Experience a Tauck European River Cruise
Every Tauck river cruise is thoughtfully designed to deliver the iconic sights along Europe's legendary waterways – along with exclusive access, immersive cultural experiences, and the kind of personalized service only they can provide.
Classic River Routes. Award-winning Tauck Experiences.
Whether you're cruising the Rhine or the Danube, the Douro, the Rhône, Seine, Maas or Moselle, the magic of Tauck's award-winning European river cruises goes far beyond the riverboat you're aboard or the landmarks you'll visit. It's in the intimate ambiance and personalized service, the off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and uncommon access to local culture and exclusive experiences you can't get on your own—all designed to give you a true slice of European life and send you home transformed.
Distinctively Inclusive
River cruising with Tauck means carefree cruising with everything included in one upfront price – with no options sold, ever. Here's just a taste of what you'll enjoy on every Tauck river cruise:
- A choice of all-included, privately guided small group excursions and unique cultural experiences exclusive to Tauck
- All meals and snacks onboard, plus exclusive, locally inspired dining ashore
- 24/7 unlimited complimentary beverages onboard ship
- Guided by up to 4 Tauck Director level staff and expert local guides
- Seamless on-tour transportation including airport and train transfers
- All gratuities to Tauck Directors, local guides, ship crew and wait staff
- Overnight stays in the finest city-center hotels and resorts on select cruises
- No single supplement in Category 1 – solo travelers enjoy the same all-inclusive value
Ready to experience the Tauck difference? Explore our recommended European river cruises and find the perfect journey for you.
Featured Tauck River Cruise Departures
Ask for pricing on these and other available river cruises and dates.The Blue DanubeJul 17, 2027 (12 days)
ms Joy | Budapest, Hungary to Prague, Czech RepublicAlong the "river of kings"... medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals... charming riverside villages... the Imperial treasures of the Habsburgs... lush Wachau valley vineyards... the music of Mozart...
From Prague to Budapest, castles of all descriptions have watched over the landscape from their royal perches for centuries. On this 12-day journey featuring a 9-night Danube cruise, they remain lasting testimony to kingdoms and culture, ready to welcome you… during a private dinner in Lobkowicz Palace… an exclusive evening of Imperial entertainment at a private Vienna palace... in Baroque Salzburg and atop Budapest's Castle Hill... and exploring Vienna's Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace. It's a Blue Danube cruise to remember!
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & LondonJul 29, 2027 (12 days)
ms Reverie | London, England to Paris, FranceJourney from London to Paris by way of a River Seine cruise filled with Tauck exclusive experiences... Private tasting tours, from wine to cheese to chocolate... discover treasured Parisian landmarks, steeped in history, culture and art... and return home with tales of adventures that become more exciting with each retelling.
Wind through fishing ports and medieval towns, tasting Normandy cuisine, visiting the D-Day invasion beaches of Normandy, finding the deep essence of calvados, pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters, dining at a chateau in Rouen, exploring cobblestone lanes, walking in Monet's garden at Giverny, visiting Van Gogh's muse in Aubers-sur-Oise, a visit to a private castle, and incomparable Paris... well, riverboating seems like the only way to go! Private tasting tours, from wine to cheese to chocolate... a tale of two cities you'll want to tell over and over again.
Exploring the Douro, plus MadridAug 03, 2027 (11 days)
ms Andorinha | Madrid, Spain to Porto, PortugalEnhanced by a three-night land stay in Madrid, our new 7-day cruise along Portugal's "river of gold" entices with guided exploration in Porto, the historical city of wine; captivates with cultural discoveries in picturesque riverside hamlets along the Douro; visits family-owned wine estates and vineyards, centuries in the making; and indulges with artful royal pleasures in the capital city of Madrid.
Setting sail along the Douro River is an immersion into beauty, culture, and timeless tradition, thousands of years in the making. Venture by riverboat into the Douro Valley, the birthplace of port wine, a land where time slows and every sip carries centuries of devotion. Cruise past terraced vineyards carved into golden hillsides, where wine has been perfected for centuries. Visit historic quintas, taste vintages born of passion, and let the river's gentle bends reveal a landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
Beyond the valley and back on land, your adventure extends to Spain where you can wander the storied streets of Toledo, rich with medieval charm, and feel the pulse of Madrid, a capital city alive with art, flavor, and elegance. From vineyard sunsets to vibrant city nights, this new riverboat voyage blends romance, history, and unforgettable indulgence for a travel experience as timeless as the region itself.
The Rhine & Swiss AlpsAug 23, 2027 (10 days)
ms Inspire | Zurich, Switzerland to Amsterdam, NetherlandsFollow the romantic Rhine River on its winding journey through Central Europe, taking in the sights, history and culture of Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands and France, as your riverboat glides along the river.
Experience medieval winetowns, cathedrals, castles, museums, and river landscapes of the kind that inspired JMW Turner and Richard Wagner. Enjoy a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in Bern, with a choice of a city tour or a trip up to the Jungfraujoch in the Alps, and an idyll in Lucerne; sail from Basel with visits to Colmar, Baden-Baden, Rudesheim and Cologne... a Tauck Exclusive evening of dinner and music at Schloss Ehreshoven... a visit to the windmills of Kinderdijk, and choice of canal boat tour of charming Utrecht or visit to Kasteel de Haar.
Tauck proudly enters its second century as a family-owned and led company, guided by the same values and vision established in 1925: always do the right thing and deliver more than what’s expected. With journeys across all seven continents, spanning more than 100 destinations and over 70 countries, Tauck continues to move forward - innovating thoughtfully and enhancing travel experiences that are meaningful, enriching, and memorable for a lifetime.
No matter where you explore, Tauck make's it easy for you to choose the perfect travel experience for your interest and activity level.
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Tauck offers guests curated ways to explore the world, with experiences designed for connection, comfort, and cultural immersion.
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Extend your journey when you book a 2027 Roam by Tauck trip by October 1, 2026.
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All fares & offers are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change based on availability and other considerations. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include: all accommodations; airport transfers and land transportation as detailed in each Trip itinerary; basic internet where available in hotel rooms and aboard riverboats (service levels are not guaranteed); entertainment and special dinners as arranged by Tauck; shore excursions and sightseeing; services of Tauck Directors, Cruise Directors and local guides. Most meals are included. All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers and local guides are included. Gratuities for Cruise Directors and Tauck Directors are included on all River Cruise journeys.