Tauck Bridges Family Travel

Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure

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8
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$5,690 USD
Journey Type
Tauck Bridges
Time of Year
Jul
Cities & Landmarks
Amsterdam, Basel, Lucerne, Cologne, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim
Bike along Rhine-Moselle, Germany

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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private medieval evening including tour and dinner at a historic moated castle, Burg Satzvey

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,358

 

All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and drivers

 

Descending Mt. Pilatus aboard the world's highest cogwheel train with sweeping views of the Swiss Alps

 

Tarte flambée, chocolate and French lessons – become "French for a Day"

 

Bicycling through forests and vineyards beside the Rhine

 

Visit to the legendary ruins of Heidelberg Castle

 

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Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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World Travel. Family Discovery.

Create cherished family memories on our unforgettable Basel to Amsterdam riverboat cruise along the Rhine River, exploring Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands for an adventure unlike any other.

Family travel experiences include a bicycle ride through forests and vineyards along the Rhine riverside; Swiss folklore and more in lakeside Lucerne; a ride aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train to the top of Mt. Pilatus in the Swiss Alps; exploring the fascinating ruins of hilltop Heidelberg Castle in the medieval university town of Heidelberg; learning about the Lorelei and other Rhine River legends while keeping an eye out for fairy tale castles; discovering the art treasures and historic canals of Amsterdam; an exclusive gala dinner for Tauck guests only at Burg Satzvey, a medieval moated castle in Germany; becoming "French for a Day" with French language lessons, songs, and a chocolate tasting; and much more! Read Less

Tauck Exclusive – An evening at Burg Satzvey

Cross the moat for a special, family-fun evening at Burg Satzvey

Considered one of the best-preserved medieval moated castles in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region, Burg Satzvey (Satzvey Castle), not far from Köln, has been home to the same noble family for more than 300 years. We invite you to cross the moat and visit this rustic 12th-century castle after hours for a Tauck Exclusive tour and medieval evening with a reception, dinner and musical entertainment… and a welcome by a member of the family.

Mt. Pilatus

Descending from Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel train or gondola

Since the 1880s, the world's steepest cogwheel train has been bringing travelers up and down Mt. Pilatus in Switzerland, descending or ascending nearly 7,000 ft. to the edge of Lake Lucerne from the mountain's summit (Oberhaupt). On your family's visit to Lucerne, you'll take this thrilling ride that has you traveling upward at a 48° angle. Or, if the weather is uncooperative, you may ascend and descend by gondola (cable car). Either way, getting there is definitely part of the fun, and your family is rewarded with panoramic views of Alpine meadows and mountain streams, and flowers.

Old World Europe – Rhine River cruises

The casualness and playfulness of the staff was great. They made every activity fun for everyone. It really bridged the gap between the young and elderly.

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