The Rhine and Moselle - Northbound 2019

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River Cruise
Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats. Glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg; and discover castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley on one of Tauck's popular Rhine River tours.

Overview

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

Highlights

    • Visit to Heidelberger Schloss
    • choice of bicycle excursions
    • wine tastings in Cochem
    • Amsterdam canal cruise & choice of visit with houseboat family
    • visit to the American War cemetery
    • dinner at historic Burg Satzvey
    • visit to Kroller-Muller Art Museum; 12 night cruise
    • all inclusive

What's this trip about?

    Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats. Glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg; and discover castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley on one of Tauck's popular Rhine River tours.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBasel, Switzerland
End CityAmsterdam, Netherlands

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • France
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Heidelberg
  • Luxembourg
  • Strasbourg
  • Trier

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,966! Insider tour of the Gothic-Renaissance Heidelberger Schloss, a cable car ride and lunch at a popular local restaurant An exclusive dinner at historic Schloss Ehreshoven in Germany Choices of bicycle excursions in Boppard and Arnhem's De Hoge Veluwe National Park Wine tasting at a family-owned winery in Cochem A scenic cruise along the canals of Amsterdam A guided tour in Luxembourg and a visit to the American War Cemetery and Memorial Excursion to De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Kröller-Müller Museum to view world-famous art Visit to the Rhine Falls in Switzerland Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted All meals (35 - 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners); select meals in local restaurants; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Basel and board your riverboat
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Basel. A transfer is included from Basel-Mulhouse International Airport or Basel SBB railway station to the ms Inspire. Check-in for all guests is at 4:00 PM. Please join us for a welcome reception followed by dinner aboard ship this evening. MEALS : D LODGING : Aboard your 443-ft. riverboat PORTOFCALL : Basel, Switzerland

Day 2 Old Town Basel or Rhine Falls excursion
The Tauck Difference in European river cruising is all about where you go, what you do, and who you meet on your shore excursions - and today, you have a choice! First choice is spending the day in Basel, a beautiful city on the banks of the Rhine River. You'll get a goo...
Day 3 A taste of France in Strasbourg
Today you'll explore Strasbourg, France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for fairy-tale charm. You'll see the city's modern European Parliament buildings on a drive to your walking tour of the medieval canals, watchtowers and half-timbered houses of Old Town, inclu...
Day 4 The Black Forest & Baden-Baden
An excursion to the beautiful spa town of Baden-Baden reveals that the elegant Belle Èpoque period is still alive and well. For many generations, wealthy folks have flocked here to see and be seen, and to take the healing thermal waters for which the town is famous. Join...
Day 5 Heidelberg or a family winery visit
Today you can opt for a full day in the historic college town of Heidelberg, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe as well as the setting for the famous operetta, The Student Prince, or visit a centuries-old family winery. In Heidelberg, take a walking tour fo...
Day 6 The Lorelei & a choice in Boppard
While your riverboat glides through the Middle Rhine Valley en route to Boppard, listen to the legend of the Lorelei and see for yourself why this beautiful part of the river - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - has inspired composers, writers and artists for centuries. Have...
Day 7 The Moselle Valley to Cochem & Reichsburg Castle
Start your day with an introduction to the Moselle River, where your riverboat diverges from the Rhine today, en route to Cochem for a walking tour of the town and a visit to Reichsburg Castle - a turreted beauty. Next up is a tasting at the eleven-generations, family-ow...
Day 8 Luxembourg & Traben-Trarbach
Dock this morning for a journey to the tiny Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. A walking tour of its well-preserved old town reveals the Cathedral, Parliament, the Palace of the Grand Duke, and centuries-old battlements that are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pay a poignant...
Day 9 A visit to Trier and cruising the Moselle Valley
On an excursion to Trier, discover this ancient city - which lays claim to being one of the oldest in Germany - during a walking tour that includes both medieval treasures and sites dating back to Roman times... from a 2nd-century city gate and a 4th-century basilica to ...
Day 10 Historic Köln & a castle dinner
After a morning spent cruising the Rhine, arrive this afternoon in the historic German city of Köln (Cologne), where you'll enjoy a city tour with a local guide including the Old Town. This evening, you're off to Engelskirchen for a visit to its neighboring castle, Schlo...
Day 11 De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Kröller-Müller Museum in Arnhem
Your riverboat arrives in Nijmegen for a shore excursion to Arnhem and the 5,500-hectare De Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to many endangered plant and animal species. In the midst of this natural glory, you'll find the inspiring Kröller-Müller Museum, featuring works o...
Day 12 Amazing Amsterdam
As your cruise comes to an end in Amsterdam, indulge yourself in the many charms of the Dutch capital today. You'll be introduced to the city's remarkable architecture on a scenic canal cruise along its 17th-century canals, winding up at Museumplein, where you'll visit t...
Day 13 Journey home
Tour Ends: Amsterdam. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Schiphol Int'l Airport or Amsterdam Centraal Station upon disembarking the riverboat - no later than 9:00 AM. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Price From $6,390
Price per day$492
Last Updated: 0/8/2019

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MS GRACE
MS GRACE Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Grace cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Rhine 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.
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