Rhine Enchantment, Amsterdam to Milan 2019

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Our popular journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from the Netherlands to Switzerland, plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Johannisberg, a vineyard estate in the Rheingau wine reg...

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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Tauck Exclusive evening at Schloss Johannisberg
    • a historic vineyard estate in the Rheingau wine-growing region; lunch aboard a private canal boat cruise in Amsterdam; three nights at Hotel Principe di Savoia
    • a historic landmark in the heart of Milan; private boat ride on Lake Como; visit to Isola Comacina for lunch at a famed trattoria; visit to Bellagio; visit to legendary Heidelberg Castle; walking tour of the tiny Alsatian wine village of Riquewihr; and more.

What's this trip about?

    Our popular journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from the Netherlands to Switzerland, plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Johannisberg, a vineyard estate in the Rheingau wine region.

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Details

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

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Amsterdam
  • Dusseldorf
  • Heidelberg
  • Koblenz
  • Milan

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • All private Tauck shore excursions - $3,997 Value! Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director Three nights at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan Tauck Exclusive - a gala evening at a historic Rhinegau wine estate Lunch aboard a private canal boat cruise in Amsterdam A private boat ride on Lake Como and a visit to Isola Comacina for a six-course trattoria lunch A choice of a walking tour in Old Town Basel or an excursion to Zurich with a walking tour, lunch at a historic Guild Hall, and a talk by a Swiss banker A choice between a guided bicycle ride through the Black Forest, with a stop in Hinterzarten for a traditional German lunch and a Black Forest cake demonstration, or a visit to Riquewihr in Alsace for a walking tour and wine tasting In Koblenz, choice of a tour of this historic city's old town, or a bicycling excursion Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks Airport & train transfers upon arrival and departure 25 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage & applicable fuel surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Embark on your cruise in Amsterdam
Tour begins: 5:00 PM, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Welcome to Amsterdam! Transfers are included from Schiphol Airport or Amsterdam Centraal Station to your riverboat, where embarkation will begin any time after 4:00 PM. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception followed by a leisure...
Day 2 Amsterdam & its canals
Awaken aboard your riverboat in Amsterdam and disembark to be introduced to this unique city in two distinct ways - on an orientation tour of the city center, and aboard a canal boat cruise. As you float through the city's 17th-century network of canals and enjoy a bite ...
Day 3 A choice of discoveries in Dusseldorf
Arrive this morning in Dusseldorf - one of Germany's wealthiest cities, known for its charming Altstadt (Old Town) on the riverfront; its modern avant-garde architecture; Königsallee ("the Kö"), a super high-end shopping street near Altstadt that rivals Rodeo Drive in Lo...
Day 4 Koblenz or cycling & an exclusive palace dinner
Your riverboat arrives this morning in Koblenz. The city's roots go back to the Middle Ages, when its location made it a powerful one as the controller of trade along these major waterways. You may choose a morning of exploration of Koblenz with your Tauck Director, or a...
Day 5 The many charms of Old Heidelberg
Drive to Heidelberg today for a guided visit to the splendid ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a sprawling red sandstone compound high above the city, and a reminder of 600 years of history, followed by a walking tour of town. Check out the Heidelberg Tun, the biggest wine bar...
Day 6 Bicycling in the Black Forest... or exploring Alsace
This morning, your riverboat arrives in historic Strasbourg, France - capital of the Alsace and known as the "Crossroads of Europe," home to the European Union's headquarters - from which you'll have a choice of excursions. One possibility is to go on a guided bicycle ri...
Day 7 Choose to discover either Zurich or Basel
Today you have two great Swiss cities to decide between. One possibility is to drive to Zurich, a world capital of banking (not to mention chocolate), for a walking tour with a local guide. Visit Bahnhoffstrasse, the city's exclusive shopping boulevard, connecting lovely...
Day 8 By rail through Switzerland & the Alps to Milan
After breakfast onboard, bid your crew farewell and disembark your riverboat in Basel, where you'll catch a high-speed train for a railway journey traversing the center of Switzerland, through the Alps and across the border into Italy. Late afternoon, you'll arrive in Mi...
Day 9 Discovering Milan... and "The Last Supper"
Immerse yourself in magnificent Milan on an orientation and walking tour that includes an outside visit to the incredible Gothic Cathedral of Milan, il Duomo, the third largest Catholic church in the world. It took 500 years to finish this forest of spires and pinnacles ...
Day 10 Villas and villages of Lake Como
You're off for a day's tooling around Lake Como, one of Italy's most beautiful lakes, in the shadow of the snowcapped Alps - a mecca for the well-heeled on holiday since ancient Roman times. Drive to tiny Tremezzina, where you'll board a boat for belissima Bellagio. Your...
Day 11 Journey home
Tour ends: Milan. Fly home anytime; a transfer from Hotel Principe di Savoia to Milan Malpensa or Linate Airports OR Milan's Central Train Station is included. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. For additional hotel nights in Milan, ask at booking. MEALS : B

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Price From $6,290
Price per day$572
Last Updated: 0/8/2019

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