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he name “TAUCK” is synonymous with the very
finest escorted tours. This North American, family-
owned business has a long and successful
pedigree that began in the 1920’s with tours across the
USA and Canada and which today has expanded into a
global programme including fascinating and educational
tours of some of the world’s most exotic destinations.
At the core of the company’s success are the fundamental
principles that; their clients expect engaging
experiences; that the sights, accommodation and
hospitality along the touring path are inclusive
components of the tour and NOT provided as additional
costs. Indeed, when reviewing the itinerary of a typical
Tauck tour it is more often the case that there are special
viewing arrangements and exclusive experiences.
Certainly, if you are the type of discerning traveller who
appreciates a carefully choreographed production, where
you are treated as an individual, with your own needs
understood and where Tauck takes care of every detail on
your holiday so that you can completely connect with the
destination ...then share an adventure with like-minded
travellers...
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Exotic Escapades
Spotlight
on
China, The Yangtze
T
Discovering the world in good company
China offers a dynamic feast of sights and
sensations. Willowed landscapes, tranquil
gardens, majestic rivers, fabled monuments
and imperial pavilions of red and gold stand
as poignant symbols of an enduring and
rich historical legacy. Countryside villages
and bustling cities deftly combine time-
honoured traditions with the ever-
quickening pace of today's modern times.
And the great Yangtze River, home to some
of China's most priceless cultural treasures,
is poised to change the course of history in
the 21st century.
Picture a China tour that takes you behind
the scenes at ancient treasures, exotic
gardens, architectural masterpieces and
compelling UNESCO World Heritage Sites
like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and
the Terra Cotta Warriors... includes a