Rhine Enchantment, Italian Lakes to Amsterdam - Northbound
From $18,580 per person
11 days
5 countries
Ship: ms Grace
11 days, 10 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Lugano
- Day 2 - Bellagio
- Day 3 - Milan
- Day 4 - Basel
- Day 5 - Basel
- Day 6 - Strasbourg
- Day 7 - Heidelberg
- Day 8 - Remagen
- Day 9 - Nijmegen
- Day 10 - Amsterdam
- Day 11 - Amsterdam
Itinerary highlights
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 picturesque lakeside city of Lugano and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a gala evening at Schloss Biebrich, a Baroque palace on the Rhine. Highlights include: Lugano – three nights at Hotel Splendide Royal, an elegant historic landmark overlooking Lake Lugano; Lake Como – a private boat ride on Lake Como, a visit to Isola Comacina for lunch at a famed trattoria, and a visit to Bellagio. Basel or Zurich – your choice of Swiss city walking tours in either Old Town Basel, a cultural mecca, or fashionable lakeside Zurich. Riquewihr – a walking tour of this tiny Alsatian wine village where French and German cultures blend; featured on the list of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France." Heidelberg – Germany's original university town, including a guided visit to legendary Heidelberg Castle. Wiesbaden – discovering a city that's grown around one of Europe's oldest spa towns. Linz am Rhein – a picturesque town lined with colorful half-timbered houses. Dusseldorf – spend an afternoon exploring this riverside center of art and fashion. Amsterdam – lunch aboard a private canal boat cruise. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Biebrich, a restored Baroque palace on the bank of the Rhine in Wiesbaden.
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The ms Grace.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the ms Grace, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
Step aboard the elegant ms Grace, a riverboat designed for comfort, style, and memorable moments. With only 130 guests onboard, this spacious 443-foot vessel redefines river cruising by providing more space per guest and an intimate atmosphere. Its innovative deck design ensures every journey feels exclusive. The ship features 67 thoughtfully arranged cabins, including 22 luxurious Tauck Suites, offering 300 square feet of indulgent comfort—the most suites of their kind on Europe’s rivers.
For those staying on the lower deck, eight unique loft cabins extend across two levels. These cabins fill with natural light and have windows that open, letting you enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views. Whether you're savoring a drink on the top deck or relaxing in your private suite, ms Grace delivers an unforgettable cruising experience filled with quiet luxury and thoughtful details tailored for refined exploration.
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