The Rhine and Moselle - Southbound
From $9,390 per person
15 days
1 countries
Ships: ms Grace, ms Inspire
Tauck
15 days, 14 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive Basel and board your riverboat
- Day 2 - Old Town Basel or Zürich
- Day 3 - A taste of France in Strasbourg
- Day 4 - The Black Forest, Baden-Baden
- Day 5 - Historic Heidelberg or Schloss Mannheim
- Day 6 - The Lorelei & a choice en route to Koblenz
- Day 7 - The Moselle Valley to Cochem & Reichsburg Castle
- Day 8 - A choice of activities in Luxembourg
- Day 9 - A visit to Trier and cruising the Moselle Valley
- Day 10 - Choices in Traben-Trarbach and on to Cologne!
- Day 11 - Historic Köln & cruising the Rhine
- Day 12 - In and around Nijmegen
- Day 13 - Explore Amsterdam – a visit to the Rijksmuseum & a canal cruise
- Day 14 - Visit the Dutch countryside
- Day 15 - Journey home
Itinerary highlights
So many delights are in store along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine on our 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam... From the Netherlands to Switzerland, through Germany, France and Luxembourg, see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel, Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties, local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.
Your journey, ashore & afloat.
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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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