10-night Rhine Connoisseur – Montreux to Brussels Cruise

July 13, 2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Treasures for Tauck

Brussels/Montreux

Vacation Offer ID 1543470

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From $7,990

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Overview

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Cruise Inclusions

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
Brussels Brussels 07/13/2025 Tour begins: 4 PM. A transfer is included from Brussels Airport to Tauck's riverboat. After a discovery briefing, enjoy a cocktail reception and dinner aboard ship.,	07/13/2025	07/13/2025
Brussels Brussels 07/14/2025 Start your morning with a tour of Brussels, choosing between a traditional walking tour and one focused on Art Nouveau architecture. Have lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Antwerp. 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 historical walking tour of the Old Town or choose a beer tasting tour. Re-board your ship in Antwerp and enjoy dinner onboard at your leisure.,	07/14/2025	07/14/2025
Antwerp Antwerp 07/14/2025 Start your morning with a tour of Brussels, choosing between a traditional walking tour and one focused on Art Nouveau architecture. Have lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Antwerp. 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 historical walking tour of the Old Town or choose a beer tasting tour. Re-board your ship in Antwerp and enjoy dinner onboard at your leisure.,	07/14/2025	07/14/2025
Gorinchem	07/15/2025	07/15/2025
Dusseldorf Dusseldorf 07/16/2025 Spend a leisurely day sailing the Rhine, enjoying the ship's amenities and various onboard activities with your Tauck directors. Arrive in the late afternoon in Düsseldorf, one of Germany's wealthiest cities, known for its charming Altstadt (Old Town) and avant-garde 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; a bicycling excursion along the city's Rhine River waterfront; or 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.,	07/16/2025	07/16/2025
Rhine Gorge Rhine Gorge 07/17/2025 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 Boppard this afternoon for a guided e-bike ride or an orientation walk and a gondola ride. Enjoy dinner and musical entertainment onboard ship.,	07/17/2025	07/17/2025
Boppard Boppard 07/17/2025 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 Boppard this afternoon for a guided e-bike ride or an orientation walk and a gondola ride. Enjoy dinner and musical entertainment onboard ship.,	07/17/2025	07/17/2025
Mannheim Mannheim 07/18/2025 Disembark ship in the "chessboard city" of Mannheim, laid out in a grid formation in the 17th century, for a choice of included excursions. Join a local guide for a walking tour of modern-day Mannheim, rebuilt after WWII. See some of the city's internationally renowned wall mural art, visit Little Istanbul to learn about the importance of Turkish immigrants in German culture, and taste local specialties along the way. Or, visit 18th-century Mannheim Palace, one of the largest Baroque palaces in Europe, reconstructed and restored after it was partly destroyed in World War II, on a guided tour. Enjoy the chef's signature dinner onboard tonight as the ship sails toward Strasbourg.,	07/18/2025	07/18/2025
Strasbourg Strasbourg 07/19/2025 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 Basel.,	07/19/2025	07/19/2025
Basel Basel 07/20/2025 Arrive in Basel this morning and disembark ship. Your destination today is Montreux, Switzerland, where you will stay in an elegant lakeside resort for the next three nights. Visit Chillon Castle en route to your resort, set in one of the most spectacular settings in Switzerland and 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. Enjoy dinner at leisure tonight in Montreux.,	07/20/2025	07/20/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 07/20/2025 Arrive in Basel this morning and disembark ship. Your destination today is Montreux, Switzerland, where you will stay in an elegant lakeside resort for the next three nights. Visit Chillon Castle en route to your resort, set in one of the most spectacular settings in Switzerland and 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. Enjoy dinner at leisure tonight in Montreux.,	07/20/2025	07/20/2025
Chateau de Chillon Chateau de Chillon 07/20/2025 Arrive in Basel this morning and disembark ship. Your destination today is Montreux, Switzerland, where you will stay in an elegant lakeside resort for the next three nights. Visit Chillon Castle en route to your resort, set in one of the most spectacular settings in Switzerland and 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. Enjoy dinner at leisure tonight in Montreux.,	07/20/2025	07/20/2025
Montreux Montreux 07/20/2025 Arrive in Basel this morning and disembark ship. Your destination today is Montreux, Switzerland, where you will stay in an elegant lakeside resort for the next three nights. Visit Chillon Castle en route to your resort, set in one of the most spectacular settings in Switzerland and 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. Enjoy dinner at leisure tonight in Montreux.,	07/20/2025	07/20/2025
Montreux Montreux 07/21/2025 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.,	07/21/2025	07/21/2025
Bourg-en-Lavaux	07/21/2025	07/21/2025
Montreux Montreux 07/22/2025 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. Join a farewell reception and dinner tonight at your elegant hotel.,	07/22/2025	07/22/2025
Montreux Montreux 07/23/2025 Tour ends: Montreux. Fly home anytime; a transfer from your hotel, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, is included to Geneva Airport, or Geneva or Montreux train stations. Allow three hours for flight check-in.,	07/23/2025	07/23/2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Treasures for Tauck

Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Treasures offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along the Danube and Rhine Rivers... enjoy views of fairy-tale castles that line the riverbanks from the Sun Deck... gaze at picture-book villages while you dine at Compass Rose, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow passengers in the lounge before heading out, ready for the adventures that lie ahead...

Ship Statistics

Last Refurbished: 2018
Registry: Swiss
Ship Length: 361 ft (110 m)
Passenger Capacity: 98

Number of Crew: 36
Internet: Service levels may vary
Staterooms / Suites: 7

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

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $7,990

Category: 1
Square Feet: 150

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Two 2’ x 3’ windows, Refrigerator 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 Emerald Deck (2) $8,390

Category: 2
Square Feet: 183

Size: 183 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Refrigerator 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 Diamond Deck (3) $8,640

Category: 3
Diamond Deck
Square Feet: 150

Size: 150 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, Refrigerator 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 4 Ruby Deck (4) $9,750

Category: 4
Ruby Deck
Square Feet: 150

Size: 183 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, Refrigerator 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 Diamond Deck (5) $10,540

Category: 5
Diamond Deck
Square Feet: 183

Size: 183 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, Bathroom with shower, refrigerator 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 6 Ruby Deck (6) $10,740

Category: 6
Ruby Deck
Square Feet: 183

Size: 225 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, Refrigerator 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.

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7) $11,940

Category: 7
Diamond Deck
Square Feet: 300

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies, each 98 inches wide x 75 inches high each with one sliding door that opens, Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch (only for children), Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe 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.

Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

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.

Sun Deck