River cruising offers an intimate atmosphere as you take to the waterways of the world. Get closer to the spectacular cityscapes, and cruise through canals and rivers that are impossible for the larger ships to sail. With comfortable accommodations, excellent meals, and the convenience of a floating hotel, a river cruise is a practical and enjoyable way to explore fascinating destinations throughout the world.
Price Per Night:$399.86 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
May 23, 2025through May 30, 2025
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this eight-day journey on the "Blue Danube" is one you are sure to love.
Price Per Night:$843.33 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Apr 25, 2025through May 04, 2025
Itinerary:
Arrive Zurich and journey to the Swiss capital city Bern, Travel to the top of the world, the Jungfraujoch, or explore Bern, Explore Lucerne, then your river cruise begins in Basel, Explore the artistic side of Colmar in the Alsatian wine country, Stuttgart & Porsche, cycling or Baden-Baden, Rüdesheim and picturesque cruising, Exploring all that is Köln & an evening at Schloss Ehreshoven, The Kinderdijk Windmills, Amsterdam... art, canals & more, Journey home
Follow the romantic river on a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands through France and Germany, plus two nights at an historic hotel in the heart of Bern, gateway to the Alps.
Price Per Night:$779.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Jul 17, 2025through Jul 27, 2025
Itinerary:
Benvenuti a Milano!, Villas and villages of Lake Como, Discovering Milan... and "The Last Supper", Train to Basel through the Alps, A choice of excursions in Basel, Explore the Alsatian wine route, Heidelberg and an exclusive evening at a riverside palace, The Middle Rhine Valley, A choice of activities in Düsseldorf, The Canals of Amsterdam & more...
Our best-selling journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a gala evening at Schloss Biebrich, a Baroque palace on the Rhine.
Pay your respects at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Discover Roman Trier. Taste Moselle Rieslings and visit the wine town of Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy scenic cruising past the town of Sankt Goar, home of the Lorelei Rock, and through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO Site. Visit fascinating Worms and the university town of Heidelberg. Vineyard-flanked slopes and historic cities, along with hotel stays in Paris and Zürich, make this 12-day cruisetour irresistible.
Price Per Night:$428.43 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Nov 28, 2026through Dec 05, 2026
Itinerary:
Regensburg, Passau, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Budapest
Discover grand cities, medieval towns and quaint villages along the "Blue Danube," highlighting three countries: Hungary, Austria and Germany. Stroll among the stalls at Budapest’s Christmas market and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere of Vienna as you shop for handmade decorations. Visit the fairy-tale village of Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and delight in the city’s joyful festivities.
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:$609.80 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Dec 01, 2025through Dec 16, 2025
Itinerary:
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg Excursion, Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim, Main River Village, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation). Excursion To Munich (Embarkation)...
16 Days, featuring: Nuremberg (Disembarkation). Excursion To Munich (Embarkation)
Price Per Night:$899.90 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Oct 17, 2026through Oct 27, 2026
Itinerary:
New Orleans, Darrow, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Greenville, Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi, Memphis
Journey along the storied Mississippi, discovering the American South’s fascinating history and grand homes. Savor flavorful Cajun fare in Baton Rouge and immerse yourself in the legendary blues music of Greenville. Delve into French and Acadian heritage in Natchez and set out in search of flora and fauna as you explore the forested trails and waterways of Louisiana. Bookend your voyage with a visit to Memphis, the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll.
Price Per Night:$799.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Jul 13, 2025through Jul 23, 2025
Itinerary:
Arrive Brussels / Embark ship in Brussels, The port city of Antwerp, Gorinchem & an island castle, Discoveries in Düsseldorf, Cruise the Middle Rhine Valley, A palace or city tour in Mannheim, Stories in Strasbourg, Chillon Castle & Montreux, Lavaux Vineyards, Freddie Mercury or Glacier 3000...
Epicurean delights take center stage on this Rhine River cruise, with a feast of culinary experiences that showcase wine, cheese, chocolate and more in France, Belgium and Switzerland.
Price Per Night:$830.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Apr 25, 2025through May 08, 2025
Itinerary:
Arrive in Prague, The "City of a Hundred Spires", Medieval Regensburg, Nuremberg & unique treasures, Romantic Road explorations, Excursions in Würzburg & Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Your choice of shore excursions, A taste of Frankfurt & an evening at Schlosshotel Kronberg, Rüdesheim wines & Middle Rhine, Cochem Castle...
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.
Price Per Night:$753.08 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Jul 16, 2025through Jul 29, 2025
Itinerary:
Arrive in Paris, The many layers of history & culture in Paris, Train to Luxembourg & Embark Ship, Explore Trier & cruise to Koblenz, The German "confluence" & the famous racecar track, Rüdesheim wines & a sparkling evening, A taste of Frankfurt, Your choice of shore excursions, Romantic Road explorations, Views from the Main and onwards to Bayreuth & Bamberg...
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.
