Planning Unforgettable Grandparent Grandchild Trips

Grandchildren are only children for a while. In a blink of an eye they'll be grown and on their own. Make lasting bonds and unforgettable memories while you can with the gift of travel. Give them the world… and the incredible experiences you'll share as you journey to amazing places. Don't miss the chance to connect, explore and have so much fun…together. 

We have designed our Tauck Bridges family tours to ensure you'll have the most memorable grandparent-grandchild trips ever. Here are a few tips for planning your journey.

Why Plan a Grandparent-Grandchild Trip

Whether you live thousands of miles apart or just down the street, a grandparent-grandchild trip is a wonderful way to connect. You and your grandchild will soon find yourselves sharing laughter and fun and creating lifelong memories as you discover one incredible destination after another. It's also an opportunity to commemorate and celebrate your grandchild's rites of passage — a significant birthday, bar/bat mitzvah, graduation or school achievement. They may forget a gift, but they'll never forget the trip!

Travel opens eyes and engages minds. A trip gives you the chance to nurture your grandchildren's love of nature and animals… spark their curiosity about art or cooking…interest them in history and archeology… introduce them to different cultures… or show them where their own family's roots originated. 

Why a Tauck Bridges Grandparent-Grandchild Trip

Since launching our Tauck Bridges tours in 2003, we plan tours that are planned specifically with families in mind by creating enriching journeys beyond the typical beach vacation or entertaining amusement park visit to instead engage on a deeper level with the world's most iconic destinations and those you love. Just imagine taking your grandchild to extraordinary places… like the Colosseum… the Cliffs of Moher… the Galápagos… the Grand Canyon. 

To any grandparent who wished they could take their grandchildren on a European river cruise, now you can! Unpack once and enjoy our award-winning family cruises along the Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Seine and Douro Rivers. Take advantage of exciting shore excursions and fun onboard activities that are designed with every generation in mind. And thanks to a dedicated onboard Family Host, your grandchild is engaged in hands-on activities and experiences with fellow young travelers.

Each of our meticulously planned tours features one upfront price that includes exclusive experiences you and your grandchild will never forget… a tour of Florence in a vintage Fiat 500… a marzipan-making class in Germany… a flightseeing adventure over Utah's Rainbow Bridge and Lake Powell. We also understand what a great responsibility it is to travel with your grandkids. Our expert Tour Directors handle all of the logistics of hotels, transportation, transfers and excursions so you can travel worry-free, and are specifically skilled in catering to the individual needs and attention spans of young and more seasoned travelers alike.

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The bonding begins as you plan your trip together. Keep in mind that all of our Bridges journeys are suitable for grandparent-grandchild trips and offered to coincide with school holidays and summer breaks. Our team would be happy to talk with you about the journeys that would best match the activity levels and interests of you and your grandchild; however, these six journeys are especially suited for that once-in-a-lifetime trip with your grandchild.

Ireland Forever: Whether you have Irish heritage or just enjoy fun (what the Irish call "good craic"), our 8-day journey that takes you from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher to Cobh offers something for everyone: a tour by a WWII amphibious vehicle, the Titanic Experience, a living museum at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, and a hands-on cooking class.  

Cowboy Country: Play out cowboy adventures on this 8-day trip to Wyoming and South Dakota. Explore spectacular national parks and monuments, including Yellowstone and the Grand Teton, raft on the Snake River, whoop it up at a rodeo and experience roping, riding and real ranch life. 

Red Rocks & Painted Canyons: On this tour of the Southwest's otherworldly landscapes, you'll experience Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion National Parks, and more. Adventures include flightseeing, rafting and horseback riding.

Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure: River cruising is an idyllic way to spend time with your grandchildren, and this leisurely 7-night cruise has it all: Imperial night in a Viennese castle, outing to the world's oldest amusement park, marzipan-making class and visit to "The Sound of Music" locations.

Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland: Share a love of nature on this 8-day tour, including a 4-night cruise aboard a small ship designed especially for cruising and landing (both dry and wet) in the Galápagos Islands. This tour includes a stay in Quito and visit to the Equator.

Italia Bella: Rome to Venice: Make memories together on our 8-day Italy tour. Learn how to make pizza and gelato, take an after-hours tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel, tour Florence in a vintage Fiat 500 and explore Venice aboard a pirate ship.

Wherever you travel with Tauck, we take care of all the details so all you need to do is focus on being in the moment with your grandchildren. With Tauck, grandparent-grandchild trips are planned for you so all you do is enjoy!