A Taste of France
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- Quality accomodation
- Wine tasting
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- Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
- All private Tauck shore excursions – $2,169 Value!
- Pastry class designed for Tauck guests at École Lenôtre in Paris
- A gourmet dinner by Michelin-starred chef Paul Bocuse at his restaurant l'Abbaye de Collonges in Lyon
- Provençal lunch at a private ranch in La Camargue
- Reception and dinner at Fouquet’s, followed by a city lights tour of Paris at night
- Chocolate tasting and an epicurean walk through Paris
- Private wine tastings in Beaujolais and Châteaneuf-du-Pape
- A walking tour of historic Vieux Lyon and a tasting at Les Halles de Lyon
- Cooking demonstration and a wine and cheese tasting at an award-winning cooking school in Valence
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 23 meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners); beer and wine with lunch and dinner on the riverboat; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
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Indescribable Comfort We couldn’t find just the right words to describe the sumptuous new bedding and amenities we custom ordered for your in-cabin cruising comfort... 400-thread-count satin bed linens made from the finest combed cotton... puffy white duvets and pillows of very fine mako cotton, with a hypoallergenic 90% down filling... 100% cotton blankets, temperature balancing and so soft to the skin... and thick pillow-top mattresses that lull you to sleep... along with the Essentials Line of Molton Brown bath products, exclusive to Tauck... absorbent terry cloth robes and fluffy towels... hair dryers... but we do know they are key for waking up refreshed and relaxed for your traveling pleasure. Amenities aboard ms Swiss Emerald Open seating in dining room; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available Alternate dining venue for classic favorites at lunch and dinner and lighter breakfasts in the morning Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting American breakfast room service available in Category 7 suites Complimentary snacks served 10:00 AM – midnight Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun 110-volt and 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics; minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks Complimentary Internet & Email available Fitness center; massages available; putting green on Sun Deck; jacuzzi on Sun Deck – available 24 hours Bicycles available aboard for use ashore Laundry service available
One of our 361-foot riverboats, ms Swiss Emerald and her sister ships accommodate no more than 118 guests while similar-sized riverboats average about 160. Guest amenities inside her 14 lush 300-square-foot suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to idyllic riverscapes. She also sports seven 183-square-foot cabins, similarly furnished. Standard cabins (150 square feet) are cozy and comfortable and are similar in décor and style to our larger suites. 85% have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open onto a balcony in the fresh air; all have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries.
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