hotel in Oberammergau on a 2-week Germany tour including Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Munich, Dresden and Berlin.
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A Week In... Bavaria, The Dolomites & Venice
New for 2010 - Including the Passion Play!
- Watch the Passion Play from our premier seating, explore the Dolomites and Lake Garda, and discover the cultural kinship between Innsbruck, Munich, Verona and Venice - on a new Tauck Oberammergau travel experience that takes you from the mountains to the sea!
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Switzerland
No Switzerland travel adventure is complete without picturesque mountains, sparkling lakes and fashionable cities including Montreux, St. Moritz, and Lucerne; journey by cogwheel train in the Alps, by private boat on an alpine lake, and by rail in a private domed observation car aboard the Glacier Express.
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Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna & Prague
Our two-week Eastern Europe and Poland tour includes a visit to medieval Cracow, the memorial at Auschwitz, a private Chopin recital in Warsaw, a special lunch with Gypsy music and a private dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest, a private concert in Vienna, and a special evening at a palace in Prague. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests - and special singles savings departures available!
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Munich / Oberammergau / Salzburg
New for 2010!
Turn your Tauck European river cruise into a once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure - including a performance of the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play featuring Tauck's premier seating in Section 1A, two nights at a family-owned hotel in the Bavarian Alps, overnights at 5-star hotels and guided sightseeing in Munich and Salzburg, and much more - on our 5-day Munich / Oberammergau / Salzburg Extension!
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Munich / Oberammergau
New for 2010!
Our 4-day Munich / Oberammergau Extension makes select 2010 Tauck river cruises even more remarkable by adding Tauck's extraordinary Oberammergau experience, including our premier seating for the 2010 Passion Play - in the best seats available for this once-in-a-decade event... an overnight at the 5-star Hotel Maximilian in the heart of the village... two nights in Munich and so much more!
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Tauck Riverboat Cruising Journeys in Central & Eastern Europe
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Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat
Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Jewel or our new-for-2011 riverboat glides past ancient castles and soaring cathedrals, taking in great
cities including Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg and Bratislava - and revered
UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Schönbrunn Palace and Kölner Dam
(Cologne Cathedral).
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Christmas Markets Along the Rhine
NEW for 2010! Exclusive Tauck extras, special holiday events aboard and ashore, much yuletide cheer... and of course, the Tauck Difference... set the tone for your delightful exploration of Christmas Markets in Germany and France on Tauck's special December, 2010 Rhine River cruise between Basel and Köln aboard ms Swiss Sapphire!
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The Blue Danube
Wind your way past medieval landscapes on a Danube River cruise aboard ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Jewel or Tauck's new-for-2011 riverboat to discover castles, cathedrals, frescoes and Habsburg palaces in five European countries. Includes land stays featuring two nights each in Prague and Budapest at centrally located 5-star hotels.
Four special departures - Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube
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Belgium & Holland in Spring
Colorful flowers, picturesque windmills, art museums, canal-laced medieval towns, and a look at the art of making chocolate highlight this most memorable of springtime European river cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel.
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Budapest to the Black Sea
Explore Central Europe's ancient heart on one of Tauck's popular Danube cruises along the river's lower reaches between Budapest and the Black Sea. Discover dramatic castles, centuries-old monasteries, and myriad cultural treasures as you sail aboard one of Tauck's state-of-the-art riverboats, and enjoy two-night stays at city-center hotels in Budapest and Bucharest.
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The Rhine and Moselle
Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire or Tauck's newest riverboat. Glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg; and discover the castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley on one of Tauck's popular Rhine River tours.
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Christmas Markets Along the Danube
NEW for 2010! Discover all the magic of Austria's and Germany's traditional Christmas Markets on just two departures of this special December, 2010 Danube River cruise between Nürnberg and Vienna aboard ms Swiss Jewel... filled with exclusive Tauck extras, special yuletide events aboard and ashore, and great holiday cheer... with the Tauck Difference!
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Strasbourg to Prague Serenade
The romance of idyllic Alsatian villages and vineyards in France, magnificent medieval cities and colorful Bavarian culture in Germany, and the magic of Prague... all waiting for you on this most memorable of Tauck's Europe river cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube!
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Grand European Cruise
Explore European landscapes on Tauck's ultimate North Sea to Black Sea tour by riverboat! Set off aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or Tauck's new-for-2011 riverboat on a grand 3-week cruise through nine European countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube, plus two nights at a city-center hotel in Bucharest.
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Prague to the Black Sea
Tauck's 19-day journey through Europe's ancient heart - combining The Blue Danube and Budapest to the Black Sea and including an unforgettable 14-night luxury riverboat cruise along the Danube aboard either ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel - offers the very best in Eastern Europe travel!
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Romance of the Rhine & Danube
Explore Imperial palaces, Baroque gardens and other treasures once reserved for European royalty along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers aboard ms Swiss Jewel on this comprehensive journey combining two Tauck European riverboat cruises with two-night stays in Strasbourg and Budapest.
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Tauck Family Travel in Central & Eastern Europe
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Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure
Family FYI: Did you know that the movie The Third Man was filmed at the Vienna Prater at the famous Giant Ferris Wheel? On the best Danube river cruises, you see the Old World through new eyes; join us on our family-friendly 7-night riverboat cruise filled with fun, adventure and surprises in Europe's greatest cities - and a visit to the Vienna Prater for a ride on the famous ferris wheel!
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