Tauck has officially opened bookings for it 2027 portfolio
of journeys.
Seven new itineraries will join Tauck’s global collection of
12 journeys designed for travelers in their 40s and 50s. Small groups average
16 guests, featuring exclusive access through Tauck’s global
network, paired with a balance of guided experiences and free time.
New 2027 journeys include:
- Tokyo, Kyoto & the Seto Inland Sea- 10-day
land
journey through Japan from cityscapes to its inland coast. Experiences
include a private visit to Kiyomizu-dera with a Buddhist monk, cycling across
the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, and a traditional omakase dinner. Stays
include the Four Seasons Tokyo Otemachi, Azumi Setoda and the Ritz-Carlton
Kyoto. (From $12,990 USD pp double-occupancy, plus airfare).
- New Zealand: North & South- 12-day
land journey showcasing the country’s most iconic landscapes, from rugged
coastlines to alpine peaks. Experiences include a jet boat through the Shotover
canyons and helicopter flight over Queenstown, a Milford Sound cruise, and a
boutique vineyard experience in Marlborough with guests stays at Auckland’s
Hotel Britomart, Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds, Coronet Ridge
Resort, and Huka Lodge in Taupo. (From $13,990 USD pp double-occupancy, plus
airfare).
- South Africa & Mozambique- 10-day
land journey from Cape Town and surrounding wine country to a private safari
reserve and remote beaches of the Indian Ocean. Experiences include Cape Town’s
vibrant waterfront and Chapman’s Peak scenic landscape, a guided climb up
Lion’s Head for sweeping golden hour views, and game drives in a private
reserve. Stays include One & Only Cape Town, Marataba Safari Lodge in
Marakele National Park, and Beyond Benguerra Island within the Bazaruto
Archipelago in Mozambique. (From $14,990 USD pp double-occupancy, plus
airfare).
- Bern & the Matterhorn- 7-day land
journey blending Swiss heritage, culinary traditions and alpine adventure. Experiences
include a behind-the-scenes visit inside Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower, an
e-bike ride through the Emmental countryside, a vineyard visit and cheesemaking,
and an ascent to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Stays include the historic
Bellevue Palace in Bern and BEAUSiTE Zermatt with Matterhorn views. (From
$9,290 USD pp double-occupancy, plus airfare).
- Florence & the Tuscan Hills- 7-days through
celebrating Italy’s Tuscan life—from the artistry of Florence to the beauty of
its rolling hills and villages. Experiences include private access to the
Baptistery of San Giovanni's mosaics under restoration, a vintage Fiat 500
drive through Tuscany, and a truffle hunting hills experience. Stays include
the W Florence and three nights at Borgo San Felice, a restored medieval estate
surrounded by vineyards in the Chianti hills. (From $7,990 USD pp double-occupancy,
plus airfare).
- Rome, Sicily & Malta- 12-day small
ship cruise journey blending Italy’s cultural treasures with Mediterranean
exploration. Experiences include exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a
recently uncovered area of Pompeii, private evening at Palermo’s Palazzo
Francavilla, Mount Etna excursion, and boat tour through the Aeolian Islands
with a lunch stop in Salina. Stays include the Pantheon Iconic Hotel Rome,
followed by 10 nights aboard the Windstar Star Legend, calling at Lipari,
Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Valletta, Siracusa, and Taormina. (From $12,990
USD pp double-occupancy, plus airfare).
- Golden Gate & Wine Country- 6-day Northern
California land journey beginning in scenic Sausalito to the relaxed elegance
of Napa and Sonoma. Experiences include a guided tasting tour through San
Francisco’s Ferry Building marketplace, private Napa wine tasting, bioluminescent
kayaking on Tomales Bay and farewell dinner at Cakebread Cellars in St. Helena.
Stays include The Lodge at Cavallo Point in Sausalito and Carneros Resort and
Spa in Napa Valley. (From $7,490 USD pp double-occupancy, plus airfare).
"We’re seeing strong early interest in 2027 departures from
our travel advisors, who are excited about the opportunity to introduce a new
generation of guests to guided travel and to Tauck,” said Tauck CEO Jennifer
Tombaugh.
“These journeys are designed for travelers balancing full lives who
want to recharge and reconnect—combining immersive experiences, exceptional
accommodations, and the freedom to explore at their own pace, all supported by
Tauck’s expertise," Tombaugh continued.
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