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Explore the arts, wine, cuisine and centuries-old passions of Italy's northern regions. From Milan to the Italian lakes to Verona, Modena, Bologna and Venice, Bellissima Northern Italy immerses and inspires off-the-beaten path.
Our popular journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from the Netherlands to Switzerland, plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Biebrich, a Baroque palace on the Rhine.
Discover the charms of Rome and the seductive allure of the unhurried Amalfi Coast on this easygoing journey through Italy. See the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Sistine Chapel up close, walk the ruins of Pompeii, soak up the atmosphere in Positano and Ravello, and more.
Our best-selling journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a gala evening at Schloss Biebrich, a Baroque palace on the Rhine.
Savor the bucolic splendor of small-town Tuscany and discover its signature flavors on a privately guided trip through Florence, Montepulciano, and Siena. Marvel at Renaissance architecture, see Michelangelo’s “David” in person, learn to make Tuscan cuisine with an expert, visit secluded wine cellars and olive groves, and much more.
Explore the ruins of Herculaneum, seaside villages of the Amalfi Coast, the alluring Isle of Capri, and the treasures of ancient and Renaissance Rome... highlighted by a locally guided visit through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel – after hours!
Explore Sicily's past and present – layer by layer – encountering Greek theatres, Roman villas, Byzantine art, Norman cathedrals, Moorish markets and more... abounding with multicultural traditions and archaeological treasures, and rich with unique cuisine and wine.
Experience the wonders of Rome, Florence, and Venice on an adventure the entire family can enjoy. Stroll famous cities with private guides, explore Rome’s Colosseum and ancient Catacombs, learn to cook with a chef, and so much more.
Experience romantic landscapes that have inspired the imagination of poets, artists and writers for centuries, from Lake Como to the lush Tuscan countryside and the timeless treasures of Venice, Florence and Rome.
Live la dolce vita with your family on a one-week family vacation throughout magnificent Italy, from an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums to Rome's Imperial treasures and gladiator school to Amalfi Coast villages to touring magical Capri by convertible car and more... plus a taste of pizza you made yourself!
Feast on incredible views as you scale the heights of the Bavarian, Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps by cable car and more… explore Munich, Salzburg and Lucerne...
Discover the wonders of Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, and the Italian Lakes on a stellar Italian adventure that leaves nothing out. Explore big cities with private guides, sample delicious food and wine at private tastings, see exquisite works of art, and more on a tour that more than lives up to its grand name.
Our best-selling journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from Switzerland to the Netherlands plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a gala evening at Schloss Biebrich, a Baroque palace on the Rhine.
There's a reason why the Adriatic Coast is a must-go travel destination – and on our 13-day journey, you'll find history chronicled in medieval villages, Roman ruins and castle keeps; traditions you can taste at vineyards, markets and bakeries; and art you'll enjoy at workshops and presentations for Tauck guests only – and experience five UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
An after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums... demonstrations of pizza-making in Florence... dinner aboard a pirate ship in Venice... tours of Roman catacombs and Orvieto's tunnels... and multiple-night stays in three fabulous Italian cities are just a few of the highlights on this classic family vacation!
Averaging 24 Tauck guests, Classic Italy, Small Groups are more personal Italian vacations highlighted by stays at chic smaller hotels in the heart of the cities. Explore Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast and more, highlighted by after-hours guided visits to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Plus special "Ferragamo" departures!
Explore ancient ruins, stunning cathedrals, and serene seaside villages on a private tour through Puglia; Italy’s boot heel. Learn ancient bread-making techniques in Matera, discover Alberobello’s UNESCO-protected trulli, go underground to see impossibly beautiful rock formations at Grotte di Castellana, and more.
View the treasures of the Vatican Museums in Rome and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence after hours... enjoy a taste of Tuscany at a centuries-old monastery... get a firsthand look at the timeless Renaissance art of Florence with an art historian... and travel across the Italian landscape via high-speed rail!
Classic Italy explores Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, the Amalfi Coast and more... features an after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums... and is filled with art, architecture, and a taste of the "real" Italy – cultural immersion, Tauck Style!
Smaller groups averaging 24 Tauck guests, enjoy an in-depth look at Tuscany and Umbria The sun-soaked hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria in the heart of Italy seduce the senses with a kaleidoscope of daily life which Tauck guests experience firsthand: wine tastings in bountiful vineyards, a chef-hosted cooking class, ceramic making, truffle hunting, hand weaving, medieval crafts, age-old basilicas adorned with frescoes and more...
A Tauck Exclusive private train, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains' Danube Express, takes you through Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein in search of art, castles, wine, and cuisines, along some of the most scenic mountain railways in Europe. For Tauck guests only – limited departures with only 56 Tauck guests aboard, accompanied by two Tauck Directors for the utmost in personalized service.
Rediscover the luxuries of Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast with an authentic look at la dolce vita... inviting you to experience life in southern Italy and Campania as a local, with stays at accommodations in the Leading Hotels in the World.
Smaller groups, averaging 24 Tauck guests, explore one of Italy's most fascinating regions, from ancient cave dwellings to Baroque architecture, cosmopolitan resort towns and unique villages, full of remarkable and unexpected sights and flavors... like the fairy-tale trulli houses...
Our popular journey along the River Rhine explores five countries and features a seven-night cruise from the Netherlands to Switzerland, plus three nights in the historic Italian fashion capital of Milan and a visit to glamorous Lake Como. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a special evening at Schloss Biebrich, a Baroque palace on the Rhine.
Tauck welcomes you and your family to exclusive experiences off the beaten track throughout London, Paris and Rome, including a sojourn into the heart of the Italian countryside and indulge in the inspiring, enlightening and fun of these countries, with lots of hands-on activities and opportunities to truly get a taste of local life.
A Tauck Exclusive private train, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains' Danube Express, takes you through Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein in search of art, castles, wine, and cuisines, along some of the most scenic mountain railways in Europe. For Tauck guests only – limited departures with only 56 Tauck guests aboard, accompanied by two Tauck Directors for the utmost in personalized service.
A fresh new perspective on life in "the five lands" and under the Tuscan sun... It's hands-on learning with local experts on many subjects, who share their experience, their knowledge and their passions. And you are suddenly living la dolce vita...