Tauck Opens 2027 Europe Land Bookings
Tauck has opened bookings for its 2027 European land journeys, introducing a brand‑new eight‑day Small Group itinerary in Champagne and Alsace and a reimagined tour of Bordeaux and southwestern France. The updated portfolio reflects Tauck’s long‑standing “Yellow Roads” philosophy—focusing on lesser‑travelled routes through villages, vineyards and countryside rather than only major highways.
In 2027, Tauck will offer 44 European land journeys, including seven Tauck Bridges family itineraries, all designed to deliver deeper cultural access through carefully chosen routes, properties and local partnerships. Europe remains Tauck’s most popular region, with 2026 bookings across land, river and Bridges programs pacing ahead of the previous year.
For full tour details and dates, visit:
https://www.tauck.com
A Week In… Champagne & Alsace: New 8-Day Small Group Tour
Launching in 2027, A Week In… Champagne & Alsace is an eight‑day Small Group journey averaging just 24 guests, designed for travellers who appreciate wine, regional cuisine and character‑rich scenery. The tour begins with three nights in Kaysersberg, Alsace, based at Le Chambard Hotel & Spa, a boutique property in one of France’s prettiest villages.
From this base, guests explore the wine villages of Ribeauvillé and Colmar, visit a Munster cheese dairy in the countryside and enjoy a private dinner at a chef’s home overlooking the Obernai Valley—a Tauck Exclusive experience. The emphasis is on slow travel and authentic encounters, with time to savour both vineyards and village life.
Official itinerary and pricing:
https://www.tauck.com/tours/champagne-and-alsace-guided-tour
Champagne Highlights: Reims, Épernay and Moët & Chandon
The second half of the itinerary moves west to the Champagne capital of Reims for three nights at La Caserne Chanzy, a restored 18th‑century military barracks turned design‑forward hotel opposite the cathedral. Guests visit a renowned Champagne house for a guided tour and tasting, gaining insight into the region’s signature méthode traditionnelle.
An afternoon in Épernay features a vintage‑car drive through the vineyards with a picnic among the vines, followed by an exclusive dinner at Moët & Chandon—another hallmark Tauck experience that would be difficult to arrange independently. The journey concludes with a visit to Château de Chantilly and a farewell dinner at Château Mont Royal, rounding off a week that blends countryside charm with grand estates.
Departures run in April, May, June, September and October, from USD 7,990 per person, double occupancy, plus airfare.
Bordeaux, the Dordogne & Biarritz: A Refined 10-Day Journey
Tauck has also reimagined its popular France land tour for 2027, now titled Bordeaux, the Dordogne & Biarritz and streamlined from 14 to 10 days for a more focused look at southwestern France. The itinerary centres on three highly regarded regions—Bordeaux, the Dordogne and the Basque‑influenced Atlantic coast—operating exclusively as Small Group departures.
The journey begins with three nights at InterContinental Bordeaux, including a visit to La Cité du Vin and a château dinner in the Médoc. Guests then move to the Dordogne for three nights at Hôtel les Glycines, visiting St‑Émilion, enjoying a private visit to Lascaux IV with dinner and exploring Sarlat’s open‑air market.
The final three nights are spent at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, with excursions into Basque country, the historic fishing village of St‑Jean‑de‑Luz and free time along the Atlantic coast. Pricing starts from USD 8,490 per person, double occupancy, plus airfare.
Official tour page:
https://www.tauck.com/tours/paris-dordogne-bordeaux-journey
Yellow Roads, Small Groups and Tauck Exclusives
Since 1991, Tauck has curated European land journeys along the “Yellow Roads” of Michelin maps—secondary routes that thread through villages, vineyards and rural landscapes often missed by mainstream itineraries. This approach underpins the new Champagne & Alsace and Bordeaux itineraries, which favour scenic backroads and local encounters over direct motorways.
In recent years, Tauck has reduced average group sizes across its Europe land program, with Small Group departures averaging 24 guests and Even Smaller Group options averaging 15, providing more intimate access to sites and hosts. “Tauck Exclusive” elements—such as private estate dinners, chef‑hosted evenings and early‑opening access at major landmarks—leverage long‑standing relationships built across more than three decades in Europe.
What’s Included and How to Book
Tauck’s European land journeys are largely all‑inclusive, with pricing that covers airport transfers, hand‑selected accommodations, most meals, sightseeing, entrance fees and the services of experienced Tauck Directors. Guests also benefit from Tauck’s status as a Privileged Partner of the Louvre, which provides guaranteed timed‑entry access on relevant itineraries in France.
Travellers interested in A Week In… Champagne & Alsace, Bordeaux, the Dordogne & Biarritz or any of Tauck’s 44 European land journeys for 2027 can contact a travel advisor, call Tauck directly, or visit the company’s website for dates and availability.
More information and bookings: www.tauck.com.au
