HINSDALE TRAVEL SERVICE

Explore Michigan, a region famed for its 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, featuring two-night stays at the world-famous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and the award-winning Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

Explore sites beloved by conservationist John Muir, from San Francisco to the Sierra Nevada – Muir Woods, Sequoia National Park and his beloved Yosemite National Park. Experience the powerful beauty of glacier-carved mountains, soaring redwood and sequoia forests, and gain behind-the-scenes insights into past and present preservation efforts.

Exclusive Tauck experiences, special holiday events, much yuletide cheer... and of course, Tauck's uncommon access ashore... set the tone for this holiday journey between Düsseldorf and Basel aboard ms Inspire!

Experience the magic of Holland and Belgium during Winterfest, when friendships, fun and holiday cheer are celebrated with heartwarming festivities and colorful cultural traditions in picturesque villages along inland waterways from Brussels to Amsterdam. Ashore, discover daily life on guided walking tours in towns, museums and palaces decked out in their season's best, enjoying special moments on private visits, and music and traditions steeped in yuletide spirit. Onboard, dining and cultural entertainment light up your nights, enriching the warm camaraderie inherent in a Tauck river cruise.

Make the holidays even more magical for your family aboard our family river cruise departing December 23 (eastbound, from Munich) aboard ms Joy... a weeklong celebration filled with European holiday festivities both onboard and ashore, sure to delight both the young and the young at heart.

Join us on an 10-day family safari in Tanzania, for the ultimate family safari adventure across the African landscape where you'll have an opportunity to view Africa's "Big Five" on daily game drives in a few of the region's national parks.

From exploring private game reserves with outstanding wildlife viewing to wine tasting, a private game reserve to a historic colonial hotel, amazing waterfalls and cosmopolitan chic... Tauck brings you the best of an African safari and cultural exploration.

Discover a Nordic wonderland as you journey across Denmark, Sweden and Norway – gazing at glaciers, viewing Viking ships, feasting on gorgeous mountain scenery, exploring medieval ports, and visiting a stave church, Danish palaces, Tivoli Gardens and timeless cities like Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo.

An enriching week long tour across Scotland – from Rob Roy country to the Highlands... Edinburgh's eclectic blend of history and modern ingenuity... mysterious Loch Ness... Stirling and Cawdor castles... a private distillery tour... Scottish music and dance... and the Highlands capital, Inverness.

FEATURING THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY Our 8-day Bern to Munich journey, featuring the Passion Play in Oberammergau, begins in Switzerland, where you'll visit the capital city of Bern, St. Gallen and the Bernese Oberland, and the Lake Constance region; in Germany, explore Munich and the Bavarian Alps... and experience the Oberammergau Passion Play with the Tauck Difference!

Spend two glorious nights in Paris... then cruise from Lyon, along the Saône and Rhône rivers, through some of Europe's most beautiful wine lands and into Provence to Arles... explore Nice and glamorous Monte-Carlo on the Mediterranean... and enjoy a true taste of all things Français on one of our most popular river cruises in France!

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.

Our cultural odyssey along the Danube includes three nights at city-center hotels in both Berlin and Krakow along with seven nights cruising the River Danube from Hungary to Regensburg. Tauck Exclusive experiences include a Tauck Exclusive gala evening with entertainment at a Viennese palace; an early-opening visit to Berlin's Pergamon Museum; a ride aboard the new bullet train from Berlin to Nürnberg... and more.

Explore stunning European landscapes like never before on this river cruise between Bucharest and Amsterdam! Journey nearly all the way from the Black Sea to the North Sea as you set off on a grand 3-week cruise through nine European countries, plus three nights at a city-center hotel in Bucharest.

Morocco… ancient cities, medinas, kasbahs, and souks... windswept coastline and desert treasures... an incomparable 10-day experience that includes four nights in the melting pot of Marrakech, three nights in spiritual Fes, and one night in both Imperial Rabat and fashionable Casablanca.

A magnificent 7-night cruise takes you through the coastal islands of Alaska's legendary Inside Passage, surrounded by some of the most dramatic and wildlife-rich scenery on Earth – a perfect combination of natural and cultural history. All-included shore excursions feature choices to personalize your cruise and explore Alaska your way, including opportunities to get close to Alaska's wildlife by land and sea such as a unique wildlife safari, a visit to a sled dog camp and a trip aboard a very special railroad.

Experience an Alaska family vacation of a lifetime... travel by land, sea and air... explore by jet boat, flightsee over Denali National Park, visit Alaskan Huskies in training and more!

Irresistibly Irish and endless Emerald Isle fun, this family vacation takes your family from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher... travels include a journey by train, a ride on a World War II amphibious vehicle, and cooking class at a world-famous cooking school!

History comes alive on this family vacation – visit the Eiffel Tower, Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Versailles, the Louvre and see a West End play. Ride a bicycle through the Royal Parks, the London Eye in a private capsule, a speedboat on the Thames; go on a spy walk, a scavenger hunt and much more!

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!

Discover the Swiss, Austrian and Bavarian Alps... with whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock and rope climbing... a look at "Oetzi" and life in Neolithic times... Tyrolean fun and games... rides on cable cars and the world's steepest cog railway at Mount Pilatus... fun at one of Europe's largest waterparks, a ski-jump demonstration and much more!

Explore picturesque mountains, sparkling lakes and fashionable Swiss cities including Lausanne, Interlaken, St. Moritz and Lucerne... travel by cogwheel train and funicular in the Alps, by private boat on an alpine lake, and by rail in a domed observation car aboard the Glacier Express...

Lighthouses stand watch over the coastal landscapes and storybook villages of the Maritime Provinces, enticing you with a cultural mix of French, Irish, Scottish, and English influences – Highland kilts, Celtic music, British towns, Acadian art... along with the legacies of Anne of Green Gables and Alexander Graham Bell, and traditions like a kitchen party, rug hooking, whale watching and oyster shucking... and culinary treats starring blueberries, lobsters, and planked salmon!

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...

Morocco… ancient cities, medinas, kasbahs, and souks... windswept coastline and desert treasures... an incomparable 10-day experience that includes four nights in the melting pot of Marrakech, three nights in spiritual Fes, and one night in both Imperial Rabat and fashionable Casablanca.

See the best that the British Isles have to offer. Travel from Edinburgh to the English Lake District; explore medieval Wales, Bath, Stonehenge and more; and spend three nights in London at the incomparable The Savoy. Select small group departures, specially priced, include an exclusive presentation by Carolyn Robb, former Executive Chef to the royal family; see Pricing & Availabilty for details.

Traditional arts, tranquil gardens, colorful pagodas, and ancient shrines are just some of what you'll experience on this Japan adventure that takes you to Tokyo, Hakone, Kanazawa and Kyoto, as well as off-the-beaten-track villages in the countryside.

Our 12-day safari journey takes you inside national parks and private game reserves in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana for unrivaled big game viewing… plus excursions to South African vineyards and wine estates, and the cutting edge of art, culture, and cuisine in exciting Cape Town.

Get set for real adventure and outdoor fun as your family explores western Canada's amazing mountains, with inside the park stays in Banff and Jasper national parks and family whitewater rafting!

Private evenings at Pier 21 and the Citadel in Halifax, a guided visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, whale-watching on the Bay of Fundy, and the Anne of Green Gables legacy highlight our popular tour of Canada's Maritime Provinces.

Travel through the capital cities of Eastern Canada – Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, and the national capital, Ottawa - featuring guided cultural exploration, special experiences, cruises and stays at fabulous Fairmont hotels.

Journey through unspoiled wilderness with an exciting rail adventure onboard Rocky Mountaineer to the snowy peaks and glacial lakes of the Canadian Rockies, plus stays in four Fairmont hotels in Vancouver and Jasper and Banff national parks!

Get up close to astonishing Arctic life in Churchill, from polar bears to snowy owls, white foxes, or sled dogs as you explore the Manitoba landscapes and learn about the environment of the migrating polar bears on their annual trek across the tundra. 

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.

Experience what makes southern France unforgettable: an adventure walk on the Pont du Gard, a chef's dinner with a wine pairing in Avignon, and exploring chic Nice, Monte-Carlo, Provence, and Paris.

Explore some of Germany's greatest cities including Heidelberg, Munich, Dresden and Berlin… explore the Romantic Road & other scenic byways of the German countryside... discover fairy-tale forests and medieval castles… and gain insights into Germany, past and present.

Crafted with filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, celebrate the history, cultural heritage and natural beauty found in the Great Smoky Mountains and three of the most popular states in the Appalachia Mountains as you take in some of the best the American South has to offer.

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!

Experience an Alaska family vacation of a lifetime... travel by land, sea and air... explore by jet boat, flightsee over Denali National Park, visit Alaskan Huskies in training and more!

Channel your inner Huckleberry Finn as you cruise down the Mississippi River aboard a modern-day paddle wheeler that caters to your comfort with some of the largest accommodations on the river. Visit places immortalized in American history and song from the Blue City of Memphis to the Big Easy in New Orleans as you explore the sights with local experts and savor multi-cultural culinary traditions along the way. This 11-day adventure includes 7 nights aboard American Duchess and overnight stays at premier centrally located hotels in Memphis and New Orleans.

Journey through unspoiled wilderness with an exciting rail adventure onboard Rocky Mountaineer to the snowy peaks and glacial lakes of the Canadian Rockies, plus stays in four Fairmont hotels in Vancouver and Jasper and Banff national parks!

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...

From the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Tauck Bridges introduces your family to the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica's beach, rainforest and jungle on this family vacation!

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!

Evoking long-ago days of gracious Southern living, this Tauck journey explores National Historic Landmark Districts in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort; Low Country folkways; Savannah's Madeira traditions; the legacy of the Mighty 8th Air Force and more. Enjoy private dinners... a private Charleston harbor cruise... visits to plantations, gardens and a Civil War fort... a beachfront stay at Hilton Head Island...