Dusseldorf Travel Guides and Tours

Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel glides past ancient castles and soaring cathedrals, taking in great cities including Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg and Bratislava – and revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Schönbrunn Palace and Kölner Dam (Cologne Cathedral). Travel aboard one of Tauck's luxury riverboats – ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel – on a two-week Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, gliding past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, castles and vineyards. Pass through five countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, and explore legendary cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg, Bratislava and Budapest. Tauck's all-included private shore excursions take you to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Budapest, Vienna, and Bamberg, and the Wachau and Rhine valleys. In Vienna, take your choice of visits to Schönbrunn Palace or the Hofburg's Imperial Silver Room, and attend a grand Imperial Evening in a traditional palace. In Amsterdam, enjoy a luncheon cruise along the city's 17th-century canals and tour the famed Rijksmuseum. Visit Köln Cathedral, Melk Abbey, medieval towns like Regensburg and Dürnstein, Budapest's Heroes' Square and much more!

Cruise legendary rivers and retrace the routes of history. Pass by magnificent castles, quaint villages and sloping vineyards. Mayflower blends classic land touring with elegant river cruising, creating the most relaxing way to experience the heart of Europe! Welcome Aboard! There is no better way to experience the Rhine and Mosel Rivers than by cruising through the heart of central Europe aboard your own exclusively chartered river ship. You’ll feel a sense of adventure as you imagine the historic events that unfolded along these rivers. After boarding, unpack just once in your comfortable river-view stateroom where the ever-changing scene of castles, kingdoms and cathedrals that unfold before your eyes. From the comfort of a cozy lounge or out on the sundeck cruise two rivers that have determined the course of European history. From Basel in Switzerland, cruise through Germany and to The Netherlands. As the Rhine River meanders its course, marvel at some of the world’s most dramatic river scenery and explore charming historic towns and villages and admire centuries-old architecture. You will cruise the beautiful Mosel River with its steep valleys rich in vineyards producing some of the finest wines in the world. Many a European “Master” has taken such scenic beauty and transformed the tapestries to canvas. For seven days, all meals are included as well as complimentary wine during dinner. Mayflower Tours expert staff on board will assist you in selecting specially crafted optional excursions which will make your cruise experience even more enjoyable. 10 Days • 22 Meals

See Rhine highlights from Switzerland to the Netherlands on this 8-day river cruise. Board your ship in Basel, then travel to multicultural Strasbourg in France. Sail past the picturesque castles of Germany, enjoy the cafés and taverns of Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating Rhine River journey. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg, a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, as well as an excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Also, sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and take pictures of the legendary Lorelei rock. Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River CruiseAdd a Monograms Independent VacationCombine Your River Cruise with a Monograms Independent Vacation

Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Amsterdam, Koblenz

This exciting river cruise vacation has it all! Explore Holland’s colorful capital as you cruise through Amsterdam’s enchanting canals; see the city highlights in Cologne and Strasbourg, and visit Koblenz, Trier, Reichsburg Castle above charming Cochem, the unique Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, and Mainz. Sail past the famous Lorelei rock and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. In Bernkastel, sample the area’s famous Riesling wines and enjoy excursions to majestic Heidelberg and to Germany’s legendary Black Forest.Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise

Trier, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Rhine Gorge, Rotterdam, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Cologne, Mainz, Koblenz

Experience Holland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and France on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Begin in Amsterdam with an exciting cruise through its intricate network of canals. Then, on to encounter the cheeses of Gouda, the vibrant Rotterdam harbor, Kinderdijk’s quintessential windmills, and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Arnhem. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Antwerp, Cologne, and Trier; sample famous Riesling wines in pretty Rüdesheim; and visit Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem and a local wine cellar in Bernkastel. From Metz, travel via TGV high-speed train to Paris for guided sightseeing of the city’s major highlights, two overnights, and the conclusion of your amazing vacation. Wine River CruiseDeparture on July 31, 2010 is offered as an exclusive Wine River Cruise, including special lectures and tastings, available at no additional cost. Oberammergau 2010Add the Oberammergau Passion Play to Your River Cruise

Trier, Paris, Paris-Metz or Metz-Paris, Cologne, Arnhem, Rhine Gorge, Dordrecht, Amsterdam