Tauck's 2027 Europe Portfolio Adds New Champagne & Alsace Land Journey in France

WILTON, CT (May 19, 2026) – Tauck has opened bookings for its 2027 European land itineraries, including a new eight-day journey through France's Champagne and Alsace regions, and a reimagined exploration of Bordeaux and southwestern France. 

A Week In… Champagne & Alsace is a new eight-day Small Group itinerary averaging 24 guests beginning in the village of Kaysersberg, Alsace with a three-night stay at Le Chambard Hotel & Spa. Guests explore the nearby wine villages of Ribeauvillé and Colmar, visit a Munster cheese dairy in the countryside and enjoy a private dinner at a chef's home overlooking the Obernai Valley.

The journey continues to the Champagne capital of Reims for three nights at La Caserne Chanzy, a restored 18th-century military barracks. Highlights include a tour and tasting at a renowned Champagne house, an afternoon exploring the vineyards of Épernay by vintage car with a picnic lunch among the vines and an exclusive dinner at Moët & Chandon. The itinerary concludes with a visit to the Château de Chantilly and a farewell dinner at Château Mont Royal. Departures will run in April, May, June, September and October (from $7,990 USD per person, double occupancy, plus airfare).

Tauck has also reimagined its popular France land journey for 2027, now titled Bordeaux, the Dordogne & Biarritz. Refined from 14 days to a more focused 10-day journey, the itinerary is centered on southwestern France's most acclaimed regions. Beginning with three nights at the InterContinental Bordeaux, highlights include a visit to the Cité du Vin and a château dinner in the Médoc. Guests then spend three nights at Hôtel les Glycines in the Dordogne, with a stop in the medieval village of St-Émilion, a private visit to Lascaux IV with dinner and an exploration of Sarlat's open-air market. The journey concludes with three nights at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, with excursions to Basque country and the historic fishing village of St-Jean-de-Luz and additional free time to explore the coast. All departures operate as Small Groups. (From $8,490 USD per person, double occupancy, plus airfare).

MORE THAN 35 YEARS ALONG EUROPE'S "YELLOW ROADS"
Tauck has been designing European land journeys along the lesser-traveled "Yellow Roads" of the Michelin maps since 1991, when the company launched its first itineraries on the secondary routes that wind through the villages, vineyards and countryside known mainly to locals. That philosophy of seeking out what lies beyond the well-worn path has guided more than three decades of itinerary development across the continent, and it continues to resonate as travelers look for more personal ways to experience Europe's villages, vineyards and cultural capitals.

Europe continues to be the company's most popular destination, with 2026 bookings across land, river and Tauck Bridges itineraries pacing nearly 4% ahead of the prior year. In recent years, Tauck has also reduced average group sizes across its European land portfolio with the introduction of Small Group departures averaging 24 guests and Even Smaller Group departures averaging 15, giving guests more intimate access to the people, places and experiences that define each destination.

For guests, the approach translates into access and seamless planning that are difficult to replicate independently—from early-opening access at landmarks like Versailles to exclusive estate dinners and guided encounters arranged through long-standing local partnerships. Tauck's designation as a Privileged Partner of the Louvre, which provides guests with guaranteed timed-entry access to the museum, reflects the depth of these relationships built over more than three decades of dedicated operations in Europe. Hand-selected properties and tenured Tauck Directors bring each destination to life, while European land journey pricing includes airport transfers, accommodations, most meals, sightseeing, entrance fees and more. In all, Tauck will offer 44 European land journeys in 2027, including seven Tauck Bridges itineraries designed specifically for families.

Those interested in more information can contact their local travel professional, call Tauck at 800 468 2825, or visit the company's website at www.tauck.com (www.tauck.ca in Canada, www.tauck.co.uk in the UK, www.tauck.com.au in Australia/New Zealand).

About Tauck: Founded in 1925, Tauck has been family owned for four generations. The company is a world leader in upscale guided travel, with more than 170 land tours, safaris, river cruises, small ship ocean cruises and family travel adventures to 65+ countries and all seven continents. Tauck was named "Best Tour Operator" in Virtuoso's 2025 Global Awards, and in each of the last 28 years, has been honored in Travel + Leisure magazine's annual "World's Best Awards," and has been named to the Best River Cruise Lines list by Condé Nast Traveler for 13 consecutive years.  

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