2009 Itinerary
Northbound
Click here for Southbound itinerary, Amsterdam to Budapest.
• Indicates day of cruising
•
Day 1: Goulash in Budapest
A transfer is included from Budapest's Ferihegy Airport directly to
MS Swiss Emerald,
MS Swiss Sapphire or the new-for-2009
MS Swiss Jewel.
Tour starts at 4:00 p.m. in Budapest. Your two-week Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise begins with dinner aboard the riverboat, featuring Hungarian cuisine.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 2: Discover Budapest on the Danube
Explore Budapest on both sides of the Danube River. Sites include Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary; the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; and Fishermen’s Bastion. Enjoy some free time, and then attend the Captain’s champagne reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 3: Baroque in Bratislava
First port of call is Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, where 17 centuries of history are chronicled on a walking tour. Highlights are Baroque palaces from the Habsburg era, St. Martin's Cathedral, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, and a visit to the Old Town Hall. Enjoy Slovakian entertainment back on board the riverboat, and then cruise to Vienna this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 4: Music and more in Imperial Vienna
Get an overview of Vienna, Austria, with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city. Then take your choice of a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a visit to the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg – the Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs, and today the residence of Austria's president. Tonight, attend a private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace, which features dinner and live Viennese music.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 5: Medieval Austrian abbeys and castles
Your Rhine River cruise continues to the medieval Austrian town of Dürnstein, which you'll explore on a walking tour; high above the town lie the ruins of Kuenringerburg, the castle where English King Richard the Lionhearted was held prisoner during the Crusades. Enjoy great views of castles and lush vineyards from the top deck or through the panoramic windows of your riverboat while cruising through the wine-growing Wachau Valley. Stop in Melk for a guided tour of its 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop above the river. Inside this Baroque masterpiece are fine frescoes, early manuscripts, and a high altar.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 6: Explore Baroque Passau
Dock in the Bavarian town of Passau on the Danube and Inn rivers, whose history dates back to the days of the Roman empire. A walking tour reveals the Baroque treasures of this lovely riverside town, known for its stained glass and its many churches. Your Danube cruise continues to Regensburg.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 7: Ancient Regensburg
Arrive in the well-preserved medieval town of Regensburg, once a campsite for the Roman legions. On a walking tour, see the Steinerne Brücke over the Danube, the oldest stone bridge in Germany; massive Dom St. Peter; and Altes Rathaus, the 15th-century town hall that was once the seat of the Imperial Diet.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 8: Main-Danube Canal & Nürnberg
Your Danube, Main and Rhine River cruise transits the Main-Danube Canal, which ultimately links the North Sea with the Black Sea; the idea goes back as far as Charlemagne, but wasn't realized until the 1990s. Pass through 16 locks as the waterway traverses the mountains. Arriving in historic Nürnberg, you'll have a choice of touring the city's sites associated with World War II and its aftermath – including the famous Court House – or its walled medieval Old Town, including a visit to the home of 16th-century painter Albrecht Dürer.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 9: Bound for Bamberg
Awaken in Bavaria's charming town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated atop seven hills. See the town’s magnificent 13th-century cathedral with four imposing towers, its lovely gardens, and its unique medieval architecture during a walking tour and time to explore as you please.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 10: Treasures of Rothenburg and Würzburg
Today's travels take you to medieval Rothenburg, on Germany's "Romantic Road," to see its Gothic cathedrals and gabled houses, and to charming Würzburg, where you'll discover the town's 18th-century Residenz and the ornate Alte Mainbrücke, a bridge over the River Main.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 11: Cruising the Main to Miltenberg
Cruise along the River Main; travel to the ancient town of Miltenberg, enclosed by a wall with gate towers under a steep hill crowned by a castle, and featuring half-timbered houses and a charming Marktplatz. Your riverboat continues through through scenic valleys studded with castles, cathedrals, and fortified towns.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 12: From the Main to the Rhine & Rüdesheim
Your Danube, Main and Rhine River cruise continues into the Rhine and on to Rüdesheim today. A visit to
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett – an eclectic collection of mechanical musical instruments housed in a 15th-century castle in Rüdesheim – precedes tonight's entertaining dinner in an old-world German restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 13: Koblenz or castles & Köln, a.k.a. Cologne
Arrive in Koblenz, where you can choose a walking tour of its Old Town or a visit to Marksburg Castle; set high above the Rhine, it dates back to the 13th century and offers a taste of medieval life. Your Rhine River cruise continues through the scenic Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Köln (Cologne). A guided walking tour includes the lofty Kölner Dom, elaborately decorated with pinnacles and buttresses; the tallest Gothic structure in the world, it took over 600 years to complete. Please join us for a farewell dinner aboard the riverboat this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
• Day 14: Art and more in Amsterdam
Dock in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, where you'll take a close-up look at acclaimed works by the Dutch Masters – including Rembrandt's
The Night Watch and many others – at the world-renowned Rijksmuseum. Then enjoy views of medieval architecture on a sightseeing cruise along Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals, and spend time exploring this fascinating city as you please.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard the Riverboat
Day 15: Journey home
Your Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise ends in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark in Amsterdam; a transfer is included from the riverboat to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Allow 2 1⁄2 hours for departure flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusive Prices
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All riverboat accommodations and transportation, motor coach transportation, port charges, sightseeing, admissions, land excursions, luggage handling, wine with dinner aboard the riverboat, and the services of the Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides and drivers are included. Tauck will meet you at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport and provide transportation to the
MS Swiss Emerald (or the
MS Swiss Diamond depending on your tour date), provided that Tauck has accurate air arrival information at least two weeks prior to the tour departure date. At the end of the tour, Tauck will also provide you with transportation from the riverboat to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in time to meet your departing flights.
Riverboat Accommodations – The tour price includes all riverboat accommodations. The
MS Swiss Diamond accommodates only 114 guests; the
MS Swiss Emerald, 118 guests. Your well-appointed, outside-facing cabin is equipped with a color television, mini-bar, radio, international direct-dial telephone, safe and hair dryer. Your cabin also features adjustable air-conditioning and a private bathroom with shower. On the
MS Swiss Diamond all but two cabins have two twin beds which cannot be joined together to form one bed, one room whose two beds can be joined together and one room with a queen bed. On the
MS Swiss Emerald your cabin has two twin beds which can be joined together. There are no triple accommodations available on this tour on either riverboat.
Other onboard facilities include a lounge with panoramic bar and dance floor, a spacious restaurant which can accommodate all guests in one seating, a large sun deck with deck chairs and whirlpool, a sauna and solarium, a library and a small boutique
Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
An ample cold and hot buffet breakfast is served in the spacious restaurant. At lunch, you are presented with a choice of entrées with several courses, or a delicious buffet. Dinner’s choice of entrées is accompanied with an international selection of wines. Please let us know about your special dietary requirements when booking your cruise; we will be pleased to meet them whenever possible.
Tauck Director – Each “Budapest to Amsterdam” riverboat cruise is conducted by three Tauck Directors and one Tauck Cruise Director who will remain with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tauck Directors are professional, fully trained employees of Tauck.
Gratuities Included – All appropriate gratuities for the ship staff, local guides, drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director are included.
No Options Sold - Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
Not Included
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, Tauck will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through Tauck. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the
Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to
Tauck Travel Protection for more information.
Personal Expenses - Phone calls, alcoholic and bar beverages not included with meals, laundry and dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, hotel transfers to and from railway stations, visa fees, airport and departure taxes, and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
Additional Information
Airline Security Measures – Identification in the form of a passport must be presented at the time of airport check-in. Your passport name must match the name on your tour reservation and airline ticket or you may be denied boarding.
Air Services – Airfare may be purchased through Tauck for travel originating in the United States. By using Tauck's air services, you agree that Tauck, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, is acting only as your agent and is not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by Tauck. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline (and not Tauck), even if purchased through Tauck. Tauck is not liable for, and does not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to, seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). Tauck must handle ticketing for Tauck's special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Special fares cannot be combined with any other promotional offer. Tauck's air services can only be purchased in conjunction with a Tauck tour. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Cruise Regulations – International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to the cruise line prior to your embarkation. You need to provide this information to Tauck as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied.
Holidays and Museum Closures – Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious, state and local holidays locally observed.
Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility – Tauck pledges to make every effort to operate your tour as advertised. Tauck reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by Tauck. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of printing.
Journey Start and End Times are provided at the time of booking. The tour begins at 6:00 p.m. local time onboard the riverboat in Budapest. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. When making flight arrangements, allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. When departing from Amsterdam, allow at least 2½.hours for flight check-in.
Membership will be granted to all persons. Tauck reserves the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
Photography on Tour – Occasionally, Tauck will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Preparing to Go
Air Conditioning – All motor coaches and riverboats are air conditioned for your comfort. Several restaurants we use throughout the itinerary are not air-conditioned due to the historic significance of the buildings.
ATM and Credit Cards - Tauck recommends that you contact your bank in advance of departing on your journey to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be “suspicious” charges. Tauck also recommends that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Clothing and Packing – Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is flexible and allows for layering. Casual, cotton clothing is always advisable. A light jacket or sweater for the sun deck is also recommended. Comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in are a must, as many of the sites visited were built centuries ago and have uneven surfaces, some steep inclines and many steps. For the welcome reception and the farewell dinner you may wish to dress up a bit – jacket and tie for men, casually-elegant outfit for ladies - but by all means be comfortable.
Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are provided in each cabin.
The riverboat provides limited valet laundry services and no dry cleaning. Ironing facilities are available.
We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor’s prescription, or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.
Following is a list of recommended items to pack for a cruise on the Rhine and the Danube:
- Flat, rubber-soled walking shoes for onboard
- Sturdy but comfortable walking shoes that have already been broken-in for onshore
- Jacket and tie for men
- Casually-elegant outfit for ladies
- Short and long-sleeved cotton shirts
- Shorts, slacks and jeans
- Tee shirts
- Socks
- Light sweater (summer), medium-weight sweater (fall)
- Light jacket (summer), medium-weight jacket (fall)
- Raincoat and rain hat
- Lightweight gloves
- Collapsible umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Camera, lenses, batteries and plenty of film
- Binoculars
- Daypack for camera equipment
- Travel alarm clock
- Copies of your travel documents that should be safely secured in your in-room safe while traveling
Elevation - The maximum elevation on this tour is 1,332 feet (406 meters) on the Main-Danube Canal near Nuremberg, Germany.
Health – While a cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam is very relaxing and the pace leisurely, to fully enjoy all the tour has to offer, you should be in fairly good health and able to walk reasonable distances, as some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. There is a moderate to significant amount of walking during our excursions, often along the cobblestone streets on the hills along the Rhine; for the most part, however, the amount of walking you do is at your discretion.
The
MS Swiss Diamond has three decks: Emerald, Ruby and Sun. The elevator travels between the Emerald and Ruby decks and does not travel to the sun deck; however, there is a chair lift from the Ruby deck to the Sun deck. The
MS Swiss Emerald has four decks: Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sun. Its elevator travels between the Ruby and Diamond decks only. There is no chair lift on the
MS Swiss Emerald.
Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor onboard either riverboat. In case of emergency we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance.
We regret that we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this cruise. We also cannot provide you with individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist you.
Onboard the riverboat, smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking is not permitted in any cabin, the restaurant, the lounge or any other interior space.
The
MS Swiss Diamond and the
MS Swiss Emerald are registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify Tauck as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
No vaccinations are currently required for travel to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia or Hungary. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour, pre-recorded "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 877-394-8747 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also logon on to the CDC Internet website at
www.cdc.gov.
Luggage Restrictions:
Checked Luggage – General
While it is common for airlines to allow passengers to check more than one piece of luggage per person, space constraints during your Tauck journey make it difficult to accommodate extra luggage. We ask that you limit your checked luggage to one average size suitcase per person.
In addition, airlines have adopted more strict policies in enforcing size and weight limits. Luggage exceeding maximum restrictions may require expensive overage fees, frustrating and hurried re-packing at the ticket counter, or even risk being left behind.
As of June 2006, many carriers require checked luggage not exceed a weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) per piece. Airlines revise luggage policies frequently and often without notice; therefore, Tauck cannot be held liable to the weight limit listed above. We urge you to check with your airline before traveling to determine current weight and size restrictions. It is also important to note that restrictions for luggage size and weight may vary with the same airline based on the class of service you select. First and Business Class ticket holders may have different restrictions than Coach Class travelers.
Tauck World Discovery cannot be held liable for additional fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline due to luggage size, piece or weight policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home.
Carry-on Luggage - General:
Although oversized bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and only those items you need handy during the day such as purses, make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or in the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may not allow for access during daytime travel.
Travel Document Requirements – You will need a valid passport or similar acceptable travel document to enter each of the countries visited on this tour.
If you are a U.S. citizen, you are not required to obtain a visa to enter any of the countries visited for the short duration of this tour. Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.
If you are a citizen of another country, you should contact an embassy or consulate of each of the countries visited to determine what travel documentation is required.
Tauck strongly recommends that your passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of your tour. Also, Tauck recommends that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, date of expiration and your citizenship, as well as the front and back sides of your driver’s license. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents or cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Travel with Children – Many countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling with or without both parents. Usually a notarized letter, signed by the parent or parents not traveling with the child and stating the name of the child, the adult guardian, the itinerary and dates of travel, and the flight number, is required. To ensure smooth travel, Tauck requires all travelers to comply with the regulations for the country you are visiting. This information is available from each country’s consulate. Tauck is not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for any travelers, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standards for these letters, Tauck does offer for
download a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
Destination Information
Cell Phones - We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone during motor coach travel, group functions, when sightseeing and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There are usually ample opportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not impact others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine limitations and services that exist for the destinations to which you are traveling.
Currency and Exchange Rates - Although it is not necessary for you to exchange money prior to your trip, it may be useful to have a small amount of local currency with you when sightseeing. If upon arrival you require local currency, you can visit one of the many currency exchange facilities at the airport or use an ATM. The riverboat does not exchange currency, but does accept Euros, American Express, MasterCard and Visa as methods of settling shipboard accounts.
In those countries which are now using the Euro as the official currency – The Netherlands, Austria and Germany – major credit cards and travelers’ checks are widely accepted, and ATMs are found in most tourist venues. In those countries which do not use the Euro – Hungary and Slovakia – credit cards and travelers’ checks are not widely accepted, fees are often charged for currency exchange, and ATMs are often not found outside of main cities. In these countries, paying cash for purchases in the local currency – and often in U.S. dollars - is preferable.
As of September, 2006, the exchange rate for one U.S dollar was:
- Hungary 215.32 Forint (HUF)
- Slovakia 29.51 Koruna (SKK)
- Austria .79 Euro (EUR)
- Germany .79 Euro (EUR)
- The Netherlands .79 Euro (EUR)
Contact your bank in advance of departure to determine whether you will be able to use your credit card or ATM card in the countries visited on this cruise.
To obtain the most current exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website
www.oanda.com.
Customs and Tax-Free Shopping – If you are a U.S resident returning to the United States, current regulations permit bringing back $800 worth of items duty-free, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the alcohol and tobacco that can be a part of this exemption - one-liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the United States. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs website for further details and up-to-date limits at.
www.cbp.gov.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should refer to your own country’s rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance.
The current Value Added Tax (VAT) levied by each country on this itinerary is:
- The Netherlands 19%
- Austria 20%
- Slovakia 19%
- Hungary 25%
In lieu of a Value Added Tax, Germany has an Import Turnover Tax of 17% levied on most consumer goods and services.
If you do not reside in the country in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
Electrical Current – Onboard the
MS Swiss Diamond and the
MS Swiss Emerald, all cabins are equipped with 220 V, 50 Hz, AC, which accommodates standard European plugs with two round prongs. However, cabins are also equipped with a 110 V outlet for shavers. If you bring an electrical device that is not compatible, you should bring the appropriate adapters and converters.
Time Zones – The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary are 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time). From late March through October, these locations switch to Daylight Savings Time and are 2 hours ahead. In June, these cities are 6 hours ahead of New York City.
To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website,
www.timeanddate.com.
Weather – The climate along the Rhine and the Danube rivers is temperate and unpredictable. From June through August, the average high temperatures decrease as you travel north along the river and range from 68 to 78°F (20 to 26°C) and the average low temperatures range from 50 to 59°F (10 to 15°C). Rainfall amounts in this region remain fairly constant throughout the year, although late spring and early summer are generally the wettest seasons of the year. Opposite of temperature, rainfall increases as you travel north.
|
Average Temperature |
| |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
|
Bamberg, Germany
|
| Month |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
| January |
40 / 31 |
4 / -1 |
35 / 25 |
2 / -4 |
| February |
42 / 31 |
6 / -1 |
39 / 26 |
4 / -3 |
| March |
48 / 34 |
9 / 1 |
47 / 31 |
8 / -1 |
| April |
55 / 38 |
13 / 3 |
56 / 27 |
13 / -3 |
| May |
63 / 45 |
17 / 7 |
65 / 45 |
18 / 7 |
| June |
68 / 50 |
20 / 10 |
71 / 51 |
22 / 11 |
| July |
71 / 53 |
22 / 12 |
74 / 54 |
23 / 12 |
| August |
71 / 53 |
22 / 12 |
73 / 53 |
23 / 12 |
| September |
66 / 49 |
19 / 9 |
67 / 48 |
19 / 9 |
| October |
58 / 44 |
14 / 7 |
57 / 40 |
14 / 4 |
| November |
48 / 37 |
9 / 3 |
44 / 33 |
7 / 1 |
| December |
42 / 33 |
6 / 1 |
37 / 27 |
3 / -3 |
|
|
| |
Vienna, Austria
|
Budapest, Hungary
|
| Month |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
Hi/Lo ºF |
Hi/Lo ºC |
| January |
36 / 27 |
2 / -3 |
34 / 24 |
1 / -4 |
| February |
39 / 28 |
4 / -2 |
40 / 28 |
4 / -2 |
| March |
49 / 35 |
9 / 2 |
50 / 35 |
10 / 2 |
| April |
57 / 41 |
14 / 5 |
61 / 43 |
16 / 6 |
| May |
67 / 49 |
19 / 9 |
70 / 51 |
21 / 11 |
| June |
72 / 55 |
22 / 13 |
75 / 57 |
24 / 14 |
| July |
77 / 59 |
25 / 15 |
79 / 59 |
26 / 15 |
| August |
77 / 59 |
25 / 15 |
78 / 58 |
26 / 14 |
| September |
69 / 53 |
21 / 12 |
71 / 52 |
22 / 11 |
| October |
57 / 43 |
14 / 6 |
61 / 44 |
16 / 7 |
| November |
44 / 35 |
7 / 2 |
46 / 35 |
8 / 2 |
| December |
39 / 30 |
4 / -1 |
37 / 28 |
3 / -2 |
|
Average Rainfall |
| |
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
|
Bamberg, Germany
|
| Month |
Incheas |
Millimeters |
Inches |
Millimeters |
| January |
2.7 |
69 |
1.8 |
46 |
| February |
1.9 |
48 |
1.5 |
38 |
| March |
2.6 |
66 |
1.8 |
46 |
| April |
2.1 |
53 |
1.9 |
48 |
| May |
2.4 |
61 |
2.5 |
64 |
| June |
2.8 |
71 |
3.0 |
76 |
| July |
3.0 |
76 |
2.7 |
69 |
| August |
2.8 |
71 |
2.6 |
66 |
| September |
2.6 |
66 |
2.0 |
51 |
| October |
2.9 |
74 |
1.8 |
46 |
| November |
3.2 |
81 |
1.7 |
43 |
| December |
3.3 |
84 |
2.1 |
53 |
|
|
| |
Vienna, Austria
|
Budapest, Hungary
|
| Month |
Inches |
Millimeters |
Inches |
Millimeters |
| January |
1.5 |
38 |
1.3 |
33 |
| February |
1.7 |
43 |
1.2 |
30 |
| March |
1.6 |
41 |
1.1 |
28 |
| April |
2.0 |
51 |
1.5 |
38 |
| May |
2.4 |
61 |
2.2 |
56 |
| June |
2.9 |
74 |
2.5 |
64 |
| July |
2.5 |
64 |
2.1 |
53 |
| August |
2.3 |
58 |
2.0 |
51 |
| September |
1.8 |
46 |
1.6 |
41 |
| October |
1.6 |
41 |
1.3 |
33 |
| November |
2.0 |
51 |
2.1 |
53 |
| December |
1.7 |
43 |
1.6 |
41 |
To determine current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website,
www.weather.com.
If You Have to Cancel
Cancellation Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations of confirmed bookings result in Tauck incurring costly penalties and cancellation fees from our travel and hotel providers. Therefore, if you have to cancel a confirmed booking, Tauck will charge you a cancellation fee according to when your cancellation notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office. To help limit your liability, Tauck offers
Tauck Travel Protection.
If you choose to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection or Cancellation Fee Waiver, you will have your cancellation penalties reduced.
Click here for more details.
If you choose
not to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection or Cancellation Fee Waiver, you will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
$600 per person (the amount of the deposit)
59-30 days before departure
50% of the cost of the tour per person
29-1 days before departure
100% of the cost of the tour per person
