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Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Guests on over a dozen departures of Tauck’s popular "Classic Italy" tour this year will be treated to an exclusive "insider" experience with one of the world’s leading names in fashion.  While in Florence, they’ll enjoy a private guided tour of the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and a wine tasting hosted by Salvatore Ferragamo, the grandson and namesake of the renowned Italian fashion icon.

Housing the designer’s sketches, photographs, patents, lasts of celebrity feet, and some 10,000 shoes designed and created by Ferragamo, the museum is a testament to his amazing impact on the worlds of fashion and design.  Ferragamo’s legacy has been carried forward and expanded by his children and grandchildren, and today the Ferragamo name adorns shoes, leather goods, fragrances, eyewear, watches and more.

Tauck guests will be hosted at the museum by Salvatore Ferragamo, grandson of the designer.  The 37-year-old Ferragamo manages the family’s 1,730 acre Il Borro estate in Tuscany and the production of its acclaimed Il Borro wines, which will be showcased in the wine tasting following the museum tour.  Dating back to 1760, the Il Borro estate was completely restored by the Ferragamo family after their purchase of it in 1993.  The Il Borro winery opened in 2007 and today produces a number of top quality wines featuring cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sangiovese and petit verdot grapes.

The museum tour and wine tasting are featured on selected departures of Tauck’s "Classic Italy" tour through an exclusive partnership between Tauck and AuthentEscapes, which specializes in providing insider access to iconic figures in food, wine, sports, entertainment and global culture.  Besides Florence, Tauck’s 14-day "Classic Italy" itinerary (from $5,990 pp, double, plus air) also visits Venice, Cinque Terre, Assisi, Orvieto, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast and Rome, where guests enjoy an exclusive, after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. 

The private Ferragamo experience is included at no extra charge on 13 departures of "Classic Italy;" June 30, July 14, August 4, September 6, 11, 20, 25 and 29, and October 4, 9, 13, 18 and 27

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Tauck tours offers experiences and enhancements to ensure that our guests enjoy true value for vacation investment with virtually everything included in one upfront price. Tauck calls it the “WOW” factor because their new included cultural connections and experiences reveal facets of each destination that many travelers never encounter.

In Europe, Tauck tours treats you to experiences like these that you wouldn’t have if you traveled on your own.

- An after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take in the treasures without the usual crowds.
- A gala evening in Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle with a private tour of its “Princely Collections” exhibit, reception and dinner
- A private, after-hours dinner at the Tower of London featuring the impressive, 700-year-old Ceremony of the Keys with which the Tower is secured every night
- Lunch in Stalin’s secret Moscow bunker, previously hidden from the public
- Dinner accompanied by traditional Gypsy music followed by after-dinner drinks aboard a private cruise on the Danube
- An “Irish House Party” in the private parlor of a family-owned Georgian mansion in Dublin, complete with Irish music and cuisine 

Here’s just a hint of the Tauck tour experiences you can enjoy in North America 2010:

- A private cocktail reception and dinner at Honolulu’s Iolani Palace and a gourmet cooking experience on Maui
- Lunch in a wine cave in the Sonoma Valley and a culinary experience led by an epicurean concierge in San Francisco
- A visit with a homesteader in the Alaskan wilderness
- A private candlelit evening tour of the Laurier House National Historic Site in Ottawa
- A “town hall meeting” in New Hampshire, hosted by a local expert

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Tauck's journeys throughout Europe are carefully designed to include guided visits to must-see sights, whether on land, at sea or along the rivers.  Each is a well-choreographed blend of signature sightseeing and leisure time for an authentic look at European life.  Your dining experiences range from meals in elegant gourmet restaurants or intimate bistros to gala dinners in historic palaces, each offering a true taste of the region.  Some of your meals will be prepared by Europe's finest chefs...some meals are full a la carte, some are limited a la carte and a few are from a set menu or buffet. Every day, you'll enjoy experiences that you just can't get while traveling on your own.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Tauck Tours - Culturious New Provence vacation

Seeing luminous Provençal landscapes through the eyes of Cezanne, then picturing them with your own hand… picking up a few phrases en Francais with a language lesson in Aix… discovering the flavors of fougasse, goat cheese, ratatouille, and herbes de Provence… mastering the art of preparing Provençal cuisine with a local chef... pub crawling in St.-Rémy-de-Provence… walking in the footsteps of van Gogh… kayaking on the Sorgue River… discussing French politics with the locals in Joucas… wrapping yourself up in Provençal life dawn to dusk.

8 Days from $3,490 per person double plus airfare
Culturious guests see, hear, touch, taste, feel and experience the inspirational magic of Provence for themselves as they enjoy...

• Two nights in Aix-en-Provence, at the boutique hotel Le Pigonnet featuring a visit to Cézanne’s studio and a hike to his beloved Inspiration Point
• A two-night stay in the Luberon, a picnic in a Provençal meadow and a visit to an ancient abbey
• Kayaking on the Sorgue River near Arles, a pub crawl with a local guide and a market visit and cooking lesson with a chef during a three-night stay in St-Remy-de-Provence

Maximum group size is 16.

Friday, October 02, 2009

At Atlas, we only work with a handful of tour companies that we have developed partnerships with over the years.  Since 1925, Tauck has created singular experiences that become lifetime memories.

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