Overview
Itinerary
Cruise begins: 5:30 PM, Regensburg or Vilshofen, Germany. A transfer is included from Munich's Franz Josef Strauss International Airport or Munich Train Station to your riverboat, docked in Regensburg or Vilshofen and all decked out for the holidays! Guests who enjoy a pre-cruise stay in Munich will receive a transfer from Tauck's hotel to the riverboat. Join your captain onboard your riverboat for a fun welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. Set sail for Passau. Stay Seven Nights: aboard your luxurious Tauck river ship (D)
Dock in Passau, a picturesque city set on three rivers. Explore the narrow lanes and squares of Old Town dressed up with holiday decorations – a yuletide wonderland that will delight your family. You have a choice of activities. One is a walking tour of Old Town and a visit to a local café for a traditional sweets workshop. The family that owns the café has been making treats for the residents of Passau for four generations – and today they'll share some tips with your family.
Another choice is to discover Old Town as you play a geo-caching game with a local guide. Or go on a guided hike with a holiday theme and interactive storytelling. Enjoy some free time in Passau before returning to your riverboat. As you to sail on to Linz in Austria, your Tauck Directors and Cruise Director have lots of fun activities planned for your family to share onboard ship, including holiday karaoke! (B/L/D)
Wake up early aboard your riverboat in Linz for your full-day excursion to Oberndorf and Salzburg. Mozart was born in Salzburg, and his family home is still there. The Sound of Music was set in Salzburg, and you might recognize a few locations from the movie. Have lunch at a local restaurant, and then you're off on a choice of afternoon excursions.
One choice will have your family discovering the story behind one of the world's most beloved Christmas carols in Oberndorf, the town where "Silent Night" was born in 1818, and hear some stirring music. Alternatively, enjoy some additional free time in Salzburg to explore as you please. Reboard your riverboat, and cruise overnight to Dürnstein. (B/L/D)
Early this morning your riverboat sails through Wachau Valley wine country before docking in Dürnstein.
Disembark for your choice of shore excursions. One possibility is to visit Melk Abbey, a sprawling Baroque edifice high on a hill overlooking the Danube. Softly golden in the winter light, Melk Abbey is filled with centuries of treasures. It's been a beacon of learning for generations and is still home to a secondary school today.
On a guided tour, your family will love imagining going to school in these magnificent surroundings. According to the abbey's Christmas legend, the Virgin Mary and the Christ child made a miraculous visit to the abbey, where a young novice juggled oranges and entertained the infant so much that he clapped for joy and Mary gave the baby to the priest-in-training to hold.
Your family's other choice this morning is to go on a walking tour in the charming riverside Old Town of Krems, set against a striking backdrop of terraced vineyards. After lunch onboard your riverboat, enjoy some local wines at a tasting and learn about wine-making in the Wachau Valley. Your riverboat sails for Vienna this afternoon. (B/L/D)
Disembark for a sightseeing tour of Vienna, taking in the elegant boulevards, palaces, museums, opera house, and other impressive buildings built during the days when today's capital city of Austria was a grand Imperial city – the home base of the Habsburg family whose Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled much of Europe. Your family can return to the riverboat for lunch or try a local restaurant or café.
This afternoon is free for exploring Vienna as you please. Shuttles between your riverboat and downtown Vienna will run throughout the afternoon.
Following an early dinner onboard this evening, have some family fun at the world-famous Vienna Prater amusement park, featuring over 250 rides and attractions to enjoy. You'll find the Riesenrad, a giant ferris wheel (which film buffs will recognize from the 1940s film noir classic The Third Man); "extreme-speed" rides, merry-go-rounds and go-carts tracks; haunted houses and a fun house; and more. Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experience in Vienna and maximize our time there, we may rotate our activities on Days 5 and 6 on some departures. (B/L/D)
This morning, enjoy a firsthand look at the Habsburg emperors' home life during your guided visit at Schönbrunn Palace, once their magnificent summer residence, boasting 1,441 rooms and exquisite gardens.
This afternoon is free for exploring Vienna as you please; shuttles between your riverboat and central Vienna run throughout the afternoon. Then, it's time to dress up for a Tauck Exclusive evening at Palais Pallavicini, one of Vienna's few private palaces, where you'll enjoy a champagne (or juice) reception, dinner, a performance, and a waltzing lesson for a wonderful night of family fun. Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experience in Vienna and maximize our time there, we may rotate our activities on Days 5 and 6 on some departures. (B/L/D)
Your riverboat arrives this morning in Slovakia's capital city, Bratislava. Head to Old Town to try your hand at some medieval games and enjoy an interactive walking tour with a scavenger hunt. Your afternoon is free.
This evening onboard your riverboat, Slovak performers entertain your family followed by your captain's farewell cocktail hour and dinner. (B/L/D)
Dock in Budapest this morning and disembark your riverboat for a tour of a city divided by the Danube River. Known for its stunning architecture as "the Pearl of the Danube," Budapest was once two separate cities, Buda and Pest. Your family will go on a walking tour through the castle district and take in the amazing views from Fisherman's Bastion. See elegant Andrássy Avenue, monumental Heroes Square, and City Park. Finish your excursion with a holiday candy-making experience at a private venue.
Tour ends: Budapest. A transfer is included from Kempinski Corvinus Hotel, Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Guests should book an afternoon flight home to be able to participate in Budapest sightseeing. Families enjoying a post-cruise stay at Kempinksi Corvinus Hotel, Budapest will receive a transfer from Tauck's hotel to the airport. Please allow at least 3 hours for airport check-in. (B)
Cruise begins: 5:30 PM, Regensburg or Vilshofen, Germany. A transfer is included from Munich's Franz Josef Strauss International Airport or Munich Train Station to your riverboat, docked in Regensburg or Vilshofen and all decked out for the holidays! Guests who enjoy a pre-cruise stay in Munich will receive a transfer from Tauck's hotel to the riverboat. Join your captain onboard your riverboat for a fun welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. Set sail for Passau. Stay Seven Nights: aboard your luxurious Tauck river ship (D)
Dock in Passau, a picturesque city set on three rivers. Explore the narrow lanes and squares of Old Town dressed up with holiday decorations – a yuletide wonderland that will delight your family. You have a choice of activities. One is a walking tour of Old Town and a visit to a local café for a traditional sweets workshop. The family that owns the café has been making treats for the residents of Passau for four generations – and today they'll share some tips with your family.
Another choice is to discover Old Town as you play a geo-caching game with a local guide. Or go on a guided hike with a holiday theme and interactive storytelling. Enjoy some free time in Passau before returning to your riverboat. As you to sail on to Linz in Austria, your Tauck Directors and Cruise Director have lots of fun activities planned for your family to share onboard ship, including holiday karaoke! (B/L/D)
Wake up early aboard your riverboat in Linz for your full-day excursion to Oberndorf and Salzburg. Mozart was born in Salzburg, and his family home is still there. The Sound of Music was set in Salzburg, and you might recognize a few locations from the movie. Have lunch at a local restaurant, and then you're off on a choice of afternoon excursions.
One choice will have your family discovering the story behind one of the world's most beloved Christmas carols in Oberndorf, the town where "Silent Night" was born in 1818, and hear some stirring music. Alternatively, enjoy some additional free time in Salzburg to explore as you please. Reboard your riverboat, and cruise overnight to Dürnstein. (B/L/D)
Early this morning your riverboat sails through Wachau Valley wine country before docking in Dürnstein.
Disembark for your choice of shore excursions. One possibility is to visit Melk Abbey, a sprawling Baroque edifice high on a hill overlooking the Danube. Softly golden in the winter light, Melk Abbey is filled with centuries of treasures. It's been a beacon of learning for generations and is still home to a secondary school today.
On a guided tour, your family will love imagining going to school in these magnificent surroundings. According to the abbey's Christmas legend, the Virgin Mary and the Christ child made a miraculous visit to the abbey, where a young novice juggled oranges and entertained the infant so much that he clapped for joy and Mary gave the baby to the priest-in-training to hold.
Your family's other choice this morning is to go on a walking tour in the charming riverside Old Town of Krems, set against a striking backdrop of terraced vineyards. After lunch onboard your riverboat, enjoy some local wines at a tasting and learn about wine-making in the Wachau Valley. Your riverboat sails for Vienna this afternoon. (B/L/D)
Disembark for a sightseeing tour of Vienna, taking in the elegant boulevards, palaces, museums, opera house, and other impressive buildings built during the days when today's capital city of Austria was a grand Imperial city – the home base of the Habsburg family whose Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled much of Europe. Your family can return to the riverboat for lunch or try a local restaurant or café.
This afternoon is free for exploring Vienna as you please. Shuttles between your riverboat and downtown Vienna will run throughout the afternoon.
Following an early dinner onboard this evening, have some family fun at the world-famous Vienna Prater amusement park, featuring over 250 rides and attractions to enjoy. You'll find the Riesenrad, a giant ferris wheel (which film buffs will recognize from the 1940s film noir classic The Third Man); "extreme-speed" rides, merry-go-rounds and go-carts tracks; haunted houses and a fun house; and more. Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experience in Vienna and maximize our time there, we may rotate our activities on Days 5 and 6 on some departures. (B/L/D)
This morning, enjoy a firsthand look at the Habsburg emperors' home life during your guided visit at Schönbrunn Palace, once their magnificent summer residence, boasting 1,441 rooms and exquisite gardens.
This afternoon is free for exploring Vienna as you please; shuttles between your riverboat and central Vienna run throughout the afternoon. Then, it's time to dress up for a Tauck Exclusive evening at Palais Pallavicini, one of Vienna's few private palaces, where you'll enjoy a champagne (or juice) reception, dinner, a performance, and a waltzing lesson for a wonderful night of family fun. Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experience in Vienna and maximize our time there, we may rotate our activities on Days 5 and 6 on some departures. (B/L/D)
Your riverboat arrives this morning in Slovakia's capital city, Bratislava. Head to Old Town to try your hand at some medieval games and enjoy an interactive walking tour with a scavenger hunt. Your afternoon is free.
This evening onboard your riverboat, Slovak performers entertain your family followed by your captain's farewell cocktail hour and dinner. (B/L/D)
Dock in Budapest this morning and disembark your riverboat for a tour of a city divided by the Danube River. Known for its stunning architecture as "the Pearl of the Danube," Budapest was once two separate cities, Buda and Pest. Your family will go on a walking tour through the castle district and take in the amazing views from Fisherman's Bastion. See elegant Andrássy Avenue, monumental Heroes Square, and City Park. Finish your excursion with a holiday candy-making experience at a private venue.
Tour ends: Budapest. A transfer is included from Kempinski Corvinus Hotel, Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Guests should book an afternoon flight home to be able to participate in Budapest sightseeing. Families enjoying a post-cruise stay at Kempinksi Corvinus Hotel, Budapest will receive a transfer from Tauck's hotel to the airport. Please allow at least 3 hours for airport check-in. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- An evening at a private Viennese palace – with dinner, entertainment, and a waltzing lesson
- Visit to Oberndorf, birthplace of the carol "Silent Night"
- A visit to Baroque Salzburg and, weather permitting, a funicular ride up to the city's hilltop fortress
- In Passau, a choice of a walking tour of Old Town and a sweets-making workshop at a local café; a guided geo-caching game in Old Town; or a guided hike with a holiday theme and storytelling
- In the Wachau Valley, a choice between a wine tasting or a hike to Kuenringer Castle in Dürnstein (weather permitting)
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
- Medieval games, a walking tour, and a scavenger hunt in Old Town Bratislava
- A tour of Budapest taking in the castle district, Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes Square, and more
- Traditional European holiday dinner and events aboard the riverboat
- Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors, and Tauck Cruise Director
- Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at AUD $2,990
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- Service charges, admission fees, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
- 20 included meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- An evening at a private Viennese palace – with dinner, entertainment, and a waltzing lesson
- Visit to Oberndorf, birthplace of the carol "Silent Night"
- A visit to Baroque Salzburg and, weather permitting, a funicular ride up to the city's hilltop fortress
- In Passau, a choice of a walking tour of Old Town and a sweets-making workshop at a local café; a guided geo-caching game in Old Town; or a guided hike with a holiday theme and storytelling
- In the Wachau Valley, a choice between a wine tasting or a hike to Kuenringer Castle in Dürnstein (weather permitting)
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
- Medieval games, a walking tour, and a scavenger hunt in Old Town Bratislava
- A tour of Budapest taking in the castle district, Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes Square, and more
- Traditional European holiday dinner and events aboard the riverboat
- Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors, and Tauck Cruise Director
- Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at AUD $2,990
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- Service charges, admission fees, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
- 20 included meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Deck Plans
Cabins
Category 1
- 150 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Two 2' by 3' fixed windows, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV,
- 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Category 2
- 150 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 3
- 225 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Closets, Storage / drawers, 4 steps up to loft area, Railing, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- Electronically controlled, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32" LED TV , Window can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 4
- 190 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Built-in closet and drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 5
- 190 - 225 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Storage / drawers, Large closet, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 6
- 225 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Storage / drawers, Large closet, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Full-sized window, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily , Safe, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 7
- 300 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Walk-in closet with built-in shelves, Storage / drawers, Pull-out sleeping sofa, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
- Coffee maker, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Deck Plans
Cabins
Category 1
- 150 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Two 2' by 3' fixed windows, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV,
- 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Category 2
- 150 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 3
- 225 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Closets, Storage / drawers, 4 steps up to loft area, Railing, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- Electronically controlled, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32" LED TV , Window can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 4
- 190 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Built-in closet and drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 5
- 190 - 225 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Storage / drawers, Large closet, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 6
- 225 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Storage / drawers, Large closet, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Full-sized window, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily , Safe, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 7
- 300 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Padded headboard with reading lamps, Walk-in closet with built-in shelves, Storage / drawers, Pull-out sleeping sofa, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
- Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
- Coffee maker, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Brochure
Tauck European River Cruising (2024)
Availability
Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in Australia. T&C’s apply.
Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 580 |
| Cat 3 | $ 1,230 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,670 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,540 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,830 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,550 |
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 580 |
| Cat 3 | $ 1,230 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,670 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,540 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,830 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,550 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 610 |
| Cat 3 | $ 1,290 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,750 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,660 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,960 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,720 |
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 610 |
| Cat 3 | $ 1,290 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,750 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,660 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,960 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,720 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Tauck. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Tauck. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
