HINSDALE TRAVEL SERVICE

A fresh new perspective on life in "the five lands" and under the Tuscan sun... It's hands-on learning with local experts on many subjects, who share their experience, their knowledge and their passions. And you are suddenly living la dolce vita...

Crafted with filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, celebrate the history, cultural heritage and natural beauty found in the Great Smoky Mountains and three of the most popular states in the Appalachia Mountains as you take in some of the best the American South has to offer.

Channel your inner Huckleberry Finn as you cruise down the Mississippi River aboard a modern-day paddle wheeler that caters to your comfort with some of the largest accommodations on the river. Visit places immortalized in American history and song from the Blue City of Memphis to the Big Easy in New Orleans as you explore the sights with local experts and savor multi-cultural culinary traditions along the way. This 11-day adventure includes 7 nights aboard American Duchess and overnight stays at premier centrally located hotels in Memphis and New Orleans.

Wind your way past medieval landscapes aboard Tauck's ms Savor or ms Joy to explore five European countries, visit castles and cathedrals, embark on locally guided sightseeing and spend special evenings in two private palaces. Enjoy two nights each at centrally located hotels in Prague and Budapest.

Join us in 2021 for a 7-night riverboat adventure designed for enriching family travel, celebrating the Age of Discovery during two nights in Madrid, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto, and seven nights aboard our brand-new riverboat purpose-built for cruising Portugal’s golden Douro River.

Channel your inner Huckleberry Finn as you cruise down the Mississippi River aboard a modern-day paddle wheeler that caters to your comfort with some of the largest accommodations on the river. Visit places immortalized in American history and song from the Blue City of Memphis to the Big Easy in New Orleans as you explore the sights with local experts and savor multi-cultural culinary traditions along the way. This 11-day adventure includes 7 nights aboard American Duchess and overnight stays at premier centrally located hotels in Memphis and New Orleans.

An after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums... demonstrations of pizza-making in Florence... dinner aboard a pirate ship in Venice... tours of Roman catacombs and Orvieto's tunnels... and multiple-night stays in three fabulous Italian cities are just a few of the highlights on this classic family vacation!

Make the holidays even more magical for your family aboard our family river cruise departing December 20 (westbound, from Vienna) aboard ms Savor... a weeklong celebration filled with European holiday festivities both onboard and ashore, sure to delight both the young and the young at heart.

Travel across Eastern Europe on an adventure that includes visits to medieval Cracow and the memorial at Auschwitz; private events including a Chopin recital in Warsaw, Danube dinner cruise in Budapest and palace concert in Vienna; an Imperial Reception and after-hours tour at Schönbrunn Palace, and much more.

Join us for an enchanting 12-day journey through one of the oldest wine regions in the world… including a culturally rich 7-night riverboat cruise along the Douro River aboard our new riverboat purpose-built for cruising Portugal’s “river of gold”… plus two-night stays in timeless Lisbon and Madrid!

Join us for an enchanting 12-day journey through one of the oldest wine regions in the world… including a culturally rich 7-night riverboat cruise along the Douro River aboard our new riverboat purpose-built for cruising Portugal’s “river of gold”… plus two-night stays in timeless Lisbon and Madrid!

Travel through the capital cities of Eastern Canada – Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, and the national capital, Ottawa - featuring guided cultural exploration, special experiences, cruises and stays at fabulous Fairmont hotels.

On our special Jewish Heritage tour, explore and reflect on poignant sites throughout Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna and Prague – including the Warsaw Ghetto memorial; Plaszów concentration camp in Crakow; the memorial at Auschwitz-Birkenau; Dohány, Kazinczy and Frankel synagogues in Budapest; the Jewish Museum in Vienna; Terezin concentration camp near Prague; and Josefov, Prague's historic Jewish Quarter.

Experience the magic of Holland and Belgium during Winterfest, when friendships, fun and holiday cheer are celebrated with heartwarming festivities and colorful cultural traditions in picturesque villages along inland waterways from Brussels to Amsterdam. Ashore, discover daily life on guided walking tours in towns, museums and palaces decked out in their season’s best, enjoying special moments on private visits, and music and traditions steeped in yuletide spirit. Onboard, dining and cultural entertainment light up your nights, enriching the warm camaraderie inherent in a Tauck river cruise.

This classic African safari evokes safaris of yesteryear... you'll embark on an expedition to get to know the world’s most majestic animals, the “Big Five,” in their natural habitats within the magnificent national parks of Kenya and Tanzania.

Explore Sicily's past and present – layer by layer – encountering Greek theatres, Roman villas, Byzantine art, Norman cathedrals, Moorish markets and more... abounding with multicultural traditions and archaeological treasures, and rich with unique cuisine and wine.

Our newest European river cruise is designed for families and explores everything français! Spend seven amazing nights aboard our riverboat ms Sapphire exploring Paris, Monet’s gardens, D-Day Beaches, Rouen, Versailles and more.

Experience the magic of Holland and Belgium during Winterfest, when friendships, fun and holiday cheer are celebrated with heartwarming festivities and colorful cultural traditions in picturesque villages along inland waterways from Brussels to Amsterdam. Ashore, discover daily life on guided walking tours in towns, museums and palaces decked out in their season’s best, enjoying special moments on private visits, and music and traditions steeped in yuletide spirit. Onboard, dining and cultural entertainment light up your nights, enriching the warm camaraderie inherent in a Tauck river cruise.

Lighthouses stand watch over the coastal landscapes and storybook villages of the Maritime Provinces, enticing you with a cultural mix of French, Irish, Scottish, and English influences – Highland kilts, Celtic music, British towns, Acadian art... along with the legacies of Anne of Green Gables and Alexander Graham Bell, and traditions like a kitchen party, rug hooking, whale watching and oyster shucking... and culinary treats starring blueberries, lobsters, and planked salmon!

Featuring multiple nights at some of the Emerald Isle's finest hotels; indulge in Irish culture on a trip that takes you from the rugged west to the historic south and ends with three nights in one of Europe's most popular cities, Dublin.

Tour four Canadian national parks plus Montana's Glacier National Park on a Rockies memory-maker that includes the Icefields Parkway, a ride on a glacier, a lake cruise, a mountain photography lesson and more.

One of our most popular South Africa tours takes you on a celebration of Southern Africa’s natural world. It features an amazing safari through the national parks of Botswana and Zambia along with three nights in South Africa's Cape Town.

Travel through London and Paris and experience powerful history and rich cultural connections, highlighted by a Tauck Exclusive presentation by Winston Churchill's granddaughter Celia Sandys on most departures, afternoon tea, dinner at a famed chef's London restaurant, a West End theatre performance, a visit to Musée du Louvre and a private farewell dinner cruise on the Seine. And select departures, specially priced, include an exclusive presentation by Carolyn Robb, former chef to the Royal Family; while others, specially priced, include an exclusive after-hours visit to the Louvre in Paris.

Experience epochs of American history from the days of the Pilgrims to Nantucket's whaling heyday and Newport in the "Gilded Age" on this fascinating vacation in New England; includes a visit to The Breakers and a whale-watching cruise off Provincetown.

Rediscover the luxuries of Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast with an authentic look at la dolce vita... inviting you to experience life in southern Italy and Campania as a local, with stays at accommodations in the Leading Hotels in the World.

From the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Tauck Bridges introduces your family to the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica's beach, rainforest and jungle on this family vacation!

Portugal may be small but it’s big on vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty that invite intimate exploration. Discover the seafaring charms of the coast, the lush river valley vineyards, the hilltop castles and villages in its alpine interior and monuments to man-made achievements during stays in gracious palace hotels and pousadas.

Get ready for adventure on a Canadian tour by rail, floatplane, ferry, Ice Explorer and river raft... plus stays in Vancouver, Victoria, and at three historic Fairmont resorts in Banff and Jasper national parks.

Cruise the Nile in search of ancient Egyptian temples and antiquities on a 10-day journey that includes 4 nights aboard a luxury riverboat, and shore excursions in Aswan, Luxor, and Old Cairo.

Our autumn excursion through Grand New England sheds new light on American history and culture at the idyllic retreats of authors and statesmen in Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire... in mountain forests, fertile fields and rocky coastlines... and the elusive soul of New England from Boston to Bar Harbor, from Mount Washington to Acadia National Park.

Cruise the Nile in search of ancient Egyptian temples and antiquities on a 10-day journey that includes 4 nights aboard a luxury riverboat, and shore excursions in Aswan, Luxor, and Old Cairo.

From exploring private game reserves with outstanding wildlife viewing to wine tasting, a private game reserve to a historic colonial hotel, amazing waterfalls and cosmopolitan chic... Tauck brings you the best of an African safari and cultural exploration.

Smaller groups, averaging 24 Tauck guests, explore one of Italy’s most fascinating regions, from ancient cave dwellings to Baroque architecture, cosmopolitan resort towns and unique villages, full of remarkable and unexpected sights and flavors... like the fairy-tale trulli houses...

View the treasures of the Vatican Museums in Rome and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence after hours... enjoy a taste of Tuscany at a centuries-old monastery... get a firsthand look at the timeless Renaissance art of Florence with an art historian... and travel across the Italian landscape via high-speed rail!

From exploring private game reserves with outstanding wildlife viewing to wine tasting, a private game reserve to a historic colonial hotel, amazing waterfalls and cosmopolitan chic... Tauck brings you the best of an African safari and cultural exploration.

Traditional arts, tranquil gardens, colorful pagodas, and ancient shrines are just some of what you'll experience on this Japan adventure that takes you to Tokyo, Hakone, Kanazawa and Kyoto, as well as off-the-beaten-track villages in the countryside.

An enriching week long tour across Scotland – from Rob Roy country to the Highlands... Edinburgh's eclectic blend of history and modern ingenuity... mysterious Loch Ness... Stirling and Cawdor castles... a private distillery tour... Scottish music and dance... and the Highlands capital, Inverness.

Featuring exclusive vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, this singular journey through the picturesque heart of New England visits summer and autumn landmarks, artists studios, historic sites, farms and wild natural settings that evoke the spirit of a place whose ideas shaped America.

Understanding the meaning of freedom and America’s story... Explore the meaning of freedom – from the earliest settlement to the Colonial era to the Revolutionary War to building a Republic. Discover the nation’s economic expansion and industrial growth... 18th century social and religious movements... the Civil War... political diversity... and the defining themes that shaped the American experience century upon century.

Experience romantic landscapes that have inspired the imagination of poets, artists and writers for centuries, from Lake Como to the lush Tuscan countryside and the timeless treasures of Venice, Florence and Rome. 

New Zealand is one of the world's favorite travel destinations – and our 14-day journey explores the North and South Islands in-depth, experiencing daily life in dramatic landscapes from fjords to forested valleys and coastal pleasures, with sightseeing choices ranging from outdoor adventure to wine tasting.

Explore the ruins of Herculaneum, seaside villages of the Amalfi Coast, the alluring Isle of Capri, and the treasures of ancient and Renaissance Rome... highlighted by a locally guided visit through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel – after hours!

Step back in time on a journey that spans centuries and borders, from Barcelona into the dramatic Pyrenees and along Spain's northern coast, to where the bulls run in Pamplona… with stays at historic paradors in San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela…