Week-Long Journeys with Tauck

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There’s an art to the weeklong adventure. You need the right balance, a connection to expert local guides, and exclusive access to iconic sites so you’re not wasting time. Every minute counts on a Tauck journey, which is why these smaller, shorter packages are perfect for both first-time Tauck travellers and seasoned guests with limited time. 

The best part? These trips are designed so you can easily add them onto the front or back end of any schedule. You’ll get all the perks of Tauck’s longer trips in a small, skillfully condensed package. Or you can just as easily hop onto one of these weeklong Tauck trips as a standalone adventure, unlocking new parts of the world you’re either already familiar with or are seeing for the very first time. 

Tauck doesn’t just help you see the world. It helps you understand it. Decades of experience and an intimate knowledge of these destinations have given the travel company a distinct, award-winning approach to travel. The Tauck difference ventures far beyond the hidden gems and must-see sights, drawing you into the stories that sit behind the scenes of history, art and culture. Context is key, and no one builds it quite like this iconic family-owned company.

With compelling, comfortable small ships designed for intimacy and reflection, Tauck embodies the idea of destination-focused sailings. You’ll be immersed in each stop on your week-long adventure, whether you’re exploring North America’s coastal passages or floating down some of Europe’s most iconic rivers. Similarly, land-based adventures in places like Mexico City, Costa Rica, and Florence uncover deeply rooted secrets that pull you closer to the pulse of each destination. You’re certainly guided by the best with Tauck.

A Week Away with Tauck

Tauck’s week-long itineraries are shaped specifically so you can fit them into any wider adventure. Maybe you want to take your family on an epic journey before or after your cruise, or perhaps you’re using it to extend a holiday so that it’s more resonant and memorable. The variety of itineraries on offer is intentional, curated to peel back layers of each destination.

Travel is made easy, so you have more time for what really matters. Tauck takes care of airport transfers upon arrival and departure, all luggage handling and service charges, as well as taxes, admission fees, hotel accommodations, and gratuities for local guides. With most meals taken care of, and train fares covered where applicable, you’ve got more time to really dig into destinations like Zurich, Glasgow, Oaxaca and Yellowstone National Park.

Say you’ve got a week to spare before boarding a river cruise down the Danube. Why not complement that with a romantic roam down the Rhine, where fairytale castles sit atop hills and bluffs above the river valley? Tauck’s artsy itinerary begins by exploring Amsterdam’s cultural treasures before spending a night in Cologne with an exclusive cocktail reception at the famous Schloss Ehreshoven. Being able to spend a magical evening in this spectacular baroque mansion is just one of several pinch-yourself moments that Tauck has designed to bring you beyond the bucket list. Whether it’s cycling through meadows, forests and Riesling winelands, or soaking in the soulful UNESCO World Heritage German spa town of Baden-Baden, you’ll pack more into a week than some people manage in a lifetime. 

The USA is famous for bombastic big cities and charming small towns. But the soul of the States is best found threaded across its famous national parks system, offering sprawling ecosystems of stunning, magnificent nature and a colossal sense of adventure. Tauck’s Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks itinerary takes on the American West with a cinematic scope and offers 8 thrilling days of towering beauty. Immersed in Wyoming’s wilderness, you’ll start with a relaxed evening in Jackson Hole before action abounds, framed by the Grand Teton’s toothy grin. Feel like the star in your own action film when rafting down the Snake River, visiting quaint Western towns, and staring up at the majesty of the world’s first national park, Yellowstone. With inside-the-park lodging included, you’ll get up close to icons like Old Faithful and explore geographical wonders, follow in the footsteps of Buffalo Bill and scale the Bighorn Mountains before resting your head at Wyoming’s most epic ranches. This monumental itinerary packs in enough adventure to last a lifetime.

Tauck’s specialised family travel itineraries are a great way to treat everyone to some extra time in Europe. The 8-day Italia Bella has been carefully designed to offer deep cultural immersion to guests of all ages, featuring stops in Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice. The imagination will run wild as you’re surrounded by ancient history, going underground in hidden Etruscan caves and coming face to face with Renaissance masterworks in some of the world’s most famous museums. Snap a family photo at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and learn how to make your own pizza after driving a vintage Fiat 500 through the Tuscan countryside. Watch as the kids look up in awe at the Sistine Chapel and feel the power of Vatican City, just days before you all come together at an award-winning hotel on a private island in a Venetian Lagoon. Venice’s opulent palaces provide the perfect finale, where families create lasting memories while surrounded by centuries of Italian artistry.

Where Tauck Goes

Tauck travels the world with confidence and curiosity, curating blockbuster itineraries that hold a deep understanding at their core. Whether it’s a memorable land journey in Europe, a family vacation in America’s Cowboy Country, an all-ages expedition to the Galápagos, or a wild adventure in Costa Rica, Tauck’s 100 years of experience guides you through these stunning locations with profound comprehension; a knowledge that can only be built through four generations of immersive travel. 

Offering over 150 journeys across more than 70 countries on all seven continents is no easy feat. Yet Tauck features itineraries of all shapes and sizes, so you can choose what style of exploration best suits you. 

Traverse the timeless landscapes and vibrant cultures of Africa, where luxurious safari lodges sit on the plains of the Serengeti. See the historic souks of Marrakech or the grand pyramids of Egypt before going behind the scenes of these ancient behemoths. This complex, diverse continent is showcased in great depth, from the cosmopolitan cities of South Africa to the wild landscapes of Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and Zambia. 

Zip up and board an expedition to Antarctica, where you’ll sail Le Boreal with a team of naturalists to help you understand the frozen continent. Or bring a pair of binoculars as you search for polar bears in Manitoba. Tauck makes the most of its unfettered access to experts in their field, offering a world of context to guests looking to explore some of the coldest and wildest parts of Earth.

Take in more of Canada from the great Canadian Rockies. Here, turquoise lakes and glacier-clad peaks lie scattered across a larger-than-life playground. Or perhaps you’d want to venture further into the USA, from the fishing villages of Maine to the jazz halls of New Orleans. America’s unique National Parks system is expertly navigated by Tauck, with special experiences that match the wild heartbeat of these untamed landscapes.

Learn about Latin America’s restorative landscapes while trekking through the jungles of Costa Rica, searching for exotic wildlife and an endless trove of surprises from Argentina to Brazil. Watch in awe as Andean peaks move in the distance, visit Peruvian mountain cities and let your imagination run free in Rio. 

Discover the essence of the Middle East, where ancient sites and stories come alive across some of the world’s oldest cities. Visit Jordan and learn about archaeological sites in Petra so you can form a better picture of how life evolved in this part of the world. 

And, of course, Tauck’s European adventures weave through centuries of art, architecture and culture that have shaped the modern world. From the romantic waterways of the Rhine and Danube to the sun-drenched coastlines of the Mediterranean, you’ll trace the footsteps of emperors and artists across cobblestone squares and through grand palaces. This is where Europe’s best stories are found.

Planning an upcoming holiday? Make the most of it with a Tauck weeklong journey.