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Brussels/Amsterdam
7-night Yuletide Spirit – Brussels to Amsterdam Cruise
December 27, 2024
Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Grace for Tauck
Brussels/Amsterdam
Vacation Offer ID 1492106
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Cruise Inclusions

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 $1,758
  • Holiday market fun in annual markets along the waterways with shopping, music, traditional fare and often ice skating and ferris wheel rides
  • Get a sense of 17th-century Holland on a visit to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood & historic windmills 
  • A private visit inside a beautiful canal house in Amsterdam 
  • Locally guided sightseeing in Ghent, Bruges Antwerp and Brussels
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport & train station transfers as noted upon arrival and departure
  • 20 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage and applicable fuel surcharges

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Brussels

Brussels 12/27/2024

Tour begins: 4 PM, Brussels. A transfer is included from Brussels Airport or Brussels Central Train Station to Tauck's riverboat where embarkation begins at 4 PM. Settle into your cabin and join a welcome reception followed by dinner tonight.,
12/27/2024 12/27/2024
Brussels

Brussels 12/28/2024

Wake up for a tour of the city that visits the enchanting cobblestoned square, Grand-Place, surrounded by ornately gilded 17th-century guildhouses, and the festive holiday markets of Winterfest, infused with the joys and spirit of the season. Time at leisure this afternoon lets you experience winter's wonders in Brussels as you wish. Your riverboat cruises to Antwerp tonight.,
12/28/2024 12/28/2024
Antwerp

Antwerp 12/29/2024

Sugar and diamond trading put Antwerp on the map in the mid-16th century when it was one of Europe's most important cities. Today it is also famous for being the home of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, inviting you to walk in the artist's footsteps and see his masterpieces where he painted them. Traditionally held every December, the Antwerp Christmas market is spread over different squares of the city, within walking distance of the Grote Markt and other landmarks you'll see today. Guided sightseeing showcases the highlights of Antwerp this morning before time at leisure to explore on your own. Return to the riverboat by shuttle at your convenience and enjoy musical entertainment onboard ship tonight after dinner.,
12/29/2024 12/29/2024
Ghent

Ghent 12/30/2024

Your riverboat arrives in Ghent this morning where you can walk off the boat into the heart of history in one of Belgium's oldest cities. Join a local guide for a city tour followed by free time. Home to gabled guild houses and private mansions and linked by canal bridges, Ghent is a city best enjoyed on foot. Continue on to the fortified medieval city of Bruges for lunch and guided exploration along its meandering canals, magnificent squares, and narrow cobblestone lanes. As you wander in the shadow of its soaring towers, past whitewashed almshouses and historic churches, all remarkably preserved, you will see why it is called a fairy-tale town. Return to your riverboat for a special chef's signature dinner in the Compass Rose this evening.,
12/30/2024 12/30/2024
Bruges

Bruges 12/30/2024

Your riverboat arrives in Ghent this morning where you can walk off the boat into the heart of history in one of Belgium's oldest cities. Join a local guide for a city tour followed by free time. Home to gabled guild houses and private mansions and linked by canal bridges, Ghent is a city best enjoyed on foot. Continue on to the fortified medieval city of Bruges for lunch and guided exploration along its meandering canals, magnificent squares, and narrow cobblestone lanes. As you wander in the shadow of its soaring towers, past whitewashed almshouses and historic churches, all remarkably preserved, you will see why it is called a fairy-tale town. Return to your riverboat for a special chef's signature dinner in the Compass Rose this evening.,
12/30/2024 12/30/2024
Rotterdam

Rotterdam 12/31/2024

A choice of shore excursions today includes a locally guided walking tour of Rotterdam or a visit to Delft and its porcelain factory. In Rotterdam, view world-class architecture and urban design, along with outdoor sculptures randomly placed, and as you make your way to the city's covered Markthal; topped with sought-after glass-walled apartments, the market is lined with some 96 stalls enticing with a taste of Dutch culinary specialties under an arched fruit-and-vegetable muralled ceiling. Little changed since Golden Age artist Johannes Vermeer lived here in the 17th century, the historic center of Delft is a veritable time capsule of medieval treasures and Golden Age glories. Tour the city's Royal Delft factory to learn more about the distinctive blue-and-white Delftware pottery first introduced by local artisans in the 17th century. Continue to the royal city of Den Haag for a walking tour that includes a visit to Escher in the Palace; housed in an 18th-century palace that was once home to the Dutch royal family and is now a museum, it features a permanent exhibition of works by Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher.,
12/31/2024 12/31/2024
Delft

Delft 12/31/2024

A choice of shore excursions today includes a locally guided walking tour of Rotterdam or a visit to Delft and its porcelain factory. In Rotterdam, view world-class architecture and urban design, along with outdoor sculptures randomly placed, and as you make your way to the city's covered Markthal; topped with sought-after glass-walled apartments, the market is lined with some 96 stalls enticing with a taste of Dutch culinary specialties under an arched fruit-and-vegetable muralled ceiling. Little changed since Golden Age artist Johannes Vermeer lived here in the 17th century, the historic center of Delft is a veritable time capsule of medieval treasures and Golden Age glories. Tour the city's Royal Delft factory to learn more about the distinctive blue-and-white Delftware pottery first introduced by local artisans in the 17th century. Continue to the royal city of Den Haag for a walking tour that includes a visit to Escher in the Palace; housed in an 18th-century palace that was once home to the Dutch royal family and is now a museum, it features a permanent exhibition of works by Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher.,
12/31/2024 12/31/2024
The Hague

The Hague 12/31/2024

A choice of shore excursions today includes a locally guided walking tour of Rotterdam or a visit to Delft and its porcelain factory. In Rotterdam, view world-class architecture and urban design, along with outdoor sculptures randomly placed, and as you make your way to the city's covered Markthal; topped with sought-after glass-walled apartments, the market is lined with some 96 stalls enticing with a taste of Dutch culinary specialties under an arched fruit-and-vegetable muralled ceiling. Little changed since Golden Age artist Johannes Vermeer lived here in the 17th century, the historic center of Delft is a veritable time capsule of medieval treasures and Golden Age glories. Tour the city's Royal Delft factory to learn more about the distinctive blue-and-white Delftware pottery first introduced by local artisans in the 17th century. Continue to the royal city of Den Haag for a walking tour that includes a visit to Escher in the Palace; housed in an 18th-century palace that was once home to the Dutch royal family and is now a museum, it features a permanent exhibition of works by Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher.,
12/31/2024 12/31/2024
Schoonhoven

Schoonhoven 01/01/2025

A leisurely morning cruise brings you to Schoonhoven in South Holland for a drive to historic Gouda, famous for its namesake cheese, but also inviting with its lesser-known candles — and stroopwafels. Join a local guide for a walking tour of its compact canal-ringed city center. Visit 15th-century Sint-Janskerk (the Church of St. John), astonishing with 64 magnificent stained-glass windows, many of which date back to the mid-1500s, and see the pride of the town, the monumental 17th-century Waag, (weighing house) and the Town Hall. Credited with inventing stroopwafels, an iconic waffle sandwich with syrup in the center, Gouda was the only city to make them until 1870. Enjoy a demonstration and a tasting during your visit to Gouda today! Set sail for Amsterdam this afternoon.,
01/01/2025 01/01/2025
Gouda

Gouda 01/01/2025

A leisurely morning cruise brings you to Schoonhoven in South Holland for a drive to historic Gouda, famous for its namesake cheese, but also inviting with its lesser-known candles — and stroopwafels. Join a local guide for a walking tour of its compact canal-ringed city center. Visit 15th-century Sint-Janskerk (the Church of St. John), astonishing with 64 magnificent stained-glass windows, many of which date back to the mid-1500s, and see the pride of the town, the monumental 17th-century Waag, (weighing house) and the Town Hall. Credited with inventing stroopwafels, an iconic waffle sandwich with syrup in the center, Gouda was the only city to make them until 1870. Enjoy a demonstration and a tasting during your visit to Gouda today! Set sail for Amsterdam this afternoon.,
01/01/2025 01/01/2025
Amsterdam

Amsterdam 01/02/2025

Travel to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood to get an idea of what life was like in 17th- and 18th-century Holland; you'll see the historic windmills and green wooden houses from the period. After lunch onboard ship, the afternoon is free for you to explore Amsterdam as you please. Illuminated artwork and sculptures lining the canals add a special glow to the city's winter landscapes at night, and are a highlight of this evening's festive canal cruise.,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours
<span><span><span new="" times=""><font color="#000000">Meet your driver at the Port in Amsterdam for a private transfer to the city centre where your guide is waiting to meet you for a walking tour of this beautiful city. Begin at Dam Square, bordered by the Royal Palace and enjoy wonderful views of the canals and gabled houses of the mercantile quarter before visiting the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*. After your tour, transfer in the comfort of your own private vehicle back to your ship. </font></span></span></span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <span>*tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)</span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong>&#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Tour Anne Frank&#39;s house</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>&nbsp;4 Hours<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for&nbsp;4 hours</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li>Gratuities</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D;
Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours
<span font-size:="" mso-ansi-language:="" mso-bidi-language:="" mso-fareast-font-family:="" mso-fareast-language:="" mso-fareast-theme-font:="">Spend the day exploring Amsterdam in the hands of your expert guide. You are met at the port and transferred to Dam Square where your morning&rsquo;s walking tour includes the notable Royal Palace.&nbsp; Admire the views of the canals and the gabled houses of the Canal Ring district, where you will visit the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; After lunch explore the beautifully-restored Rijksmuseum, to admire the stunning collection of masterpieces from the seventeenth-century Golden Age, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. No visit to Amsterdam would be complete without seeing the delightful Van Gogh Museum, home to many of his famous works as well as those of other Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; *tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)</span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong>&#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><font color="#484848">Visit Anne Frank&#39;s House</font></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Explore the Van Gogh Museum</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 8 Hours<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 8 hours</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li>Gratuities</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D;
Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours
<span>You are met at Amsterdam port for a full-day excursion outside of the city. </span><span><span>Head south into the countryside for a photo opportunity at the impressive Three Sisters Windmills in Stompwijk. As over a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, windmills were initially designed to pump vast amount of water out, thus protecting land from flooding. Today, these silent giants draw many visitors every year for their charming appearances.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; From here, you travel on to Delft, world-renowned for its famous blue and white pottery and one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands. Take in the town&rsquo;s architectural gems and charming ambience, which are best appreciated by walking along its small canals with their graceful humpbacked bridges.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; Following this, enjoy a privately-guided tour at the Royal Delft Experience, where a painter shares the passion behind the production of this stunning 17th-century earthenware during a special demonstration.</span></span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <span><span>After lunch at leisure, you continue to the Hague, the home of the Dutch Royal Family and the administrative capital of the Netherlands; walk the Inner court past the Government buildings and take the opportunity for a photo stop at the International Court of Justice. </span></span><span><span>You may like to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, which holds one of the world&#39;s finest collections of paintings, including Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, Rubens and Van Dyck, or you may choose to visit the Panorama Mesdag, which hosts the Panorama, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world (subject to opening times).<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; On your return journey, stop at Scheveningen beach for some spectacular views before continuing back. (8 hours, driver and guide)</span></span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong>&#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><font color="#484848">Witness the majestic windmills known as the Three Sisters</font></li>&#x0D; <li>Delve into Delft&#39;s artistic heritage</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 8 Hours<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 8 hours</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li>Gratuities</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D;
01/02/2025 01/02/2025
Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans 01/02/2025

Travel to the Zaanse Schans neighborhood to get an idea of what life was like in 17th- and 18th-century Holland; you'll see the historic windmills and green wooden houses from the period. After lunch onboard ship, the afternoon is free for you to explore Amsterdam as you please. Illuminated artwork and sculptures lining the canals add a special glow to the city's winter landscapes at night, and are a highlight of this evening's festive canal cruise.,
01/02/2025 01/02/2025
Amsterdam

Amsterdam 01/03/2025

Tour ends: Amsterdam. Disembark your riverboat by 9 AM this morning and fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, or Centraal Train. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours
<span><span><span new="" times=""><font color="#000000">Meet your driver at the Port in Amsterdam for a private transfer to the city centre where your guide is waiting to meet you for a walking tour of this beautiful city. Begin at Dam Square, bordered by the Royal Palace and enjoy wonderful views of the canals and gabled houses of the mercantile quarter before visiting the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*. After your tour, transfer in the comfort of your own private vehicle back to your ship. </font></span></span></span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <span>*tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)</span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong>&#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Tour Anne Frank&#39;s house</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>&nbsp;4 Hours<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for&nbsp;4 hours</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li>Gratuities</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D;
Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours
<span font-size:="" mso-ansi-language:="" mso-bidi-language:="" mso-fareast-font-family:="" mso-fareast-language:="" mso-fareast-theme-font:="">Spend the day exploring Amsterdam in the hands of your expert guide. You are met at the port and transferred to Dam Square where your morning&rsquo;s walking tour includes the notable Royal Palace.&nbsp; Admire the views of the canals and the gabled houses of the Canal Ring district, where you will visit the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; After lunch explore the beautifully-restored Rijksmuseum, to admire the stunning collection of masterpieces from the seventeenth-century Golden Age, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. No visit to Amsterdam would be complete without seeing the delightful Van Gogh Museum, home to many of his famous works as well as those of other Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; *tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)</span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong>&#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><font color="#484848">Visit Anne Frank&#39;s House</font></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Explore the Van Gogh Museum</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 8 Hours<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 8 hours</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li>Gratuities</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D;
Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours
<span>You are met at Amsterdam port for a full-day excursion outside of the city. </span><span><span>Head south into the countryside for a photo opportunity at the impressive Three Sisters Windmills in Stompwijk. As over a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, windmills were initially designed to pump vast amount of water out, thus protecting land from flooding. Today, these silent giants draw many visitors every year for their charming appearances.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; From here, you travel on to Delft, world-renowned for its famous blue and white pottery and one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands. Take in the town&rsquo;s architectural gems and charming ambience, which are best appreciated by walking along its small canals with their graceful humpbacked bridges.<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; Following this, enjoy a privately-guided tour at the Royal Delft Experience, where a painter shares the passion behind the production of this stunning 17th-century earthenware during a special demonstration.</span></span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <span><span>After lunch at leisure, you continue to the Hague, the home of the Dutch Royal Family and the administrative capital of the Netherlands; walk the Inner court past the Government buildings and take the opportunity for a photo stop at the International Court of Justice. </span></span><span><span>You may like to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, which holds one of the world&#39;s finest collections of paintings, including Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, Rubens and Van Dyck, or you may choose to visit the Panorama Mesdag, which hosts the Panorama, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world (subject to opening times).<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; On your return journey, stop at Scheveningen beach for some spectacular views before continuing back. (8 hours, driver and guide)</span></span><br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Highlights: </span></span></span></strong>&#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><font color="#484848">Witness the majestic windmills known as the Three Sisters</font></li>&#x0D; <li>Delve into Delft&#39;s artistic heritage</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><br />&#x0D; <strong><span><span><span>Tour Duration:</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> 8 Hours<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Tour Can Operate:</strong> Morning/ Afternoon<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Please enquire for more information<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> Light<br />&#x0D; <br />&#x0D; <strong>Inclusions:</strong> </span></span></span></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Private transport by luxury car or minivan</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>An expert local guide for 8 hours</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>Entrance fees to all sights and museums</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All taxes</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D; &#x0D; <div><strong><span><span><span>Exclusions:</span></span></span></strong></div>&#x0D; &#x0D; <ul>&#x0D; <li><span><span><span>All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs</span></span></span></li>&#x0D; <li>Gratuities</li>&#x0D; </ul>&#x0D;
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Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Grace for Tauck
Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Grace 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 the tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative, with a total of 67 cabins, the most popular cabins tend to be the 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 have 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
Year Built
2016
Year Refurbished
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Year Entered Present Fleet
2016
Previous Name
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Country of Registry
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Tonnage (GRT)
1000
Guests (Lowers)
134
Total Guests
130
Passenger Decks
4
Number of Crew
34
Officers' Nationality
European
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
European
Total Rooms
67
Suites
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Balconies
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Ocean/River View
67
Interior
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Accessible
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Your day starts with breakfast onboard, enjoying your favorite buffet selections just the way you like them, along with great views of the castles and fairy-tale villages lining the banks of the river. As you step ashore, local experts await to show you around the historic riverside city they call home. You'll explore with your local guide, discovering winding canals, millennium-old towers and bridges, and cobblestone streets. Back aboard you can enjoy a relaxing dip in the Jacuzzi before enjoying a delicious dinner prepared especially for you.
Tipping Policy
All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers, ship staff, local guides and drivers are included. Tauck Director and Tauck Cruise Director gratuities are included on all European river cruises.
Shipboard Policies
  • Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
    Tauck regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to a guest for walking, dining, or other personal needs. Guests needing such assistance must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist them. They cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters; ask at time of booking.
Public Rooms
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
Stateroom Amenities
  • Bath Amenities/Toiletries
  • Bath Robes
  • Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
  • Goose-Down Pillows
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Luxury Bedding
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • Pillow-Top Mattresses
  • Showers and/or Bath Tubs
  • Spacious Closet(s)
  • Suites
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
  • Casual Dining Venue(s)
  • Dining Style: Anytime Dining
  • Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
  • Dining Style: Open Seating
  • 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.
Other Facilities
  • Beauty Salon
  • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
  • Laundry Service (nominal fee)
Sports, Health and Fitness
  • Bicycles (for use ashore)
  • Fitness Center
  • Massage Room
  • Putting Greens
  • Spa
  • Whirlpool(s)

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7) 5,390
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite
  • Category: 7
  • Square Feet: 300
Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) 3,890
Cat 1 Emerald Deck
  • Category: 1
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
Stateroom 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) 4,140
Cat 2 Ruby Deck
  • Category: 2
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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 3 Emerald Deck (3) 4,460
Cat 3 Emerald Deck
  • Category: 3
  • Square Feet: 225
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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) 4,660
Cat 4 Ruby Deck
  • Category: 4
  • Square Feet: 190
Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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) 4,980
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck
  • Category: 5
  • Square Feet: 190-225
Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
Stateroom Amenities: Elegantly designed 190 sq. ft. cabins on the Diamond Deck, 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) 5,100
Cat 6 Ruby Deck
  • Category: 6
  • Square Feet: 225
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
Stateroom Amenities: Elegantly designed 225 sq. ft. cabins, 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.

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Reserved seating for lunch in one of the traditional brewery tents at Munich's Oktoberfest

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Beer-paired German lunch in historic Heidelberg with the brew master of an award-winning brewery

 

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – "Beers & Bites" Old Town walking tour in Amsterdam

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

  • All private Tauck shore excursions – $2,321 Value
  • Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  • A private Amsterdam canal boat cruise
  • Tour of Heidelberg Castle with guide
  • A gondola ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus and descent by cogwheel train
  • Walking tour of Düsseldorf's Old Town highlighting craft beers
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport & train transfers upon arrival and departure
  • 23 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage & applicable fuel surcharges

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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Ruby Deck

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Emerald Deck

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