Night 1: Hotel Amigo Brussels, Belgium The historic and luxurious Hotel Amigo enjoys an ideal location in the center of Brussels adjacent to the Grand Place. Judged one of the best hotels in the world by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, this stylish hotel retains its character and charm while embracing the 21st Century with every modern comfort and convenience, including a new fitness center equipped with the latest exercise machines. The accommodating staff provides a high standard of service sure to please.
Night 2 – 9:  Aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel Cruising Europe's inland waterways exclusively for Tauck, the sister ships ms Swiss Sapphire and ms Swiss Jewel represent the epitome of luxurious river cruising. In addition to their spacious, well-appointed cabins, both ships offer 14 beautiful 300-square-foot suites – equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, flat-screen televisions and walk-in closets – as well as 7 junior suites, adding up to four times more suites than most other European riverboats. The cabins, which range from 150 to 183 sq. ft., provide plush accommodations with plasma TV, terry bathrobes, fine L'Occitane toiletries, large windows and much more; 85% of the cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies. A crew of 29 attentively serves just 118 guests. The Restaurant offers both an elegant dining venue and a fine dining experience, while the spacious Panorama Lounge in the bow, with its bar, dance floor and entertainment, is a delightful gathering spot in the evenings. The gracious Lido Bar in the stern has a 180° glass wall that opens for an indoor / outdoor cocktail hour, and offers alternative bistro dining featuring lighter fare – a first on Europe’s rivers. The Swiss Sapphire and Swiss Jewel are definitely “top-of-the-line”!