 July 23, 2010
Introducing Tauck’s new-for-2011 luxury small ship L’Austral
Making her 2011 debut with Tauck on Venice & the Dalmatian Coast and a December cruise to Antarctica, L’Austral joins Le Boreal as the newest sister ships in Tauck’s hand-selected fleet. Eco-friendly technologies, state-of-the-art stabilizers and top-quality amenities combine comfort with elegance throughout… spacious staterooms are decorator designed – all have ocean views; most have private balconies. Dining is a delight in the ship’s elegant main dining room or casual grill; wine is included with dinner. Three lounges and bars offer evening entertainment; Le Théâtre host lectures and special performances; and a fitness center and beauty salon keep you looking and feeling your best! View the of her virtually identical sister ship, Le Boreal, to get an insider peek at what you will find aboard L’Austral in 2011!
July 21, 2010
Back by popular demand in 2011,
13 days from $8,490 per person double plus airfare
 NEW for 2011! We’re cruising back to the majestic “7th continent” in 2011 aboard the newest luxury ships to join Tauck’s fleet for an inclusive expedition that “wows” on land and at sea. Two nights in Buenos Aires reward with guided sightseeing and cultural delights... award-winning accommodations and eco-friendly technologies aboard Le Boreal or L’Austral highlight your 10-night cruise... outside staterooms and multiple observation areas offer panoramic views of glacial islands, dramatic icebergs and arctic wildlife... on-board naturalists share insights during lectures and shore excursions... penguins and seals welcome you to remote beaches... seabirds soar above giant whales and snow-clad ice floes... and resident researchers and explorers’ huts speak of life, past and present, amidst these natural wonders. A once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica cruise adventure that promises the memories of a lifetime!
July 19, 2010
Two new Tauck river cruises in France’s Rhône Valley wine country,
plus magical Paris…
Tauck’s luxury riverboat ms Swiss Emerald sets off along France’s scenic Rhône and Saône rivers to explore the lush Rhône Valley wine country, idyllic Provence and the iconic cities of Paris and Monte-Carlo on two enticing new river cruises in 2011!
10 days from $4490 per person double plus airfare
Our 10-day French Waterways and Vineyards is a feast for the senses – offering the lights and joie de vivre of Paris on a two-night stay at the Westin Paris… the vibrant colors of van Gogh’s ancient Arles… living history from Roman ruins to medieval Provençal abbeys… wonderful wines to sample in the Beaujolais region, and gastronomic delights from the bouchons of Lyon to a demonstration at a culinary school in Valence!
14 days from $5990 per person double plus airfare
Or spend two unforgettable weeks on French Escapade: Monte-Carlo to Paris – combining two-night stays in Paris and glamorous Monaco with a 10-night cruise on the Rhône and Saône. Attend wine tastings at vineyards in the rich winelands of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Mercurey … meet the cowboys and famous black bulls of wild La Camargue, and the horses of Haras Nationale… step back into the past at Avignon, Cluny Abbey, and the Hospices de Beaune… explore your choice of museums in the “City of Light”… and enjoy a little taste of heaven in France’s culinary capital of Lyon!
June 7, 2010
The Gift of Time – Complimentary Hotel Nights
Time – something every traveler wishes they had more of on a vacation…
And that’s why we’re so pleased to offer the Gift of Time in celebration of our 85th Anniversary! For past Tauck guests, we’re extending a Past Guest Appreciation Rewards of two free hotel nights when you book any 2011 Tauck Exotics journey (including our Culturious trips in Costa Rica and South Africa / Namibia, as well as three Tauck Bridges family adventures in the Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica and Tanzania); any European River Cruise; or any Small Ship Cruise by September 30, 2010.
For guests who are traveling with Tauck for the first time in 2011, we’re extending a free overnight hotel stay to new travelers joining us on any of these journeys when you book by September 30, 2010.
Enjoy more time to relax, explore and acclimate to local life before your trip begins, or take the opportunity to extend your Tauck vacation a little longer before you return home; it’s your choice! Our special Anniversary gift applies to new bookings only – deposit is required at time of booking – and certain restrictions apply. Call 800-788-7885 now for details!
June 3, 2010
A new Tauck adventure, high in the amazing Andes...
13 days from $4,655 per person double plus airfare
Climbing high into the mist-covered Andes Mountains, Tauck’s newest Exotics journey takes you to a world of lost Incan cities and Quecha lore… floating, man-made reed islands where lifestyles haven’t changed in centuries… golden treasures crafted by ancient artisans and colonial cities built by the conquistadors… llamas, alpacas and Peru’s famous smooth-riding Paso horses… and mysterious symbols carved into the desert and only visible from the air! Our new 13-day Empire of the Incas: Peru & Bolivia wows you with a trip aboard a vintage rail car for a day spent exploring the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu… a visit with a Sacred Valley shaman who consecrates your journey… powerboat cruises to meet the residents of remote islands in Lake Titicaca… multiple-night stays at distinctive hotels in Lima, Cusco, La Paz and more. Prepare to be amazed!
April 16, 2010
Tauck’s European Christmas Market River Cruises…
Holiday Magic Along the Rhine and Danube
For centuries throughout Europe each December, ancient squares around Gothic cathedrals or Baroque town halls are delightfully transformed into traditional Christmas Markets – winter wonderlands alive with twinkling lights, festive greenery, and brightly decorated booths offering everything from hand-crafted ornaments to mouth-watering marzipan. Visiting the Christmas Markets is not-to-be-missed experience… and our two new Christmas Market river cruises – limited to two departures each aboard ms Swiss Jewel and ms Swiss Sapphire in December, 2010 – offer a fresh approach to discovering all the magic of this 700-year-old holiday tradition… in true Tauck Style!
With Tauck, you won’t just browse your way through the markets – you’ll also enjoy our signature sightseeing and exclusive events in the cities you’ll visit, and celebrate the holidays with special yuletide touches on the ship and off… like an onboard tree-trimming party... a ski haus dispensing the customary hot glühwein and other treats in the Lido Bar... holiday baking demonstrations… a traditional European Christmas dinner with all the fixings... even a "shopping sherpa" to help arrange to ship your treasures home. Visits to Christmas Markets in cities other cruise operators don’t include, exclusive experiences onboard and ashore, and a casual atmosphere combine to make your cruise a holiday celebration to remember… come join us aboard this December!
Christmas Markets Along the Danube
NEW for 2010! Rekindle the magic of the Christmas Markets in Austria and Germany on just two departures of this special December, 2010 Danube River cruise between Nürnberg and Vienna aboard ms Swiss Jewel... with the Tauck Difference! Christmas Markets Along the Danube includes a visit to Munich’s Christmas Market – not featured by other cruise operators… an excursion to Austria’s "Christmas village" of Christkindl … an onboard performance by members of the Regensburger Domspatzen boys’ choir… a gingerbread making demonstration at Café Simon in Passau... a visit to Melk Abbey... a "city of lights" tour of old town Nürnberg… special Christmas lunches in Salzburg and Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace… an exclusive tour and private Christmas Market visit at the Thurn und Taxis family’s palace in Regensburg, and more!
Christmas Markets Along the Rhine
NEW for 2010! Exclusive Tauck extras, special holiday events aboard and ashore, and much yuletide cheer set the tone for your delightful exploration of Christmas Markets in Germany and France on Tauck's new Rhine River cruise between Basel and Köln aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, with two departures only in December, 2010! Featuring Christmas Markets that other holiday cruises don’t visit in cities like Aachen, Germany and Colmar, France, Christmas Markets Along the Rhine also takes you to meet fraternity members from Germany’s oldest university and watch a fencing demonstration in Heidelberg... walk in the footsteps of celebrities at Baden-Baden’s celebrated Kurhaus casino... explore La Petite France and learn about Alsatian storytelling traditions in Strasbourg... attend a cookie-making demonstration and visit the whimsical Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim... enjoy a special holiday lunch overlooking the Rhine in Petersberg, and much more!
March 2, 2010
Tauck Adds Exclusive Ferragamo Experience
To Selected “Classic Italy” Departures
Private Wine Tasting, Tour Of Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
To Be Hosted By Famed Fashion Designer’s Grandson
NORWALK, CT (March 2, 2010) Guests on over a dozen departures of Tauck’s popular “Classic Italy” tour this year will be treated to an exclusive “insider” experience with one of the world’s leading names in fashion. While in Florence, they’ll enjoy a private guided tour of the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and a wine tasting hosted by Salvatore Ferragamo, the grandson and namesake of the renowned Italian fashion icon.
Housing the designer’s sketches, photographs, patents, lasts of celebrity feet, and some 10,000 shoes designed and created by Ferragamo, the museum is a testament to his amazing impact on the worlds of fashion and design. Ferragamo’s legacy has been carried forward and expanded by his children and grandchildren, and today the Ferragamo name adorns shoes, leather goods, fragrances, eyewear, watches and more.
Tauck guests will be hosted at the museum by Salvatore Ferragamo, grandson of the designer. The 37-year-old Ferragamo manages the family’s 1,730 acre Il Borro estate in Tuscany and the production of its acclaimed Il Borro wines, which will be showcased in the wine tasting following the museum tour. Dating back to 1760, the Il Borro estate was completely restored by the Ferragamo family after their purchase of it in 1993. The Il Borro winery opened in 2007 and today produces a number of top quality wines featuring cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sangiovese and petit verdot grapes.
The museum tour and wine tasting are featured on selected departures of Tauck’s “Classic Italy” tour through an exclusive partnership between Tauck and AuthentEscapes, which specializes in providing insider access to iconic figures in food, wine, sports, entertainment and global culture. Besides Florence, Tauck’s 14-day “Classic Italy” itinerary (from $5,990 pp, double, plus air) also visits Venice, Cinque Terre, Assisi, Orvieto, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast and Rome, where guests enjoy an exclusive, after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
The private Ferragamo experience is included at no extra charge on 13 departures of “Classic Italy;” June 30, July 14, August 4, September 6, 11, 20, 25 and 29, and October 4, 9, 13, 18 and 27. Those interested in more information can call their local travel professional, visit www.tauck.com, or call Tauck at 1 800 468 2825.
A New Way to Travel with Tauck
Now in its second year, Culturious is a new way to travel from Tauck, our family-owned company that built its reputation over 85 years by continuously providing guests with new ways to see the world. Designed for inquisitive travelers, Culturious is for those who want to satisfy their curiosity about other cultures through a fun, active, immersive experience. It is a new approach to guided travel that takes small groups of like-minded people on trips where they become completely engaged in the places they’re visiting. Culturious is all about sightdoing, not just sightseeing... for those who want to stretch their minds as well as their legs... for travelers who want a fresh perspective about the world and themselves. Check out our four new Culturious journeys for 2010, and find yourself someplace new...
12 days from $5,690 per person double plus airfare
You’re culturious… you kayak with penguins and seals... learn a little Afrikaans... get a taste of daily life at a braai BBQ at a private home... sample regional fare and wine as you bike through Winelands vineyards... learn about apartheid from a township resident.... view ancient rock art and go on game drives with your private ranger... see rare rhinos up-close in Ongava Reserve... climb a 1,000-foot sand dune... and stay in the "World's Best Hotel" with just 30 pampered guests.
8 days from $2,490 per person double plus airfare
You’re culturious… you look for exotic wildlife on a guided nature hike in a jungle reserve... explore dramatic volcanic landscapes... take a horseback ride along the beach with a local vaquero... zip-line through a cloud forest... learn to habla Español... visit a highland village known for its woodcrafts... kayak into a private reserve... go rafting on Class II whitewater rapids on the Rio Pacure... dine on a country-fresh lunch at a farmhouse restaurant... and walk back in time in San José.
8 days from $3,490 per person double plus airfare
You’re culturious… you sample local wines and olive oil at a private working country château... paddle a kayak down the mysterious Sorgue River... see Vincent van Gogh's work through the eyes of a learned scholar... select fresh ingredients for a chef-hosted cooking class at a market in Avignon... learn the finer points of wine tasting from a local sommelier... play a traditional game of boules... pub crawl in St-Rémy-de-Provence... go hiking in the Lubéron... and learn to speak a little Français.
8 days from $3,490 per person double plus airfare
You’re culturious… you live like a local in the Ligurian hills at a wine and olive oil tasting... pedal a bicycle atop Lucca's medieval walls... sample street foods in a Florentine market... go inside an artisan workshop with a restoration specialist... learn some Italiano... savor the views on a hike along Cinque Terre's coastal paths... gain insights on Michelangelo from an art historian... practice the art of making pasta at a cooking class... and explore mountain quarries where Carrara marble has been mined since Roman times.
Tauck's Exotics:
14 days from $4,790 per person double plus airfare
Join our passionate Tauck Directors and knowledgeable local guides for an extraordinary in-depth look at the diverse civilizations, history, cultures and traditions woven into the fabric of Israel and Jordan through the ages. Explore modern Tel Aviv, 4,000-year-old Jaffa, ancient Bethlehem, King Herod's port city of Caesarea, mountaintop Masada, Jerusalem's Old City, and the sandstone city of Petra. Expand your understanding of world religions at a Tauck Exclusive "Prophet Sharing" panel... visit the home and gallery of artist Ilana Goor... sail on the Sea of Galilee... travel the 5,000-year-old King's Highway... experience a sound and light show at the Tower of David... relax at a Dead Sea resort and much more!
Tauck's European River Cruises:
12 days from $3,990 per person double plus airfare
Tauck invites you to discover the romance of idyllic Alsatian villages and vineyards, magnificent medieval cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the magic of Bavarian culture on an unforgettable 12-day serenade through France, Germany and the Czech Republic – featuring a 7-night cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire and 2-night stays in 5-star hotels in Strasbourg and Prague. Enjoy visits to Baden-Baden, Heidelberg and Nürnberg... dinner, entertainment and a wine tasting in the wine cellars of Würzburg's Residenz... lunch at a former manor house in Obernai... a tour and tasting at a historic Bamberg brewery... and a Tauck Exclusive private tour of the Baroque libraries of Prague's Strahov Monastery.
19 days from $6,790 per person double plus airfare
Regal in every way, Tauck’s new 19-day journey combines the cruise portions of Strasbourg to Prague Serenade and The Blue Danube aboard ms Swiss Sapphire and features two-night stays at five-star hotels in Strasbourg, France and Budapest, Hungary. Explore a cornucopia of Imperial palaces, Roman ruins, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque gardens, Renaissance squares, Alsatian vineyards, Bavarian breweries and much more for a remarkable taste of royal fare along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Tauck's Small Ship Cruising:
8 days from $5,790 per person double plus airfare
Its name belies the wondrous summertime landscapes you’ll explore in Iceland during this 7-night cruise aboard the brand-new Le Boreal... fishing villages bursting with life along rugged shores... fjords ringed by emerald mountains... craggy cliffs blanketed with whimsical puffins and arctic terns... rainbow-hued waterfalls and steamy geysers... lakes teeming with nesting ducks... and a blue lagoon that welcomes bathers with healing waters. With so much to see and do, Iceland is not only one of the hottest new destinations for those in-the-know, it’s also a very cool place to cruise with Tauck.
NEW! Introducing Tauck's latest small ship, Le Boreal
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Tauck welcomes the sleek new yacht Le Boreal to its small ship fleet in May of 2010, as she sets off on her maiden voyage with 264 guests aboard. Built to meticulous standards and boasting state-of-the-art marine technology, she is destined to be one of the most magnificent yachting vessels to grace ports inaccessible to larger ships and one of the most sought after by savvy travelers. Small enough to provide an intimate cruise experience, Le Boreal's size makes her ideal for visiting small ports and hidden harbors in the Atlantic and the Adriatic and Baltic seas on these value-packed Tauck small ship cruises in 2010:
Venice & the Dalmatian Coast (10 days)
St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea (12 days)
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice (8 days)
Tauck Bridges Family Travel:
8 days from $2,790 per person double plus airfare
Take your family “rollin’ on the river” with Tauck Bridges in 2010 on two family-fun-filled departures of our 8-day riverboat cruise along the Danube River from Budapest to Regensburg. Explore Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany on a new Tauck Bridges journey that's jam-packed with memorable adventures and family fun. There’s a scavenger hunt and whitewater rafting in Bratislava... fun in the Maze at Schönbrunn Palace and at the world-famous Prater amusement park in Vienna... biking along the Danube... strudel and marzipan making… and much, much more! Unpack only once as you cruise aboard the ms Swiss Sapphire – one of the roomiest riverboats in Europe – on Tauck's ultimate European family vacation!
Tauck's Oberammergau:
It happens only once every ten years... and in 2010, Tauck offers the ultimate Oberammergau Passion Play experience on three Yellow Roads of Europe land journeys and two Munich/Oberammergau extensions available before or after select Tauck river cruise departures or A Week In... Europe journeys from May through September, 2010. Tauck's Oberammergau experience features a Passion Play performance in Tauck's premier seating in Section 1A, stays in or near Oberammergau, and much more!
8 days from $4,490 per person double plus airfare
Tauck’s newest A Week In... journey offers an alpine adventure from Munich to the Italian Lakes and on to Venice... including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play in Tauck’s premier seating! It all starts with a stay in Munich and a visit to opulent Schloss Nymphenburg... on to two nights at the 5-star Hotel Maximilian in the heart of Oberammergau for the Passion Play... across the Alps to lovely Innsbruck, a very special dinner at a hilltop castle in South Tyrol, and a two-night stay in picturesque Bolzano in the Italian Alps... a glorious day among the towering peaks of the Dolomites, including a breathtaking cable car ride... into Italy’s beautiful lakes region for a cruise across Lago di Garda... and finally to Renaissance Venice for two memorable nights on the Grand Canal!
12 days from $5,690 per person double plus airfare
The stunning beauty of the Austrian, Italian, Swiss and Bavarian Alps combines with the incomparable experience of seeing the Oberammergau Passion Play from Tauck’s premier seating on this ultimate alpine adventure! Glimpse the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks as you travel the Yellow Roads to Interlaken; climb to Europe’s highest railway station via cogwheel train and take in sweeping panoramas from a cable car in the Swiss Alps. Visit Zurich and Berne in Switzerland, Vaduz in Liechtenstein, and Innsbruck, Austria. Explore Mozart’s Salzburg – including a special concert – and grand Imperial Vienna. Savor a taste of the Alps in a Swiss Gasthof, a treat at a Viennese café, and a visit to a 900-year-old monastery winery. Let the beauty of the Alps and the Dolomites and the power of the Passion Play inspire your spirits to soar!
14 days from $6,190 per person double plus airfare
Discover Germany east and west as a private riverboat cruise on the River Rhine through the Lorelei Valley... a journey along the Black Forest High Road... a private tour of Renaissance and Classical art treasures in the New Green Vault in Dresden's Royal Palace... a guided visit to Bavarian King Ludwig II's opulent Linderhof Palace outside Munich... dinner at a romantic old mill in the heart of the Black Forest... and guided sightseeing in Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Munich, Weimar, Dresden and Berlin complement your once-in-a-lifetime Tauck experience of the Oberammergau Passion Play, including Tauck's premier seating – the best available – and two nights at the 5-star Hotel Maximilian in the village's historic center.
4 days from $2,290 per person double plus airfare
Extend your Tauck river cruise or A Week In... Europe journey with an extraordinary 4-day, 3-night experience that begins and ends in incomparable Munich. Enjoy a performance the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play from Tauck's premier seating; an overnight at Oberammergau's boutique Hotel Maximilian; in-depth Munich sightseeing with a Tauck Director and local guides from the landmark Bayerischer Hof; and a guided visit to Linderhof Palace. What a great way to make your European vacation truly unforgettable!
5 days from $2,490 per person double plus airfare
Add the power and pageantry of the Oberammergau Passion Play to your 2010 Tauck European journey or river cruise with this 5-day, 4-night extension featuring a walking tour of Munich and a night at the historic Bayerischer Hof... a visit to remarkable Schloss Nymphenburg... Tauck's Oberammergau experience including premier Passion Play seating and two nights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, site of the 1936 Winter Olympics... and exploration of Mozart's magical Salzburg, with an overnight at the Hotel Sacher Salzburg.
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