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I will be on the same trip. It will be both my first Tauck tour and my first river cruise, and I'm very excited and looking forward to the vacation. I've done lots of research on river cruising and impressed by everything I've seen and read regarding Tauck. I am a solo traveler and like the thought of a smaller (98) passenger limit. See you in 93 days!
Jeffrey in Arizona0April 12-
RetiredVANJeffrey , Glad to hear from someone who will be cruising with me , this also will be my first Tauck tour and first river cruise . I am also traveling solo and am very excited about the upcoming tour . Counting the days . I will be arriving in Amsterdam on 7/12, a few days prior to boarding the Espirit . Have never been to Amsterdam , should be an adventure . Susan in Pennsylvania ( retired VAN )
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JeffreyMoore
Hi Susan,
I'll be arriving one day early, staying at the Andaz Hotel booked through Tauck on 7/13. I was advised that it was helpful with jet lag to arrive a day early as well as securing that there's no chance of "missing the boat!" I've been to Amsterdam years ago, but look forward to visiting again. I remember it being a great place to just walk around and enjoy the views of the canals, homes and buildings.
I'm looking forward to meeting you in July!
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RetiredVAN
Hi Jeffrey ,
I'm arriving in Amsterdam on 7/12 around 8am , staying at the Intercontinental Amstel which was also booked through Tauck . I've been researching things to do the few days I'll be there before boarding the boat . I thought I'd like to go to the Anne Frank house but it seems that it's not easy to get tickets .The tickets are released on line and you have to get them 6 weeks prior to when you'd like to visit . Due to the time change I'd have to get up around 0330 and the chance of getting them is very slim . I was able to get a ticket to visit the Corrie Ten Boom House which is in the town of Haarlem , outside of Amsterdam .I am very excited to be able to visit this house , it is the home of the Ten Boom family who were active in the resistance doing the German's occupation . I learned about this family when I read the book The Hidden Room . I will be going there on 7/13 , Haarlem is 17 miles from Amsterdam . I'd also like to go to the Hague but not sure if that's realistic with the time frame . I'll just have to wait and see . As you mentioned it will be nice just walking around the city , enjoying the canals , homes , buildings and people watching .
Looking forward to meeting you in July . Susan Williams -
JeffreyMoore
Hi Susan,
Did you happen to select your optional shore excursions yet? As promised, Tauck made them available yesterday, 90 days prior to our trip. I've made my selections. No bicycle trips for me LOL.
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RetiredVAN
Hi, Jeffrey
Yes I made my selections this morning , I also will not be taking any bicycle tours . Do not bike in the USA , dont think I'll be taking it up in Europe , do not want to become familiar with the asphalt . Looking forward to the excursions , they offer good selections . ............Susan -
JeffreyMoore
You're funny Susan
, and I wholeheartedly agree about the asphalt.
Are you going to Salzburg? It's a charming jewel of a place, and while I've been before on my first trip to Europe 38 years ago, I look forward to returning. Also revisiting Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, which is spectacular.
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RetiredVAN
Good morning , Yes I’ll be going to Salzburg and also going to the Schonbrunn Palace . Excited about these two excursions and I must say I’m looking forward to the whole experience that this Tauck tour has to offer ! Counting the days to lift off !
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I will be on the Grand European River Cruise in July 2024 , boarding the Espirit on 7/14 . Wondering if anyone has taken this cruise in the past or
is there anyone out there who will be on this river cruise . Thanks for any input0April 1