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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

A stroopwafel demonstration and tasting in Gouda

 

An evening canal cruise to view the Amsterdam Light Festival 

 

A walking tour of Rotterdam or a visit to Royal Delft to see pottery making

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director 

 

Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at AUD $2,232

 

Holiday market fun in annual markets along the waterways with shopping, music, traditional fare and often ice skating and ferris wheel rides

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

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Exclusively inclusive river cruising

Festive fixes… glühwein, waffles, Belgian beers, stroopwafels, chocolate lace and cheese… heartwarming carols and concerts joyfully orchestrated… villages dressed in the season's best… Dutch canals, cathedrals and candles aglow with yuletide spirit… Belgian squares and medieval markets making merry…  aboard a riverboat cruise all decked out with holiday cheer.

The ribboned waterscapes of Holland and Belgium take on a special glow in December when storybook villages and fairy tale towns celebrate the joys of the season with holiday traditions centuries old. Experience yuletide spirit onboard and ashore on a river cruise that delights day and night… during a private performance inside Amsterdam's royal concert house, on a visit to a private canal house and and an illuminating canal cruise…  while having cheese and stroopwafels in Gouda… in Delft or Rotterdam, as you choose… on sightseeing excursions in Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp dressed in their holiday best… in market squares where merry making entices with hot mulled wines, waffles hot off the press, beers locally produced and chocolates laced with care… and at special receptions, dinners and cultural presentations aboard a riverboat decked out with cruising delights that make you feel right at home wherever we roam.

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Private Tour of Royal Delft

Customize your adventure

Enjoy a choice of all-included shore excursions on select days

On select days during your "Yuletide Spirit: Amsterdam to Brussels" Yuletide Spirit Christmas Markets cruise, you'll have the option to choose (prior to departing on your journey) various shore excursions - providing you an opportunity to customize your adventure on shore.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Private Cruise

A wonderful cruise for Tauck guests only

Every year, Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the dark winter months by inviting several Contemporary artists, architects and designers from all over the world to shine their light on the city – 30 light sculptures scattered throughout the city center. From the end of November through January ,Amsterdam transforms into the city of lights... and you witness it all aboard our breathtaking private cruise.

Inside The Rijksmuseum

Brussels

The beauty of Brussels in winter

Many wonderful winter events occur around the holiday season in Brussels, and on a walking tour through the city center, you'll see the holiday spirit come alive. Visit the market square of La Grand-Place to see the lights of the giant illuminated tree - often grown from a local garden and takes decades to grow - and a 360° sound and light show. La Grand-Place in Brussels is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, well-known for its remarkable architecture that showcases an eclectic blend of artistic styles of Western culture.

Old World Europe – Rhine River cruises

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Deck Plans

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Sun Deck

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Diamond Deck

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(Note: All Category 7 cabins are three-guest capacity suites with a pull-out couch)

Ruby Deck

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Emerald Deck

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About Booking This Tour

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Deposit & Booking Information

Deposit Information:

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 AUD $1,100.

Terms and Conditions:

For additional information pertaining to our Tauck Journeys, including Cancellation Information and Booking Conditions, click here to learn more.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready:
  • Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
  • Traveler Name(s):  Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license.
  • Traveler's Address(es)
  • Traveler's Phone Number(s)
  • Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
  • Interest in purchasing a travel protection product (US and Canada)
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.

Regarding your final payment:

Final Payment is due in the Tauck Australia office as specified on the invoice. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. 

Book With Confidence in 2021 - Flexible Payment Terms:

All 2021 departures enjoy flexible payment terms with no change fees. Click here for details.

Protect Your Travel Investment

Cancellation Fee Waiver - Should you have to cancel your trip for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your trip departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply.

Trip Prep & Essentials

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The Tauck Experience

Tauck's River Cruise Guide

Rhine River Facts

First Timer's Guide

Why Take A Tauck River Cruise

Choosing The Best European River Cruise For You

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Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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