In addition to visiting must-see sites and historic landmarks at the best times, guests travel off traditional routes to enjoy authentic daily life, cultural traditions, cuisine and wine.
The Tauck Difference
Our guests enjoy exclusive Tauck experiences and unique access – from evenings in private venues to meeting local families in their homes, private wine tastings, visits to must-see sites at the best time of day and more.
All included, it’s the difference between a trip – and the trip of a lifetime.
Connect with places & people
Tauck guests connect more deeply to local life in the places they explore with knowledge and expertise imparted by our local guides – artisans, musicians, naturalists, chefs, historians, vintners, local farmers and more.
Their local perspective enriches every Tauck land journey, offering a deeper understanding that shows guests the world like never before.
Fully guided by the best
Our experienced Tauck Directors are by your clients’ side – passionate and knowledgeable about travel, they come from 41 countries and speak 52 languages collectively.
Together with our handpicked local experts and guides, they share personal insights that enrich their journey – and are truly the world’s best travel companions.
EUROPEAN LAND JOURNEYS
With its widespread historical and cultural attractions, its easy to see why Europe is still a massively popular destination for Australian travellers.
Not only does it provide life-changing travel opportunities but the continent is also incredibly accessible. From river cruises to train trips, Europe offers the chance to explore multiple countries or dive deep into just one.
Needless to say, Tauck has got Europe covered from every angle.
EUROPE – WHAT SETS TAUCK APART
- 35 land tours
- 12 tours throughout Italy
- Exclusive partnerships with European nobility and renowned locals including chefs, authors, vintners and artisans
- Insider access to iconic museums and historical sites
- Over 80 UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited
- Stay in Europe’s finest hotels in premier locations
- All land tours are rated on Pace and Activity to ensure guest level and enjoyment
- Group sizes range from classic to Small Group (averaging 24 guests) and Smaller Group (averaging 15 guests)
BEST SELLING ITINERARIES FOR 2025
‘Classic Italy’ (14 days).
This is a grand tour but in a small, intimate group. It’s a trip of a lifetime through the most sought-after destinations in Italy with names like the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Rome, Venice and Florence.
Contemplate Michelangelo’s vast painted drama on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, enjoy a guided tour of the lavish halls of the Doge’s Palace and explore the haunting ruins of ancient Italy at Pompeii.
All this plus the passion of the Renaissance in the art masterpieces of the Uffizi, cobblestoned piazzas under the Tuscan sun and Umbrian cuisine.
‘Switzerland: Europe’s Crown Jewel’ (11 days).
Enjoy an in-depth exploration of tiny Alpine villages steeped in charm and glistening lakes radiant with natural beauty.
Your holiday includes a two-night stay at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, a rail journey to your Alpine resort in Zermatt, where views of the Matterhorn astound, private boat rides on Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella in the beautiful Borromean Islands and a wine tasting cruise on Lake Lugano.
You’ll also enjoy an overnight stay in one of the world’s most famous Alpine resorts, St. Moritz, plus multiple-night stays in Zermatt, Lugano, Interlaken and Lucerne.
‘Spain & Portugal’ (14 days).
Enjoy breathtaking vistas as you climb from seaside Marbella to cliff-top Ronda and into the Sierra Nevada mountains to Moorish Granada for a visit to the Alhambra – one of the world’s finest examples of Moorish architecture – accompanied by a local guide.
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful art museums on a guided tour of Museo Nacional del Prado, steps from your hotel in the Art Triangle of Madrid.
A horse-and-carriage ride presents a different view of romantic Seville and a walking tour with a local guide shares insights about daily life
Feel the passion of flamenco when dancers perform their version of Andalucían folkloric traditions during a private performance in Granada.
Experience a taste of royal life in Sintra when you visit the former hilltop summer palace of Portugal’s monarchs.
‘Italia Bella: Rome to Venice’ (eight-day Family Journey).
Enjoy an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, without the lines or crowds, for unhurried viewing.
You’ll have an exclusive dinner and evening aboard a pirate ship cruising the waterways of Venice and take a vintage Fiat 500 ride* (with a driver) across the Arno River for a great overview and gorgeous views of Florence.
Also included in your itinerary is a visit to a 17th-century cooking school in Rome to learn to make gelato and a trip to the hilltop town of Orvieto, including a tour of its underground Etruscan caves and honeycombed tunnels.
But that’s not all. There are guided tours of the Uffizi Gallery and Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, a visit to Pisa and the famed Leaning Tower, high-speed rail travel from Florence to Venice and hands-on pizza making in Florence.
As Tauck prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, there really hasn’t been a better time to discover the Tauck difference for yourself.
See you in 2025!
