Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries. Spend four nights each in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker and yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake." Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. The hills ar...
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Price Per Night:$598.57 (USD) (based on double occupancy, 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:$374.88 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Location(s):
Overnight Flight, Regensburg, Germany, Regensburg, Regensburg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Freiburg, Freiburg - Strasbourg, France - Freiburg, Freiburg, Freiburg - Colmar - Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, Lucerne - Tour Ends
Discover the holiday spirit throughout Germany, France, and Switzerland on a festive tour of Christmas markets. Experience the 600-year-old tradition of the Christkindesmarkt in Germany among Christmas stalls in Regensburg. Be enchanted at the German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and visit Strasbourg, known as the "Capital of Christmas," to sample its joyful atmosphere and Alsace cuisine. Step into a fairy-tale winter wonderland during a day in Colmar. And Lucerne, the "City o...
Price Per Night:$166.36 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Trieste, Italy, Zadar, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Valletta, Malta, Capri/Naples, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Marseille, France, Villefranche, France, Genoa, Italy, La Spezia, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
From the Adriatic to the Western Mediterranean, this 14-night voyage blends historic charm, idyllic islands, and coastal villages. Ports include medieval Zadar and France’s oldest city, Marseille.
Price Per Night:$318.09 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Prague, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Würzburg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Cochem, Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine, Trier, Bernkastel, Paris, Reims, Paris
Sail Europe’s most iconic rivers: the Main, lined with quaint villages; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Moselle with its steep vineyards. Enjoy Privileged Access to Prague’s Lobkowicz Palace. Delve into Nuremberg’s history at the Imperial Castle and the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Savor Czech, German and French cuisine. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europe’s most luminous ports.
Price Per Night:$371.29 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Paris, Vernon, La Roche-Guyon, Rouen, Scenic Sailing: Seine River, Normandy Beaches, Les Andelys, Paris, Paris (Le Pecq), Paris
Dock in the heart of Paris, admiring views of the Eiffel Tower and a replica of the Statue of Liberty from your ship. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches and delight in Rouen’s Gothic architecture. Explore Giverny and the charming house and gardens where Claude Monet lived and worked, the setting inspiring many of his masterpieces. This voyage celebrates history, art, food and customs in France’s most alluring urban and pastoral settings.
Price Per Night:$514.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Krems, Linz, Passau
Pass through Europe’s most enchanting countries, stopping to explore cultural capitals and fairy-tale villages. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine, admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty and explore Central European cities. Take part in European holiday traditions and experience the region’s renowned Christmas markets. Breathe in the scents of traditional fare and admire the handiwork of local artisans—perfect for bringing home to your family and friends.
