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- Romantic Capitals Prague to Paris
- Belgium and Holland in Spring
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Bella notte: free hotel night in italy.
From October 1 through November 30, 2024, when you book any 2025 departure on one of our three best-selling Italy tours, you'll receive one complimentary hotel night at Tauck's selected hotels to enjoy before or after your trip.
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Belgium & Holland in Spring
Spend peak tulip season in the land where flowers are a way of life! See Keukenhoff Gardens in their prime, cruise the canals, visit the windmills in Kinderdijk, attend a private viewing at the Muaritshuis museum, and take walking tours of Ghent and Bruges.
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An Inside Look
Romantic Capitals: Prague to Paris
Join Tour Architect Fero Bakos for a special insideTauck presentation sharing the highlights of our Romantic Capitals: Prague to Paris journey.
Which River Seine Cruise Is Right for You?
Every one of our cruises along the River Seine offers a carefully curated blend of iconic sights, cultural riches and exclusive experiences. With a handful to choose from, we've created this comprehensive guide to help you select the perfect journey for you.
Which Rhine cruise is right for you?
Every Tauck river cruise on the Rhine is carefully crafted to let you explore the region with the perfect balance of iconic cities and scenic views; architecture and art; religious sites and medieval castles; traditional cuisine and world-famous wine (or beer). Which one will be perfect for you? Check out this helpful guide to find out!
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A Virtual Tour of Our Riverboats
Tour our riverboats virtually.
Comfortable and crowd-free, our specially designed fleet of custom riverboats boasts bigger cabins and more suites than other riverboats of the same size, offering the most space per guest on Europe's rivers. Explore the inside of our beautiful riverboats for yourself with our interactive video and 360-degree photos.
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See Keukenhoff Gardens in its prime, cruise the canals, visit the windmills, attend a private viewing at the Mauritshuis museum, and more.
Prague to Paris
Spend two nights each at premier hotels in two of Europe's most romantic capital cities – and voyage along the Moselle, Rhine and Main rivers.
Rendezvous on the Seine
Check off all the must-sees on our classic River Seine cruise with two nights in Paris and some extra time to explore Normandy.
Montreux to Brussels
A culinary treat filled with food and wine experiences, and three nights at "The Pearl of the Swiss Riviera."
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African Safari and Cruise
Experience Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana
German Fairy Tale
Storybook Castles and Historic Towns Await Along the Rhine, Saar, and Moselle Rivers
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Launched in 2012, Country Travel Discoveries handcrafts unique, off-the-beaten-path vacation experiences across the U.S. and abroad. One of the best parts about CTD is the dedication we put into building tours. Unlike our competitors, we don’t plan our trips from behind a computer - we’re always either out traveling to a destination or speaking with local contacts on the ground. The CTD team is incredibly energetic and passionate about making sure every detail is taken care of before you ever step foot on a plane or motorcoach. All you need to do is book and enjoy!
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Explore our world & find your perfect holiday
Our hand-picked range of European and worldwide destinations offer plenty of adventures to choose from, which our team of passionate travel experts know inside out. With 40 years of experience we are dedicated to ensuring your holiday exceeds your expectations and you will be looked after every step of the way.
We've been seeing the world differently since 1984
We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch.
And to mark our 40th anniversary, we’re delighted to have launched our Education Bursary Fund to help disadvantaged school children experience the wonders of Iceland, Italy, the Azores and beyond. A percentage of revenue from every holiday you book with Discover the World will go into the bursary fund to pay, in full, for 40 students to join one of our school trips abroad.
Experts with real experience
We champion the fight against the bland and predictable. We know that our clients are passionate and discerning travellers looking for authentic, exciting and meaningful experiences on holiday. Our team are enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about travel and will put their heart and soul into creating an unforgettable holiday that’s tailored to your exact requirements.
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3 Icehotel visits
4 Arctic cruises
1 Salsa dance in Cuba
15 Visits to Iceland
9 Brown bears spotted
6 Indian Ocean dives
Canada & Australia Travel Specialist
3 Bear cubs spotted in the wild
5 Continents visited
4 Whale species spotted in the St Lawrence River
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3 Successful northern lights hunts
10 Whale watching trips
45 Countries Visited
Costa Rica: Insider Tips from the Experts
Among the most bio-diverse counties on the planet, Costa Rica is a heady mix of weird and wonderful wildlife, luscious landscapes and colourful culture. As we launch our collection of holidays, we've put a few of the most asked questions to our Costa Rica specialists. Read what they had to say...
The Best Places To Visit In Autumn
From wilderness escapes to adventurous self drives, ways to catch the start of aurora and polar bears watching in Canada, we name our top trips to take in autumn.
Holiday Ideas for Summer 2025
Finland houseboat adventure.
from £1217 excluding flights
5, 6, 9 nights | May-Sep
Independent | Short Break
Navigate your own houseboat along the beautiful lakes of Central Finland.
Wonders of the South West
from £1311 excluding flights
7 nights | Year round
This independent self drive focusing in the south and west offers a touch of class based at two of our favourite rural…
Norwegian Fjord Odyssey
from £2334 excluding flights
12 nights | May-Sep
This self drive is a well-paced exploration of the fantastic fjords.
West Spitsbergen Explorer
from £5672 excluding flights
8-11 nights | May-Jul
Small Ship Cruise | Bird Watching | Whale Watching | Wildlife
Experience the best of Spitsbergen's beautiful and rugged west coast as you search for wildlife and more.
Winter Escapes
Northern lights special.
from £1368 excluding flights
3 nights | Jan-Feb
Escorted | Short Break | Northern Lights | Solo Traveller | Winter Break
Based in countryside hotels, this popular small group tour combines the natural wonders of Iceland's south west with excellent chances to witness…
Icehotel Break
from £625 excluding flights
3 nights | Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Short Break | Icehotel | Northern Lights | Winter Break
A unique and truly unforgettable experience at the world's coolest hotel.
Juutua Wilderness Adventure
from £1328 excluding flights
3, 4, 6 & 7 nights | Jan-Mar, Dec
Short Break | Christmas and New Year | Northern Lights | Winter Break
Enjoy winter activities and award winning cuisine at Wilderness Hotel Juutua.
Santa Adventure in Lapland
from £1368 including flights
3-4 nights | Dec
Short Break | Christmas and New Year | Family | Santa
This affordable, action-packed adventure in Lapland combines a child's wonder at visiting Santa Claus with an authentic winter experience on the edge…
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We’re listening. We always care what our fellow travellers think and love building strong customer relationships so we continuously focus on improving future experiences based on feedback. How incredible for the last three years we have received the Feefo Platinum Award.
The World's Great. Pass it On
To mark our 40th anniversary, we've launched our Education Bursary Fund to help disadvantaged school children experience the wonders of travel. A percentage of revenue from every holiday booked will go into the bursary fund to pay for at least 40 students to join one of our school trips abroad.
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