New for 2011 – a new luxury riverboat joins Tauck's fleet... and two new cruises aboard ms Swiss Emerald explore France’s Rhône Valley wine country – French Waterways and Vineyards, a 10-day feast for the senses from Paris to Provence, and our 14-day French Escapade: Monte-Carlo to Paris, combining stays in Paris and Monaco with a 9-night cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers!
Every Tauck river cruise features the Tauck Difference:
• Europe’s most spacious luxury riverboat fleet – ms Swiss Jewel, ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald and a new-for-2011 ship
• No more than 118 guests aboard each Tauck riverboat, while similar- sized riverboats average 140 guests
• 14 suites (300 sq. ft.) and 7 junior suites on every ship – four times more than most other European riverboats
• 85% of cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies
• Bicycles available for shore excursions;
• Fitness center aboard every riverboat
• Only riverboat company to include a Tauck Cruise Director on every riverboat along with one Tauck Director for every 40 guests
• All shore excursions included, led by Tauck Directors, local experts and local guides
• All gratuities to Tauck staff & ship staff included
• Wine included with dinner aboard the riverboats
• Alternative bistro dining in the Lido Bar – choice of dining venue on board
• Dine ashore with included meals at local restaurants
• Beer and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner aboard ship
• Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites
• Informative lectures and cultural performances
• Attentive, do-it-for-you service from Tauck staff & ship staff
Every Tauck river cruise features the Tauck Difference:
• Europe’s most spacious luxury riverboat fleet – ms Swiss Jewel, ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald and a new-for-2011 ship
• No more than 118 guests aboard each Tauck riverboat, while similar- sized riverboats average 140 guests
• 14 suites (300 sq. ft.) and 7 junior suites on every ship – four times more than most other European riverboats
• 85% of cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies
• Bicycles available for shore excursions;
• Fitness center aboard every riverboat
• Only riverboat company to include a Tauck Cruise Director on every riverboat along with one Tauck Director for every 40 guests
• All shore excursions included, led by Tauck Directors, local experts and local guides
• All gratuities to Tauck staff & ship staff included
• Wine included with dinner aboard the riverboats
• Alternative bistro dining in the Lido Bar – choice of dining venue on board
• Dine ashore with included meals at local restaurants
• Beer and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner aboard ship
• Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites
• Informative lectures and cultural performances
• Attentive, do-it-for-you service from Tauck staff & ship staff
Tauck Riverboat Cruising in 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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French Waterways and Vineyards
NEW for 2011! The joie de vivre of Paris... the vibrant colors and rich flavors of Provence... Roman ruins and medieval abbeys to explore... wonderful Rhône Valley wines to sample... and gastronomic delights from the bouchons of Lyon to a culinary school in Valence. Preceded by a two-night stay in Paris, this most extraordinary of France cruises is a feast for the senses!
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French Escapade: Monte-Carlo to Paris
New for 2011! From Monte-Carlo on the Mediterranean, travel to Arles... cruise the Rhône and then the Saône rivers through Provence and into rich wine lands... and on to Lyon, France's gastronomic capital... and then overland to legendary Paris. Enjoy a true taste of all things Francais on one of Tauck's new France river cruises!
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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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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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Tauck Riverboat Cruising in Asia
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China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong
Tauck's ultimate China travel adventure includes ancient cities and tranquil country villages, a spellbinding 3-night cruise Yangtze River cruise aboard the Yangzi Explorer, and a host of new-for-2010 discoveries from Beijing's hutongs to a ride on the world's fastest train in Shanghai.
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China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong
Our 17-day ultimate China tour includes ancient cities and
tranquil country villages, a spellbinding Yangtze River cruise, special
talks and presentations by local experts, and cultural connections from
Beijing to Shanghai to Hong Kong.
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Tauck Riverboat Cruising in Africa
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Egypt & Jordan: Timeless Treasures, Ancient Lands
Our two-week Egypt and Jordan tour combines a Nile River cruise and exploration of Egypt's antiquities with visits to Jordan's biblical sites, the Dead Sea and the amazing city of Petra.
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Egypt: Jewels Along the Nile
The "land of the Pharaohs" beckons when you take a 4-night Nile River cruise aboard the Nile Adventurer and join Tauck's Egyptologists to explore the pyramids, ornate temples, and priceless treasures of an intriguing ancient civilization on Tauck's 12-day Egypt tour.
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Tauck's Oberammergau Extensions
Our 4- or 5-day Oberammergau Extensions from Munich – featuring premier seating at the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play and much more – are available before or after select departures of Tauck European river cruises including Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat, The Blue Danube, Strasbourg to Prague Serenade, Budapest to the Black Sea, and The Rhine and Moselle.
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Munich / Oberammergau - 2010
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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Munich / Oberammergau / Salzburg - 2010
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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