Tauck - the ultimate in escorted travel!

This week Tauck - the ultimate in escorted travel! For 86 years this world leading, family run operator has provided premium guided travel experiences. The company has been named the “#1 Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter” three times by the readers of Travel & Leisure magazine, and it enjoys the travel industry's highest return-guest rate.

“Tauck World Discovery” provides guided sightseeing adventures filled with in-depth cultural exploration in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

“Tauck Cruising” focuses on Yacht and Expeditionary Small Ship Cruising combining intimate cruising with shore excursions offering in depth cultural land exploration (all included in the price)!

“Tauck River Cruising” offers personalized signature river cruises along European waterways with uncommon access and exclusive cultural experiences ashore.

“Tauck Bridges” is for family adventures designed to spark a passion, inspire a sense of wonder or enrich understanding – experiences shared with loved ones that bring you closer together.

“Tauck Culturious” offers dynamic tours that are the best way to become actively immersed in the local culture and are designed for those seeking a small-group, active travel experience.

For knowledge-seeking world travelers, Tauck is the premium guided travel experience where EVERYTHING is taken care of - so you can connect with people and places every day of your vacation. Each and every day there are cultural and educational experiences that enrich and inspire.

Tauck provide a six star experience at a four star price! Over 100 different cost components are included; hotels in the best locations, in depth sightseeing, local cuisine, Tauck Tour Directors and expert local guides, most taxes and gratuities and more - with no hidden extras!

And in keeping with the Tauck philosophy of fully inclusive upfront pricing - Tauck are now offering ONE FLAT PRICE for economy air to join any Tauck European vacation. Travel for just $1,290 per person from select Canadian gateways including all taxes and fuel surcharges, with no hidden fees. Book a Tauck Tour by February 29, 2012 for travel between March 01, 2012 and August 31, 2012 to benefit from this great airfare.

A Tauck tour includes all the little things that make a big difference to your touring experience. Tauck offer special small group departures of only 26 guests. Luggage handling is included every day of the trip. You enjoy a la carte dining on many evenings to provide a taste of authentic local cuisine. On a Tauck cruise all shore excursions are included and on all riverboat and small ship cruises all day soft drinks plus wine and beer with dinner aboard ship are included. And all small ship cruises also include a daily cocktail hour aboard.

Tauck tours offer unique insider sightseeing and exclusive Tauck experiences. Imagine the thrill of these very special vacation highlights:
  • After hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel without crowds
  • After hours guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, without daytime crowds
  • Special evening at a farm near Sorrento where you will see how cheese is made, and you can try your hand at pizza making!
  • Explore the Isle of Capri by convertible car!
  • A private cruise along the Amalfi Coast
  • Do a little wine tasting on the Strada del Vino
  • Cooking classes in the art of Veneto cuisine, and then dine on your own creations
  • Special evening at the Palace in Prague Castle, featuring a private tour of the palace’s “Princely Collections” exhibit with a reception and a gala dinner
  • Private piano recital in Warsaw celebrating the music of the beloved Polish composer and patriot Frederic Chopin

Tauck European River Cruise Trip Showcase

Choose a Tauck River Cruise on one of the great European waterways – the Rhine, Danube, Main, Rhône or Moselle rivers. Tauck take care of every detail so you connect ashore with people, places, and cultural traditions – shore excursions are well-choreographed with exclusive cultural experiences, many of them private for Tauck guests only
  • Dining ashore is included, providing a genuine taste of regional cuisine
  • Three Tauck Directors and one Tauck Cruise Director are on board every Tauck river cruise - all shore excursions are included, led by Tauck Directors and local guides
  • A Tauck river cruise has an intimate, club-like atmosphere because there are no more than 118 guests aboard the custom designed vessels with upscale service and décor. There are 14 suites (300 sq. ft.) and 7 junior suites with floor to ceiling windows opening on to French Balconies – four times more than most other European riverboats
  • Virtually every river cruise expense is included in one up-front price on Tauck river cruises - even all gratuities to Tauck Directors, the Tauck Cruise Director and ship staff and local guides are included