10-night Rhine Connoisseur – Montreux to Brussels Cruise/Land Package

October 5, 2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Inspire for Tauck

Montreux/Brussels

Vacation Offer ID 1543127

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From $8,390

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EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

Experience a taste of Swiss wine centuries in the making when you explore the historic Lavaux Vineyards aboard a mini train or a guided walking tour, followed by a wine tasting
Become king of the castle during a Tauck Exclusive dinner at Slot Loevestein, enjoying a private island setting open only to Tauck

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

Explore the charms of Montreux with a music-themed look at Freddie Mercury or journey into the Alps visit to Glacier 3000, where you can walk peak- to-peak across a breathtaking suspension bridge
All private Tauck shore excursions – $5,186 Value!
Savor an epicurean taste of Strasbourg on a guided tasting tour that indulges with wine, cheese, and other Alsatian specialties; and discover the secrets of Belgian beer in Antwerp and chocolate in Brussels during a chocolate demonstration
25 meals (10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners)

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Montreux Montreux 10/05/2025 Tour begins: 6 PM. A transfer is included from Geneva Airport, Geneva train station (approximately 1.5 hour drive), or Montreux train station to the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, overlooking the Alps. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at your elegant hotel.,	10/05/2025	10/05/2025
Montreux Montreux 10/06/2025 Internationally famous as a terraced wine-growing region on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Lavaux region is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 12th century when Cistercian monks built miles of terraces and walls on sloping glacial terrain for the purpose of cultivating wine. Explore the vineyards on a choice of excursions that includes a mini-train tour of the vineyards, a visit to one of the area's quaint villages and a wine tasting at a local cooperative wine cellar; or a gentle walk on unpaved paths through the vineyards, ending with a wine-tasting at a local winery. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own along the shores of Lake Geneva and spend the remainder of the day at leisure in Montreux. Your hotel is located in the city center, with landmark sites and dining venues a short walk away.,	10/06/2025	10/06/2025
Montreux Montreux 10/07/2025 Montreux has been a favorite lakeside resort destination since the 19th century when artists and writers sought inspiration in its peaceful surroundings and scenic Alpine beauty. Ever since, it has been a magnet for the rich and famous, musicians included, who head here for its mild climate, hilltop Old Town, and premier jazz festival. Take a virtual walk with a local guide who shares insights on Queen, Freddie Mercury, and the time the band spent here, using a tablet to view a collection of videos and photos that were not available to the general public, and listen to the music they made here. Or, venture to Glacier 3000 for an Alpine adventure that truly makes your spirit soar. Ride a cable car to the summit for time to enjoy the attractions at the top. Walk across the Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge connecting two peaks in the world, amidst head-turning scenery of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and Jungfrau, and experience a wonderland of glacier fun as you wish. Have dinner as you like in Montreux this evening.,	10/07/2025	10/07/2025
Montreux Montreux 10/08/2025 After breakfast, visit nearby Chillon Castle, renowned as among the best-preserved medieval European castles. On a locally guided tour, view some its 40 rooms, including the Castellan's Dining Hall, with walls depicting painted family crests. Drive to a quant Swiss village for free time and lunch before continuing on to Basel. Embark your riverboat in Basel; attend a Discovery Briefing and enjoy cocktails before dining onboard your ship.,	10/08/2025	10/08/2025
Chateau de Chillon Chateau de Chillon 10/08/2025 After breakfast, visit nearby Chillon Castle, renowned as among the best-preserved medieval European castles. On a locally guided tour, view some its 40 rooms, including the Castellan's Dining Hall, with walls depicting painted family crests. Drive to a quant Swiss village for free time and lunch before continuing on to Basel. Embark your riverboat in Basel; attend a Discovery Briefing and enjoy cocktails before dining onboard your ship.,	10/08/2025	10/08/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 10/08/2025 After breakfast, visit nearby Chillon Castle, renowned as among the best-preserved medieval European castles. On a locally guided tour, view some its 40 rooms, including the Castellan's Dining Hall, with walls depicting painted family crests. Drive to a quant Swiss village for free time and lunch before continuing on to Basel. Embark your riverboat in Basel; attend a Discovery Briefing and enjoy cocktails before dining onboard your ship.,	10/08/2025	10/08/2025
Basel Basel 10/08/2025 After breakfast, visit nearby Chillon Castle, renowned as among the best-preserved medieval European castles. On a locally guided tour, view some its 40 rooms, including the Castellan's Dining Hall, with walls depicting painted family crests. Drive to a quant Swiss village for free time and lunch before continuing on to Basel. Embark your riverboat in Basel; attend a Discovery Briefing and enjoy cocktails before dining onboard your ship.,	10/08/2025	10/08/2025
Strasbourg Strasbourg 10/09/2025 Spend the morning in Strasbourg, disembarking for a choice of excursions after breakfast. Blending Franco-Germanic culture, architecture, and ambiance, this Alsatian city is nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany and boasts a compelling and complex history. Join a local guide for an epicurean-inspired walking tour of its city center, along with tastings of wine, cheese, and other Alsatian specialties. See its Gothic-inspired Notre Dame Cathedral and half-timbered houses and explore its Petite France quarter, criss-crossed by canals and a swing bridge reminiscent of days gone by. Or do as the locals do and explore the sights by bicycle as your local guide leads the way. Have lunch onboard your riverboat as it sails for the Middle Rhine Valley.,	10/09/2025	10/09/2025
Rhine Gorge Rhine Gorge 10/10/2025 Spend a leisurely morning cruising through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed region renowned for iconic landscapes crowned by castles and fortresses, along with terraced vineyards established more than 1,000 years on the steep slopes of the valley. The strategic location of this dramatic stretch of the Rhine between Bingen, Rüdesheim, and Koblenz reflects its importance as a transportation route; the sixty small towns, terraced vineyards, and the castles ruins found here reflect how prosperous this trade route once was since prehistoric times. Your Tauck director provides commentary as you glide past vine-covered, terraced slopes, and rocky bluffs, sharing the stories of the Lorelei Rock and ancient castles standing watch onshore. Arrive in Koblenz this afternoon for a guided e-bike ride or an orientation walk and a gondola ride. Enjoy dinner and musical entertainment onboard ship.,	10/10/2025	10/10/2025
Koblenz Koblenz 10/10/2025 Spend a leisurely morning cruising through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed region renowned for iconic landscapes crowned by castles and fortresses, along with terraced vineyards established more than 1,000 years on the steep slopes of the valley. The strategic location of this dramatic stretch of the Rhine between Bingen, Rüdesheim, and Koblenz reflects its importance as a transportation route; the sixty small towns, terraced vineyards, and the castles ruins found here reflect how prosperous this trade route once was since prehistoric times. Your Tauck director provides commentary as you glide past vine-covered, terraced slopes, and rocky bluffs, sharing the stories of the Lorelei Rock and ancient castles standing watch onshore. Arrive in Koblenz this afternoon for a guided e-bike ride or an orientation walk and a gondola ride. Enjoy dinner and musical entertainment onboard ship.,	10/10/2025	10/10/2025
Dusseldorf Dusseldorf 10/11/2025 Wake up in in Düsseldorf, one of Germany's wealthiest cities, known for its charming Altstadt (Old Town) and avantgarde architecture. Walk off the riverboat into town for your choice of a walking tour focused on the city's history, architecture, and culinary traditions, along with some tasty local treats; or a bicycling excursion along the city's Rhine River waterfront. After lunch, experience a craft beer tour that visits a number of breweries to offer a sampling of the varieties of dark Altbier the region is known for. Dinner is at leisure onboard the riverboat this evening.,	10/11/2025	10/11/2025
Antwerp Antwerp 10/13/2025 With a history dating back to the Middle Ages, the port city of Antwerp was one of Europe's most important cities in the mid-16th century. Home to the artist Peter Paul Rubens, it welcomes with cobblestone charms, a riverside fortress, guildhalls, and a Gothic cathedral that took 169 years to build. Join a local guide for an insightful walking tour of Old Town or choose to visit the acclaimed Royal Museum of Fine Arts to view its collection of paintings, sculptures, and drawings from the 14th to the 20th centuries, as well as the spectacular architecture of the building itself. A beer tasting after lunch showcases the city's famous Belgian ales.,	10/13/2025	10/13/2025
Brussels Brussels 10/14/2025 Explore the best of Brussels today on your choice of guided excursions, including an informative city tour that views its landmark sights or a guided look at the Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture that's found throughout the city. Belgian chocolate is renowned the world over; a chocolate demonstration this afternoon reveals its delectable secrets. Enjoy a farewell toast and dinner tonight.,	10/14/2025	10/14/2025
Brussels Brussels 10/15/2025 Tour ends: Brussels. Disembark ship by 9 AM. Fly home anytime; a transfer from your riverboat to Brussels Airport is included. Allow three hours for flight check-in.,	10/15/2025	10/15/2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Inspire for Tauck

Welcome abroad MS Inspire. When you make your way onto ms Inspire, climb to the top deck and take a moment to look over the rails and glance out as the riverbanks pass you by. Then, turn around and join back into the festivities, grabbing a cool drink and enjoying the company of loved ones and new friends, ready for the adventures that await. Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Inspire cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of the Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most long ships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative, with a total of 67 cabins, the most popular cabins tend to be largest... so cruise have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, cruise created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view, all windows in these loft cabins open.

Ship Statistics

Registry: Swiss
Built Year: 2013
Ship Length: 443 ft. / 135 m
Passenger Capacity: 130

Number of Crew: 39
Staterooms / Suites: 67
Internet: Service levels may vary

Dining

Bars & Lounges

The Panoramic lounge and bar is the sole lounge. Sporting an extensive cocktail menu, grab a drink and join fellow passengers and sit on one of the many plush chairs and couches, taking in the breathtaking views of the river as it passes by. During cocktail hour, enjoy the soft and relaxing sounds of the piano as a pianist plays live music, radiating throughout the lounge as a perfect compliment to the days events that preceded.

Onboard Activities

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
In-Stateroom Movies
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Pillow-Top Mattresses
Showers and/or Bath Tubs
Suites
Spacious Closet(s)
Goose-Down Pillows
Luxury Bedding
Bath Robes
Hair Dryer

Entertainment

Classes and Workshops
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Guest Lecturers
Internet Access
Complimentary basic internet is included on riverboats and where available in hotel rooms. Service levels are not guaranteed.
Live Music
Local Entertainment

Dining

Al Fresco Dining
Weather permitting
Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
Dining Style: Open Seating
Casual Dining Venue(s)
Dining Style: Anytime Dining
In-Room Breakfast Tray
Room Service
Unlimited Complimentary Beverages
Includes regional wine, beer and premium spirits, in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $8,390

Category: 1
Square Feet: 150

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton, linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Amenities: 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.

Cat 2 Ruby Deck (2) $9,030

Category: 2
Square Feet: 150

Cat 3 Emerald Deck (3) $9,770

Category: 3
Square Feet: 225

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: 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 of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Stateroom Amenities: Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins, One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32” LED TV , Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4) $10,150

Category: 4
Square Feet: 190

Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) 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, Easy under-bed, luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck (5) $10,940

Category: 5
Square Feet: 190-225

Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) 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, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6) $11,140

Category: 6
Square Feet: 225

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Full-sized window (98 inches x 37.5 inches), Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily , Safe, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7) $12,340

Category: 7
Square Feet: 300

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches 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, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a $100 shipboard credit (per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.

Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, beer and wine with lunch and dinner aboard ship, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. East and west itineraries are similar. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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