Every Tauck river cruise on the Rhine is carefully crafted to let you explore the region with the perfect balance of iconic cities and scenic views; architecture and art; religious sites and medieval castles; traditional cuisine and world-famous wine (or beer!) – plus each cruise includes unique and exclusive experiences, like dinner at an island castle open only to Tauck guests. In fact, we have so many incredible cruises on the Rhine, that it can be difficult to choose the right one for you. But we’ve created this helpful guide to make your decision easier, whether you’re a first-time cruiser or you’re coming back again because you just can’t get enough of the Rhine!
| Rhine river cruises at a glance | ||||||
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LENGTH | DEPARTS | COUNTRIES VISITED | CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS | |
| Classic Cruising (Good for First-Timers) | ||||||
| The Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel → | From $5,690 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
May – Oct | Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland | The essence of the Rhine in about a week… includes an Amsterdam canal cruise; a tour of the Rijksmuseum; the hilltop German castles of the scenic Middle Rhine Valley; a tasting along the Alsatian wine route in Strasbourg; and views of the Swiss Alps from atop Mt. Pilatus. |
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| The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam → | From $6,290 USD | 10 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Apr – May Jul – Oct |
Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland | All the must-sees plus some extra time in Switzerland… stay two nights in Bern; ascend to the top of Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps; sail on Lake Lucerne; soak in thermal baths in the Black Forest spa town of Baden-Baden; and see the classic Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk. |
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| Rhine and Moselle → | From $8,290 USD | 15 Days 14 Cruise Nights |
Apr – May Jul – Aug Oct |
Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland | A more leisurely paced two-week cruise… includes a scenic cruise along the Moselle; classic Netherlands canals and tulips (in season); the Rijksmuseum; De Hoge Veluwe National Park; WWII history; and lots of excursion choices throughout. |
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| Rhine Enchantment, Amsterdam to Milan → | From $6,590 USD | 11 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Apr – Aug Oct |
Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy | A Rhine river cruise plus a high-speed rail ride through the Alps for three nights in Milan with a tour of the Lake Como region and a private viewing of Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper. |
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| Deeper Discovery (Good for Past Cruisers) | ||||||
| Cruising the Dutch Waterways → | From $4,790 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
May Aug – Sep |
Netherlands | A more in-depth view of Dutch life along its historic inland waterways. Discover the Netherland’s prettiest towns; tour its famous canals; visit The Royal Deft pottery factory; and enjoy a Tauck-exclusive dinner at the Mauritshuis museum. |
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NEW! Rhine Connoisseur: Montreux to Brussels → |
From $6,790 USD | 11 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Apr Jun Aug – Oct |
Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium | Culinary delights take center stage throughout… including an epicurean walking tour of Strasbourg; craft beer in Dusseldorf; Belgian chocolate; a castle dinner on a private island; and 3 nights at the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace on Lake Geneva. |
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NEW! Hidden Waterways of Flanders & Holland → |
From $4,690 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Jun – Oct | Netherlands, Belgium | Explore off-the-beaten-path northern Netherlands and Belgium… art, architecture and, of course, beer. Discover Gorinchem, “the most beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands;” and visit Rembrandt’s hometown in Leiden. |
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NEW! Three Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube → |
From $5,990 USD | 10 Days 9 Cruise Nights |
Apr Jul – Oct |
Netherlands, Germany | The Rhine, the Danube, the less-traveled Main, and Germany’s Romantic Road… includes a visit to the historic “North loop” race track at Nürburgring; a walking tour of Frankfurt; and an underground excursion in Nüremberg. |
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| Seasonal / Themed Cruises | ||||||
| Holland & Belgium in Spring → | From $4,690 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Apr – May | Netherlands, Belgium | Peak tulip season! See Keukenhoff Gardens in their prime; cruise the canals; visit the windmills in Kinderdijk; attend a private viewing at the Mauritshuis museum; and take walking tours of Ghent and Bruges. |
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| Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich’s Oktoberfest → | From $7,490 USD | 10 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Sep | Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland | Enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest experience with reserved seats in a brewery tent (lederhosen or dirndl included); and meet the brew master for a beer-pairing lunch at an award-winning brewery in Heidelberg. |
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| Christmas Markets Along the Rhine → | From $3,690 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Nov – Dec | Germany, France, Switzerland | Holiday magic onshore in Düsseldorf, Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Köln, Heidelberg, Basel, and Lucerne – plus festivities onboard with a tree-trimming party and traditional Christmas dinner. |
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| Yuletide Spirit: Brussels to Amsterdam → | From $3,690 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Dec | Netherlands, Belgium | Seasonal delights in Holland and Belgium during Winterfest… includes an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, surrounded by festive lights; and a visit to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood and windmills. |
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| Family Cruises | ||||||
| Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure → | From $5,190 USD | 8 Days 7 Cruise Nights |
Jun – Jul | Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland | Fun for the whole family! Go back in time with a private dinner at a moated castle; ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train above Lake Lucerne; learn to make tarte flambée in Strasbourg; and more. |
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