Rhine Connoisseur: Brussels to Montreux - Southbound
Epicurean delights take center stage on this Rhine River cruise, with a feast of culinary experiences that showcase wine, cheese, chocolate and more in Strasbourg, Belgium and Switzerland...
You'll sip wine in the Lavaux vineyards at a local wine-making cooperative. Taste craft beer and culinary specialties in Düsseldorf, French fare in Strasbourg and local beer in Antwerp. Enjoy a chocolate demo in Brussels. Dine like royalty at Slot Loevestein, set on a private island exclusive to Tauck guests. And spend three nights at a luxurious Fairmont Montreux resort amidst spectacular scenery.
Leaving from:
Brussel (Bruxelles)
Cruise ship:
MS Treasures
Visiting:
Brussel (Bruxelles) •
Antwerp •
Gorinchem •
Düsseldorf •
From
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Tauck
Tauck is a super-premium river cruise line offering small, intimate sailings on the waterways of Europe.
The cruise line launched in 1992, offering luxurious and all-inclusive river cruises on the likes of the Danube, Rhine and Rhone.
With many awards under its belt, the cruise line owns it when it comes to European river cruising, heading away from crowded tourist hotspots and off the beaten track.
98
Passengers
36
Crew
2011
Launched
2018
Last refit
110m
Length
11.4m
Width
12kts
Speed
4
Decks
EUR
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Brussel (Bruxelles), Belgium
Day 2
Antwerp, Belgium
Day 3
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Day 4
Düsseldorf, Germany
Day 5
Boppard, Germany
Day 6
Mannheim, Germany
Day 7
Strasbourg, France
Days 8 - 9
Basel, Switzerland
Day 10
Montreux, Switzerland
Day 11
Basel, Switzerland
Day 1
Brussel (Bruxelles), Belgium
Day 2
Antwerp, Belgium
Explore Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Known for its diamond cutting industry, fashion and the many great artists that lived in its vicinity, Antwerp is a city focused on art and culture.
Day 3
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Day 4
Düsseldorf, Germany
Day 5
Boppard, Germany
Day 6
Mannheim, Germany
Day 7
Strasbourg, France
Days 8 - 9
Basel, Switzerland
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre.
Day 10
Montreux, Switzerland
Day 11
Basel, Switzerland
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre.
Ship Details
Tauck
MS Treasures
Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Treasures offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along the Danube and Rhine Rivers... enjoy views of fairy-tale castles that line the riverbanks from the Sun Deck... gaze at picture-book villages while you dine at Compass Rose, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow passengers in the lounge before heading out, ready for the adventures that lie ahead...
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