Eastern Europe Destinations
Central & Eastern Europe Destinations
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 Land Journeys in Central & Eastern Europe


Alpine Interlude - 2010
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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Switzerland - 2009
Tauck Partners' Savings - save up to $380 per couple! No Switzerland travel adventure is complete without picturesque mountains, sparkling lakes and fashionable cities including Montreux, St. Moritz, and Lucerne; journey by cogwheel train, and enjoy a rail excursion in a private domed observation car aboard the Glacier Express.

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Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna & Prague - 2009
Tauck Partners' Savings - save up to $380 per couple! 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 dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest, a private concert in Vienna, and a special evening at a castle in Prague. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

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Romantic Germany - 2010
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... Imperial Europe - 2009
Tauck Partners' Savings - save up to $380 per couple! Tauck's one-week Eastern Europe tour includes multiple nights in the imperial cities of Budapest, Vienna and Prague plus picturesque travels through the Hungarian, Austrian, and the Czech Republic countryside.

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Wonders of Greece - 2009
Tauck Partners' Savings - save up to $380 per couple! Experience the best of Greek history and culture on this memorable 10-day Greece tour. Find inspiration at every turn... from ancient seaside Thessaloníki and the astounding rock-perched monasteries of Metéora to mystical Delphi, Vergina's Royal Tombs and Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics, to the heart of Greek culture in Athens.

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A Week In... Bavaria, The Dolomites & Venice - 2010
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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Tauck Riverboat Cruising Journeys


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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tauck Ocean Cruising Journeys in Central & Eastern Europe


Mediterranean Voyage: Monte-Carlo to Athens - 2009
Voyage through time aboard a luxurious Regent cruise ship; from Monte Carlo cruise for 7 days to Rome, Sicily, the Côte d'Azur, ancient Ephesus, the Turkish Riviera and the Greek Isles; spend two nights on land in the heart of Monte Carlo and Athens.


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Treasures of the Mediterranean - 2009
Tauck's 11-day journey features a week-long Mediterranean Sea cruise aboard Le Ponant to Corsica, Sicily, and Malta, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli - and takes in the Côte d'Azur, Monte-Carlo and the Amalfi Coast.


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Istanbul & the Black Sea - 2009
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 four nights at a luxury hotel in Istanbul.


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Treasures of the Aegean - 2009
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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Venice & the Dalmatian Coast - 2009
View the pristine Dalmatian coastline from the sea aboard Le Levant, taking in castles, palaces, and cultural treasures on a Croatia travel adventure that begins in amazing Venice and explores UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Dubrovnik, Kotor and Diocletian's Palace.


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Mediterranean Discovery - 2009
From France's glamorous Côte d'Azur to Spain's Costa Brava and lovely Majorca, a magical cruise aboard the sporty yacht Le Ponant sails to some of the trendiest destinations on the Mediterranean.

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Tauck City Extension in Central & Eastern Europe


Warsaw / Cracow - 2009
New for 2009 - Tauck's new 5-day, 4-night extension Poland tours are the perfect way to make your Tauck European vacation last a little longer. Three nights in Warsaw put this wonderful city, with so much to explore, at your fingertips. Spend a night in a magnificent 15th-century merchant's house as you discover the many delights of Cracow. Your local host provides concierge-style services to enhance your enjoyment of your time in Poland.

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Tauck Family Travel in Central & Eastern 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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