Tauck has opened bookings for its 2028 European river cruise collection, featuring three new Rhône itineraries ranging from six to 14 days.
The new ms Harmonie will join the ms Lumière on the river, doubling Tauck’s guest capacity on the Rhône.
Both additions are part of a multi-year expansion that will increase Tauck’s river cruise guest capacity by more than 50% over 2025 levels by 2028.
“The Rhône has a way of drawing people in and we’ve been hearing from guests and advisors that they want more ways to experience it,” said Jennifer Tombaugh, Tauck CEO.
“For some, that’s a first introduction in a week; for others, it’s two weeks following the river from Barcelona through Burgundy to Lyon. With the ms Harmonie joining the ms Lumière, more of our guests can say yes.”
France remains one of Tauck’s most popular river cruise destinations and the 2028 collection builds on that investment.
The company’s new itineraries offer several ways to discover the Rhône Valley, from the Roman heritage of Provence to the vineyards and culinary traditions of Burgundy.
Essence of the Rhône is a new six-day, five-night river cruise sailing between Lyon and Arles aboard the new ms Harmonie.
Offered in both directions, the cruise-only itinerary sails one way, allowing more time in each destination, a relaxed sailing schedule and the option to add a pre- or post-tour stay on the Mediterranean.
Departures are scheduled during spring and autumn and are priced from $4,990 per person double occupancy, plus airfare.
A Week On… the Rhône is a new eight-day itinerary featuring a five-night cruise aboard ms Lumière, sailing between Lyon and Arles.
Highlights include guided sightseeing in Avignon, with its historic Palais des Papes, and a visit to the Camargue, where guests will experience the region’s ranching traditions during a privately hosted visit to a local farm.
It is priced from $6,890 per person double occupancy, plus airfare.
Barcelona, Burgundy & the Rhône is a new 14-day itinerary combining a three-night hotel stay in Barcelona with a nine-night river cruise, available in both directions between Barcelona and Lyon.
The itinerary visits five wine regions in a single journey, including Burgundy, where guests explore Beaune, visit the historic Hôtel-Dieu and discover the region’s winemaking traditions.
It is priced from $12,590 per person double occupancy, plus airfare.
Building on the guest favourite Rhine Enchantment, Milan to Amsterdam, one of Tauck’s most popular Rhine itineraries, Tauck is introducing Rhine Enchantment, Italian Lakes to Amsterdam on select 2028 departures.
Drawing on guest feedback, the new 11-day itinerary begins with a three-night stay at the lakeside Hotel Splendide Royal in Lugano, Switzerland.
Guests take excursions to Lake Como (above) and choose between sightseeing in Milan or on Monte Tamaro before embarking on a seven-night Rhine cruise to Amsterdam.
It is priced from $12,290 per person double occupancy, plus airfare.
Images courtesy Tauck
