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Tauck Alaska vacations combine sightseeing by land, ship, floatplane, paddlewheel boat, and vintage railway to fully experience the 49th state. This is the realm of bald eagles, grizzlies, orcas, alpine peaks, and glacier-carved fjords. Raft through an eagle preserve, walk through centuries-old towns, pan for gold, and meet totem pole carvers. Tauck Bridges family Alaska tour will take you on an adventure that you will never forget. Alaska cruises open your eyes and heart to the natural wonderland that surrounds you morning, noon, and night.
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Tauck's Hawaii features ocean-view rooms the finest oceanfront resorts on multiple islands for the ultimate Hawaiian experience! From Kauai's rainforests to Maui's waterfalls and the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscapes, discover the uniqueness of the islands. Enjoy a special visit to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, an old whaling town, a working ranch, and a coffee farm, with luaus, cruises, and plenty of free time to enjoy one of the world's favorite tropical playgrounds!
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Tauck's New England tours take you to green mountain ridges with white village steeples, quintessential harbors with tall sailboat masts, and historical icons, city and countryside. Experience a breathtaking landscape, painted with bold impressionist colors, on Tauck's fall foliage tour.The region is rich in Colonial history, featuring quaint architecture, museums with costumed interpreters, and entertaining walking tours. Learn more about the patriots of Boston, the whalers of Nantucket, or the Pilgrims at Plymouth on our New England tours with accommodations in historic hotels and popular resorts.
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New England
So many choices – gracious antebellum plantations, formal gardens, warm beaches, Civil War battlefields, a
Victorian island, jazz in New Orleans, a capital capitol... Tauck's
Mid-America / Southern USA trips take you to places truly intertwined with all that defines America today. Together with filmmaker Ken Burns we crafted a
Civil War themed tour (Most Hallowed Ground), The Tauck Chicago Event in October 2013, and The Tauck Jazz Event in New Orleans. And make your plans early for our premiere sporting event in May 2014 – Run For Roses: The Kentucky Derby!
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South / Mid USA
Western USA travel features diverse landscapes from painted canyons
to inspiring national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, the Pacific Ocean,
vineyards and chic cities. Sightsee by floatplane, jeep, trolley,
horseback, sky gondola, narrow gauge railroad, jet boat... Stay at
historic lodges inside the great national parks and great hotels in the
heart of the cities.
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US West
Cultured, cosmopolitan cities combine with rugged coastal scenery and quaint fishing villages on these Eastern Canada tours. They take you from thundering Niagara Falls to peaceful island cruises, from chateau-style hotels to the weathered house that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy views from the world's tallest freestanding structure, or from the top of coastal bluffs along the Cabot Trail.
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Eastern Canada
This is a land of jagged snow-capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a grandeur that is indescribable. Our Western Canada tours explore impressive national parks and stay in legendary mountain resorts, with unique ways to sightsee including Ice Explorer, floatplane, nostalgic train, ferry steamer, jet boat, or ski gondola.
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Western Canada Tours
This is the heart of Europe: alpine vistas in Switzerland, Germany and Austria; preserved medieval towns and castles along the lush Rhine and Danube waterways; imperial splendors in Vienna and Budapest; cafés, bistros, and bierstubes in villages off-the-beaten-path; and architectural triumphs in grand cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Dubrovnik, and more. When you embark on Central and Eastern Europe travel days with Tauck, you go far beyond traditional sights to discover the a deep and rich cultural persona.
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Central & Eastern Europe
From the moving memorials at Omaha Beach to the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur, Tauck's France tours combine insider expert insights with the cultural panache that defines all things Français. Tauck France tours explore colorful Provence, Loire chateaux, ancient abbeys, cobblestoned villages, Bordeaux and Côte du Rhone wine regions, the chic bouleverds of Paris, and more.
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Famous Irish castle-hotels and manor houses, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, pastoral Cotswold landscapes, mystical Loch Lomond and of course vibrant London are just some of the many highlights of these Ireland and Great Britain tours. Escape to centuries past as you watch a Shakespearean performance at Stratford-upon-Avon or view the mysterious monoliths outside of Dublin; imagine yourself as royalty aboard first-class trains, steam yachts and river cruise ships.
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Great Britain & Ireland
The name "Iceland" belies the wondrous summertime landscapes you'll explore during this 7-night cruise... fishing villages where you'll get a glimpse of daily life along rugged shores... fjords ringed by emerald mountains... craggy cliffs blanketed with whimsical puffins and arctic terns... rainbow-hued waterfalls and steamy geysers... lakes teeming with nesting ducks... and a blue lagoon that welcomes bathers with healing waters. With so much to see and do, Iceland is not only one of the hottest new destinations for those in-the-know, it's also a very cool place to cruise with Tauck.
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Timeless treasures of a legendary land await you on Tauck's Italy tours. Travel from the sun-kissed hilltowns of Tuscany to the stunning Amalfi Coast, enjoying Tauck's do-it-all-for-you service, fine accommodations and special experiences you can't get on your own, like private, after-hours visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – hallmarks of the best Italy tours.
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What do you envision as a perfect Mediterranean travel getaway? Little can compare to a small ship's approach in Bonifacio, Corsica... antiquities discovered in the gentle Sicilian countryside... the whitewashed villages of a Greek isle... the dramatic Amalfi coastline... the colorful contrasts where Europe meets Asia in Turkey... or the secrets behind the centuries-old city walls of Dubrovnik. Mediterranean travel with Tauck includes land journeys and cruises along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas, combining the relaxation of sailing with in-depth discovery via private excursions to the historical ruins of Ephesus, Carthage, Pompeii and Segesta and cultural meccas along the Spanish, French, Italian and Turkish Rivieras.
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Mediterranean & Turkey
Nordic legends and Viking tales come to life in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Viking ships and a folk museum depict early eras; medieval castles and well-preserved port towns illuminate the Middle Ages. In Russia, fortresses, palaces, and treasures of the Czars contrast with the Kremlin, Red Square, and an infamous bunker. Priceless masterpieces hang in The State Hermitage Museum; ballerinas twirl at the ballet; and onion-topped buildings command the skyline. In Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, there are medieval districts so well preserved that they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Scandinavia, Russia & Baltics
Step inside the grand Moorish palace of the Alhambra, gaze at treasures – inside and out – at the world renowned Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, follow pilgrim's footsteps on the path of St. James to Santiago de Compostela or stroll the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra and Evora, and you will understand the historical, cultural and religious passion throughout these lands and carefully woven into a Portugal and Spain tour.
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Spain & Portugal
Tauck's Africa tours and safaris are compelling and intriguing, from the Great Pyramids to the savannahs of the Serengeti. Adventures include hot-air ballooning over African plains, cruising the River Nile, game drives in legendary game reserves, and extraordinary game drives in Botswana. From the Cape of Good Hope to Victoria Falls, spotting the "Big Five" in the Serengeti or Kruger National Park, a walk with young lions... a visit with the meerkats... a spice tour in Zanzibar... a wine-pairing dinner in the Cape Winelands... these Tauck journeys and safaris are the best in Africa tours today!
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Africa Tours
The ultimate Antarctica travel experience! Cruise aboard one of Tauck's newest luxe mega-yachts, Le Soléal or Le Boréal to the majestic ice-clad continent of Antarctica after spending two nights in Buenos Aires – an exciting 10-night expeditionary voyage with on-board naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Floating castles of ice glisten in the warmth of the austral sun... glacial mountains rise from the sea, framed against a radiant sky... in an instant, a bright sun illuminates a floating regatta of ice formations... Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice... Today, you are that Antarctic explorer.
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China offers a dynamic feast of sights and sensations. Willowed landscapes, tranquil gardens, majestic rivers, fabled monuments and imperial pavilions of red and gold stand as poignant symbols of an enduring and rich historical legacy. Countryside villages and bustling cities deftly combine time-honored traditions with the ever-quickening pace of today's modern times. And the great Yangtze River, home to some of China's most priceless cultural treasures, is poised to change the course of history in this 21st century.
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One of the world's most diverse countries, India is an incredible array of landscapes, languages, cultures and lifestyles as well as a fascinating complex of beliefs and customs. A visit reveals a nation of many contrasts, from opulent palace hotels, shimmering white marbeled monuments like the Taj Mahal and ancient fairy-tale cities of richly-decorated courtyards, fountains and frescoed galleries... to streets brimming with old traditions.
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An island nation of gentle beauty boasts an intriguing mix of ancient and present day, embracing a revolution of modern technology yet remaining staunchly immersed in age-old traditions and rituals. Experiencing rich cultural traditions and venerable Japanese customs are an intricate part of Tauck's Japan tour, where age-old cultures and lifestyles flourish, inspiring the spirit as well as the senses. Get a unique look at Japan, yesterday and today.
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Southeast Asia is a feast for the senses – the vibrant colors, fragrance of incense and spices, sounds of daily life in the streets, and the taste of fabulous food. It is a cultural treat sunrise to sunset. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have shared the same tropical peninsula for centuries, but for all their similarities, each country offers a diverse tapestry of art, culture and history uniquely their own. Unique experiences, from a visit to a hill tribe village to an elephant trek, provide an in-depth look at this complex cultural mosaic.
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South East Asia
Choose among two-week and three-week Down Under tours that cover distances primarily by cruise ship or private charter flights, but also include jet boat, tramcar, helicopter, catamaran and sky gondola rides. With joint New Zealand and Australia travel agendas, see glaciers, geysers, fiords, outback, reefs, koalas, kiwis, historic districts, notable architecture, and native culture.
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Australia Travel and New Zealand
Discover one of the richest ecotourism destinations in the world on an adventurious, active Tauck Central America tour or cruise. You'll go off-the-beaten-path as you explore the tropical rainforests, dry forests, freshwater wetlands, islands, beaches and lush jungles of Costa Rica and Panama, where ecological biodiversity, exotic wildlife, and cultural national treasures are found.
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Central America
South America is one of the most sought-after destinations for today's sophisticated travelers – vast cultural diversity and cosmopolitan pleasures from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Santiago and Lima; breathtaking beauty from Iguazú Falls to Patagonia and the Andes; unique cultural heritages created by influences from destinations the world over; and the Galápagos Islands, home to species found nowhere else in the world. Tauck's South America travel adventures ignite the senses and satisfy the soul.
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South America
Explore ancient Egypt's treasures, from the Pyramids to the magnificent temples to the tombs of the pharaohs, and cruise along the River Nile with Tauck's expert Egyptologists. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Israel since antiquity and continue to define life today. Travel along Jordan's historic King's Highway from the shores of the Dead Sea to astounding Petra. Tauck combines authentic cultural connections, insights from local experts, our signature sightseeing and memorable experiences for our guests only to ensure that each journey is enriching and inspiring.
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Middle East
Just 90 miles from the Florida Keys and unlike anyplace else in the Americas, Cuba has been "close to home but far away" for decades. But now you can meet face-to-face with Cuban residents from different professions – artists, musicians, students, educators, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more – through Tauck's People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba. Share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with the country's deep cultural heritage – rich in historic architecture, music, art and Latin and Afro-Cuban traditions.
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Built around included shore excursions that immerse you in each destination through exclusive access to cultural experiences, our river cruises explore the very heart of Europe: along entire length of the Danube from the North Sea to the Black Sea; the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers in Germany; the Maas in the Netherlands; the Albert and Main-Danube canals; and the Rhône, Saône and Seine rivers in France.
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The Rhine & Moselle
The Romantic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam
Belgium & Holland in Spring
Grand European Cruise
France Rivers
Rendezvous on the Seine
Cruising the Seine plus Versailles, Paris
and London
French Waterways
French Escapade: Monte-Carlo to Paris
Belle Epoch: London to Monte-Carlo
The Blue Danube
Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat
Danube Reflections
Budapest to the Black Sea
Themed Cruises
Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube
A Taste of France
Christmas Markets Along the Danube
Christmas Markets Along the Rhine
Family Cruises
Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure
Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure
Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise
All featuring luxurious cabins and suites, personalized service rivaling that of a premium hotel, fine European-style shipboard dining with a choice of dining venues, and up to four times the number of suites as other European lines, our spacious, custom-designed riverboats for 2015 include five Jewel Class ships accommodating no more than 118 passengers, and two new Inspiration Class vessels with a maximum of 130 guests.
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Luxurious Ships
Maintaining the high standards of comfort and luxury set by our Jewel Class riverboats, our innovative Inspiration Class ships carry on our tradition of providing the most space per guest for an intimate, club-like atmosphere.
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ms Inspire
ms Swiss Jewel
ms Swiss Sapphire
ms Savor
ms Treasures
Our river cruise experience revolves around four cornerstones: Uncommon Access on our included shore excursions blending in-depth sightseeing with Tauck Exclusives; All-Inclusive Value, with virtually every expense included in one upfront price; Personalized Cruising based on caring service from four Tauck staff on every cruise; and the Intimate, Club-Like Atmosphere of our custom-designed riverboats
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Christmas Markets Germany style – Tauck's river cruise along the Danube from Nürnberg to Vienna aboard ms Savor or ms Treasures offers a new approach to discovering the magic of the Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria… a 700-year holiday tradition! Enjoy Tauck's signature sightseeing and exclusive events... gain insights from the personal experiences of your local guides as they recall the Christmas Markets of their childhoods... and celebrate the holidays with special yuletide events on the ship and off! Aboard your riverboat, decorated in holiday style, you can sample glühwein and other seasonal goodies. Attend a holiday baking demonstration... a festive European Christmas dinner with all the fixings… and a performance by alumni of the Regensburger Domspatzen choir! Watch delectable gingerbread being made at Café Simon in Passau... explore the Baroque architecture of 900-year-old Melk Abbey... have lunch at Stiftskeller St. Peter in Salzburg and at the Palais Pallavicini in Vienna, and take an exclusive tour of the Thurn und Taxis family's Palace of St. Emmeram in Regensburg, with a visit to its private Christmas Market – one of the Christmas Markets Germany is famous for – and more!
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Arrive Nürnberg / Embark your riverboat
Cruise begins: 4:00 PM, Nürnberg, Germany. A transfer is included from Airport Nürnberg to ms Savor or ms Treasures. Guests enjoying a pre-cruise stay in Nürnberg will receive a transfer from the hotel to the riverboat. You'll find Nürnberg all done up for the holidays; like its neighboring countries, during the season of the Christmas Markets Germany is at its most festive. Join the Captain for his welcome dinner aboard the riverboat this evening.
Aboard the Riverboat
Holiday time in Nürnberg
Nürnberg - On Nürnberg's main market
square opposite the Church of Our Lady sits perhaps the most famous of Germany's Christmas
Markets, with its iconic, golden-haired Christmas
Angel and charming Zwetchgenmannle ("Plum People") – unique to Bavaria
and made from dried plums and other fruits. By the time Christmas Eve
rolls around, this "Little Town from Wood and Cloth" will have welcomed
two million folks from around the globe – including you – delighting them with its
authentic ornaments, Bavarian crafts, Christmas candles, lebkuchen and other kinds of cookies, tasty fruit loaves,
tangy gingerbread, handmade toys and glühwein!
You'll have a choice of sightseeing in historic Nürnberg this morning. You may choose to explore old Nürnberg, including a walking tour along its centuries-old ramparts and defensive walls, past the opera house and St. John's Cemetery to the old city and marketplace, and visiting the Dürer House. Or take a tour that includes the Zeppelinfeld rally grounds, the Documentation Center and other Nürnberg city sites associated with World War II and its aftermath. Following your visit to Nürnberg's famous Weihnachtsmarkt, you'll have lunch and some time to spend as you please before rejoining the riverboat and continue cruising to Regensburg. After dinner tonight, you might want to join in as we trim the riverboat's Christmas tree for the holidays and enjoy some special treats.
Medieval Regensburg and a Christmas market at a palace
Regensburg - Sausages and song are big in Regensburg, as your visit to its centuries-old Christkindlmarkt on the Neupfarrplatz will attest. Market goers feast on the city's famed sausages, along with steamed dampfnudel dumplings, gingerbread, roast chestnuts and, naturally, glühwein from Bavarian claret, as they admire the work of glassblowers, chandlers and potters, and listen to the joyous strains of the acclaimed Regensburger Domspatzen choir – some of whose alumni will perform on your riverboat tonight! The Thurn und Taxis family's Palace of St. Emmeram is the setting for your exclusive tour and visit to its private Christmas Market. During the seasonal Christmas Markets Germany glows with holiday cheer as each town celebrates the season – and Regensburg is one of the most special.
You'll understand why Regensburg calls itself "Europe's best-preserved medieval city" as you explore its Christmas Market set against a backdrop of centuries-old buildings during a walking tour and have some free time to enjoy the town on your own. After lunch aboard the riverboat, it's off for a private visit to an opulent palace that the founders of Europe's first large-scale postal system converted from a monastery for themselves. The Thurn und Taxis family's impressive Palace of St. Emmeram is said to have more rooms than Buckingham Palace, and hosts its very own Christmas Market in the intimate setting of the beautiful inner courtyard every year. On your visit, tour the palace and browse the fine private market, where you might interact with artisans displaying their wares. Rumor has it that Her Highness Princess Gloria of Thurn und Taxis and her family often wander through, enjoying the market themselves. After returning to the ship, alumni of the famed Regensburger Domspatzen choir perform aboard the riverboat this evening.
It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas... in Passau
Passau – Navigating the narrow lanes and archways of this Bavarian town on the Danube and Inn rivers is a pleasure any time of year – but never more so than now, when one of the Christmas Markets Germany is most famous for transforms Passau's historic Baroque center into a wonderland brimming with bratwurst, lebkuchen, glühwein and good cheer. At the center of it all is St. Stephan's Cathedral, whose massive pipe organ – the largest in Europe – stars in concerts throughout the season.
Baking gingerbread… it's one of the best aromas of Christmas! More than four generations of the Simon family have perfected the art of making gingerbread and you'll see how it's done during a demonstration at Passau's famous Café Simon. After a walking tour of the city and its Weihnachtsmarkt, the afternoon is yours to explore as you please. Please join us back aboard the riverboat for a discovery briefing with your Tauck Director before dinner.
'Tis the season in Salzburg & Linz
Salzburg / Linz - The angelic voices of choirs singing carols on Cathedral Square... the pealing bells of old Salzburger Dom, overlooking neat rows of lit-up booths fragrant with the aroma of roasted almonds and hot mulled wine... ornate Baroque domes, towers and rooftops tipped with snow in the heart of Old Town... the clatter of horse-drawn carriages over cobblestoned streets... sweet candy apples and marzipan... the warm laughter of families having the time of their lives... and music everywhere, in the city that gave us Mozart. The Christmas Markets of Salzburg, a true feast for the senses... and Linz's Christkindlmarkt, the curving roofs of its stalls symbolizing the waves of the Danube.
The riverboat arrives in Linz, Austria, for a full-day excursion to Mozart's magical hometown of Salzburg, with its Baroque town center dressed in its holiday best. After exploring the Christkindlmarkt in this charming city, have lunch at Stiftskeller St. Peter, one of Europe's oldest restaurants, located on the premises of historic St. Peter's Abbey. Following some free time, return to Linz for a different Christmas Market experience… and, as you've learned, each town's market has something all its own to offer. Or, if you prefer, spend the entire day in Linz, enjoying its Christmas Market, taking a walking tour, or just relaxing aboard the riverboat. Enjoy a live musical performance by the trio Donau 3Klang aboard ship tonight.
Melk Abbey on the Mighty Danube
Melk - Perched high on a rocky bluff overlooking the Danube and the town of Melk, Stift Melk (Melk Abbey) has shone as a beacon of culture and learning since its founding nearly a millennium ago. The 18th-century Baroque complex is home to a magnificent church and its own Christmas legend – about a miraculous visit from the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, and a young novice whose juggling so entertained the infant that he clapped for joy.
A visit to one of the world's most famous monasteries, beautiful Melk Abbey, inspires with Baroque architecture and facades, soaring ceilings, magnificent frescoes, gold and marble statues and artistic treasures. Black-robed Benedictine monks go about their simple daily lives here today, just as they have done for hundreds of years. Situated high above the town overlooking the river, the Abbey is home to a stunning library housing a massive collection of medieval manuscripts, including a famous group of musical manuscripts. Be sure to take time to admire the views of the Danube from its terraces. From Melk, you'll cruise through the Wachau Valley this afternoon, arriving in grand old Vienna after dinner tonight.
Making very merry in Vienna
Vienna - Images of St. Nicholas – with his devilish nemesis, Krampus – Advent wreaths, twinkling lights, roasting chestnuts, sausages and kartoffelpuffer (potato cakes), hot glühwein and fruity punsch... all signs of Christmastime in Vienna! Many Christkindlmarkts big and small grace Austria's capital at yuletide, and you'll explore two of the major ones. Magic's in the air at the Wiener Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz in front of the city hall, Vienna's oldest and largest Christmas market... live music, tastefully lit trees, holiday arts and crafts, tempting treats and smiling faces are everywhere. And at opulent Schönbrunn Palace, you'll tour rooms that the Habsburgs once lived in, and browse through lovely hand-blown glass ornaments, red Viennese hearts, Victorian-style sweets and other treasures in the palace's own, equally impressive Christmas Market... guaranteed to warm your heart.
"Imperial" Vienna, which you'll explore on a sightseeing tour this morning, seems even grander with Christmas decorations everywhere you look. Get a glimpse of what "happy Habsburg family holidays" might have been like on a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, and take in the palace's own Christmas Market. After a holiday lunch at the historic Palais Pallavicini, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to sample more of Vienna's holiday cheer and its many Christmas Markets; complimentary shuttles run back and forth between the city and the riverboat. Share your memories of this wonderful week with your new friends at the Captain's farewell dinner this evening... and perhaps later with a final toast in the lounge... as your Christmas Market cruise draws to a close.
Homeward bound
Your riverboat cruise ends in Vienna. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Vienna International Airport. Guests enjoying a post-cruise stay in Vienna will receive a transfer from the hotel to the airport. Please allow at least 3 hours for airport check-in.
All nights are spent cruising aboard ms Savor or ms Treasures.
Let Tauck reserve your flights
Traveling to Europe with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional "do it for you" travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself! As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can:
What's more, if you purchase Tauck's Guest Protection, you'll receive a refund should you need to cancel your flights due to covered reasons. Another great reason to buy your air from Tauck!
Tauck's Jewel Class riverboat fleet welcomes you aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel, ms Treasures, ms Swiss Emerald (refurbished in 2013) and ms Esprit (refurbished in 2014). Each accommodates no more than 118 guests on the Rhône, Saône, Seine, Rhine, Main and Danube. 14 lush suites (300 sq. ft.) and 7 cabins (183 sq. ft.) offer roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows. Standard cabins (150 sq. ft.) are comfortable and similar in décor. 85% of our cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with balconies that open to the fresh air. All have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating & cooling, a private bathroom with shower, and sumptuous toiletries and bedding. Public spaces boast panoramic windows, a Sun Deck, a casual dining area, cocktail lounge and dining room, The Compass Rose.
Our new Inspiration Class riverboats, ms Inspire (operating on the Rhine) and ms Savor (operating on the Danube), continue the standards set by our Jewel Class riverboats for comfort, luxury, the most space per guest, and the most suites on Europe's rivers. Launched in 2014, these longer ships (443 ft. or 135 meters) accommodate a maximum of 130 guests in a total of 67 cabins. 22 suites (300 sq. ft.) offer walk-in closets, spacious baths, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows. 32 cabins (225 sq. ft.) include 8 innovative "loft cabins" providing additional light and views on the lower deck. Standard cabins (150 sq. ft.) are comfortable and similar in décor to our suites. All have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating & cooling, a private bathroom with shower and sumptuous toiletries and bedding. Public spaces boast panoramic windows, a Sun Deck, a casual dining area, cocktail lounge and dining room, The Compass Rose.
Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after
your journey.
Set in the center of historic Nürnberg within walking distance to Old Town, the Sheraton Carlton Hotel Nürnberg is the ideal place from which to explore the city's Christmas Market. Guest room amenities such as a minibar, trouser press, iron and ironing board, LAN, WLAN and ISDN, soundproof windows and an in-room safe ensure a comfortable stay. After a busy day, head to the eighth-floor Carlton Spa for a massage or beauty treatment, warm up in the steam room or the sauna offering wonderful views of the city or just relax in the solarium. Restaurant Tafelhof features Franconian specialties as well as international classics accompanied by unobtrusive piano music during dinner. Begin the evening or top off the day with a cocktail in the intimate Boymann's Bar.
Four culturally protected, 19th-century Palais are now home to The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna on Schubertring, one of Vienna's most elegant areas and within walking distance to many of the city's most noteworthy landmarks. While today's interior furnishings are sleek and modern, many historic architectural features from the original Palais are very much in evidence. Spacious guest rooms with marble-tiled baths featuring separate shower, toilet and sinks, fluffy bathrobes and slippers and bath amenities by Asprey London and Ritz-Carlton welcome with cozy feather beds, a Nespresso coffee machine, iPod docking station, satellite TV channels and an in-room safe. You'll find what is without a doubt one of the most impressive indoor swimming pool in the city, complete with underwater music, a start-of-the-art equipped Fitness Center and beautifully appointed The Guerlain Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna, a haven for luxurious pampering. If you're a hot-chocolate fan, you're in for a real treat at the Lobby Lounge Melounge, where is it the specialty, while rum-based cocktails, an extensive wine list and draft beer are offered at the Hotel Bar along with views over the Ring Boulevard. Distrikt is the place for classic Austrian cuisine focusing on fresh, local products served in an upscale yet casual atmosphere either indoors or, weather permitting, on the terrace. – and beginning or ending an evening looking out over the city at the Atmosphere Rooftop Bar & Lounge is magically memorable.
A surcharge may be applied to some services and amenities.
Check-in time is 2pm; check-out time is 12pm.
Included:Tax is included.Breakfast is included.
Transportation to the airport:Budapest's Ferihegy Airport is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) away; travel time is about 35 minutes. Transfers to the airport are included.
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The cruise price includes all riverboat accommodations. The riverboat accommodates up to 118 guests. Your well-appointed, outside-facing cabin offers a plush interior with plasma TV, mini-bar, radio, safe, hair dryer, international direct-dial telephone, adjustable air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, Molton Brown toiletries, and terry cloth robes and slippers. Most cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies.
Most cabins have two twin beds that may be separated or combined. Triple accommodations in one room are only available in Category 7 on this cruise. Please note that we cannot guarantee adjacent, adjoining or connecting rooms. Requests for triple and quadruple accommodations are only available as two separate twin cabins in categories 1 and 3. We will do all that we can to secure rooms next to one another.
For safety and security purposes, at time of booking, room accommodations for children under 18 years of age must be made in the same room as a an accompanying adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent.
While on board you may also enjoy the panoramic bar and dance floor in the lounge, the spacious restaurant that can accommodate all guests in one seating and the large sun deck with deck chairs and a whirlpool. An exercise room features stationary bicycles and treadmills. The ship's small boutique is located by the reception desk.
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
An ample buffet breakfast of both hot and cold dishes is served in the spacious restaurant. At lunch, you are presented with a choice of entrée with several courses, or a delicious buffet. Pre-selected international wines and beers are available with lunch and dinner. Please let us know about your special dietary requirements when booking your cruise, as we will be pleased to meet your special dietary requirements whenever possible. All guests with special dietary requirements will have the opportunity to meet with the Maitre d' to make certain their needs will be met. Kosher meals are not available.
Complimentary all-day soft drinks, coffee and tea service, cookies and fruit are available in the Lido on the riverboat. A continental breakfast of muffins, pastries, fruit and yogurt is served here daily, as well as a light lunch of soup, salad and sandwiches.
All guests may order complimentary snack baskets to their room. Room service breakfast is complimentary for Category 7 cabins.
The drinking age aboard the riverboat is 21 years old.
Christmas Markets Along the Danube has one Tauck Director for every 40 guests and one Tauck Cruise Director who will remain with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Directors are professional, fully trained employees of Tauck.
All customary gratuities for the hotel and ship staff, local guides, drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director are included.
Checked Luggage ― General
Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your checked luggage before leaving home!
Carry-on Luggage ― General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or large items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small and is designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
or your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece and to carry only those items you need handy during the day such as purses, make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or in the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may not allow for access during daytime travel.
Your Tauck Directors will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.
Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States.
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Airport transfers are included for these bookings and train station transfers are reimbursable through your Tour Director as detailed above in Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour.
Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section below on this webpage for more information.
Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
Journey Start and End Times are provided at the time of booking. The tour begins at 4:00 PM aboard the riverboat on the first day of the tour. Please allow sufficient time to claim your luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. The tour ends when you disembark the riverboat on the last day of the tour.
We pledge to make every effort to operate this tour as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many religious, state and civic holidays locally observed.You may wish to log on to Wikipedia to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
Occasionally, we will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of the event.
Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the tour for any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on your journey to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing and when your Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. You will have many oppportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not affect others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your cell phone service extends to Germany and Austria.
While a cruise on the Danube is very relaxing and the pace leisurely, to enjoy all the tour has to offer, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, as some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. There is a moderate to significant amount of walking during our excursions, often along cobblestone streets, and at many sites there are multiple stairs or steps. For the most part, however, the amount of walking you do is at your discretion.
The riverboat has four decks: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sun. The elevator runs between the Diamond and Ruby decks only and does not go up to the Emerald or Sun decks. There is no chair lift between any of the decks.
Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor on board. In case of emergency we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
On board the riverboat, smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking is not permitted in any cabin, the restaurant, the lounge or any other interior space.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate service animals on any river cruise for medical and legal reasons.
Your riverboat is registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and inform us at time of booking.
If you are a resident of the U.S., no vaccinations are currently required for travel to Germany or Austria. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Info Center at 800-232-4636/800-CDC-INFO (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC Internet website by clicking here.
If you are a resident of another country, please contact an embassy or consulate of Germany and Austria to determine what vaccination(s) may be required for your travel.
International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to us prior to your embarkation. You need to provide this information to us as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied. Once you board the riverboat, your passport will be held by the purser until you disembark.
If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Germany and Austria. You are not required to obtain a visa for the short duration of this tour.
If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact an embassy or consulate of Germany and of Austria to determine what travel documentation is required.
Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.
You will be issued a boarding card, which you must present before embarking the ship in each port. This security measure also ensures that only Tauck guests are permitted onboard.
We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your cabin while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents or cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.
Babysitting ― There are no babysitting services available on the riverboat. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety during the cruise. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.
Special Travel Documentation for Children
Authorization for Travel
If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.
If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.
Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country's consulate or embassy.
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.
If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.
For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.
If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.
Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is flexible and allows for layering. Casual, cotton clothing is recommended. A coat and sweater for the sun deck and touring is also recommended. Pack comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in, as many of the sites visited were built centuries ago and have uneven surfaces, some steep inclines and many steps. For the captain's welcome dinner and the farewell luncheon, you may wish to dress more formally, but it is not required.
Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are provided in each cabin on board the riverboat.
The riverboat provides limited valet laundry services but no dry cleaning. Valet laundry service is available on the riverboat for a fee. Ironing facilities are available by request to the front desk. Category 7 cabins feature their own irons and ironing boards.
We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription, or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.
We recommend you pack the following items for your cruise on the Danube:
The riverboat and the motor coaches used on this tour are air conditioned for your comfort.
Although it is not necessary for you to exchange money prior to your trip, it may be useful to have a small amount of local currency with you when sightseeing. If upon arrival you require local currency, you may visit one of the many currency exchange facilities at the airport or use an ATM. The riverboat does not exchange currency, but does accept euro, American Express, MasterCard and Visa as methods of settling shipboard accounts.
In Germany and Austria, the euro is the official currency. Major credit cards and travelers' checks are widely accepted, and ATMs are found in most tourist venues.
To obtain the most current exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to oanda.com by clicking here.
Germany and Austria each has its own Customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country's specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. For more information, you may wish to visit VisaHQ.com by clicking here.
If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.
If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.
Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country's intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
Each Jewel Class riverboat cabin has two 110 V outlets to accommodate U.S. standard plugs. All other outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodate standard European plugs with two round prongs. To use these outlets you may need to bring the appropriate adapters and converters. The riverboat has a few adapters available for borrowing.
Complimentary internet service and WIFI are available for your use while traveling on board the riverboat. You will need to use a password provided by the front desk to access the wireless internet service for your own laptop. You may also use a stationary computer located in the Lido or you may borrow a laptop from the front desk. PLEASE NOTE: Internet access is made possible by means of cellular service, and reception is impacted by several factors such as weather patterns, signal strength and the ship's location. Some email providers such as AOL, Comcast, and Bellsouth may not be available along the river. Internet reception is poor while in locks and may not be available at certain locations along your route. Your patience and understanding regarding connectivity limitations are appreciated.
Germany and Austria are 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time). From late March through October, these countries switch to Daylight Savings Time and are 2 hours ahead.
To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to timeanddate.com by clicking here.
The maximum elevation on this tour is 1,411 ft (366 m).
The climate in December in Germany and Austria is seasonably cold. The average high and low temperatures are 38/28 °F (3/-2 °C). The amount of precipitation is approximately 1.25 in (31.75 mm).
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
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Nurnberg, Germany
Regensburg, Germany
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Linz, Austria
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To help expedite your booking, please have the following information ready before you call us:
For reservations, call 800-788-7885 or contact your travel agent to book today!
Tauck Reservation Sales Counselors are available:
Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)
Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)
The Deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is $600 per person.
We will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Payment is due at Tauck's Norwalk, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.
Tauck's Cruise Protection
Guests booking a Tauck cruise have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their cruise after booking. Tauck's Travel Protection is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico.
Under Tauck's all-inclusive Cruise Protection, you can cancel your cruise for any covered reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the cruise cost, based on your original method of payment. The following conditions apply:
Section I Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck: Should you have to cancel your cruise for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your cruise departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
Section II – Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Should you have to cancel your trip due to illness, injury, death or other covered reason, any cancellation or airline penalties not refunded by Tauck under Section I's Cancellation Waiver would be reimbursable under Section II. This Protection also provides 24-hour emergency assistance services as well as:
The cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection is $550.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
Travel insurance is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952, (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. 26325543
This optional Cruise Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included in initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your cruise reservation. Cruise Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
If You Have To Cancel
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the fees listed will apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
Loss of cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection ($550.00)
59-30 days before departure
Loss of 25% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
29-1 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
60 days or more before departure
$800.00 per person
59-30 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
29-1 days before departure
Loss of 100% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation and transfer terms outlined herein.
Cruise Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your cruise en route, you may be entitled to a refund for the unused land portion if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less a fee of $40 per person per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation – A person who cancels or leaves a cruise while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
Click here to download our complete Description of Coverage.
Airfare may be purchased through us for travel originating in the United States. By using our air services, you agree that we, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, are acting only as your agent and are not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by us. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline only, even if purchased through us. We are not liable for, and do not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). We must handle ticketing for our special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Our air services can only be purchased in conjunction with a one of our tours. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air booking before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Note: This cruise may operate aboard multiple boats; click on the ships below for corresponding deck plans.
Perfect for cruising to the cathedral towns, medieval castles and winelands along the Danube, the 130-passenger Inspiration-class ms Savor sets new standards for spacious elegance on the "river of kings."
The airy, elegant design of the 118-passenger ms Treasures makes her perfect for cruising the Danube, Rhine and Main, where you might sip wine in a palace... and perhaps meet a prince.
Overall Rating:
This was an incredible trip. Loved all the Christmas Markets, boat and extra activities they had like singers from the Regensburg Boy's Choir one night. I also liked the extra special stuff, like the Christmas Tree trimming and hot towels when we came back on the boat! The whole trip was magnificent and I hope we can do the Rhine someday!
The little details like the radio with Christmas Music, the decorations on the boat, the Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market, and the handcraft market in Vienna. The whole thing was wonderful!
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
Ira Tagawa
Enjoyed cruising on the Danube from Nuremberg to Vienna and visiting various Christmas Markets. Tauck took care of all the details, allowing us to fully appreciate the joys of the Christmas season in Europe. The tour also allowed us to visit interesting places, such as the abbey at Melk. It was also nice to re-visit Salzburg, one of our favorite
The Xmas Market at Vienna's City Hall was most impressive, with beautiful light decorations and many booths for shopping. European Xmases are not commercialized as in the US. The people are out there simply to enjoy. We particularly relished the taste of gluehwine and the ornate mugs it was served in.
This was the most wonderful trip. The staff was so friendly, the boat lovely, the food great! Saw many boats on the water and I felt ours was the BEST. We had a room at the bottom and I worried I might feel claustrophobic but the windows were big enough, the way the light reflected on the ceiling at night was so cozy. I just loved it!
I just loved Passeau, small and charming. The market at Thurn and Taxis at night was magical as was the walk back home through lighted streets. Vienna was amazing and the Sunday mass at St. Augustine's was something you cannot miss if you are staying an extra day. Cruising down the Danube, drinking hot gluewine on the roof deck was spectactular!
It was 'magical'...from Nuremberg through to Vienna. The history, the beauty, the charm of the cities and the river scenery along the way. Vienna was amazing...we stayed an additional 3 nights. I broke my knee on the cobblestone pavement in Passau, but I refused to let that interrupt or dampen the trip. We hope to enjoy another in the future.
The organ concert in Passau. The kindness of the entire staff of the MS Treasures, especially Mary, our cruise director.
"Outstanding" hardly touches the comfort, the joy, the enthusiasm of the Tour Directors, the quality of the local guides, and the special amenities (like the lebkuchen at Herr Schmidt's). We enjoyed this trip so much in each direction, that we took it a third time in December 2013 eastbound.
By absolute unplanned happenstance, we literally bumped into a friend in the Passau market who just "happened" to have taken the train from Munich with a friend for the day at the Christmas market. What an incredible event!
It snowed almost every day, the Christmas markets were great! I spent a lot of money and loved every minute of it. I bought ornaments, Santa,s nutcrackers and candy. We do the trip again in a heartbeat. The snow just made my Christmas experience the best.
The towns and Christmas markets with the snow, just made it so pretty
Outstanding vacation. The Tauck Team on board was knew their stuff. This ship was great, staff service excellent! Germany & Austria are beautiful at this time of year. Christmas Markets were delightful and put us in the spirit immediately. Had some snow to add to the ambiance of the trip. Highly recommend this trip!
The abbey at Melk Austria was moving and a beautiful sight - especially with the snow that day. Would have loved to spend more time in their library pouring over some of those old volumes on the shelves!
We enjoyed all the other travelers on board our boat. Tauck, as usual left nothing out. All the tour guides were informative on the local cities we visited.
The entire trip!
This is the best trip that my mother and I have ever been on! Our MS Treasures suite, with its espresso maker, was heaven. The staff and cruise directors spoiled us every day, and went out of their way to accommodate us. They even booked a cab to take us to our bus after lunch in Salzburg, when they thought three older guests could use it.
Somehow the Tauck team found out I had just celebrated a big round birthday and that I had treated my 83 year-old mother to the trip. A gift bag containing a bottle of apricot liqueur and chocolate-covered apricots (a local specialty) was delivered to me in the suite - we were flabbergasted and very touched!
We're so glad you had a wonderful time in Europe on the river and we hope to see you again soon!
-The Tauck Guest Relations Team
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Itinerary Subject To Change
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SimCity preview: preparing for the future
by Kat Bailey, shacknews.com, Jan 25, 2013 6:00AM PST
SimCity creative director Ocean Quigley is not the type to obsess over building a perfect replica of New York City. He is not obsessed with building the perfect seaport or an accurate toll road. Having been the art director for the series going back to at least SimCity 4, his background is in art, which may explain why he tends to paint his worlds in broad and colorful strokes.
"I don't have a top-level philosophy on how things should go or how things need to go. I'm more of a tinkerer and an experimenter with it," he muses, "so it's more important to me to get a somewhat plausible representation of the systems that make up a city than to have a particular agenda about what cities should be like or need to be like."
For some, the lack of true fidelity is a major sticking point. For others, it's finding out what really makes a city tick within the context of making an enjoyable game. And it also provides some insight into Maxis' decision to make SimCity online-only, beyond the obvious desire to limit piracy.
Among other things, Quigley wants to take the opportunity track the flow of resources out of the global marketplace and through the city. Things like purchasing oil off the global exchange once the local wells run dry, for example, or exporting jobs to the neighboring city because there isn't enough room for commercial development.
"You can think of [resources] as the metabolism of the city. So instead of just being decoration, I wanted to have individual people be tracked as they go through the city. I wanted to track the flow of resources that make, for example, power work. Where does the coal come from? How does it get transported to the power plant?" Quigley says. "We wanted to make decisions about the efficiency versus the pollution of the power planet, and I wanted to track the flow of the electricity through the system to people's houses. I wanted resources that we could keep track of, that we could count, that let you substitute for and manipulate. So that was one of the biggies."
The genesis of some of that was in SimCity 4, which commenced development way back in 1998. Late in the project, Quigley says, he came up with the notion of regions and found a way to implement them into the game. Unfortunately, he didn't have a lot of time to truly flesh them out: "We didn't know how we were going to render them, represent them, or connect them to one another."
Workers weren't being tracked as resources as they went into the city to work, nor was the flow of electricity or other commodities. Quigley wanted to change that, which in turn helped pave the way for the franchise's reliance on server-side integration that has caused so much consternation among the fans.
"Previous Sim Cities weren't resource and transactionally based games, so they could be completely self-contained. In the new SimCity, a bunch of the region stuff, and of course the global market, are being simulated here on the servers at Maxis," Quigley says.
In turn, the decision to simulate the flow of goods and services nudged SimCity toward a more cooperative experience. Friends can take control of another spot in a region and develop it, cut a deal to send some ambulances across the way for a few extra Simoleons, and provide a commercial district for Sims who are willing to commute. From there, something resembling a bona fide economy can begin to take shape, even if it's only being painted in broad strokes.
Among fans though, the decision to focus more on multiplayer hasn't been an especially popular one. They fear that they will lose the kind of control that they had grown used to having in previous SimCitys. Among other things, modding won't be available at launch, though Quigley has said in separate interviews that the team will be looking into it ("We're very cognizant of that--we're not idiots," he said last year).
For those worried that the single-player experience will be thrown out with the bathwater, Quigley responds: "I think [single-player] is a legitimate and probably fairly popular play style. But one of the cool things about this SimCity is that you can experiment with playing with friends if you want, and in a way that's not terribly threatening. You're inviting friends into your region, or you're inviting other people into your region. It's not as if you're being thrown into the shark pool of the Internet. This is a private but social play space."
He adds: "You want to avail yourself of the technology of your time. We don't want to be historical re-enactors of what 1998 was like; we want to make a game of our era, and a big chunk of our era is connectivity, doing things with other people, and relating to what other people are doing."
What will be interesting is how online-integration affects SimCity going forward. In a way, the reboot is really just a skeleton. Quigley describes the parts they've put in place as "composable." Instead of being "a giant, monolithic object that's impossible to change, we built it out of components you can accumulate, change, and grow." From the sound of it, Maxis wants to establish SimCity as a platform that they can build and develop for many years to come, not unlike The Sims 3.
One difference though is that SimCity won't be awash with virtual goods, at least not at first. Asked whether some sort of additional monetization might be making an appearance, Quigley laughed, "What would we sell? More coal?"
Having spent a day with SimCity, it's easy to leave some of the cynicism about the project at the door. The general impression is that the online-only integration stems in part from Maxis' desire to have as many tools at their disposal as possible, whether as a content delivery system or as a means for delivering on Quigley's vision of a global marketplace. Inevitably, it will rub some long-time fans the wrong way. But one leaves with the sense that we're only scratching the surface with what Maxis can do with SimCity over the next several years, and that online integration is a big part of that.

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Starfires claim first sectional title
With four runners finishing in the top 11 spots and the fifth just a spot out of the top 15, South Adams cruised to its first ever sectional championship in boys cross country Tuesday night in Decatur.
The Starfires scored 41 points; besting second place Fort Wayne South Side by 33 points to win the Bellmont Sectional crown. Wayne (110 points), Norwell (120 points) and Canterbury (122 points) claimed the final regional qualifying spots. The top five teams and top 15 individuals advance from Bellmont to the Marion Regional Saturday at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Adams Central took eighth in the boys' meet with 165 points.
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Jenson Button says he's still behind a grand prix on the streets of London despite the hype around it haven quietened in recent months.
A year there was major talk of London hosting a grand prix with British GP sponsor Santander putting together a CGI event displaying the course.
The 14-corner race would run past great British landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.
However, since then talk of a London GP has gone quiet although the potential for it was opened up on Thursday when the government announced they would hold a consultation on closed-road motor sport events on mainland Britain.
And although it will most likely focus on rallies and hill climbs, Button says he would love to see F1 come to the streets of London.
"When I first saw the plans for a London Grand Prix I knew they were ambitious, but fantastic," the McLaren driver said.
"The thought of a race through the capital's streets was only a dream when they initiated the project, but this week's changes to the law bring the idea a step closer to reality.
"When you really picture what it would look like it's truly mind blowing.
"You could create such a unique grand prix through the streets of London - the roads are naturally very wide and long, so straightline speeds would be high, and you could create a real blend of corners.
"When you combine all of that with the world-famous monuments that would feature in the backdrop you can see why it would be an awesome addition to the calendar.
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The Forgotten Angels Rescue (a horse rescue in Medford), AWA and Animal Orphanage will also be in attendance! They will be very happy to take donations of food, treats, toys and towels for dogs, cats and horses!
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