Which Rhine river cruise is right for you?

The essence of the Rhine in about a week… includes an Amsterdam canal cruise; a tour of the Rijksmuseum; the hilltop German castles of the scenic Middle Rhine Valley; a tasting along the Alsatian wine route in Strasbourg; and views of the Swiss Alps from atop Mt. Pilatus.

All the must-sees plus some extra time in Switzerland… stay two nights in Bern; ascend to the top of Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps; sail on Lake Lucerne; soak in thermal baths in the Black Forest spa town of Baden-Baden; and see the classic Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk.

A more leisurely paced two-week cruise… includes a scenic cruise along the Moselle; classic Netherlands canals and tulips (in season); the Rijksmuseum; De Hoge Veluwe National Park; WWII history; and lots of excursion choices throughout.

A Rhine river cruise plus a high-speed rail ride through the Alps for three nights in Milan with a tour of the Lake Como region and a private viewing of Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper.

A more in-depth view of Dutch life along its historic inland waterways. Discover the Netherland’s prettiest towns; tour its famous canals; visit The Royal Deft pottery factory; and enjoy a Tauck-exclusive dinner at the Mauritshuis museum.

Culinary delights take center stage throughout… including an epicurean walking tour of Strasbourg; craft beer in Dusseldorf; Belgian chocolate; a castle dinner on a private island; and 3 nights at the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace on Lake Geneva.

Explore off-the-beaten-path northern Netherlands and Belgium… art, architecture and, of course, beer. Discover Gorinchem, “the most beautiful fortified town in the Netherlands;” and visit Rembrandt’s hometown in Leiden.

The Rhine, the Danube, the less-traveled Main, and Germany’s Romantic Road… includes a visit to the historic “North loop” race track at Nürburgring; a walking tour of Frankfurt; and an underground excursion in Nüremberg.

Peak tulip season! See Keukenhoff Gardens in their prime; cruise the canals; visit the windmills in Kinderdijk; attend a private viewing at the Mauritshuis museum; and take walking tours of Ghent and Bruges.

Enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest experience with reserved seats in a brewery tent (lederhosen or dirndl included); and meet the brew master for a beer-pairing lunch at an award-winning brewery in Heidelberg.

Holiday magic onshore in Düsseldorf, Strasbourg, Baden-Baden, Köln, Heidelberg, Basel, and Lucerne – plus festivities onboard with a tree-trimming party and traditional Christmas dinner.

Seasonal delights in Holland and Belgium during Winterfest… includes an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, surrounded by festive lights; and a visit to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood and windmills.

Fun for the whole family! Go back in time with a private dinner at a moated castle; ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train above Lake Lucerne; learn to make tarte flambée in Strasbourg; and more.