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Apr 26
Jun 12*
Jun 20*
Jul 13
Aug 7*
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This Danube, Main and Rhine
River cruise takes you through the Netherlands,
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia,
Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Glide past grand
cathedrals, medieval monasteries, and historic
citadels – as well as through the Main-Danube
Canal and the Iron Gate of Romania. Tauck’s
private, inclusive shore excursions take in many
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and in-depth
exploration of cities including Amsterdam, Köln,
Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and
Bucharest. |
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Two nights at the Athénée
Palace Hilton Bucharest, a five-star
historic landmark hotel in the heart of the
city
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A private Imperial Viennese
evening at a traditional palace in Vienna
featuring dinner and Viennese music
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A visit to a winery in
Rüdesheim, including a wine tasting in the
winery cellar and dinner in town
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A horse-drawn carriage ride
to an equestrian center in Hungary, where
local horsemen, craftsmen and folkloric
entertainers share time-honored cultural
traditions
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Choice of excursions in
Romania including Snagov Monastery with a
tour of the Parliamentary Palace
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Guided sightseeing in the
European cultural capitals of Vienna,
Bucharest, Budapest, Belgrade and Bratislava
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Breakfast & dinner daily and
most lunches. Many meals in local
restaurants; wine with dinner on the
riverboat
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Gratuities to ship staff,
drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise
Director
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24 Days from $8,090 plus airfare
(23 Breakfasts, 22 Lunches & 23 Dinners)
Land / Cruise Price Per Person
MS Swiss Emerald / MS Swiss Sapphire
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CAT 1 |
CAT 3 |
CAT 6 |
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Apr 26 |
$8890 |
$11,040 |
$14,990 |
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Jun 12* |
$8990 |
$11,140 |
$15,090 |
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Jun 20* |
$8790 |
$10,940 |
$14,890 |
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Jul 13 |
$8090 |
$10,240 |
$14,190 |
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Aug 7* |
$8290 |
$10,440 |
$14,390 |
* Indicates Bucharest to Amsterdam direction.
Single prices start at 40% over the double
price; please inquire at time of booking for
complete single pricing and up-to-the-minute
space availability.
Departure dates in blue
will cruise aboard MS Swiss Sapphire; departure
dates in green will
cruise aboard MS Swiss Emerald.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double
occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals,
port charges, wine with dinner aboard ship,
shore excursions, and gratuities to Tauck
Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff,
local guides & drivers, as well as on all
included meals.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck
for special rates on international air, in coach
or business, for travel originating in the
United States (subject to availability).
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck
reserves the right to alter the sequence of
ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or
attractions at any time without prior notice.
Museums and attractions may be subject to
closure due to state, local, or religious
holidays.
Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of
walking in each city.
Please ask at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your cruise, or
about our Cruise Protection Plan.
Note: Cruise of Jul 13 will not visit Peles
Castle due to weekly closures.
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1. Arrive Amsterdam
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Amsterdam,
Netherlands. A transfer is included from
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to the riverboat.
Embarkation begins anytime after 4:00 PM aboard
MS Swiss Emerald or MS Swiss Sapphire.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals D
2. Discover Amsterdam
In the Netherlands’ capital, visit the
Rijksmuseum and see the city’s historic
architecture on a canal boat cruise.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
3. Historic Treasures of Köln
Cruise the Rhine to Köln (Cologne). A
walking tour includes Kölner Dom, one of
Europe’s greatest cathedrals.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
4. Lorelei Valley / Cruise to Rüdesheim
Choose a tour in Koblenz or a visit to
Marksburg Castle.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
5. Miltenberg / Cruise the Main
Wind your way along the Main; visit medieval
Miltenberg.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
6. Würzburg / Rothenburg
Choose to visit Würzburg or see Rothenburg’s
cathedrals.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
7. Explore Medieval Bamberg
Take a walking tour of Bamberg, home to a
great cathedral.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
8. Main-Danube Canal / Nürnberg
Spend a morning cruising the Main-Danube
Canal; in Nürnberg, see the Hauptmarkt and the
Schöner Brunnen.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
9. Ancient Regensburg
Discover historic Regensburg on the Danube,
once a campsite of the Roman legions, on a
walking tour.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
10. Discover Passau / Danube Cruise
Passau, known for its stained glass, entices
with a rich heritage dating back to Roman times.
Cruise to Melk.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
11. Picturesque Melk / Dürnstein
Visit 900-year-old Melk Abbey; in Dürnstein,
see the ruins of a castle where Richard the
Lionhearted was imprisoned.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
12. Experience Imperial Vienna
After morning sightseeing, choose a visit to
Schönbrunn Palace or a tour of the Hofburg’s
Imperial Silver Room. Enjoy a private Imperial
Viennese evening tonight.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
13. Historic Bratislava, Slovakia
In Bratislava, a walking tour chronicles 17
centuries of Slovak culture, from Baroque
palaces to the Old Town.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
14. Hungary’s Capital, Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary; a sightseeing
tour includes Heroes’ Square, Fishermen’s
Bastion and Matthias Church (may be closed some
days due to services).
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
15. Relax at a Spa / Budapest at Leisure
Relax on a spa visit today, and spend time
exploring the architecturally rich city of
Budapest on your own.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
16. Visit Solt & Kalocsa, Hungary
Ride a horse-drawn carriage to see a
demonstration by Puszta horsemen; visit
Kalocsa’s Paprika House.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
17. Cruise to Vukovar, Croatia
Discover Croatia’s storied history in the
fortified city of Osijek and in the
1,100-year-old port city of Vukovar.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
18. Belgrade, Serbia’s Capital
Awaken dockside in Belgrade; sightseeing
includes visits to Tito’s Memorial, St. Sava
Church, and Kalemegdan Fortress; see Parliament
and bustling Slavija Square.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
19. Iron Gate of Romania
Spend a day cruising the Danube, gliding
past the Iron Gate of Romania en route to
Bulgaria; enjoy great views of the Transylvanian
Alps, and look for Trajan’s Bridge.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
20. Welcome to Bulgaria
Explore Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria’s former
medieval capital, and Arbanassi’s 16th-century
Nativity Church.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
21. Beaches of Romania
Visit the seaside resorts of Mamaia and
Constanta on Romania’s popular Black Sea coast.
Please join us tonight for the Captain’s
farewell reception and dinner.
Aboard the Riverboat ~ Meals BLD
22. Disembark Ship / Bucharest
Disembark in Cernavoda; travel to Bucharest,
where you’ll see Revolution Square and the
granite Triumphal Arch.
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest ~ Meals BLD
23. Peles Castle / Snagov Monastery
Choose a visit to Peles Castle in Sinaia, or
tour Snagov Monastery and Bucharest’s
Parliamentary Palace.
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest ~ Meals BLD
24. Journey Home
Tour ends: Bucharest, Romania. A transfer is
included from the Athénée Palace Hilton
Bucharest to Bucharest Airport; allow 2 1⁄2
hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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Night 1-21 Aboard MS Swiss Emerald / MS
Swiss Sapphire
Cruising the European Rivers
Night 22-23 Athénée Palace Hilton
Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
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