River Cruises
River Boat Cruising
Follow the paths of great civilizations as they moved through Europe along its mighty rivers, building castles, fortifications, and cathedrals along the riverbanks. Tauck’s riverboat cruises offer the opportunity to see stunning art and architecture, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore culturally rich cities, and view landscapes splashed with a rainbow of colors as you wind your way along the continent's great inland waterways. Enjoy carriage rides and canal boat trips, performances of folkloric dancing and horsemanship, special palace dinners and Imperial evenings on a Tauck Europe river cruise.


Tauck River Cruising in Europe


The Blue Danube - 2010
Wind your way past medieval landscapes on a Danube River cruise aboard ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel 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.


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Eastbound
Westbound
2009
2010



Holland & Belgium in Spring - 2010
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 Belgium and Holland cruises along scenic inland waterways aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel.

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Southbound
Northbound
2010



Prague to the Black Sea - 2009
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 Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire or the new Swiss Jewel - offers the very best in Eastern Europe travel!


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Eastbound
Westbound
2009



Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat - 2010
Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel 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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Northbound
Southbound
2009
2010



Strasbourg to Prague Serenade - 2010
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 the newest of Tauck's Europe river cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube!


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Eastbound
Westbound
2010



Grand European Cruise - 2009
Explore European landscapes on Tauck's ultimate North Sea to Black Sea tour by riverboat! Set off aboard Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire or the new Swiss Jewel on a grand 3-week cruise through nine European countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube, plus two nights at a historic 5-star hotel in Bucharest.


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Eastbound
Westbound
2009



The Rhine and Moselle - 2010
Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel. 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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Northbound
Southbound
2009
2010



Budapest to the Black Sea - 2010
Explore Europe's heart on one of Tauck's popular Danube cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel between Budapest and the Black Sea. Discover dramatic castles, centuries-old monasteries, and the cultural treasures of Budapest and Bucharest on two-night stays at 5-star hotels.


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Eastbound
Westbound
2009
2010



Romance of the Rhine & Danube - 2010
Imperial palaces, Baroque gardens and other treasures once reserved for European royalty await along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on Tauck's comprehensive new journey combining a two-week riverboat cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire with two-night stays in Strasbourg and Budapest.


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Tauck Family River Cruising in Europe


Cruising the Blue Danube - 2009
Tauck Partners' Savings - Save $1,000 per person (including children) in Cabin Categories 1 and 3 only on the July 4 departure of this cruise. Certain restrictions apply; ask at booking for details. Family FYI: Did you know that King Richard the Lionhearted was once held for ransom in a castle in what is now Austria? See the Old World through new eyes on one of our newest Europe tours - a family-friendly 7-night Danube riverboat cruise filled with fun, adventure and discoveries in some of Europe's greatest cities!

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Tauck River Cruising in Africa


Egypt & Jordan: Timeless Treasures, Ancient Lands - 2010
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 - 2010
The "land of the Pharaohs" beckons when you take a 4-night cruise along the River Nile 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 River Cruising in Asia


China, the Yangtze River and Hong Kong - 2009
International Air Savings! A China travel adventure takes you from ancient cities and tranquil country villages to a spellbinding 3-night cruise on the Yangtze River. Venerable traditions and compelling landscapes combine to bring you the best of Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Hong Kong.

2009 departures



China, The Yangtze River & Hong Kong - Small Group Departures - 2009
International Air Savings! A China travel adventure, with no more than 26 Tauck guests, takes you from ancient cities and tranquil country villages to a spellbinding 3-night cruise through the scenic heart of the fabled Yangtze River. Venerable traditions and compelling landscapes combine to bring you the best of Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Hong Kong. Small Group Departures - maximum 26 Tauck guests!

2009 departures



China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong - 2010
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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Eastbound
Westbound
2010



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