The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam - Southbound 2019

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Amsterdam is the starting point for a 7-night river cruise along the romantic Rhine from the Netherlands to Switzerland, with a two-night stay at a historic luxury hotel in the heart of Bern, gateway for your visit to the Swiss Alps.

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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Exclusive reception at the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar
    • exclusive dinner and entertainment at Ereshoven Castle
    • Germany
    • two nights in Bern at the Bellevue Palace Bern
    • boat tour along Amsterdam's canals or a walking-and-tasting tour of the city's Jordaan district
    • guided visit to the Rjiksmuseum
    • visit to Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps
    • visit to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart
    • 7-day Rhine cruise

What's this trip about?

    Amsterdam is the starting point for a 7-night river cruise along the romantic Rhine from the Netherlands to Switzerland, with a two-night stay at a historic luxury hotel in the heart of Bern, gateway for your visit to the Swiss Alps.

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Details

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

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands

Attractions

  • Amsterdam

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 $3,553 Two nights at the Hotel Bellevue Bern Tauck Exclusive - reception at the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar Tauck Exclusive - dinner and entertainment at Schloss Ehreshoven, a German castle dating back to the 15th century Choice of bicycle excursion in Karlsruhe A guided visit to Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, plus a canal boat cruise or a walking & tasting tour of the Jordaan district Visit to Jungfraujoch, high in the snow-clad Swiss Alps Choice of visit to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart Visit to Siegfried's Musikkabinett, a museum of self-playing mechanical musical instruments 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 24 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage & applicable fuel surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Amsterdam and embark your riverboat
Tour begins: 6:00 PM. A transfer is included from Amsterdam's Schipol Airport or the train station to your riverboat; check-in for all guests is 4:00 PM. Settle in, meet your riverboat crew for an orientation briefing, then join us this evening for the welcome reception and dinner. MEALS : D LODGING : Aboard your 443-ft. riverboat PORTOFCALL : Amsterdam, Netherlands

Day 2 Amsterdam... art, canals & more
This morning, embark on an Amsterdam orientation tour that includes a visit to the world-famous Rijksmuseum, home to many art masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch. Amsterdam is often called the "Venice of the North" for its elaborat...
Day 3 Dordrecht and a visit to the Kinderdyke Windmills
Begin the day with a guided walking tour of Dordrecht, a wealthy trading port in the Middle Ages, now a treasure trove of medieval and baroque architecture and canals, and literally hundreds of historical sites and monuments; conspicuous among them are the towering 13th ...
Day 4 Spend a day exploring all this Köln plus a special evening at a castle
Cruise the lowlands of the Rhine this morning before arriving in Köln (Cologne) for a walking tour. One of Germany's oldest cities (founded in the 1st Century AD), Köln was once a Roman provincial capital, and later a fabulously wealthy medieval trading port; the city wa...
Day 5 The Middle Rhine and a visit to musical Rüdesheim
The romantic Middle Rhine with its castle ruins, wine-towns, and steep sloping vineyards unfolds on this morning's cruise, with commentary by your Tauck director; the landscape is alive with myths and legends, from the Nibelung to the siren of Lorelei Rock. After lunch o...
Day 6 Stuttgart, fast cars & more
Arrive in Karlsruhe this morning, where you'll have the choice of staying in town for a bicycling excursion, or departing by coach for a visit to Stuttgart, the cradle of the automobile and the hometown of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Despite its reputation as an industria...
Day 7 Colmar in the Alsatian wine country
Dock in the rivertown of Breisach, Germany this morning, then drive to the village of Colmar, France, in Alsatian wine country. The principal industry in Colmar is food and wine, but its irresistible charm lies in its beautifully preserved medieval architecture that conj...
Day 8 Lucerne & on to Bern
Disembark your riverboat in Basel, Switzerland, a major industrial and cultural center where France, Germany and Switzerland meet. The scenic mountain backdrop rises in stature and drama as you leave Basel and arrive in Lucerne, nestled beside a breathtaking blue lake in...
Day 9 Travel to "the top of Europe," the Jungfraujoch, or explore Bern
You have a choice of sightseeing adventures today. Head for the snow-capped Alps on a full-day's excursion to the lofty Jungfraujoch, known as the Top of Europe - journey to Grindelwald for a train ride to Kleine Scheidegg, then board a cogwheel train for the scenic clim...
Day 10 Journey home
Tour ends: Bern. Fly home anytime. Transfers are included from the Bellevue Palace Bern to the airport or train station (Bahnof Bern). Allow at least 3 hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Bern, Switzerland

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Price From $5,790
Price per day$579
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.

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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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