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Tauck to Launch 4 New European Land Tours in 2025

by Katie Skrzek

Aug 29, 2024

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Tauck celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025 with the introduction of four new land journeys in Europe, perfect for family travel. The tour operator’s new tours in Italy, Switzerland, France and England debut in 2025.

 

“Tauck will be 100-years-young in 2025, but we’re certainly not slowing down in any way,” said Dan Mahar, CEO, Tauck. “In fact, our commitment to innovating and enhancing our global portfolio of land tours, river cruises, small ship ocean cruises, and Tauck Bridges family adventures is stronger than ever.”

Consider these itineraries for your 2025 travel plans.

 

A Week In…Piedmont

This eight-day journey highlights Italy’s culinary traditions with a cooking demonstration and lunch at Slow Food University. Guests also experience a truffle-hunting excursion followed by a cooking class, lunch and wine tasting. Pricing starts at $6,990 per person.

 

A Week In…Switzerland

Begin the eight-day itinerary in Lausanne, with additional stops in Interlaken and Lucerne. Highlights of the tour include a visit to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest peak, followed by lunch; a rail excursion through the Swiss Alps; and a walking tour and chocolate tasting in Lucerne’s Old Town. Pricing starts at $7,590 per person.

 

Paris, Dordogne & Bordeaux

This 14-day tour kicks off in Paris. The experience includes an early-opening private visit to Chateau de Beynac, a lecture about Dordogne’s prehistoric sites with apertifs and dinner, and a private tour of Chateau de Ferrand. Pricing starts at $11,790 per person.

 

England and the West Country

Spend 11 days exploring England. This new itinerary includes a guided tour of a manor home in the Cotswolds, private cooking class at Philleigh Cooking School and tour of Morgan Sports Car factory. Pricing starts at $8,790 per person.

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