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A Review Of Our “Venice & The Dalmatian Coast” Small Ship Cruise with Tauck

• September 18, 2019
• Category: Adriatic Sea/Dalmatian Coast , Luxury & Upper Premium Experiences , Tauck Small Ship & River Cruises , Unesco World Heritage Sites

(**A few years after taking my below Tauck Ocean Cruise I did a second sailing with them and after that wrote up this detailed post on what taking a Tauck Ocean Cruise is like.)

Today we are reviewing our recent “Venice & the Dalmatian Coast” Small Ship Cruise with Tauck onboard Ponant’s “Le Lyrial” ship and we are excited to share our review with you, but two important points we want to make you aware of first:

• Tauck does NOT own/operate any Ocean Cruise ships so if you do a Small Ship Cruise with them it’ll be on a separate line like Ponant, Silversea, Windstar, etc. where Tauck simply charters space onboard for their guests… or sometimes they charter the whole ship as our’s was
• Taking a Cruise directly with Ponant (without Tauck) would be a VERY different experience and one we would NOT recommend so make sure to have Shawn explain the differences if you’re considering booking direct with Ponant instead of Tauck

As we have done a Tauck Danube River Cruise as well as several land tours with Tauck (as mentioned here , besides Cruises, we also sell Land Tours with Tauck) but we had not done a Small Ship Cruise with Tauck, we were really wanting to get onboard and experience this type of Tauck Vacation so we could report back to you what it was like.

Ok, let’s dive in…

So what is it like on a Small Ship Cruise with Tauck on Ponant’s “Le Lyrial” ship?

Well, first off, this Cruise ship has very much a River Cruise feel in that the ship has just over 200 guests onboard so it’s intimate & not crowded like the big Ocean ships.

In fact, she is sleek looking, so we felt like we were boarding our very own private Yacht each day, see for yourself…

On top of that, the Le Lyrial is small enough to sit in the ports close to the heart of the towns & cities we visited whereas the large cruise ships cannot enter or have to sit much further away from some of the ports we pulled straight into…

Case in point, here we are in a couple medieval towns enjoying the views from our Balcony before we “stepped off” to enjoy… keeping in mind, there were a few “tender” ports but we were never very far from shore…

Cuisine Onboard:

A small ship typically means a small galley (kitchen) so the menu only had three to four selections for each Appetizer, Entree and Dessert so the menus weren’t huge like on some Big Ocean Ships but the cuisine onboard was fresh and good quality…

…plus, each day/night the Sous-Chef made fresh local specialty dishes (see pictures below) like seafood, pasta and BBQ right in front of us and served it hot along with the daily dishes that were prepared as well as local cheeses, ice cream, sweet treats and breads that are made onboard daily and are VERY hard to resist! 🙂

A Little About The Itinerary:

This Tauck Small Ship Cruise itinerary is a Venice, Italy round trip Cruise which is such a treat as Venice is one of the most unique/amazing cities IN THE WORLD (in our humble opinion) so you will get ample time to play & explore here…

And yes, we would still suggest if your budget & schedule allows, that you add an extra night or so here… we certainly encourage that to get over the jet lag BEFORE your journey with Tauck begins— even with the two hotel night stays included in your itinerary.

We were excited to see, smell, taste and learn about the history & culture of 3 amazing Countries- Italy, Croatia & Montenegro on this 10 day journey with the majority of the trip exploring Croatia…

Croatia is made up of over a thousand islands & islets so after being on the ship and exploring Croatia, we can tell you that there is no better way to see the Country in a smooth and seamless way than by ship…

Instead of wasting a day travelling to each island, waiting in the airport or at the ferry terminal, why not wake up each morning refreshed, sit on your balcony sipping coffee as the ship slips into a new port for you to explore today, like we did here…

That’s what we did each day onboard and we got to sightsee and enjoy the culture and region fully instead of wasting precious time on logistics… that’s key in our minds to a quality, stress free and enjoyable Vacation!

In Tauck style, Tauck puts their spin on small ship cruising and surprised us with little gifts along the way… which we are going to keep secret so they remain a surprise. 😉 PLUS…

The entire trip from start to finish, they have several Tauck Directors on hand (as if the cruise staff wasn’t enough LOL) to ensure all guests are taken care of, supported and have the best experiences.

Here are all 7 of them with their usual bright smiles (note: the amount of Tauck directors on tour with you will vary itinerary to itinerary)…

We witnessed one of the Tauck Directors arrange & walked fellow Tauck guests to a specific restaurant they wanted to try in Venice that was recommended to them by friends back home, very impressive. That’s just one example of whenever you need help they are available.

On most Cruise ships, you’ll have to “get in line and wait” to get help at the reception or shore excursion desk but not with Tauck, they provided their own Hospitality Desk (in addition to Ponant’s front desk staff) to answer our questions “whenever” we had them…

Tauck tries hard to eliminate or cut down on lines and waiting which is a pet peeve for most who are experienced, well travelled and just want it all handled so they can simply enjoy.

On top of that, Tauck had Local Guides show us their city or small town or point of interest, etc. as it is their area of expertise so we had Local Guides everywhere plus we always had Tauck Directors with us on every tour to give us that extra level of service. 🙂

All-Inclusive

Onboard the ship, Tauck covers the bill for beverages, gratuities, private shore excursions and wifi which makes a “Tauck Small Ship Cruise” an all-inclusive experience!

Three things to note about the inclusions…

• The list of beverages included is a generous selection but as for premium drinks, there is an extra charge. We didn’t feel the need to purchase premium as the selection was a good variety for us but see the inclusions list in this picture we took for you…

2. Unlike other lines, Tauck includes all the best choices for excursions already so you will NOT see additional prices for other tours or add-ons, it’s already included… how Tauck operates is if you’re going to a destination & need to see something, they include it! 🙂

3. Overall, you will have no bill at the end of the trip except for premium drinks, as mentioned if you prefer them, souvenirs and as requested from previous guests “free time to enjoy a couple meals on your own in Venice” (more specifically: one Dinner & two lunches). Other than that, everything is included… airport/train station transfers, gratuities for all ship staff/Tauck Directors/local guides/drivers/porterage, etc., drinks onboard the ship as shown above, all but 3 meals, wifi on the ship, all excursions, etc.!

“Venice & the Dalmatian Coast” Tauck Small Ship Cruise Itinerary:

NOTE: Depending on the year you choose to sail, the order in which you visit the ports of call may change but the ports of call are the exact same, so no worries, you will experience what we show below but maybe in a different order.

Here is how we experienced it but either way everyone starts and stops in Venice so plane tickets are easy to book… Venice round-trip!

When you arrive to Venice its a special experience right from the start with Tauck…

While other travellers were dragging their luggage around the cobblestone & over the Bridges (there’s almost 400 of them in Venice so you cross one every few minutes) and then gasping at the water taxi prices (you see that take place ALL around Venice) we were met by a Tauck Representative with a Tauck sign in hand so we would notice her right away at the train station. (We arrived into Venice by Train, Tauck will pick you up from there or the airport… included in your trips’ price!)

She had a porter immediately take our luggage off our hands and in no time we boarded a private boat and our driver drove through the canals of Venice to take us to our hotel…we couldn’t snap pictures fast enough as the city is just jaw dropping incredible!!!

How neat an experience to get a boat ride to your Venice hotel!!

It was a special experience driving past gondolas and under centuries old romantic bridges, you can’t help but feel like you’re in a James Bond movie, its a pretty great experience! 🙂

You get dropped off and checked into one of the top hotels not far from St. Marks Square and upon arrival there is no shortage of Tauck staff to greet you.

Our Welcome to the Hotel stepping off the boat…

Our Tauck Welcome Dinner…

TIP: This trip is generally “country club casual” in dress but save your dressiest from your packed clothes for the Welcome and Farewell receptions/dinners.

Here is how we dressed one evening during a “Welcome” dinner onboard for ideas of what to pack from your own closet. As you can see, you do NOT need gowns and tuxes…

In Venice, we got to see (in small groups) accompanied by an expert resident guide, the opulently decorated “Doge’s Palace” that was built for the elite during Medieval times and was the primary residence of the rulers so many years ago.

We Visited St. Mark’s Square known as one of the most recognizable squares in the world and we went inside for a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and took in the magnificence of it all, its gleaming mosaics and other priceless treasures and much more.

Then, we had the afternoon and evening to spend as we wanted.

Have a look at our pictures as a picture is worth a thousand words as they say…

Today, we visited nearby Islands & later embarked the beautiful “Le Lyrial” ship.

After a wonderful breakfast on the terrace over looking the lagoon in Venice, we broke up into small groups & sat up top for more amazing views as we took private boats for a scenic boat ride to the island of Murano to see the famous Glass Blowing where we got to watch one of the artists create a decorative Vase & then a galloping horse… AMAZING!!!

And if you are thinking to yourself “I’ve seen glass blowing before” (which we have to admit, is what we thought) we have to tell you- it’s not the way they do it in Murano which has been perfected and done the exact same way when they began in the Medieval times, don’t miss this!!

We bought a glass horse for 20 euros since we saw one created in front of our eyes! 🙂

Then we cruised to Burano and what a picturesque place that was!!

Beautiful brightly coloured homes & businesses and to top it all off were the canals and bridges… people couldn’t get enough of this place, just check out our pictures below.

Tip: You’ll have free time here today for lunch and it maybe a good idea to Google “Burano Lunch Restaurant Reviews” before you go so you can pick a good spot that appeals to you, ahead of time.

On our way back to Venice, Tauck served us strawberry wine and a local sweet treat while telling us about a little surprise they had in store for us…

THE SURPRISE…

We were told last minute that we would be taking private Gondola rides through the canals of Venice, yippeee, so excited for that as it’s THE thing to do in Venice!!!!

Another nice touch which Tauck seems to do on each trip we take with them.  We love that they under-promise and over- deliver!!

After that we went to the ship and had welcome drinks and finger food (see picture below) while we took in a short presentation from the Crew & Tauck Directors of what to expect onboard and then we unpacked for the week and happily settled into our home for the next 7 Nights. 🙂

Want to see more of the inside of the ship?

Take a look at our Pictures and Videos to get more information about the ship and staterooms, she is as gorgeous on the inside as she is on the outside.

Tonight we enjoyed the Sail Away in Venice which is not to be missed. We had perma-smiles while we enjoyed cocktails and snapped lots of pictures.

You get the most incredible vistas, sunsets and sunrises while on a cruise ship, that you just can’t get anywhere else!! ~ Nancy & Shawn Power

After a comfy sleep and a great shower (it’s all personal choice but we found the showers to be good pressure and really nice!) we headed out to explore Korcula, Croatia.

The choices for today were a walking tour of Korcula or a Taste of Korcula tour and we chose the later.

Our tour took us on a scenic drive of the harbour & coastline to a winery where we sampled local wines from the island and a tasty pairing of meats, cheeses, olives, dried candied fruits and more.

Once back to the port we all came together in a local theatre for a “Moreska Performance” which is a traditional sword dance from the town of Korcula from the 15th century that required lots of stamina from the performers. Sparks were flying and it was fascinating to watch.

Then we were treated to a delicious ice cream (Tauck does little things like that while on tours with them just to go above and beyond and remind you that they care) before heading back to our “home” onboard…

Back onboard we had a Captain’s Gala Evening on the deck as the sun set and shimmered off the calm ocean that looked like glass and we enjoyed meeting the Captain, sipping welcome cocktails and feasting on a 6 Course Dinner prepared by the executive chef Xavier Etchebes that was quite yummy in our tummies. 🙂

After that the dancers and singers put on a GREAT Cabaret performance for us in the lounge and there was dancing afterwards.

Lots of fun on our first full day onboard!!

This morning we docked in Sibenik, Croatia and took a short bus ride to Krka National Park, just 15 minutes away to enjoy one of THE nicest parks we have ever been in!!

Natural Waterfalls, one of which was 142 feet, flowing water, scenic bridges, clear water that mirrored it’s surroundings— it was truly breath-taking to see the panorama views and walk on the nice platform throughout the park.

TIP: If feeling adventurous you could go on your own and walk a well-written trail all around the park that would take you 35 minutes or you can simply stay with the group for the guided walk.

Do as you choose as it really was for all fitness levels.

At our departure meeting point Tauck provided bananas, apples and water to re-energize us. Nice touch!!

Here are some pictures:

SPLIT, CROATIA (Day five still)

After lunch onboard the ship while docked in the Old Medieval Town and second largest city of Croatia called Split, we took a guided walking tour and a Cetina River Cruise.

(The other option was a shorter excursion including just the Split Walking Tour)

On our tour we first took a scenic drive along the coast past some picturesque riverside towns to Madman’s Mill to enjoy some Croatian food specialties, wine & drinks at a riverside restaurant.

Then we took the river boat down the stunning Cetina River and “ooo’d” and “awww’d” at the views surrounding us… take a look at our pictures below, that’s limestone in those cliffs, absolutely stunning!!

Before going back to the ship, we explored historic Split on foot for 45 minutes and enjoyed gazing at the medieval structures that are still standing today and are well preserved. It’s a pretty town, good for shopping too! 🙂

This morning after an amazing sleep (as it was a FULL day yesterday!!) we arrived in the quaint and one of the most talked about cities in the World… Dubrovnik, Croatia.

After our walking tour we understand why it is so highly spoken about!!

A long defensive city wall surrounds the entire sea side old town and is walkable from end to end with the most incredible viewpoints of Dubrovnik and its encompassing blue ocean. The air is clean and beaches beautiful. (see our pictures below).

Today there were 3 different excursions to choose from…

A Caveat & Wine Tasting, Croatian Traditions plus Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik by Foot excursion or you could simply do nothing at all and have a pool day onboard or movie day or do whatever your heart desires.

We walked the city wall from end to end and strolled thought the city snapping these pictures…

Plus we had a Caviar tasting tonight back onboard, a lovely dinner and listened to a Folkloric Klapa Show preformed by a local men’s choir.

Later that evening we took a romantic stroll about Dubrovnik (as we were not sailing away till midnight) and we have to say, it was even better than our daytime tour.  Less people around and less heat too that made our walk enjoyable.

TIP: Try picking an itinerary that gives you an evening in Dubrovnik so you can enjoy it as we did, it is worth it!

Today we celebrated as it was our 77th Country visited as we woke up in Kotor, Montenegro! 🙂

The country of Montenegro is bordered by Croatia, has the most incredible Bay in Kotor and is surrounded by towering mountains.

The old city was constructed between the 12th & 14th Centuries and is a well preserved Medieval town that is listed as UNESCO “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site” for good reason.

Three excursions were listed for today: Kotor & Our Lady of the Rocks, Njegusi & Kotor Walking Tour and finally the Blue Cave Rib Boat Adventure.

We choose the Njegusi & Kotor Walking Tour.

We took a bus up 25 hairpin switchbacks that are along the Mountain’s edge and we enjoyed wonderful views of the city from the drive.

At the top we enjoyed a look around the small village of Njegusi where we took a tour of an old Smokehouse that is still in use today for processing and curing prosciutto.

We learned how this specialty is produced and smoked and then enjoyed a spread of prosciutto, olives, wine and sweets.

TIP:   If you are prone to car sickens or nausea this may not be the right tour for you as the drive involves lots of turns.

Tonight, we enjoyed the views while we sailed away from Kotor.

Today we docked in Hvar, Croatia… another UNESCO World Heritage Site with traditions that date back to Antiquity. You will find Lavender fields as far as the eye can see, olive trees and vines filled with juicy grapes for harvest.

There were four sightseeing choices for today: Hvar Island Highlights, Hvar Off-Road Tour, Hvar hiking and Sea Kayaking in Hvar.

We choose the hiking and were really glad we did as the hike started at the top of the Island and we walked down a beautiful path we would never have found on our own. It weaved through small villages, vineyards, lavender fields and olive trees.

After 45 minutes we stopped at a local restaurant and ate prosciutto, cheese, olives and had locally produced wine from the very hills we walked.

Another 25 minutes of walking and we ended our tour with a chance to swim in the ocean for 30 minutes before retiring to the ship.

TIP:   If you decide on this tour, bring water shoes as the beach is rocky and of course a towel from the ship if you plan to take a swim!

Another Great day!

Pula & Rovinj, Croatia

This morning we docked in Pula where we took a walking tour and explored it’s quaint town including the amphitheater that was build in the same era as the famous Colosseum in Rome.

We couldn’t imagine what took place here so many years ago, but gratefully, our local expert guide painted a good picture. 🙂

This morning you could also have joined a delicious Olive Tasting Tour… the choice is yours! 🙂

Have a look at our pictures:

We then sailed during lunch and stopped at our last port for the day called Rovinj, known as one of the most romantic cities in world.

Here we had the choice of a Rovinj Walking Tour, Porec & Wine Tasting or an Estrian Truffle Tasting Experience and without a doubt we choose the Truffle tasting as Nancy is fascinated with them and thinks they are the most delicious creations ever. 🙂

Not only was it a Truffle tasting with pasta, ice cream and local wine but much more…

It was a scenic drive to get to the countryside where Truffles are grown readily plus we learned all about how they are grown and are found using dogs… very interesting!

And of course we HAD to buy some truffle products to take home.

Loved this tour!!

We didn’t leave port till 11pm so we walked about this stunning port town and admired the architecture and preservation of the old buildings plus the harbour is super lively with restaurants and leisure boats in the water.

Back in Venice this morning all guests onboard said goodbye to their staterooms by 8 am (schedule your flights from 12pm onward to be give yourself time to get to the airport, check-in, etc.) and then to Ponant’s “Le Lyrial ship” and then we said “until next time” to the Tauck Directors and fellow guests after breakfast before heading home.

Tauck made our disembarkation really easy by taking care of all the luggage and getting them from the ship, to our water Taxi and right to our check-in for departure so we didn’t have to worry or lift anything.

Look how easy it was (here we are walking into the Venice airport with our porter behind us and our Tauck Director up front leading the way)…

What a trip!!

We have some wonderful memories and because we took this trip personally and didn’t just read about it in a brochure, we got you even more details to make your trip even better so here are…

A FEW “FIRST HAND” TIPS FOR THIS TRIP:

• This tour requires guests to be able to walk over cobblestones and climb steps and several of the ports were accessed by a “Tender” (getting onto a small boat off of our big boat) so it’s NOT very suitable for people in wheelchairs or who need assistance walking
• In Europe in certain Countries like Italy, if you order a water at restaurants they will bring you bottled water for a charge… they don’t do the Free tap water as we do here so don’t just order water “just because”, make sure you’re planning to drink it!
• Don’t forget your electrical outlet converters for charging your cellphones and tablets on the ship and in hotels
• Some churches you have to cover your shoulders and knees, so come prepared for this. Shawls work perfect for this!
• If you like to enjoy your coffee past breakfast, take-away is not a thing on this trip, so pack your travel mug
• Don’t want to forget your passport in the safe when moving from hotel to the ship or heading to the airport? Then put ONE of your shoes that you’re wearing the next morning in the safe!! 🙂 (smart one, but we cannot take credit for it!! 🙂
• Drinking Water: The water from the Hotel taps & Fountains in Venice and on the ship is clean & safe to drink. Plus, Tauck will have bottled water readily available
• Public Washrooms: While on tours with Tauck, they will provide opportunities for washroom breaks that don’t charge but in general, free Public washrooms do not exist in many parts of Europe. You will typically have to pay for restroom breaks when on your own anywhere from .50-1 euro so carry some small change with you if you are prone to frequent washroom breaks

Want more information? You are in luck because we have it!! LOL

Visit our photo and video gallery to get more details about what we saw & experienced each day and great information about the ship and stateroom options… or visit here to learn more when it comes to what a “Tauck Small Ship Cruise” is all about… 

…AND if you have questions after that please reach out and contact Shawn to get your Ocean Cruise or River Cruise or Land Tour https://www.shawnpower.com/yes-we-sell-land-tours-too/ booked as we’re very confident this is for sure another “trip of a lifetime” that you’re going to absolutely love!! 🙂

Until next time and as always…

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Guests should be able to easily walk one to two miles, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and walking over uneven pavement, groomed hiking trails or cobblestones. Standing up to one hour or more may be required.

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If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally , you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Italy; however, you do not need a visa for the short duration of this tour.

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We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

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TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

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• Go to the Exemption Request page on the City of Venice's website:  https://cda.comune.venezia.it/en/richiestaEsenzione  
• Under "Reason for requesting exemption" select "I am a guest of an accommodation facility located in the municipality of Venice."
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• Enter the dates you'll be entering and leaving Venice. (These dates can be found in the personal travel documents you received via email from Tauck.) Hit "Next."
• Enter your personal details. (For "Date of birth," click on the blank field. A calendar page showing the current month and year will appear. Click repeatedly in this header area to navigate to the century of your birth, then select the appropriate decade, year, month and day.) You will also enter your place of birth, email and home residence.  For "Residence," enter your home address in the USA
• Under "Accommodation and address name," search for or manually enter the name and address of your hotel in Venice. Please note: The name and address of your Venice hotel can be found in the personal travel documents you received via email from Tauck. Read the Privacy Policy by clicking the link (this will activate the check box), then check the box and select "Next."
• If you are traveling with friends or family, select "Add Holder" and fill out their details. Complete this step for everyone in your travel party, then select "Next."
• On the Contact Information page: If you select PHONE you will need to enter your phone number and then make a toll-free call to the number listed on the subsequent page, within the indicated time. If you select EMAIL you will need to enter your email address, and you will then receive an OTP code via that email address to enter on the subsequent page of the application. 
• Verify that all the information you've entered is correct, then click "Confirm."
• You will then be brought to a page where you can download the required QR code for your visit to Venice. (We recommend emailing the QR code to yourself, to ensure easy access to it later.) Please note that you will need to keep your QR code with you throughout your time in Venice, as failure to do so may result in a fine.

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See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

• Tour Name and Departure Date
• Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Email Address*
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
• Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

* Required Fields

Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck  90  days before departure for lands trips, and  120  days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

• Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
• Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
• Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
• Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
• Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
• Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $559  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

90 days or more before departure = $600 per person

89-8 days before departure = $900 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

Travel Terms and Conditions

Click here  to find Tauck's Travel Terms & Conditions.

Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage - General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

While drinking water is generally safe at all our hotels, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

VACCINATIONS  

If you are a resident of the U.S., no vaccinations are currently required for travel to Italy. For complete vaccination and inoculation information please contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to obtain information regarding vaccinations that may be required for your journey. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here.

If you are a resident of another country, please contact an embassy or consulate of Italy to determine what vaccination(s) may be required for your travel.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

This journey is paced to accommodate all our guests, but is, nonetheless, an active and extensive tour. To enjoy this tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion. Italy is home to innumerable historic buildings and sites, some dating from antiquity. Therefore, roads, walkways and architecture will present difficulties for some guests with physical limitations. You will encounter cobblestone streets, narrow passageways, and some steep and winding staircases. For the most part, however, the amount of walking you do at the various sites and towns is at your discretion.

PLEASE NOTE:  We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters.  Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs.  The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest.  Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!

You can view the reading list  here.

The climate of northern Italy ranges from Alpine near Switzerland to continental along the Po River to Venice. The northern Alpine region experiences harsh winters with plenty of rain and snow and very mild summers. However, the weather conditions vary greatly according to the altitude. The northern Italian plain or Po River region experiences continental weather conditions with fairly cold, snowy winters but warm, mild summers. Northern cities such as Torino, Milan and Venice can become very cold, damp and foggy with temperatures falling to 32-45 °F (0-7 °C) in winter. Most of the rainfall occurs in the spring and summer months.

To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website by clicking here.

What To Pack

Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with Necessary Gear who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site .

When packing for your trip to Italy, it is important to keep in mind the time of year you are traveling and the current weather conditions for that time. The climate of northern Italy ranges from Alpine near Switzerland to continental along the Po River to Venice. Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing.

In Europe, especially in finer restaurants, it is generally customary to dress somewhat formally. Slacks or a dress for women and a jacket for men are acceptable dining attire. It is advisable to avoid wearing jeans, sneakers or shorts for dinner. You may also wish to dress up a bit for the welcome reception and the farewell dinner, but certainly be comfortable.

Most Catholic churches in Italy require that your knees and shoulders be covered when you enter, even during the hot days of summer.

You will find a hair dryer located in your hotel guest room. By law in Italy, irons and ironing boards are not made available to guests at hotels. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are available for a fee.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your trip to northern Italy:

• Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts
• An optional jacket and tie for men
• Casually elegant evening wear for ladies
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
• A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night
• Binoculars (7x50 preferably)
• Insect repellent
• Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and chargers
• Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in
• Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
• Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella
• Daypack for camera equipment
• Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route
• Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

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