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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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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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Intimate, Club-like Atmosphere
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There are no beaten paths when your road is the Blue Danube. Begin in Prague, an enchanting medieval city of castles and spires, stunning palaces and cathedrals; the awe and wonder will carry you over land to Regensburg on the Danube, where your leisurely riverboat journey unfolds like a dream: dramatic river landscapes, fairy-tale castles, Roman ruins, and romantic villages...the epicurean delights of Wachau Valley, wine tastings, a private lunch at a Cesky Krumlov castle... a mountaintop abbey drenched in lavish Baroque art... a mad count's romantic vision of a medieval castle, and the quirky, eclectic charms of Bratislava. Our river odyssey winds its way to an idyll in the Viennese Woods and a sumptuous evening of dining and music at a Vienna palace. And a fitting finale? Two nights in the heart of city at The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna (a luxury landmark composed of four 19th century palaces, steeped in marble, frescoed ceilings, wood paneling and murals... not to mention the spa, the indoor pool and the rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city). There's much to see and inspire in our Danube Reflections.
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Arrive Prague
Your Danube and Vienna river cruise begins with a two-night hotel stay in the heart of Prague and gets underway at 5:30 PM at the InterContinental Prague. A transfer is included from Prague Vaclav Havel International Airport or the Prague Hlavni Nadrazi Train Station to InterContinental Prague, your five star luxury hotel on the bank of the Vltava River, in the heart of this uniquely beautiful Bohemian city. If you explore on your own a little today, you might be interested in taking a walking tour of Old Town. Be sure to view the Astronomical Clock, a marvel of medieval engineering whose large ornamental dials tell the position of astral bodies and the calendar month (it can even tell Babylonian time), and announces the hour with allegorical figures in a ritual mechanical dance. Return to the hotel for a welcome reception and dinner in the hotel's gourmet rooftop restaurant, with panoramic views of the city, illuminated at night.
InterContinental Prague
A day well spent in Prague
Immerse yourself in Prague's stunning, eclectic architecture: cobblestone streets lined with impeccably restored Baroque palaces, Art Nouveau townhouses, Romanesque churches, and Gothic towers and castles. A choice of walking tours in the city center includes "Lesser Town" (or the "Little Quarter," a picturesque, historic neighborhood near Prague Castle); iconic Charles Bridge, adorned with stone saints, that reaches across the Vltava River to link the Little Quarter with Old Town; Valdstejnska Garden (a palace garden renowned for its sculpture and exotic birds); the Church of St. Nicholas, an astonishing masterpiece of High Baroque architecture (subject to time and availability); the Infant of Prague; and see the Charles Bridge. Alternatively, visit the Kafka Museum, a treasure house of documents, photographs and interactive exhibits dedicated to writer Franz Kafka and his dark imaginary visions; get a brief history of Jewish Prague; and see the Charles Bridge. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to explore Prague on your own; your hotel is in easy reach of attractions like the colorful Old Town Square (famous for its grand cafés), and Parizska Street, the city's famous shopping district.
Explore the Castle District and embark your riverboat in Regensburg
Tour the Castle District (Hradcany), rich with palaces, churches and monasteries, rising on a hill where Prague Castle presides over the city. Your walking tour includes Golden Lane, an alleyway of small pastel houses where 16th Century goldsmiths (and, according to legend, alchemists) once resided; Rosenberg Castle (once a palace for unmarried noblewomen who lost their fortunes); the Loreto Sanctuary (subject to time and availability), dedicated to the life of the Virgin Mary, a church of lavish design and art treasures; and of course, magnificent Prague Castle itself. Once the seat of Holy Roman emperors, now the residence of the Czech president, this complex of palaces, defense towers, courtyards, gardens and museums surrounding St. Vitus Cathedral dates back to the 9th Century and features nearly every architectural style of the last one thousand years. Lunch (on your own) follows this visual feast; then journey to Regensburg, Germany, where your riverboat awaits.
Aboard the Riverboat
Enjoy a day filled with historic insights in Nürnberg or Regensburg
Greet your first day on the beautiful Danube River with a choice of sightseeing excursions – a visit to Nürnberg where you'll view Zeppelin Field and visit the Documentation Center, a museum dedicated to the causes and consequences of the Third Reich. Alternatively, you can choose a guided walking tour of colorful Regensburg where sightseeing includes the Dom, the market, the town hall, and 12th-century Steinerne Brücke. You'll also have a guided visit to St. Emmeram Palace, royal residence of Thurn und Taxis, the family dynasty whose fortune began in the 16th century and is the largest in Germany today. The castle, formerly a Benedictine abbey, is lush with Baroque features and frescoes, from the throne room to the ballroom and magnificent library, with displays of splendid art treasures, weaponry and fine porcelain – you can't see it all, of course, since the family still lives here! Those who visit Nürnberg have lunch in town; those who stay in Regensburg return to the ship this afternoon for lunch and time at leisure; tonight, sail for Passau.
Picturesque Passau, "City of 3 Rivers"
Once a Roman outpost at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is over 2,500 years old, a quintessential Bavarian town of pastel patrician houses, cafes, romantic cobblestone lanes and riverfront promenades. This a town made for walking (many streets are closed to traffic) and your walking tour immerses you in its storybook mix of Roman, Italian Baroque and German Gothic architecture. See St. Stephen's Cathedral; view the hilltop fortress where Passau's prince-bishops once resided; and peruse the 14th-century Rathaus (Town Hall), adorned with murals commemorating scenes from the Nibelungenlied, an epic poem believed to have originated here in the 12th century. Cruise to Linz, Austria; arrive after dinner, with an onboard concert by classical trio Donau 3Klang.
A day in Cesky Krumlov and lunch at a castle
Your boat remains docked in Linz while you embark on a full-day excursion through wine country to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, an incredibly well-preserved medieval town in a landscape of exceptional beauty. Your walking tour includes Krumlov Castle, one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe, embracing 40 buildings and palaces of medieval, Renaissance and Rococo designs, plus numerous courtyards and gardens. Then, a Tauck Exclusive – a private lunch at the Winter Riding School, a hall where 18th-century aristocrats exercised their horses in inclement weather, now a lavish venue for concerts, balls, and social events, with an outstanding restaurant. Return to Linz in late afternoon, where cocktails and dinner aboard ship are in line for this evening.
Wines of the Wachau Valley
Arrive in Grein this morning for a choice of sightseeing activities. A walking tour of the village includes views of the Grein Theatre, since 1791 the oldest operating theatre in Austria, the historic town square, and St. Giles Parish Church; if you wish, you can visit Greinburg Castle, which is an imposing 15th-century palace with a gracious arcaded courtyard. Alternatively, take a guided tour of nearby Mauthausen Memorial, site of an infamous World War II-era concentration camp. This afternoon, cruise the lush landscapes of the Wachau Valley, with its rolling vineyards, fairy-tale castles, ancient hilltop ruins and monasteries; this is wine country famous for its Reislings and Grüner Veltliners – as a Tauck Exclusive, enjoy a wine tasting event in the town of Weissenkirchen en route to your overnight at anchor in Dürnstein.
Dürnstein and beyond... dream castles and abbeys
This morning, your riverboat departs Dürnstein and docks in Krems, which offers you a choice of unforgettable sightseeing excursions: visit the lofty, lavish monastery at Göttweig Abbey, a mountaintop Benedictine retreat with Baroque architectural features as stunning as the views... then descend to the Tulln plain to encounter Graffenegg Castle, a 19th-century count's madly romantic vision of a medieval castle. Or explore the picture-perfect Austrian village of Dürnstein on a guided walking tour, with free time on your own – maybe a climb up to the brooding ruins of Kuenringerburg Castle high above the town. Rejoin the boat, and set off on a leisurely, breathtakingly scenic river cruise to Bratislava.
A day of choice in and around Bratislava, Slovakia
Take a walking tour of the city's cobblestoned, vehicle-free historic center; medieval, Baroque and modern architecture mix in this visually intriguing city as you visit sites that include the 13th-century Old Town Hall, Baroque Habsburg-era palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, Michael's Gate, St. Martin's Cathedral, and the Primate's Palace where you'll view rare 17th-century British tapestries. Your day in Bratislava ends with free time to explore on your own. Or, take an excursion to the countryside, lush with vineyards, for a wine-tasting and a visit to Cerveny Kamen Castle. Dating back to the 13th century, "The Red Stone Castle" is one of the best-preserved castles in Slovakia, boasting historical furnishings and artwork. Prior to our departure this afternoon, our local expert offers inside information and anecdotes on Bratislava. Slovakia's capital. Back aboard ship, lunch and settle in for an afternoon at leisure before the riverboat departs for Vienna. Join us this evening for the Captain's farewell reception and dinner.
In the Viennese style... the Vienna Woods and Vienna
After breakfast, disembark the ship and ride by coach to the legendary Vienna Woods, a 28-mile expanse of forest where Viennese go to escape the bustle of the city. Pause for a photo stop at Mayerling, the Habsburgs' Imperial hunting lodge (where young Prince Rudolf met his mysterious demise); stroll through the charming village of Baden (a spa town since Roman times); lunch in a heuriger (wine tavern) featuring traditional local cuisine and music. Leave the idyllic woods for the cosmopolitan pleasures of the city, with its lavish Baroque palaces and wide boulevards. Your luxury hotel is a former palace itself (four palaces, in fact) occupying a city block just steps from the Ringstrasse. The evening is free for you to explore and dine on your own.
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna
A day in Imperial Vienna and a night at the Palace
Begin the day with a tour of the city's fabulous landmarks, then take your choice of awe-inspiring museum tours: visit the Belvedere, an opulent 18th-century palace and former residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing masterpieces from the Medieval to Art Nouveau and Modern (including works by Gustav Klimt and Egon Shiele); the Fine Arts Museum (founded by the Habsburgs in the 19th Century to exhibit their vast, eclectic art collection – the museum is a work of art itself); or the House of Music, featuring imaginative interactive exhibits on famous composers (where you can actually "conduct" the Vienna Philharmonic). Enjoy free time to lunch and explore the city on your own, then join us at the Pallavicini Palace for a gala farewell evening of dining and musical performances in elegant Viennese style. The sumptuous surroundings of Palais Pallavicini (built in 1784), with its ornate decor and magnificent state rooms, will transport you to another time – in fact, the palace facade is famous in another cultural reference... as the location of Harry Lime's apartment in Orson Welles' classic film The Third Man.
Danube and Vienna river cruise ends in Vienna
Your Danube and Vienna river cruise ends: Vienna, Austria. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Ritz-Carlton Vienna to Vienna International Airport and Vienna Westbahnhof; you should allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in Category 4 and 5 on the July 15 and October 14 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore ex-cur-sions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city.
Traveling 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 Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
The five-star InterContinental Prague is ideally located on the banks of the Vltava River, along Parizska Street, Prague's famous shopping boulevard, and only steps from the historic Old Town. The hotel offers elegance and comfort in a downtown setting, and a perfect base to explore shops, restaurants, and the city's architectural treasures. Amenities include a full-featured spa, salt-water indoor pool and a gourmet rooftop restaurant (Zlata Praha) with panoramic views of Prague's enchanting skyline and the always picturesque Vltava River.
When it comes to river cruising, how you see Europe matters. Our riverboats make the perfect base for savoring every unforgettable moment with an elegant, thoughtful design and a contemporary European flair, ascribing to the highest standards of quality and comfort. Guests enjoy upscale accommodations, like those you would expect to a find at a premium hotel – it is, after all, a floating premium hotel – with all the built-in advantages of a private ship. Views are an important part of the river cruise experience, and all of our cabins and suites face outside; most have French balconies and sliding glass doors to savor the scenery. You can see for yourself what life is like aboard your luxurious riverboat, through videos, photos, detailed descriptions and first-hand reviews at www.tauck.com/river-cruises/our-ships – complete with deck plans, cabin photos and descriptions.
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.
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.
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Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel and riverboat accommodations, motor coach transportation, port charges, land excursions, admissions, entertainment, special dinners, beverages aboard the riverboat (including unlimited soft drinks, regional wine, beer and premium spirits), sightseeing, porterage, and the services of the ship staff, the local guides and motor coach drivers, the Tauck Director and the Tauck Cruise Director are included. Transportation from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport or Praha Hlavni Nadrazi (Main Train Station) to the InterContinental Prague Hotel is included, regardless of the time of your check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your tour. Transportation is also provided from the Ritz-Carlton Vienna to either the Vienna International Airport or Vienna West Train Station is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests.
The tour price includes all hotel and riverboat accommodations. Our standard is to provide the best available hotel accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality of one hotel may differ slightly from another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels.
The riverboats each accommodate up to 130 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, 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 rooms. Requests for triple and quadruple accommodations are only available as two separate twin cabins in select categories. We will do all that we can to secure rooms next to one another when possible.
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, treadmills, and a massage center. A hair salon is also located on the Emerald deck. The ship's small boutique is located by the reception desk.
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
On the Riverboat:
The legal drinking age aboard the riverboat is 21 years old.
Danube Reflections: Prague to Vienna has one Tauck Director for every 43 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.
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 the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Austria. You are not required to obtain a visa for the short duration of this tour.
The U.S. State Department advises that: "All foreigners seeking entry into the Czech Republic must also carry proof of a medical insurance policy contracted for payment of all costs for hospitalization and medical treatment while in the Czech Republic. According to the Czech Government, if you have a health insurance card or an internationally recognized credit card with health insurance included, it will generally be accepted as proof of insurance to enter the country."
Tauck offers insurance that is considered sufficient for this purpose. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section above on this webpage for further details.
If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact an embassy or consulate of the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and Slovakia to determine what travel documentation is required. If you are a Canadian citizen, you are now required to obtain a visa to enter the Czech Republic. Please contact the Canadian embassy or a consulate of the Czech Republic to determine how you can obtain a visa prior to your departure as it cannot be secured at the border.
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.
Cruise Regulations – 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.
Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – 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.
Luggage Responsibility – 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 3:00 PM at the InterContinental Prague Hotel on the first day of the tour. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim your luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. The journey ends when you check out of the hotel in Vienna on the last day of the tour. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
Holiday and Museum Closures – 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.
Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility – 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.
Photography During the Tour – 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.
ATM and Credit Cards - 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.
Cell Phones - 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 opportunities 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 the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Austria.
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.
Airline Security Measures –
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.
Clothing and Packing – 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.
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is flexible and allows for layering. Casual, cotton clothing is recommended. A light jacket or sweater for the sun deck 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.
Attire recommended aboard the riverboat is resort casual. A sport coat and tie for gentlemen and a dress/pantsuit for ladies are suggested for the welcome and farewell dinners. Please note that our Imperial Evening in Vienna is a slightly more formal occasion, and a sport coat for gentlemen is required. When traveling abroad, you may have the opportunity to dine at an upscale restaurant on your own, which may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear (not required).
Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are provided in each guest room at the hotels and in each cabin on board the riverboat.
Valet laundry service is available at the hotels and on the riverboat for a fee. There is no valet dry cleaning available on the riverboat. Ironing facilities on the riverboat are available by request to the front desk. Category 7 suites 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 tour:
Health – 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.
Your riverboat has four decks: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sun. The elevator connects the Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald decks. There is no elevator to the Sundeck.
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.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate service animals on any river cruise for medical and legal reasons.
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.
Your riverboat is registered in Valletta, Malta. 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 the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia 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 the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Austria to determine what vaccination(s) may be required for your travel.
The hotels, riverboat and the motor coaches used on this tour are air conditioned for your comfort. Several restaurants we use throughout the itinerary are not air-conditioned due to the historic significance of the buildings.
Currency and Exchange Rates - 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. The euro is the official currency for Slovakia, Austria and Germany; the Czech koruna in the Czech Republic. 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 those countries which are now using the euro as the official currency, major credit cards and travelers' checks are widely accepted, and ATMs are found in most tourist venues. In the Czech Republic credit cards and travelers' checks are not widely accepted, fees are often charged for currency exchange, and ATMs are often not found outside of main cities. Here paying cash for purchases in the local currency may be preferable.
To obtain the most current exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to oanda.com by clicking here.
Each country visited 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.
The hotels on this itinerary, and the riverboat, are powered by a 220 V, 50Hz, AC, electrical system, which accommodates standard European plugs with two round prongs. Each Inspiration Class riverboat cabin has at least 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.
Internet Access is available as indicated below:
Hotels - Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed
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 borrow a laptop from the front desk. PLEASE NOTE: Internet access is made possible by means of cellular service and satellite, 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.
The Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia 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 along the Danube River is temperate and unpredictable. From June through August, the average high temperatures decrease as you travel west along the river and range from 69 to 79°F (21 to 26°C) and the average low temperatures range from 51 to 59°F (11 to 15°C). Rainfall amounts in this region remain fairly constant throughout the year, although late spring and early summer are generally the wettest seasons of the year. Opposite of temperature, rainfall increases as you travel west.
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
Average Temperature
Prague, Czech Republic
Salzburg, Austria
Hi/Lo ºF
Hi/Lo ºC
34 / 24
1 / -4
36 / 24
2 / -4
36 / 25
38 / 25
3 / -4
46 / 32
8 / 0
48 / 32
9 / 0
54 / 36
12 / 2
56 / 39
13 / 4
64 / 45
18 / 7
66 / 47
19 / 8
69 / 51
21 / 11
71 / 51
22 / 11
72 / 54
22 / 12
73 / 55
23 / 13
73 / 53
23 / 12
65 / 48
18 / 9
68 / 50
20 / 10
54 / 39
12 / 4
57 / 41
15 / 5
41 / 32
5 / 0
45 / 33
7 / 1
36 / 28
2 / -2
37 / 26
3 / -3
Vienna, Austria
Nurnberg, Germany
39 / 27
2 / -3
39 / 28
4 / -2
40 / 28
49 / 35
9 / 2
48 / 34
9 / 1
14 / 5
56 / 38
14 / 4
67 / 49
19 / 9
67 / 47
72 / 55
22 / 13
72 / 52
77 / 59
25 / 15
75 / 56
24 / 13
76 / 55
69 / 53
21 / 12
19 / 10
57 / 43
14 / 6
44 / 35
7 / 2
39 / 30
4 / -1
38 / 30
3 / -1
Average Rainfall
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 $800 per person.
Special Requests
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 90 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 $575.00 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:
90 days or more before departure
Loss of cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection ($575.00) per person
89 – 46 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
45 – 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:
90 days or more before departure
$800.00 per person
89 – 46 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
45 – 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 type of accommodation. 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 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."
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This was our second Tauck Tour and our first river cruise with Tauck. We have done two other river cruises with another company and Tauck is better by far. In fact we have booked two more Tauck trips for next year--one for the Dalmation Coast and The Grand European Tour from Bucharest to Amsterdam. What's better on Tauck?-people, food & activities
Visit to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. It is a very special place!
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
It was awesome, from the Riverboat, our tour guides, the tours and the food. The hotels in Munich and Vienna were first class.
Undoubtedly the Vienna night at the Palace for dinner. The entertainment was the best. What a wonderful way to end our trip. This was the WOW in the trip.
The staff was amazing from the time we stepped on the ship until our departure from the hotel in Vienna.
Very detail was worked out with no problems and we saw more than we ever expected could be possible.
The chips, vboxes and bus transportation made for a great tour.
Enjoyed the finer details of the ship including hot tub and putting green.
Going to the 14 locks on the Danube river.
Making new friends and not being assigned seating was great.
I loved our stay in Vienna, could have been longer.
The River Cruise was super comfortable and the service impeccable. As was the food. Open bar and no tipping adds to a relaxed vacation. The three directors on board were also wonderful.
I don't think Tauck could have done more.
Going through the locks was new for me and very interesting.
Most memorable moment was opening the shades and watching the landscape glide past with all the comforts at hand.
When you travel with Tauck, you can leave your wallet at home. Everything is provided for you and with panache.
We took the new riverboat, Savor, from Regensburg to Vienna.
The cabins were a good size and the views from the sliding glass doors were magnificent.
The meals were prepared and served with elegance.
There were so many, I'd have to say the Benedictine Abbey and Gottweig castle. The abbey is situated on top of a hill and as you approach, you'd think you were entering fairyland.
The Imperial quarters within the abbey are opulent.We were able to be present as the monks chanted their noonday prayers, an event available only to Tauck travelers.
Bill Kelley
As expected it was great from touch down to take off. The Tauck staff is always there to take care of anything & everything. We have cruised with the top lines in the world and there was nothing lacking on our river boat. Staff, food, room and service were the best. Another fantastic Tauck trip to remember for the rest of our lives!!!!!
We had so many, but one was just sitting on the top deck with the great friends we had made on the tour, laughing and watching the great scenery go by.
One other had to be Nurenberg just for all the history. On one of the tours myself and my husband ended up with our own tour guide. Nothing like a private tour to make your day!
This trip was amazing and flawless from the warm welcome at the Ritz Carlton in Vienna to the Captain's Farewell Dinner in Regensburg.
My most memorable moment was Day 5 when the Savor was docked at the quaint village of Dürnstein. Tauck Director Mark led a 5 km/3 mi bike ride from Dürnstein to Weissenkirchen for a small group of biking enthusiasts. We rode along the Danube and through a vineyard with the warmth of the sun in the picturesque Wachau Valley.
Friends recommended Tauck so we booked Danube Reflections Eastbound. This trip went beyond our expectations. The price was dear but after a few days we felt it was well worth it. The tours, coaches, ship, meals, complimentary drinks and pleasant guides were all exceptional.
Golfing on the top deck with a medieval castle in the background.
Tony and Dale
I cannot praise Tauck highly enough...our every need was attended to in a timely, efficient and friendly manner. From the moment we boarded, until we reluctantly departed, we enjoyed being taken care of, along with seeing some of the most wonderful places. We met some incredible people and shared a memorable holiday. Thoroughly recommended !!
Too hard to pick one but dinner in the Palace on the final night would be up there !!
Jack and Linda
Great ship with excellent accommodations, very good service. Comfortable, inviting lounge and bar facility. It was a smooth and beautiful sail. Really good tours of each of the towns along the Danube and good commentary from the captain's deck of the scenery as we sailed.
Tauck's efforts to please guests is extraordinary!
Loved it!
There were many moments to remember-like the final dinner in the Pallavicini Palace. But the best for me was the quiet, glorious sail through the Wachau Valley on a beautiful day in the hot tub on the upper deck.
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Are We There Yet? America On Vacation DVD
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Pile in the old station wagon for a nostalgic look at the evolution of the family vacation.
The family vacation as we think of it is a twentieth century phenomenon. Up until then, travel was the exclusive province of the rich. But the inventions of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, combined with the success of social reformers, who won more leisure time for regular workers, opened the world of travel to the common man.
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Yellow dress from Antonio Marras featuring a round neck, cropped sleeves, a multicoloured floral print to the front and a mid-length.
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Antonio Marras saw his first Couture collection debut in 1996, a collection steeped in historical knowledge and tradition. These influences followed him into his initial ready-to-wear collection, which debuted in Milan in 1999. Marras joined Kenzo in 2003 where he's still brilliantly holding his Artistic Director status. Antonio Marras' passion for embellishment and flamboyant decoration takes influence from his roots in Sardinia, where he still lives today.
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