Romantic Capitals: Prague to Paris - Westbound 2025

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River Cruise
Our newest river cruise begins and ends in the heart of Europe's most romantic capital cities – Paris, France and Prague, Czech Republic, with 9 nights along the Main, Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers and a transit through the historic Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • From the city of music
    • Prague
    • to the city of love
    • Paris
    • and all of the fairy tale towns in between... Our journey from Prague to Paris transits the historic Rhine-Main-Danube canal
    • visits renowned wine regions
    • picturesque villages
    • and destinations off-the-beaten path
    • and includes multiple-night stays at premier hotels in the heart of Paris and Prague.Our newest and only river cruise that takes you along 4 main rivers; Main
    • Rhine

What's this trip about?

    Our newest river cruise begins and ends in the heart of Europe's most romantic capital cities – Paris, France and Prague, Czech Republic, with 9 nights along the Main, Rhine, Moselle and Danube rivers and a transit through the historic Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Prague, Czech Republic
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Array Array Private aperitif and dinner in Prague at Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Castle Private evening at Schlosshotel Kronberg featuring a reception, dinner and music performance. Private visit to the motor racing track, Nürburgring, to view race cars with a local guide and learn about the history of racing here All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director All private Tauck shore excursions – $5,297 Value!

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive in Prague

Tour begins: Prague.
A transfer from Prague Vaclav Havel International Airport or Prague Hlavni Nadrazi train station to Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel, is included. This evening, join us for a luxurious welcome reception and dinner at the Lobkowicz Palace.

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LODGING : Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel

Day 2 The "City of a Hundred Spires"

Prague is the largest city of the Czech Republic with rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectures, nicknamed the "city of a Hundred Spires" due to the towers, turrets and steeples that paint its skyli...

Day 3 Medieval Regensburg

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing for a walking tour of Old Town Regensburg that includes sightseeing Saint Peter's Cathedral and crossing the Stone Bridge and links Old Town and Stadtamhof, until the 1930's...

Day 4 Nuremberg & unique treasures

As the second largest city in Bavaria, (after Munich) Nuremberg is an impressive, colorful, and mighty town, first mentioned in documents that date back to 1050. Walking tour choices today provide you a deeper insight into the histo...

Day 5 Romantic Road explorations

Enjoy the morning views along the Main River with breakfast, before docking for a day of excursion choices. Drive to the town of Bayreuth to see Margravial Opera House, one of Europe's few surviving theatres of the 17th-centruy that...

Day 6 Excursions in Würzburg & Rothenburg ob der Tauber

The "Romantic Road" in Germany is a 220-mile scenic byway through the historic cities Würzburg and Augsburg, three medieval walled towns of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen, and finishes in Neuschwanstein. German...

Day 7 Your choice of shore excursions

Your ship arrives near Wertheim this morning for a choice of excursions. Stretch your legs on a walking tour to see the landmarks Wertheim is best known for including the redstone castle and medieval town center and learn about the ...

Day 8 A taste of Frankfurt & an evening at Schlosshotel Kronberg

As the largest financial hub in Europe, Frankfurt is considered a global city. Downtown has many high-rise buildings that form its renowned Frankfurt skyline, and is one of the few cities in the European Union to have such a skyline...

Day 9 Rüdesheim wines & Middle Rhine

After breakfast aboard the ship, as you cruise along the Middle Rhine, join us for a scenic e-bike ride spot-finding the hidden castles and vineyards along the way. Alternatively, drive to Nürburgring, the 13-mile motor racing track...

Day 10 Cochem Castle

Located in Western Germany, Cochem is a picturesque small town that borders Luxembourg and France. It is an important Rhineland wine trading centre since the Toman days. You'll have choices of walking tours here, one to view the ico...

Day 11 Trier & farewell dinner from ship

Your last morning on the ship begins with a light breakfast buffet in the Compass Rose. Choose between two guided walking tours through Trier, one that is less active to learn about the city's rich Roman history or a faster walking ...

Day 12 Drive to Luxembourg then train to Paris

Arrive in Luxembourg by morning to disembark your ship. This small European country is surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany, and gained full independence from the Netherlands in 1867. Despite its size, Luxembourg is the most po...

Day 13 The many layers of history & culture in Paris

This morning, drive to the Latin Quarter, famed for its bookshops and student-filled cafes, for a visit to the Cluny Museum, best known for ruins of the 2nd-century Gallo-Roman baths, French medieval art, and the most famous Lady an...

Day 14 Journey Home

Tour Ends. Paris, France.
Fly home anytime. A transfer from L'Hotel du Collectionneur to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station and Gare du Nord Station is included. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. 

MEALS : B

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,790
Price per day$699
Last Updated: 11/13/2024
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25 Apr 2025
09 May 2025
$10,790
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$13,240
01 Jun 2025
15 Jun 2025
$11,790
$11,790
$14,240
07 Jul 2025
21 Jul 2025
$9,790
$9,790
$12,240
22 Sep 2025
06 Oct 2025
$11,790
$11,790
$14,240
13 Oct 2025
27 Oct 2025
$11,790
$11,790
$14,240

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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MS SAVOR, MS JOY
MS SAVOR Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Savor cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of our Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue our tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative; with a total of 67 cabins, our most popular cabins tend to be our largest... so we have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, we’ve created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view; all windows in these loft cabins open - MS JOY Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Joy cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of our Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue our tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative; with a total of 67 cabins, our most popular cabins tend to be our largest... so we have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, we’ve created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view; all windows in these loft cabins open
MS SAVOR MS JOY
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