Price Per Night: $466.56 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Lisbon, Porto, Pinhão, Régua, Scenic Sailing: Douro River, Barca d’Alva, Salamanca, Pinhão, Régua, Porto, Régua, Porto
Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s lively capital, where winding streets lead to historic cathedrals and grand plazas. Sail roundtrip from Porto and cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site, where rural quintas line the hillsides. In Spain, visit Salamanca, home to one of Iberia’s oldest universities, then return to Porto to enjoy its iconic fortified wine, local dishes and soulful fado music.
Price Per Night: $1,045.38 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Arrive Singapore, Singapore Sights, Futuristic Gardens by the Bay, Fly to the island of Java, Discover Borobudur, Temples and traditions of Yogyakarta, Fly to Bali & Monkey Forest, Life in Ubud, The art of cooking or an art museum, Fly to Flores, gateway to the Komodo Islands, Boat ride back in time to the land of the dragons, Fly back to Bali, Clifftop Uluwatu Temple, Journey home
Explore the past, present and future on an unforgettable journey in a tropical paradise, steeped in culture and nature as you stroll through gardens of tomorrow in Singapore, explore ancient kingdoms in Java, visit flower-filled temples on Bali, and see dragons of yore on timeless Komodo Islands.
Price Per Night: $399.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Bucharest, Ruse, Vidin, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate, Golubac, Belgrade, Osijek, Kalocsa, Budapest
See Bucharest’s 1,100-room Palace of Parliament. Join a home cook in Vidin to prepare banitsa, a feta filo pastry. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate, witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsemen and behold Budapest’s grandeur. As you sail, discover the secrets of the eastern Danube that were once hidden behind the Iron Curtain.
Price Per Night: $806.92 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Arrive Dublin, A day well spent in Ireland's capital, Dublin, Belfast and the amazing Titanic Belfast, Along the Antrim Coast to the Giant's Causeway and Bushmillls, Derry & the Ulster American Folk Park, Your choice – Irish traditions at Belleek Pottery and a medieval town, Sligo, Connemara & Ashford Castle, A day as you please at Ashford Castle, Cliffs of Moher and Ennis, Visit a dairy farm and on to Killarney, Explore the Ring of Kerry, Midleton and the Jameson Experience, Visit the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey and Kilkenny, Journey home
Immerse in the wonders of Irish culture... featuring stays at country estates, lakeside resorts and a historic city-center hotel on travels that take you to Dublin, Belfast, Giant's Causeway, Derry, Enniskillen, Donegal Town, Galway, Connemara, Sligo, Ennis, Killarney, and Kilkenny!
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This eight-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.
Price Per Night: $534.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Marktheidenfeld, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg
Set sail on a holiday voyage, visiting festive Christmas markets along the Rhine and Main. Embrace the spirit of the season while browsing for artisanal crafts in Basel and discover Alsatian traditions in Strasbourg. Admire the old-world charms of Frankfurt’s Römerberg Square, sample local delights in Würzburg and marvel at Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, where centuries-old wonders like Zwetschgenmännle and aromatic mulled wine abound.
Price Per Night: $709.13 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg Excursion, Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim, Main River Village, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation). Excursion To Munich (Embarkation), Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Austria, Vienna, Vienna (Disembarkation)
Price Per Night: $442.71 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Experience the soothing waters of a traditional thermal bath in Budapest, learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school and sample Austro-Hungarian cuisine. Cruise through spectacular scenery and admire the Wachau Valley’s vineyard-laden hillsides. Gain rare insight into daily monastic life during an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau.
Price Per Night: $399.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Experience the soothing waters of a traditional thermal bath in Budapest, learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school and sample Austro-Hungarian cuisine. Cruise through spectacular scenery and admire the Wachau Valley’s vineyard-laden hillsides. Gain rare insight into daily monastic life during an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau.
Admire the genius of the Dutch Masters at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. Explore Enkhuizen’s seafaring heritage, Dutch World War II history and Antwerp’s Renaissance splendor. See colorful tulips in bloom, and sample Belgian beers and chocolates. View well-preserved medieval buildings in Middelburg. Roam Keukenhof Gardens, the world’s largest floral park. The best time to see the Low Countries is spring, and the best way to see them is on our 10-day voyage.
Price Per Night: $690.83 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Bucharest, Transylvania and Bran Castle – or Sinaia – or Targoviste, Discovering more of Bucharest, The Black Sea coast before boarding, Bulgarian art & architecture in Ruse or Ivanovo, Danube cruising and a visit to Vidin, Bulgaria, King Decebalus and the Iron Gate of the Danube, A choice in Belgrade, Understanding Croatia's history in Vukovar, Antiquities and more in Hungary, Disembark the Riverboat & spend the next two nights in Budapest, Budapest sights & a special farewell, Journey home
On this lower Danube cruise Budapest is your destination as explore westward from Bucharest through Central Europe's ancient heart. Discover dramatic castles, royal residences, centuries-old monasteries, and myriad cultural treasures as you sail aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats, and enjoy two-night stays at city-center hotels in Budapest and Bucharest.
Price Per Night: $499.93 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Hanoi, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Scenic Sailing: Mekong River, Tân Châu, Cái Bè, Sa Ðéc, Ho Chi Minh City
Sail the Mekong River, where silk towns and fishing villages preserve age-old customs. Visit Angkor Wat, the jewel of Khmer architecture, and Ta Prohm, where jungle vines embrace ancient ruins. Explore Phnom Penh by cyclo rickshaw, visit Hanoi’s UNESCO-listed Old Quarter markets and connect with local children at a Viking-sponsored school. Hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City frame your cruisetour through the heart of Southeast Asia.
Sail the picturesque Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where the Netherlands’s iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.
Price Per Night: $776.67 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Zurich and journey to the Swiss capital city Bern, Travel to the top of the world, the Jungfraujoch, or explore Bern, Explore Lucerne & begin cruising, Explore the artistic side of Colmar in the Alsatian wine country, Stuttgart & Porsche, cycling or Baden-Baden, Rüdesheim and picturesque cruising, Exploring all that is Köln & an evening at Schloss Ehreshoven, The Kinderdijk Windmills, A choice of excursions in Utrecht, Journey home
Follow the romantic river on a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands through France and Germany, plus two nights at an historic hotel in the heart of Bern, gateway to the Alps.
Price Per Night: $1,227.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Arrive Zurich and on to Engelberg, Zip Lining on Mount Titlis, Swiss chocolate and the Albula Line to St. Moritz, Engadine Valley: Cable Car & Ropes, Water Wows & An Aqua Dome, An Emperor & Ski Jumpers, Bavarian fun in Munich, Auf Wiedersehen – Journey Home
Discover the Swiss, Austrian and Bavarian Alps... with whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock and rope climbing... a look at "Oetzi" and life in Neolithic times... Tyrolean fun and games... rides on cable cars and the world's steepest cog railway at Mount Pilatus... fun at one of Europe's largest waterparks, a ski-jump demonstration and much more!
Sail the picturesque Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where the Netherlands’s iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.
Price Per Night: $499.89 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest (Embark), Budapest, Batina (Osijek), Vukovar, Belgrade, Golubac, Cruising the Iron Gates, Vidin, Ruse, Giurgiu (Disembark), Transfer to Bucharest, Bucharest
Price Per Night: $611.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Lisbon, Porto, Pinhão, Régua, Scenic Sailing: Douro River, Barca d’Alva, Salamanca, Pinhão, Régua, Porto, Régua, Porto
Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s lively capital, where winding streets lead to historic cathedrals and grand plazas. Sail roundtrip from Porto and cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site, where rural quintas line the hillsides. In Spain, visit Salamanca, home to one of Iberia’s oldest universities, then return to Porto to enjoy its iconic fortified wine, local dishes and soulful fado music.
Price Per Night: $532.11 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Chalon - Sur - Saône, France (Embarkation), Tournus, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation) – French Riviera*, French Riviera*, French Riviera
Price Per Night: $567.60 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Paris, France (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation) - London, United Kingdom, London
Revel in yuletide cheer as you discover beloved European holiday traditions during this scenic 12-day cruisetour. Admire festive seasonal displays in Paris, the vibrantly lit facade of the cathedral in Reims and Alsatian bonhomie in Strasbourg. Browse stalls full of local delicacies and handicrafts at the charming Christmas markets of Trier, Koblenz and Mannheim, and enjoy a warm mug of glühwein while in the shadow of the Alps in Zürich.
Price Per Night: $598.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive Köln, Historic Köln, Music, sweet treats & more in Rüdesheim, Discover the spirit of the holiday season in Heidelberg, Christmas in Baden-Baden & the Black Forest, A walking tour of Strasbourg and its Christmas Markets, Lucerne & Mt. Pilatus at Christmastime, Journey home
Exclusive Tauck experiences, special holiday events, much yuletide cheer... and of course, Tauck's uncommon access ashore... set the tone for this holiday journey between Düsseldorf and Basel aboard ms Inspire!
Price Per Night: $798.89 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Arrive in Paris and embark ship, A Choice of Sightseeing in Paris, Palace life in Chateau de Versailles, Historic monuments in Rouen, Your choice – Étretat & Honfleur or Caen, Guided visit to the Normandy beaches, Jumièges Abbey & an evening at Chateau du Taillis, Chateau Gaillard and tastes of Calvados and cider, Impressionist painter Claude Monet's home & gardens at Giverny, Journey ends
Follow your Parisian rhapsody on a 10-day journey that's sure to impress on a river cruise aboard ms Sapphire. Discover the art of Paris for two nights before cruising to Rouen, Honfleur and Giverny, immortalized by Impressionist artists; visit D-Day beaches, sample Calvados where it is made, dine at a private château and more.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This eight-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.
