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Based on feedback from our guests, we have selected a few of our more popular worldwide journeys to operate specially designated departure dates with smaller groups. On these special dates, you'll travel with a limited number of Tauck guests as specified below, enjoying an intimate travel experience.


Enjoy a more personalized travel experience on special Small Group Departures.


Tauck Small Group Departures in Europe


Classic Italy
Tauck's top selling Italy tour - highlighted by an after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel - explores Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, and the Amalfi Coast - total Italian immersion, with world-renowned art, architecture, preserved medieval towns, and dramatic scenery. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

2010 –
5/12, 5/17, 5/31, 6/9, 6/21,
9/11, 9/14, 9/15, 9/25, 10/2, 10/6



A Week In... London and Paris
Experience powerful history and rich cultural connections on Tauck's week-long Paris and London tour, highlighted by afternoon tea and a West End theater performance in London, and a visit to the Louvre and a dinner cruise on the Seine in Paris. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

2010 –
5/23, 7/25, 9/19, 10/13



A Week In... Paris and Provence
Experience what makes a France tour with Tauck unforgettable: an adventure walk on the Pont du Gard, an olive-oil tasting at Mas des Barres, exploring magical Monte-Carlo and Provence, a romantic dinner cruise on Paris' River Seine and more. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

2010 –
5/9, 6/13, 9/17, 9/19, 10/3, 10/8



The Best of Ireland
Experience some of the world's best-loved hotels on this Ireland tour with stays at Dromoland Castle, Mount Juliet Conrad and Ashford Castle, as well as travels to Dublin, County Donegal, Waterford, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

2010 –
6/13, 7/18, 8/8, 9/12, 9/14



Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna & Prague
Our two-week Eastern Europe and Poland tour includes a visit to medieval Cracow, the memorial at Auschwitz, a private Chopin recital in Warsaw, a special dinner with Gypsy music followed by a private cocktail cruise on the Danube in Budapest, a private concert in Vienna, and a special evening at a palace in Prague. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests - and special singles savings departures available!

2010 –
6/12, 7/17, 9/8, 9/18, 10/2



Normandy, Brittany, Paris & the Loire Valley
Visit the poignant beaches of D-Day, discover the rugged Brittany Coast, dine at an elegant estate in chateaux country, and spend three memorable nights in Paris on one of the most comprehensive Northern France and Normandy tours from Tauck. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

2010 –
5/16, 6/27, 9/12


Paradors of Northern Spain
Travel from Barcelona into the dramatic Pyrenees and along Spain's northern coast, with stays at historic paradors in destinations including San Sebastián, Fuente Dé, León, and the incomparable Santiago de Compostela. As Tauck's unique Spain tour ends, continue with a journey down the Portuguese coast to Porto and Lisbon. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests!

2010 –
4/30, 6/18, 9/3, 10/15

 

A Week In... Spain
Witness Spain's diverse cultural heritage on Tauck's Spain vacation that visits Barcelona, Granada, Ronda, Seville, Córdoba, and Madrid. Enjoy a private flamenco performance, a horse-drawn carriage ride in Seville, and a guided tour of Madrid's Museo del Prado.

2010 –
5/23, 9/19



A Week In... Italy
Tauck's after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums, frescoed cathedrals, priceless art masterpieces, the glory of the Roman Empire, medieval hilltop towns, and the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery are all highlighted on this 8-day Florence, Rome, and Tuscany tour.

2010 –
5/9, 6/20, 6/27, 9/30, 10/3



Scandinavia
Discover a Nordic wonderland on Tauck's 2-week Scandinavia tour through Sweden, Denmark and Norway - cruising spectacular fjords, gazing at glaciers, viewing Viking ships, riding one of the world's steepest railway lines through the mountains, exploring medieval ports, and visiting a stave church, a Danish castle, Tivoli Gardens and more.

2010 –
7/16, 7/25, 8/6



Tauck Small Group Departures in North America


America's Canyonlands
Tauck's Bryce Canyon, Zion and magnificent Grand Canyon tour takes in the geologic wonders of three of North America's most popular national parks by boat, plane, and 4-wheel-drive vehicle - and includes the urban glamour and glitz of Las Vegas and the quiet splendor of classic national park lodges.

2010 –
5/7, 5/8, 6/4, 6/11, 9/10, 9/24, 9/26, 10/3, 10/9, 10/16



Best of the Canadian Rockies
Glaciers, snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and famous hotels highlight this Alberta travel experience through three stunning Canadian national parks, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site; explore Jasper "your way" with a choice of outdoor adventures.

2010 –
6/18, 7/16, 9/17


Charleston / Savannah
The glory days of the Old South come alive on this most memorable of South Carolina and Georgia tours - with a private Charleston harbor cruise, an exclusive private evening featuring Savannah's Madeira traditions, and visits to plantations, gardens, a Civil War fort, and an island tycoon retreat.

2010 –
4/21, 5/5, 9/23



San Francisco, Sonoma & Napa Valleys
Explore San Francisco's diverse neighborhood and cultural gems; visit Muir Woods; and enjoy a catamaran cruise around Alcatraz, wine tastings in Sonoma, and the quintessential Napa Valley tour aboard the Wine Train on this weeklong journey.

2010 –
6/19, 9/25



Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
Geothermal wonders, the magnificent Grand Tetons, Mount Rushmore and cowboy country take center stage on one of the most varied Wyoming and Yellowstone tours in the great American West.

Year
Northbound
6/6, 6/8, 6/16, 8/13, 9/10
Southbound
7/13, 7/21, 9/7, 9/13
2010



Grand Canadian Rockies
Tauck's popular Rockies vacation combines a classic western Canada tour by rail with floatplane, Ice Explorer and raft adventures, plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resort in Banff and Jasper national parks.

2010 –
6/19, 7/13, 8/7, 8/14, 9/11



Tauck Small Group Departures in Africa


Tanzania: A Grand Safari
Tauck's in-depth African safari through Tanzania offers outstanding wildlife viewing of Africa's Big Five on game drives that take you from Tarangire National Park to the famed Serengeti.

2010 –
All Departures
2011 –
All Departures



Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari - 2010
International Air Savings! All departures are Small Group Departures limited to 24! This Tanzania and Kenya safari offers astounding wildlife viewing in renowned game reserves and national parks, topped off with a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara.

2010 – All Departures



South Africa: An Elegant Adventure
From wildlife to the Winelands to cable-car vistas, a private game reserve to a historic colonial hotel, waterfalls to a trendy waterfront, this South Africa tour covers it all.

2010 –
2/1, 3/1, 4/12,
5/17, 9/6, 10/4, 10/25
2011 –
2/28, 5/2,
9/12, 10/3, 10/24



Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari
Family FYI: Did you know how to say "hello" in Swahili? You'll learn that and more around an evening campfire in Tarangire National Park on this family Africa tour and safari, where you'll meet Maasai villagers and enjoy up-close encounters with Africa's Big Five on daily game drives.

2010 –
All Departures
2011
All Departures



Tauck Small Group Departures in Asia


Small Group Departures limited to 24! Tauck's ultimate India tour takes you from the lavish palaces and inspiring antiquities in the north to the river and canal-laced nature sanctuary in the south; from accommodations at some of the world's most award-winning palace hotels to home visits and special cultural connections, you'll explore India's amazing diversity

Looking for a shorter vacation experience in India?
Spotlight on India features the first 12 days of A Portrait of India, and includes such highlights of northern India as Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur and Udaipur.  2010 Details.

2010 –
1/15, 1/29, 2/26, 10/1, 10/22



China, The Yangtze River & Hong Kong – 2010
Small Group Departures – maximum 22 Tauck guests! Tauck's ultimate China travel adventure includes ancient cities and tranquil country villages, a spellbinding 3-night cruise Yangtze River cruise aboard the Yangzi Explorer, and a host of new-for-2010 discoveries from Beijing's hutongs to a ride on the world's fastest train in Shanghai.

2010 –
4/29, 5/6, 5/16, 6/3, 9/2, 9/5, 9/ 19, 9/23, 10/7, 10/10
Eastbound
Westbound

Essence of Japan
Traditional arts, tranquil gardens, colorful pagodas, and ancient shrines are just some of the Japan travel experiences on Tauck's comprehensive vacation that takes in Kyoto and Tokyo, as well as off-the-beaten-track villages in the countryside.

2010 –
4/16, 9/24, 10/8
2011 –
4/15, 5/20, 9/9, 9/30



Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
This Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam tour spans the heyday of the ancient Khmer Kingdom to the present day, discovers timeless Angkor Wat and Hué - plus cosmopolitan Hanoi and Bangkok - and features special experiences like cyclo and tuk-tuk rides, an elephant trek, visits to local hill tribe villages, and boat cruises through Bangkok's klongs and along Hué's Perfume River.

2010 –
1/18, 1/29, 3/5,
10/4, 10/22, 12/20
2011 –
1/17, 2/21, 10/21, 12/19



Tauck Small Group Departures in Latin America


Costa Rica Adventure
Witness volcanoes, rainforests, and an amazing variety of plant and wildlife on Tauck's Costa Rica travel adventure, spotting nature's best as you cruise on boats, hike in the jungle, and visit eco-parks and reserves.

2010 –
1/18, 2/8, 3/8, 4/19, 12/20
2011 –
1/15, 2/5, 2/26, 3/26, 4/9



Essence of South America
Experience the best of Chile, Argentina and Brazil from the splendor of breathtaking Iguazð Falls to the rhythms of Rio de Janeiro and the unsurpassed visual beauty of the Andes on our exciting 14-day South America tour.

2010 –
1/17, 2/14, 2/23,
3/14, 10/3, 10/24
2011 –
1/23, 1/25, 2/6, 2/20,
3/1, 3/6, 10/9, 12/18