Luxury Suppliers - Tauck

Recommended

Good and bad. Our hotel In Avignon was outside the city in a neighborhood beside a school and across from a soccer field. There was no eating places outside the very expensive hotel dining. No way to walk to city. Very, very disappointed in Tauke this time. Several sites visited should be left off the itinerary.

Recommended

Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2019

Tauck had everything organised down to the last detail. Amazing Tour Directors (Christine was outstanding) and the entire twelve day tour went off without a hitch. For Tauck we give 10/10. We were however very disappointed with their travel partner, Ponant Cruises. Ponant market themselves as a Luxury Cruise line but they fail, fail, fail. Being generous, we give Ponant 1/10.

Recommended

Number 1 Tour Company

By: New Experiences

Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2019

Unbelievably GREAT. Tauck takes care of every detail. A great value for the $$'s

Recommended

Tauck

By: tookie

Reviewed on: 10 Oct 2019

Great ship ahoy

Recommended

Reviewed on: 13 Oct 2019

This was my first trip with an organized group. I cannot say enough about the Tour Director Eric and the itinerary and accommodations that Tauck provided. Eric was meticulous in all the details that come with dealing with 27 people..he was a delight everyday. I would definitely recommend Tauck.

Recommended

Always a great tour

By: Maren

Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2019

Tauck always provides great value for the money. Always above and beyond!

Recommended

Rich

By: Richie Boy

Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2019

Exceptional, this was our second tour with Tauck and it was excellent.

Recommended

Overseas travel

By: Will

Reviewed on: 18 Oct 2019

We like Tauck and especially loved our tour director, Steve. Nevertheless, we felt mislead in that the tour described as stays in quant little Spanish paradors in semi rural settings morphed into Intercontinental hotel and four lane highways. Seems like we should have read description more closely, but it does erode our trust in Tauck somewhat.

Travel Advisor: Tina Slimp

Travel Advisor: Joann Mason

Not Recommended

Disappointed by Tauck

By: Daisy

Reviewed on: 05 Nov 2019

We have used Tauck in the past and have been pleased with their tours. They cost more, but when you consider the end product, they offer a good value equation. Our trip this time was not at the level expected if Tauck. Things that should have been included in the trip were extra. Limited to 2 beers or wines at dinner. Small things that over a 2 week trip accumulate to be aggravating, especially for a trip that cost over $26,000 for 2 people. Hopefully this was an exception and not the rule.

Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2020

If you can afford it, travel with Tauck. The price was high, but there was decent value there. I look forward to another Tauck tour in the future.

Travel Advisor: David Andersen

Not Recommended

By: Janet Smith

Reviewed on: 30 Apr 2018

Tauck is an amazing tour operator. This was our second trip with them and we were not disappointed. Everything was first class and well organized. And there were special surprises all along the way like a private opera performance at the Opera House in Budapest. Now worrying about logistics and connections makes the trip so much more fun. And the cruise was over the top! The boat was amazing and the onboard staff incredible. A definite 10 out of 10 experience.

Travel Advisor: Stephanie Miller Murphy

Recommended

Tulip river cruise

By: slocruiser

Reviewed on: 14 May 2018

It was great! The ship, crew, and guides were wonderful. It was our first river cruise and all was perfect. The food was as good as any on the best ocean cruise lines.

Recommended

European River Cruises

By: Jeff

Reviewed on: 09 May 2018

This was our second European River Cruise, both with Tauck. Absolutely First Class all the way. So good, that we would never even consider another company. If they do not serve a particular geographic location, we just won't go! Five Star Plus Plus!

Travel Advisor: Maureen Paap

Recommended

By: Art Langer

Reviewed on: 29 May 2018

First class all the way.

Recommended

Vienna to Prague

By: Jo

Reviewed on: 28 May 2018

No complaints. I enjoyed the tour.

Recommended

Desert Parks Tour

By: Tommy

Reviewed on: 13 Jun 2018

Excellent. Very well organized. Tour director Debbie Otto exceptionally well organized, everything went off on schedule. Great tour.

Recommended

Trip tp Greece

By: Trudy

Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2018

We had a wonderful time. Tour director Philip Pope was fantastic and very well organized. He was one of the best tour guides we have had.

Recommended

Russia Trip

By: Anissia

Reviewed on: 14 Jun 2018

I was very apprehensive about a trip to Russia but Tauck did a great job making me feel safe and well take care of. Tour director Ann Marie had logistics under control.

Travel Advisor: Deborah Barth

This was our third trip with Tauck and I believe they are the gold standard in tour companies. Our trip was awesome, well planned, our tour director the best, and we had wonderful excursions. There were several things about this trip that made it special and those included the float plane ride, overnight on a train, an excursion on a glacier, and a float trip. These were things we probably would not have done on our own. WE had a wonderful time with a great company.

Recommended

By: Neophytes

Reviewed on: 22 Jul 2018

This was not our first experience with a European river boat company. Although we had no complaints with our previous company, and were very satisfied with the experience, Tauck was superior in every way. Everything was upscale. Four tour directors, not just one. Great food and wine. But, most importantly, the care and consideration shown for and to their guests was superior. My wife had some health issues pop up during the early stages of our cruise, and the Tauck staff was very kind and helpful in dealing with them, helping us to continue with our trip. The tour directors were great - knowledgable and caring. Couldn't ask for more.

Recommended

Riverboat trip in France

By: travelog

Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2018

Our hotel in Paris was horrible! Our room was a nightmare. Once on the ship, our experience was amazing. The ship was clean and beautiful. The food and service couldn't have been better. Our three tour guides were the best. This was a four star trip as our Paris experience dropped our experience one level. We will travel with Tauck again, as I understand they do read reviews and make changes.

Recommended

By: Henry

Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2021

Great job in spite of rainy weather causing us to miss some tour opportunities.

Travel Advisor: Jean Riekers

Not Recommended

By: PJR

Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2021

Very good service provider

Travel Advisor: Joan Lovell

Not Recommended

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By: none

Tauck

By: Dee

Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2021

Good tour company

Travel Advisor: CJ White

Recommended

This was our third Tauck experience and look forward to many more with them. The planning and details are outstanding and one does not have to worry about anything. We have been so impressed with the quality of the trip directors, the local guides and the "Tauck Touches" which are always a delightful surprise.

Travel Advisor: Karen Howland

A big disappointment

By: Jafslg1

Reviewed on: 21 Nov 2013

On our second river cruise, we selected Tauck because of its reputation. We were terribly disappointed in their poor customer service and lack of attention to individual needs. Also, unless you thoroughly enjoy eating "wedding style", where choices are limited and food thrown at you (at lunches and dinners off-ship) , I'd look at other companies.

Recommended

By: Monkey1

Reviewed on: 19 Feb 2014

A very busy, yet varied,tour that hit all the highlights. Extremely well organized logistically with numerous flights, buses, and in an environment that demands flexibility this is a definite plus. Tour director was excellent. Tauck takes the stress out of trips for its clients!!

Recommended

Highly Recommended

By: Susie

Reviewed on: 31 Mar 2014

Nobody executes a complex trip like Tauck! I can always rely on them for a great trip, well executed, nice places to stay, and seeing it all!

Recommended

Reviewed on: 26 May 2014

We went on the Danube river cruise from Budapest to Bucharest. It was a much older crowd than we anticipated and therefore there was some waiting for people. Perhaps the daytrips could be done with smaller groups that would allow different people to go at different paces. The home visits were highlights. There were a few stops that were disappointing. Everything was organized extremely well. The boat was lovely and the food was great

Travel Advisor: Randie Rosenberg

Not Recommended

By: JWofCa

Reviewed on: 26 May 2014

The Tauck staff did a superior job, as did the communication prior to the river cruise. The itinerary was very good as well. The riverboat is sufficient is size and accommodations. the food was ok, but not great. The various tours were fine, but the local guides are subject to assignment and not request. They varied in quality. You have to be prepared for 40+ people, some not able to keep up on these tours.

Recommended

Highly Recommended - Tauck World Cities Florence

By: Jennifer

Reviewed on: 15 Jun 2014

There were so many special experiences I hardly know where to begin! My goal was to explore artistic and historical aspects of the city of Florence in depth. From being picked up at the airport to the superb hotel right next to the Palazzo Vecchio to the exclusive tour of the Baptistry and the Cathedral with a very entertaining and informative historian, to the tour of the Vasari corridor to dinner at the Roberto Capucci museum, every detail was perfect. Our tour director was very kind and thoughtful, and took care of everything. The trip couldn't have been better.

Travel Advisor: Sheila Gallant-Halloran

Recommended

I highly recommend Tauck to everyone planning a trip

By: MLS

Highly recommended

By: Dave

Reviewed on: 04 Jul 2014

Recommended

Highly recommended

By: Brittany22Jeff

Reviewed on: 04 Jul 2014

this Tauck Paradors of Northern Spain is a great one. Saw so much and first class all the way. Great hotels and food throughout trip. A real winner.

Travel Advisor: Paul Sacks

Not Recommended

Week in London/Paris

By: Sandra

Reviewed on: 10 Jul 2014

I would not recommend Tauck for this particular trip in that we feel we did not get fair value for our money in that Tauck's position is they give more so you pay more. We did not find that true on this particular trip, whereas the trip to Italy was worth every penny extra for the special things done in visiting the Sistine Chapel and the Uffizi Museum. This trip we were one (two) among literally thousands of people visiting the sights and therefore could not see them well enough to appreciate and enjoy. Our guides were awesome. But they could do nothing about the crowds. If Tauck can arrange a private tour of the Sistine Chapel, it would seem they could do something special for all the places in London and Paris which were incredibly crowded on our trip.

Recommended

Awesome Trip Again

By: Not provided

Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2014

Castles & Kings by Tauck Bridges exceeded our already-high expectations!

Recommended

Barbara Fallon

By: Lyn

Reviewed on: 23 Jul 2014

Overall a great trip. We saw so much in 3 weeks! We had a wonderful guide, Pablo who made the atmosphere fun and interesting. The group was great also. I don't think I would take such a long trip covering so many sites again. It was very tiring. We've discovered that we like to stay in one place for 3-4 days so we can get more of a feel for the individual cities. The one criticism I would have of Tauck on this trip is that there was very little time for shopping. It was always part of a bathroom break; 10-30 minutes. Not much, if you want to buy anything beyond a souvenir. Also, I think the Alhambra Palace Hotel should be replaced. The rooms are very out dated. Have the group go for lunch or dinner there instead. Otherwise, lots of food and some wonderful restaurants.

Travel Advisor: Eleanor Hardy

Recommended

Awesome personal service

By: Kaye 71

Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2014

Karen was the best...I gave her my info and she ran with it. She got back to me in a short time and added somethings that I hadn't thought of. She did a wonderful job and I have sent others to work with her. I will use her again

Travel Advisor: Karen Schmiser

Recommended

Had great time except for elevation in Sante Fe

By: Ray

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2014

Every thing was great except elevation in Sante Fe and Tao. Had to get Oxygen in Sante Fe twice. The tram ride was great.Food generaly was good except after raft trip. I did not like it at all.(too spicey) and I do not really like chicken

Recommended

Eighth Tauck Tour

By: Bill

Reviewed on: 11 Oct 2014

The eighth and best Tauck tour. The timing was great, the itinerary was excellent and the Tour Director, Deanna, was wonderful. She knew the territory and gave us scads of good information. She was great at getting us through airports and checked into our lodgings. I am sure she is underpaid by Tauck. Tauck picked outstanding lodging for us. The jungle lodges were fantastic. My only complaint, which is not Tauck's fault is that we had to fly 19 hours to get to South Africa!!

Travel Advisor: Michelle Bemis

Recommended

By: LA

Reviewed on: 08 Feb 2015

Too long a car ride from Agra to Jaipur. From Varanassi to Agra, I think we should have flown. Hotels were great, but the rooms provided were not the best. That was a downside The Tauck tour guide, Peter Pappas, was the best guide I have ever had.

Recommended

Amazing trip

By: Helaine the traveler

Reviewed on: 10 Feb 2015

We had an amazing adventure in India and Bangkok because of Rheta. She is an expert travel planner. She thought of everything to the smallest detail before we left. She checks and double checks all the plans; therefore, there are no mistakes. She knows our tastes, so she plans accordingly. We always recommend her as a travel planner.

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Tauck Kenya & Tanzania Classic Safari (January 2015)

By: Portolan

Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015

Great trip! Tauck handles all the details so you can focus on the animals, people and environment. While no safari operator can guarantee what you'll see, we had wonderful luck and saw everything! Accommodations were first-rate...even (especially) in the remote areas. We also were with a lovely group of fellow explorers which was the icing on the cake.

Travel Advisor: Katie McCormack Krinkie

Recommended

By: Kathy

Reviewed on: 07 Aug 2018

These tours are always well planned and very safe. the guides are informative and work with every guest to assure their level of comfort . The guides do a great job of describing the areas we went to and helping us to relive the history.

Not Recommended

Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2018

Awesome. Stuart is the best. Every detail was handled and went perfectly. We have booked over 20 trips with Stu, and all of them have gone flawlessly. I highly recommend Stuart!

Recommended

A little too busy for us and not enough variety in the days. Prior trip was more interesting

Recommended

Canadian maritimes

By: Sue

Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2018

they provide knowledgeable guides and very organized, the locations to sightsee are first rate and meals and local guides when necessary are also very good However it’s mostly inactive and a lot of time spent on a bus and Geared to the older population

Recommended

Recommended

Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2018

Because of the shallow Danube we were not able to go to certain locations. The cruise itself did not have enough activities to do while in board the ship. Food and service were excellent. Unless you want to sit around with lots of idle time, I would not recommend.

Recommended

Canadian Rockies with Tauck

By: fern

Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2018

Great trip. Wonderful hotels, meals, guide and bus driver.

Recommended

Canadian Rockies, par excellence!

By: Jeri

Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2018

Tauck could not have been better! Our tour guide, Sarah Brookings, was fantastic. Our hotels were great and every part of our trip was well-planned and executed to perfection. Our bus driver, Adrian, was super!

Travel Advisor: Michael Kempinski

Recommended

Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2018

We have traveled many different ways - independent travel completely on our own, in small groups, with a number of tour companies, and by land, sea and air. In my opinion, Tauck is absolutely the best company to travel with in any form. Every aspect of your trip is taken care of, and they don't even allow a problem to occur. Example - when we arrived in Calgary, the limo driver did not have us on his list. He took us to the hotel anyway, and along the way gave me his phone to call Tauck. Even though it was Saturday, the Tauck rep looked up the info, made the change, and told the driver that it was all taken care of. One phone call and the issue was completely resolved. On the trip itself, we stayed in the best rooms (always the ones with the killer views), ate the best food, and had the best guides and experiences. Dining was usually not in a group, but we were able to select items off the menu just like any other patron. I highly recommend Tauck.

Recommended

Danube

By: Kathy

Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2018

The river was low and we missed 3 days on the river. This was very disappointing; however, Tauck did their best to make our trip as enjoyable as possible.

Recommended

By: mike

Reviewed on: 16 May 2022

We are Tauck fans. The team was up-front with us about crew shortages and lack of experiences due to the pandemic, but we had an excellent time. There was an inconvenience about having to pay a 70 euro tax at the hotel at the beginning of the tour, that I assumed would have been paid by Tauck, but that is the only concern I had on the whole trip. Excursions were great, food was excellent, and we had a great time. Can't wait for our next Tayuck trip.

Travel Advisor: CJ White

Not Recommended

By: Suzin

Every trip we have taken with Tauck has been worth every shiny penny. Tauck tours are amazing value for your investment. We took a Tauck River Cruise on Ms Grace from Switzerland to Amsterdam. The excursions were captivating and memorable, ship was beautiful, the staff on the ship was fabulous and caring, and the Tour Directors were knowledgeable, cheerful, and genuinely interested in making our experience the most it could be. Many many returning Tauck vacationers.

Not Recommended

By: sharoncofer48

Reviewed on: 08 Sep 2022

I have taken 17 Tauck Tours (U.S., Europe, Japan). Their choices for accommodations can not be surpassed, their tour directors are A+, often speak multiple languages fluently and are knowledgeable about their surroundings. The itineraries are well thought out and vetted to the max. For the land tours, the bus drivers are impressive and the best in the world navigating difficult roadways with hairpin turns and even backing a 42 passenger bus on to a flatbed train car. The included dine in reservations to order what you want off the menu from the hotel restaurants is a great idea and a chance to get to know your fellow travelers.

Travel Advisor: Chesleigh Lloyd

Not Recommended

Tauck knows how to guide you through your destination every step of the way. From the moment we arrived to the departure, Tauck was there. The best tour directors, food, hotels, local guides, and navigating the sites. When only the best will do, Tauck is there.

Travel Advisor: Mary Marlowe

Not Recommended

Tauck is OK under certain circumstances

By: Mike R

Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2022

Recommended

Top Drawer River Cruising

By: Beach Folks

Reviewed on: 24 Jul 2015

We just completed our third Tauck river tour, and continue to think they are simply the best in the industry. This most recent cruise was on the Danube, and we had several opportunities to talk to travelers on other companies' ships on this massively popular route. None of them had anything like the "Tauck exclusive" evenings (a dinner in a Vienna palace comes to mind), most had many more passengers onboard, and at least one had much larger land tour groups than we had. Tauck's ships are comfortable, their cruise directors are terrific, and their local tour guides are some of the best we have seen. We also really like their all-inclusive pricing, which lets us travel without worrying about additional costs. Can't really imagine river cruising with anyone else at this point.

Travel Advisor: Angela W Pierson

Recommended

Still recovering but had a great time

By: Warwar

Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2015

Love the tour of Great Britain.

Recommended

Great tour company

By: Cece4

Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2015

We have taken several tours with Tauck and we are never disappointed. They always have special treats such as wine tastings, lunches at local restaurants. They know how to provide the traveler with first class travel. The tour directors are great also.

Travel Advisor: Angela W Pierson

Travel Advisor: Debbie Kellogg

Recommended

First Class

By: Jan C.

Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2015

This is my 6th Tauck Tour and I have always found them to be one of the best tour groups I have used. I am generally not a "tour group" person for travel, but their small groups and the way they handle their trips especially where it is more difficult to get around is excellent. They usually have a special event that other groups do not have and the crews abroad their river boats are outstanding. They manage to move groups around in an efficient and comfortable way. My husband and I will continue to use the Tauck Tour Company.

Travel Advisor: Jan Hammond

Recommended

Danube

By: CAB

Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2015

WOW! We were told by many that Tauck is the best and we agree! Everyone was wonderful, the itinerary was great and all the surprises were so special. We have already recommended this cruise to others.

Recommended

Most enjoyable

By: SMB

Reviewed on: 23 Nov 2015

As always just great

Recommended

By: Glenn

Reviewed on: 17 Jun 2016

As usual, Tauck was superb

Recommended

Tauck is the best!

By: charlotte

Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2016

Tauck is our new favorite cruise company. Their high level of service and attention to detail would be impossible to improve. They are excellent!!!

Recommended

Amazing Tour Group

By: Andrea

Reviewed on: 11 Jul 2016

I was a little nervous about using Tauck, as I had never done a tour before. This company is highly knowledgeable and truly cares about each individual in the group. They showed us things off the beaten path that created amazing learning experiences for adults and kids alike. I highly recommend them!!

Travel Advisor: Catherine Parkin

Recommended

Great trip!

By: travel fan

Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2016

Recently returned from the Paradores of Northern Spain tour. Great trip! Highly recommend.

Travel Advisor: Carol Brant

Not Recommended

Canada Tour

From the extra day in Amsterdam, until our departure from Basel, Tauck was a pleasure to deal with. The Staff simply doesn't know how to say, "No." Swerve was gracious, food excellent and the quality of the tours was excellent. All inclusive rates are truly all inclusive. River Cruising is a wonderful way to travel, and Tauck has mastered it.

Travel Advisor: Carol Flax

Not Recommended

Tauck Canadian Rockies

By: JoAnne

Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2016

The Tour Guide was mediocre. The food and service was very disappointing at all the Fairmonts. Even restaurants that were recommended as good alternatives were disappointing. The hotel restaurants in Glacier Nat. Park were wonderful. At the Fairmonts we were given time slots to eat. For example, 6 people at 7pm, 8 people at 7:30. Your time slot assigned had to do with where you were sitting on the bus. The back of the bus got the leftover slots and leftover hotel restaurants. The reality was, the dining rooms were almost empty most of the time. We finally learned to go where we wanted to when we wanted to. Tauck was big bucks for loads of mediocre food, mediocre entertainment and a mediocre guide.

Recommended

Best tour yet

By: Martha

Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2016

outstanding service, food, room and sites

Travel Advisor: Pat Wilcock

Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2018

Tauk does an excellent job. I have traveled with them numerous times, and they have never disappointed me.

Recommended

By: RAG

Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2018

What a wonderful trip. Top notch service, tour, accommodations and the leaves were beautiful. Hollie was an outstanding your guide. Great bus driver Lado

Recommended

Peru/Bolivia

By: Bob

Reviewed on: 28 Oct 2018

The small group tour of Peru and Bolivia was very well planned and all of the people involved (director, local guides, drivers) were very friendly and polite. It was clear that Tauck selects only the best personnel, transportation and hotels for its tours. Machu Picchu was clearly the highlight of this tour, but there was very much else to experience along the way. The interaction with the local people, through the efforts of our local guides, was especially rewarding.

Travel Advisor: Jessica Griscavage

Recommended

Italy

By: Jim

Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2018

Tour was excellent, visited historical sites and guide descriptions were comprehensive.

Travel Advisor: Sharon Johnson

Recommended

Touring with Tauck

By: Don

Reviewed on: 31 Oct 2018

We have gone on nine tours with - that says it all,

Travel Advisor: Deborah Bush

Not Recommended

Tuscany and Umbria

By: Guillaume

This was our second experience with Tauck. We chose Tauck for this itinerary based on our prior experience with them, and were rewarded with an amazing, worry free experience.

Recommended

Reviewed on: 14 Nov 2018

One of the best ever! The hotels are the best and the riverboat is such an easy way to travel. The crew on this one was so attentive, the food was wonderful. I was amazed at the space in the room and of course to unpack once is the best. All of the tours were very informative. I can’t say enough about our tour leaders. Elizabeth and her partner were above superb!! Please bring riverboats to America. I would love to do Lewis and Clark

Recommended

Tauck Tours - Australia and New Zealand

By: Vic

Reviewed on: 01 Dec 2018

It was our 30th anniversary and we had very high expectations of Tauck on this Grand Tour Down Under.... They exceeded the expectations immensely!!! Transportation, Hotels, Activities, Experiences, and our guide was incredible with help, guidance, and local knowledge.

Travel Advisor: Ginny Mabry

Recommended

By: marco

Reviewed on: 03 Dec 2018

Tauck is a pro. Each tour manager is unique and has his/her own style. All are well trained and experienced. Andrea was friendly, humorous, and offered opinions and recommendations upon request. He tries to respond to the "mood" of each group, and focus on what seems to be demands; this means that the squeaky wheel sometimes gets most of the oil. His stories are charming. To get the information that is uniquely yours, you must at times be vocal and upfront. Tauck's travel insurance coverage is a good value; their responsiveness to claims is in our experience, very slow.

Recommended

Reviewed on: 28 Jan 2019

Tauck, as usual, provided a top-rate trip. Best travel itinerary, including small ship and hotels; great guides.

Recommended

First time

By: JnJ

Reviewed on: 06 Feb 2019

This was our first tour with Tauck. We met people who have done many tours with them. We can understand the attraction. The people in our group of 37 were lovely- interesting and enthusiastic about seeing New Zealand. The itinerary was well-planned. The tour director was organized, helpful and energetic at every turn. There was a good balance of organized touring and private time. We would definitely consider another Tauck tour when traveling overseas.

Travel Advisor: Deborah Bush

Recommended

Australia and New Zealand

By: John

Reviewed on: 02 Feb 2019

This group tour was amazing! We will be talking about it for the rest of our lives. We will be recommending Tauck to all our friends.

Travel Advisor: Debbie Kellogg

Not Recommended

Cuban Misadventure

By: Junior

Reviewed on: 11 Feb 2019

Trip to South Africa.

By: KB

Reviewed on: 12 Mar 2019

Tauck is our favorite tour group. They have never let us down and we have traveled with them since 2000.

Recommended

8th trip with Tauck.

By: Len

Reviewed on: 14 Mar 2019

Extremely good value, expensive but worth it. Tour Director a first class, knowledgeable guy.

Recommended

Reviewed on: 04 May 2024

Very experienced traveler in Italy with great advice and enthusiasm. She kept the group so organized and had a wealth of information.

Recommended

By: Ollie

Reviewed on: 22 May 2024

Entirely too many people on the Japan trip. No segregation of those less mobil than others so a lot of waiting around occurred. Several side trips had nothing to do with Japan, hike along a stream, brewery on a weekend when it was closed, hike around a volcano, etc. I expected much more Japanese history and culture. Those places we did go with history were outstanding! Not enough of them for the cost of the trip and distance. Too many people per tour guide. Too many people to really meet new friends. Hotels were outstanding.

Recommended

Tuscany Umbria tour

By: M & C V.

Reviewed on: 05 Jun 2024

Our experience with Tauck was wonderful. Our tour director was Lieke, she was very good at her narration and facts of the areas we were visiting. Lieke was very approachable and easy to visit with. We felt we a great group to travel with too. We liked the ‘elastico’ option for choosing who we would sit with at dinner. The musical chairs on the bus is another great idea. The hotel and restaurant choices were outstanding. The only change we would like to see is that the dinner restaurants always be included in the schedule; it’s much easier to grab a quick lunch than to try to plan a dinner. The breakfast buffet as Villa La Massa was absolutely the BEST as was dinner as was dinner at La Taverna in Perugia. We would definitely travel with Tauck again.

Travel Advisor: Barbara Weber

Recommended

Tauck tour operator

By: Fred and Gertrude

Reviewed on: 22 May 2024

We've been on 7 trips with Tauck. All but one were outstanding. We've used them for domestic trips and international trips.

Not Recommended

By: Shiraz

Reviewed on: 05 Jun 2024

Our first land tour and was excellent The coach was spacious and tour guide Sylvanna looked after our every need. The accommodation at each town was very impressive and the organised tours were both informative and interesting Each little stop .. every 2 hours was timely for most guests.

Recommended

Excellent

By: Daisy

Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2024

The Tour Director, Gen was extremely knowledgeable and accommodated each of us very well. For example, I do not ear meat. Gen made sure I got to eat a very nice meal-something different. I had requested if she could order flowers for me from me for my 65th and Icwould pay for same. The bus driver was veru cautious and great at driving. The excursions were wonderful, the accommodations, people, etc. A great tour@

Travel Advisor: Gay Johansen

Recommended

generally good but tour leader a bit irritating

Recommended

Emerald Isle

By: Meme

Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2024

Bailey set a high bar for Tauck as the guide of our latest trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the quality of hotels the itinerary and the presentation of Irish history from Bailey. We would not hesitate to try Tauck again.

Travel Advisor: Barbara Henkel

Not Recommended

Recommended

Reviewed on: 01 Jun 2017

This was my 8th trip with Tauck. We have used other tour operators and they are the best. There may be others that are as good, but they know how to take care of people and show them a good time.

Recommended

Tauck

By: Barbara

Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2017

Having been with Tauck 7 other times, I can honestly say they are the best Tour Operator going. The trips are always well managed and the tour guides and the local guides are world class. We are now planning our 9 th trip with Tauck sometime next year. Tauck can't be beat for service, value, itinerary, and all the extras that aren't extra!

Recommended

ER

By: ER

Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2017

Tauck was such a quality organization. We felt that we got our monies worth and then some. Our tour director was superb. She was always available and seemed to keep track of us all, which is probably rather difficult. Her name was Debbie. There was one extra stop that we did in Florence that touched our hearts deeply. We stopped at the WW II memorial on our way to Tuscany. Everything else was just awesome. Tauck has a great tour director in Debbie. We would definitely do another tour with Tauck.

Travel Advisor: Kathy Moran

Recommended

Venice, Florence Rome

By: Janet Fabre Smith

Reviewed on: 04 Jun 2017

We had never been on a group tour before and had reservations about not having enough freedom and being stuck with people we might not enjoy. We experienced none of that. Tauck has its act together! We were able to avoid most of the lines to exhibits and museums, etc. and had special treatment in several of them. We were on a fast paced trip but felt like we saw the important sights in each city we visited. And we had plenty of free time to explore. A special highlight was a private tour of the Sistine Chapel. There were three other groups there at the same time but it was a far cry from the "sardine" experience the public has seeing it. And the local guides in each city were very knowledgeable and interesting. The hotels were top notch too. I would definitely recommend Tauck to friends and family.

Travel Advisor: Stephanie Miller Murphy

Recommended

Tauck

By: Rachel

Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2017

This was my first tour and I started with the best! The experiences that were arranged and the attention to details so that I could just experience Italy was very much appreciated! My Tour Guide made sure that she communicated and checked on everyone, her level of caring was exceptional! The local Guides were experienced and knowledgeable and brought the history of the area alive.

Travel Advisor: Trish Gastineau

Recommended

Baltic Tour

By: Wayne

Reviewed on: 08 Jun 2017

Superior. Excellent tour guides, itinerary and local guides.

Travel Advisor: Rose Passananti

Not Recommended

Not What I Expected

By: Rick

Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2017

For the cost of this trip, I expected a unique, one-of-kind Hawaiian experience. Instead, we stayed in four incredibly expensive hotels that were destination locations. We didn't really want a ritzy hotel experience, wanted to experience Hawai'i. There were so many missed opportunities to learn about island history, music, art and culture. Tour director was too "hands off". During the tour, we had three "free days" without much guidance. Had to use hotel concierge services frequently to learn of local events. Pace of tour was too slow and disconnected.

Recommended

Hawaii tour

By: O

Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2017

A great tour of 4 islands that we wanted to visit. The tour guide and accomadations were superb and the flights, bus connections and meals were seamless. Money well spent!

Recommended

By: hadclan

Reviewed on: 14 Jun 2017

Tauck came to us highly recommended and they did not disappoint. When our transfer from the Amsterdam airport to our hotel (arranged by Tauck) was in a Mercedes sedan, we knew this trip was going to be top notch. We can't say enough about the stateroom. As veterans of numberous ocean cruises, this stateroom was by far the best we've ever had. The itinerary was packed with great sightseeing options (almost too busy), and as non morning people, a few too many 8:30am departures for our taste. The tour directors were all excellent, the food awesome, and the all inclusive format was a pleasant change. They treated us like adults, meaning they gave us choices of exclusions, including ventureing out on our own. Just be back before the boat leaves. Parting notes: Loved the VOX system on tours that allowed me to hear the guide even 50 feet away. Special kudos to tour director Michael (he was extra attentive and helpful), Stephan (great entertainer). Would we recommend? Yes, yes, yes

Recommended

By: DD

Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2017

Excellent. Great guides and wonderful accommodations. Good value

Recommended

By: June

Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2017

Very well run. Loved the Vatican after hours., Academia with great local guides. Pizza making and Masks.

Recommended

The Rhine and Moselle- Southbound

By: Ashton

Reviewed on: 29 Jun 2017

Wonderful! Our fifth tour with Tauck and equally enjoyable as the marvelous Danube River trip. The tour directors were exceptional, well versed in the areas in which we traveled and very attentive to our wants and needs. The route of travel and the land tours were well planned and well executed. The ship, MS Grace, was modern (virtually new), the accommodations comfortable, the service excellent and the food very good. The coaches, too, were very comfortable and the drivers remarkably able. Tauck has a unique knack for managing the myriad resources necessary to provide its clients with a memorable trip, foremost among which is their great people.

Recommended

By: Duckhunter

Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2017

This was our 5th Tauck trip. We rested assured that they would take care of us, and they did. We had a very knowledgeable tour director that answered questions in every detail. He and the bus driver were magnificent people to work with.

Recommended

Spain Portugal

By: Herb

Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2017

Reviews are reversed - this is Diana's. Trip was well planned. No snafus. Appreciated wheel chair service at air ports. Liked the email capability through Virtuoso. Good pre-planning.

Recommended

Call of the wild family adventure

By: Martha

Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2017

Terrific. Wonder family trip

Travel Advisor: Jessica Hart

Travel Advisor: Frances Boyce

Recommended

Canadian Rockies in early June

By: Mvcaryl

Reviewed on: 07 Jul 2017

Our experience was wonderful not only with the itinerary, but with our guide Chuck Olmsted and motor coach drivers. The hotels and such side trips were perfect. The group of 44 was a good size (glad it wasn't bigger) which enabled us to spend time with others. Chuck knew his "stuff" and shared so much information of the area. The Fairmont hotels were perfect...historical architecture and lovely interiors. The train was wonderful (I love train travel); particularly the panorama car which made the trip special. Enjoyed the seaplane ride back to Vancouver before the train ride.

Travel Advisor: Sharon Johnson

Recommended

By: AMG

Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2017

I have used Tauck for my travel for about 6 years. Prior to that time, I traveled with my wife who arranged all the details. I now travel as a single. This means that I have a special need for a congenial sharing travel group. This trip like all the others was well organized and my traveling companions were the best group I have experienced. This was an especially active trip and we had some cases of altitude sickness and, although I was not affected, the all the problems were handled well, with discretion and effectively. It is likely that I will book more travel with Tauck.

Recommended

Danube river cruise

By: Betsy smith

Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2017

They take you on the ultimate trip!

Travel Advisor: Linda Young

Not Recommended

Canadian Capitals

By: FIVE

Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2017

Interesting itinerary. Superb weather. Luxurious hotels. Meals good to excellent. Terrible incompetent director.

Not Recommended

Trip number five with this tour company was a dissapointment.

By: Gran

Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2017

I have come to expect the best from Tauck. They let me down this time with a poor tour director. Everything else was as advertised. This was NOT the fault of my travel agent.

Recommended

By: Ticket to Ride

Reviewed on: 21 May 2019

Our ship was old and poorly designed. Our room was not at all premium. It was a cramped horrible space. The lounge areas were uncomfortable. Tauck Staff was not immediately there to address problems on the ship. There was a sense of disorganization throughout the trip. Coaches were often an hour late getting back leaving little time for lunch or exploration. Did not like half of the ship being French and all information explained in two languages.

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EXCELLENT TOUR DIRECTOR

By: Dog Gone

Reviewed on: 24 May 2019

Talia was outstanding . She was amazing in helping everyone on the tour. Things that were potential problems she defused and turned into opportunities. Everyone loved her. Her dining suggestions were great and she made whatever changes needed to be made. We had 3 physically challenged people on our tour of 25 and she handled them well. Destinations were great, but Talia made the trip for us.

Travel Advisor: Debbie Kellogg

Tauk Was Our Best Experience Ever

By: Cici

Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2019

Tauck spoiled us for anything else! We felt as though the pain of travel was absorbed by Tauck.

Travel Advisor: Beth Justus

Recommended

Essence of Japan

By: Janet Pearson-Strack

Reviewed on: 01 Jun 2019

Very busy tour visiting many areas of Japan

Travel Advisor: Deborah Trevino

Not Recommended

Perfect. Our tour guide was excellent & itinerary was full, full, full!

Recommended

By: Russ

Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2019

Our three directors were all superb. Very efficient, friendly and professional.

Recommended

Italy and inter generations,

By: Charlie

Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2019

Adequate. Although I would recommend Tauck, it is with reservations. Their “small group” tours were larger than I expected. Local guides were excellent. I resented being told what I was expected to tip the tour director. Being told the majority of directors salary comes from tips is demeaning and annoying. The inter generational tour to Costa Rica was excellent. The one to Ireland not as good, although the kids thoroughly enjoyed it.

Travel Advisor: Nanci Cain

Recommended

Danube

By: Tiger

Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2019

They did a great job and I would do another Tauck tour in a heartbeat,!

Travel Advisor: Bettie Lee

Recommended

Good service, knowledgeable people,

By: happy

Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2019

Excellent organization of travels, nice hotels, good tour director.

Travel Advisor: Glenda Owen

Recommended

Tauck

By: Dudley

Reviewed on: 28 Jun 2019

The trip exceeded our expectations. Tauck thought of everything and could not have done a better job. The accommodations were perfect and the food was incredible. The special events they provided were things we could have never arranged for ourselves nor would we know about them. The staff was professional and enthusiastic. We could not have asked for a better experience and will definitely travel with Tauck again.

Travel Advisor: Jim Buckley

Not Recommended

Tauck Tour review

By: FHF

Recommended

By: Mari

Reviewed on: 13 Jul 2019

This was my first time taking a Tauck tour. It raised the bar. Everything was first class....the hotels, the meals, the activities and the transportation. The tour director was wonderful. The motor coach was so comfortable. This was a Bridges tour and it was wonderful having three generations together: grandparents, parents and grandchildren. The activities enabled all generations to share and interact. Tauck spared no expense to give everyone a memorable vacation. I can't wait to travel with Tauck again.

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Iceland; fire and ice

By: Barb

Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2019

The Tauck tour guides were excellent. However the Ponant portion of the trip was not up to Tauck’s Reputation for quality service I would not travel on a Ponant/Tauck small cruise ship again Food and entertainment were very disappointing.

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Our 2nd Tauck River Cruise.

By: Dick m.

Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2019

The entire Tauck team was incredible,from having a bike ready for my morning ride to our outstanding dining room servers. We’ll be back

Travel Advisor: Peg Aikman

Not Recommended

tour operator

By: Deb

Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2019

Tauck can be good or not-so-good. This trip was underwhelming.

Recommended

Well planned and executed trip. All went well.

Travel Advisor: Gwen Pullman Trucco

Not Recommended

By: Karen

Reviewed on: 07 Sep 2024

Seemed she did as little as possible for our tour group. Seasoned Tauck travelers (this was our first) said this was not a typical Tauck tour director, said she was doing a poor job. She was talkative on the bus, while traveling, telling about the next place, but once on the ship not so much. There was an incident on a boat going out to a glacier with 2 people & she never checked on them to see how they were. 1 had to go to the hospital to get looked over, the other, she saw everything happen, other people helped him, but she never asked or went to see how he was doing. Think she needs to retire.

Recommended

short of expectations

By: Wtm

We love traveling with Tauck. The cruise director, tour directors and local guides were outstanding. All details were covered smoothly. So many highlights!

Recommended

West

By: Ginger

Reviewed on: 27 Aug 2017

This was our third tour with Tauck, and we have loved each one. The pace is good, tour directors are excellent, places visited are interesting and varied. There's nothing not to like about a Tauck tour. We are already planning the next one.

Recommended

By: Cindy

Reviewed on: 30 Aug 2017

This was a fun, active trip with great scenery. We all really enjoyed and Talia, our tour director was great.

Recommended

By: Terri

Reviewed on: 17 Sep 2017

Tauck pays attention to detail. Everything is taken care of. You don't have to worry about a thing if you travel with Tauck. It is First Class all the way.

Recommended

By: Schmidly

Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2017

The Tauck operators & bus driver ,tour guide Jim Sunby were terrific ! Great insight into wherever we were, knowledgeable , on the history , topography , the geology of the Grand Tetons & Yellowstone . He would be the reason we would ever use Tauck again. Insightful ,funny & very easily relatable. Knew the small details of where to go & when to avoid the crowds , and where the best coffee & pie stops on our over 1000 mile trip in 7 days . Great asset to Tauck ! Now that being said , and greatly disappointed in the accommodations based upon the lack of value at price charged. The accommodations in the National Park areunderstandably pedestrian , but the I did not expect a cabin that could have been out of the 50's at the Jackson Lake Lodge ! Especially since Tauck wanted to charge me over $300 more for the 2 extra nights pre-tour above and beyond the published rates. The food was best described as a commissary at any public institution anywhere. The Ucross Ranch was great though .

Recommended

Bue Grass & Blue Ridges.

By: 2DOG MUM

Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2017

Once again I had a great experience with Tauck. From the time the Limo picked us up at the airport to being dropped off at the end it was a wonderful trip. Love the trip to Churchill Downs & the Kentucky Horse Park. The drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway & the trip through the Great Smoky Mtns, provided some beautiful scenery. The Shaker Village & the Hermitage are both well worth the time. Great hotels & restaurants as usual. Had a wonderful time at the Grand Ole Opry also.

Travel Advisor: Vivian Leonard

Recommended

2017 America's Canyonlands

By: J & G

Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2017

No need for doubts here. This is our 6th Tauck tour, each one more exciting, unusual and fun than the one before. The itinerary, tour director Rebecca , fellow guests, hotels (and especially the historic inns in the National Parks) and Mike, the bus driver extraordinaire were fantastic.

Not Recommended

Disappointment

By: eileen wolk

Reviewed on: 17 Sep 2017

The national parks and monuments were very special. The trip outside of the parks was sub standard. Days were spent with what my husband and I considered "filler". More days should have been spent in Yellowstone. Cody, Wyoming Holiday in was in terrible condition. The restaurant for dinner was below our standard for decent dining. The lunch at the T-A ranch was almost non edible. The food must have been sitting out for a long time to be that dried out. When we arrived we paid extra to be picked up at the airport. No one from the company had our name and it took many phone calls to get that straightened out.

Recommended

Restaurants

By: Mar

Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2017

Excellent, except for the choices of restaurants off of the boat. The outside restaurants were HORRIBLE

Recommended

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2017

This is our 7th trip with Tauck and we plan on more. Tauck makes traveling very easy, taking care of luggage , special meal requests, even having your tour guide take care of payments for local bathrooms. Our accommodations were wonderful , the local guides knowledgeable . The itinerary covering five countries was varied and interesting

Recommended

Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2023

Not as good an experience as previous Tauck river cruise. Food was inconsistent as well as food service. One of the tour directors was not very accommodating or responsive. Cabin got very hot in the afternoon and uncomfortable even with thermostat turned down.

Recommended

Tauck Essence of Japan

By: Agnes

Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2023

Lots of interesting sights. Most accommodations were great. Long days on bus. Not as active as we are used to being on a tour.

Recommended

Very Knowledgeable Guides

By: rita

Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2023

This was our first Tauck trip. It was a top-notch tour and teh director was very knowledgeable and nice.

Travel Advisor: Deborah Trevino

Recommended

South Africa

By: Bruce & Kim

Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2023

This was our sixth trip and we have alway enjoyed traveling with Tauck. Really enjoyed the safaris.

Travel Advisor: Patti Mills-Roy

Not Recommended

Canadian rockies

By: Canada

Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2023

Disappointing! Our guide and driver were great, however the caliber of meals was VERY disappointing. Not at all like the Tauck trip we took to Ireland in 2018

By: Dave

Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2019

Always a relief to see that Tauck sign at the airport exit, waiting to shepherd us safely to our hotel and on to our journey. Savoring France was a terrific trip, though I gained 10 pounds. It definitely lived up to its theme! Dinner in Uzes was terrific.

Recommended

Reviewed on: 17 Aug 2019

We have just finished this tour with Tauck, our first tour with them. They came highly recommended by several friends who had travelled with them previously and it did not disappoint. Very well thought out itinerary, great accommodation and a top quality tour leader all combined to make it a delightful trip.

Recommended

Riverboat

By: Sam

Reviewed on: 26 Aug 2019

Very good-service and employees were very caring

Travel Advisor: Deborah Brye

Recommended

Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2019

We have been on several Tauck trips. Land and sea. They always provide a first class experience. Unfortunately we had to cancel our latest trip due to an medical emergency. Linda Winslow, our travel advisor, took care of everything in a stressful time.

Recommended

By: Helena

Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2019

The tour of Switzerland was fabulous. Our tour director was exceptional. Kate was firm, patient, and fun. Her planning is amazing. Her communication skills are flawless. Everyone raved about her.

Recommended

By: Rover

Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2019

Mark Helbig was fantastic. Would love to have him again.

Recommended

Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2019

Tauck does an amazing job. Hard pressed to find any negatives about their trips. Our third Tauck trip and hopefully there will be more.

Recommended

Tauck Spain

By: Betsy

Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2019

Excellent, they are the best as far as I am concerned!

Travel Advisor: Linda Young

Recommended

By: DD

Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2019

Top notch. Grand tour.

Recommended

Tauck Baltics/Russia

By: Truantboy

Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2019

I have been on five Tauck tours. They are usually outstanding in all respects. This one attempted to cover too much, which gave it a frustratingly rushed quality. The Tauck guide, the hotels, the restaurants, and the tour sites were all very good, but it was too much, too fast.

Travel Advisor: Tina Slimp

Travel Advisor: Sue Pechtel

Recommended

Great Tour

By: Lynn

Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2019

This was our first Tauck tour and we were very impressed. Everything ran smoothly and our guide, Jesus, was the best!

Travel Advisor: Melita Hein

Recommended

Terrific Time With Tom

By: Lolly

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2019

Tom, our Maritimes tour leader had a great sense of humor, is an engagin storyteller, was extremely well-organized, and made the tip a wonderful experience for all of us!

Travel Advisor: Carol Flax

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Tauck National Park Tour

By: Janet

Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2019

Tauck Canyon Lands Tour

By: dougjohnson27

Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2019

Best Tour Operator

By: Krakow

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2019

Cape Cod, the Islands & Newport

By: burner

Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2019

Parador of Northern Spain and Portugal

By: Ash

Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2019

Tauck Classic Italy tour

By: Lou

Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2019

Canadian 4 cities tour

By: Maggie

Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2019

Yellowstone Trip

By: Bobby Benson

Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

Tauck is awesome

By: Bear

Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

Well-planned Experience

By: Betsey

Reviewed on: 10 Oct 2019

Operators review

By: patches

Reviewed on: 07 Oct 2019

Tauck Travel Agency

By: Mary Sue

Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2019

Tauck Tours: Peru and the Galapagos Islands and Ireland

By: John

Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2019

Enjoyable

By: Mary

Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2019

Great tour company

By: Bull

Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2019

Eastern Europe Jewish Heritage

By: Poland

Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2019

Tauck is our favorite land tour operator!

By: Ed & Laura

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2019

Tauck was Tauck!

By: Ron Hipp

Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2019

Tour Operator

By: Mike

Reviewed on: 11 Oct 2019

Peggy Taylor

By: Mike LeBurkien

Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2019

Israel, Jordan, Greece and Turkey

By: Wes

Reviewed on: 12 Oct 2019

National parks

By: Janice

Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2019

Provence

By: Mickey

Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2019

Classic Italy

By: Nancy

Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2019

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