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Tauck River Cruises

Why travelers love Tauck River Cruises...

Uncommon Access

  • We take care of every detail on our river cruises so you connect ashore with people, places, and cultural traditions – shore excursions are well-choreographed with exclusive cultural experiences, many of them private for Tauck guests only
  • Dining ashore is included, providing a genuine taste of regional cuisine

 

All-Inclusive River Cruises

  • Virtually every river cruise expense is included in one up-front price on Tauck river cruises; all shore excursions are included, led by Tauck Directors and local guides – and all gratuities to Tauck Directors, the Tauck Cruise Director and ship staff and local guides are included
  • No options sold

 

Personalized, Caring Service

  • Three Tauck Directors and one Tauck Cruise Director are on board Tauck river cruises  
  • Personalized attention and service throughout our river cruises, on the riverboat and ashore

 

Intimate, Club-like Atmosphere

  • No more than 118 guests aboard Tauck's riverboats – comfortable, personalized river cruises
  • 14 suites (300 sq. ft.) and 7 junior suites with floor to ceiling windows opening on to French Balconies – four times more than most other European riverboats
  • For a virtual tour of our cabins and suites – just click here

Tauck's Signature River Cruises

The art of personalized river cruising meets the heart of history aboard Tauck's signature river cruises. Tauck's uncommon access and exclusive cultural experiences ashore along European waterways – the Rhine, Danube, Main, Rhône and Moselle rivers – connects you with each place you visit... and ancient civilizations take on new meaning on our Egypt and China trips along the River Nile and the Yangtze River. River cruises – and river cruising – at their best...

  • Rhine River Cruise

    River Cruising

    Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat - Northbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 15 days
    • Price: from $5,990

    Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel or the new-for-2011 ms Treasures 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 Dom (Cologne Cathedral).

  • Rhine Cruise

    River Cruising

    Amsterdam to Budapest by Riverboat - Southbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 15 days
    • Price: from $5,990

    Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel or the new-for-2011 ms Treasures 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 Dom (Cologne Cathedral).

  • Danube River Cruise

    River Cruising

    The Blue Danube - Eastbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 12 days
    • Price: from $4,490

    Wind your way past medieval landscapes on a Danube River cruise aboard ms Swiss Jewel or ms Treasures 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 hotels.

  • Danube River Cruise

    River Cruising

    The Blue Danube - Westbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 12 days
    • Price: from $4,490

    Wind your way past medieval landscapes aboard ms Swiss Jewel or ms Treasures to discover castles, cathedrals, frescoes and Habsburg palaces in five European countries on one of Tauck's most popular Danube River cruises. Includes land stays featuring two nights each in Prague and Budapest at centrally located hotels.

  • European River Cruises

    River Cruising

    Belgium & Holland Featuring Floriade - Northbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: From $3,890

    The once-in-a-decade floral exhibits of Floriade, picturesque windmills and flower gardens, art museums, canal-laced medieval towns, and inside looks at Gouda cheese and Delft pottery highlight this most memorable of European river cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Treasures.

  • Holland Cruises

    River Cruising

    Holland & Belgium Featuring Floriade - Southbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: From $3,890

    The once-in-a-decade floral exhibits of Floriade, picturesque windmills and flower gardens, art museums, canal-laced medieval towns, and inside looks at Gouda cheese and Delft pottery highlight this most memorable of Belgium and Holland cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel or ms Treasures.

  • Danube Cruises

    River Cruising

    Budapest to the Black Sea - Eastbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 12 days
    • Price: from $4,590

    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.

  • Danube Cruise

    River Cruising

    The Black Sea to Budapest - Westbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 12 days
    • Price: from $4,590

    Explore Central Europe's ancient heart on Tauck's popular lower Danube cruise between the Black Sea and Budapest. Discover dramatic castles, royal residences, 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.

  • Rhine River Tours

    River Cruising

    The Rhine and Moselle - Northbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 13 days
    • Price: from $4,990

    Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats. Glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg; and discover castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley on one of Tauck's popular Rhine River tours.

  • Rhine River Cruises

    River Cruising

    The Rhine and Moselle - Southbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 13 days
    • Price: from $4,990

    Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Amsterdam and Basel aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats. Glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg; and discover castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley on one of Tauck's popular Rhine River cruises.

  • France Cruises

    River Cruising

    French Waterways and Vineyards

    • 2012
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    • 2013
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    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: From $4,590

    The joie de vivre of Paris... the vibrant colors and rich flavors of Provence... Roman ruins and medieval abbeys to explore... wonderful Côtes du Rhône wines to sample... and gastronomic delights from Les Halles de Lyon to a culinary school in the Rhône Valley. Preceded by a two-night stay in Paris, this most extraordinary of France cruises is a feast for the senses!

  • France River Cruises

    River Cruising

    French Escapade: Monte-Carlo to Paris - Northbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 14 days
    • Price: From $5,890

    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... and then overland to the magical city of Paris. Enjoy a true taste of all things Français on one of our most popular France river cruises!

  • France River Cruise

    River Cruising

    French Escapade: Paris to Monte-Carlo - Southbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 14 days
    • Price: From $5,890

    Spend two glorious nights in Paris... then cruise from Lyon, along the Saône and Rhône rivers, through some of Europe's most beautiful wine lands and into Provence to Arles... explore Nice and glamorous Monte-Carlo on the Mediterranean... and enjoy a true taste of all things Français on Tauck's popular France river cruise!

  • European River Cruise

    River Cruising

    Grand European Cruise - Eastbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Duration: 24 days
    • Price: From $9,790

    Explore European riverscapes on the ultimate of North Sea to Black Sea cruises by riverboat! Set off aboard ms Treasures 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.

  • Rhine River Tour

    River Cruising

    Grand European Cruise - Westbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 24 days
    • Price: From $9,790

    Explore European landscapes on Tauck's ultimate Danube, Main and Rhine River tour by riverboat! Cruise nearly all the way from the Black Sea to the North Sea as you set off on a grand 3-week cruise aboard Tauck's newest riverboat, ms Treasures, through nine European countries, plus two nights at a city-center hotel in Bucharest.

Themed River Cruises

Tauck's specially themed river cruises enrich the mind and feed the soul, with in-depth cultural events, hands-on learning and interactive workshops and presentations that bring out the creativity of inspiration in all of us. Themed river cruises include walks and talks with local experts, special performances, presentations with local flair that illustrate the creative arts and seasonal celebrations.

  • Cruising the Danube River

    River Cruising

    Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube

    • Duration: 12 days
    • Price: From $4,890

    Join Tauck’s “maestros” to walk in the footsteps of Mozart, Beethoven, Bartók, Schubert, Liszt, Strauss, Haydn and others – visiting homes they lived in, concert halls where they performed and more – as you explore the Blue Danube on a music-filled 12-day trip including a 7-night cruise aboard ms Swiss Jewel!

  • Rhone River Cruise

    River Cruising

    A Taste of France

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: from $5,390

    A Taste of France was crafted by Tauck and Churchill and Turen Ltd., named "World's Best Culinary Tour Specialist" by Condé Nast Traveler. Paris... vibrant colors and rich flavors of Provence... wonderful Côtes du Rhône wines... a 7-night Rhône River cruise... dinner at Fouquet's... a "Julia Child" walking tour... a class at École de Cuisine... tastings at Les Halles de Lyon and market visits with local chefs... a feast for the senses!

  • European River Cruises

    River Cruising

    Belgium & Holland Featuring Floriade - Northbound

    • 2012
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: From $3,890

    The once-in-a-decade floral exhibits of Floriade, picturesque windmills and flower gardens, art museums, canal-laced medieval towns, and inside looks at Gouda cheese and Delft pottery highlight this most memorable of European river cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Treasures.

  • Holland Cruises

    River Cruising

    Holland & Belgium Featuring Floriade - Southbound

    • 2012
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: From $3,890

    The once-in-a-decade floral exhibits of Floriade, picturesque windmills and flower gardens, art museums, canal-laced medieval towns, and inside looks at Gouda cheese and Delft pottery highlight this most memorable of Belgium and Holland cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel or ms Treasures.

  • River Cruising

    Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Northbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: $2,250

    Exclusive Tauck experiences, special holiday events, much yuletide cheer... and of course, Tauck's uncommon access ashore on shore excursions... set the tone for Tauck's December, 2012 Christmas Market tours and cruises along the Rhine River between Basel and Köln aboard ms Swiss Sapphire!

  • Christmas Market Tour

    River Cruising

    Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Southbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: $2,250

    Exclusive Tauck extras, special holiday events aboard and ashore, much yuletide cheer... and of course, the Tauck Difference... set the tone for your cruise through Germany and France on Tauck's December, 2012 Rhine River cruise and Christmas market tour between Köln and Basel aboard ms Swiss Sapphire!

  • River Cruising

    Christmas Markets Along the Danube – Eastbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: From $2,250

    With their traditional Christmas Markets Germany and Austria celebrate the magic of the season... and you're part of it all on Tauck's special December Danube River cruise between Nürnberg and Vienna aboard ms Swiss Jewel or ms Treasures, filled with exclusive Tauck experiences, special yuletide events aboard and ashore, and great holiday cheer!

  • Germany Christmas Markets

    River Cruising

    Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Westbound

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: From $2,250

    Traditional Austria and Germany Christmas Markets celebrate the magic of the season – and you're part of it all on Tauck's special December Danube River cruise from Vienna to Nürnberg aboard ms Swiss Jewel or ms Treasures, filled with exclusive Tauck extras, special yuletide events aboard and ashore, and great holiday cheer!

Tauck Bridges Family River Cruises

Strengthen the bond between family members on Tauck Bridges family river cruises; traveling by riverboat brings every generation of the family together as you learn, listen and laugh – share new experiences, live new adventures, see the world through new eyes... and when your family returns home, these shared experiences bring an enrichment that creates memories that last lifetimes.

  • Danube River Tour

    Bridges Family Trips

    Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure

    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2013
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    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: from $3,290

    Family FYI: Did you know that a scene from the movie The Third Man was filmed at the Vienna Prater's Giant Ferris Wheel? See the Old World through new eyes on our Tauck Bridges Danube River tour – a family-friendly 7-night Danube riverboat cruise filled with fun, adventure and surprises in some of Europe's greatest cities – and a visit to the Vienna Prater for a ride on the famous ferris wheel!

Exotics River Cruises

Our Egypt and China Exotics trips include 3 or 4-night river cruises featuring cultural land exploration... cruise the River Nile and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in China to explore famed antiquities with noted experts, experience local traditions, and learn something new every day...

  • Jordan Tour

    Worldwide Land Travel

    Egypt & Jordan: Timeless Treasures, Ancient Lands

    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2012
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    • Duration: 13 days
    • Price: From $5,775 plus on-tour air

    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.

  • China Travel

    Worldwide Land Travel

    China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong - Eastbound

    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 16 days
    • Price: From $5,790 plus on-tour air

    Tauck's 16-day China travel adventure includes ancient cities and tranquil country villages, a culturally enriching Yangtze River cruise, special talks and presentations by local experts, and cultural connections from Beijing to Shanghai to Hong Kong.

  • China Tour

    Worldwide Land Travel

    China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong - Westbound

    • 2013
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    • Full Itinerary
    • 2012
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    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 17 days
    • Price: From $5,790 plus on-tour air

    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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