World Leader in Guided Travel Announces Tours For Women
As solo and small-group travel among women continues to grow, Tauck is introducing three women-only departures in Europe for 2026, each operating as a Small Group journey and designed to foster connection, cultural immersion and shared discovery.
The special departures in Ireland, Italy and Portugal are now open for booking. Each of the three departures will be led by a female Tauck Director and is a Small Group journey, averaging between 20 and 24 guests, offering an intimate and supportive travel environment. The departures are scheduled consecutively in late September and October 2026, allowing guests the option to extend their travels across multiple journeys.
“The response to our Cruise Control: A Riverboat Retreat for Women in Travel affirmed what we were already seeing across the industry—women are seeking travel experiences that offer not just discovery, but genuine connection and community,” said Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh. The departures offer “a built-in sense of ease, encouragement, and belonging.”
Designed around the idea that how you travel matters as much as where you travel, the women-only departures offer the same enriching itineraries and signature Tauck inclusions, enhanced by the shared perspective that comes from traveling with women. The departures are especially well-suited for multi-generational pairs such as mothers and daughters, sisters exploring together, longtime friends planning a milestone celebration, affinity groups, or solo guests who appreciate the ease of joining a community-minded departure.
Guests will enjoy insider access and exclusive cultural experiences—from private estate lunches and vineyard tastings to elegant stays in historic castles and boutique hotels—alongside expert guides who reveal each destination’s hidden treasures. Whether indulging in regional cuisine and wine, connecting with local artisans, or sharing stories over a relaxed evening meal, the experience is crafted to foster community, camaraderie, and authentic cultural immersion.
2026 WOMEN-ONLY DEPARTURES
A Week In… Ireland, September 23: An immersive journey through Ireland’s castles, coastlines and cobblestone towns, this eight-day itinerary includes a two-night stay at 16th-century Dromoland Castle, visits to the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle, a private recital at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, and a hands-on cooking experience at Ballyknocken House. Time in Kinsale and Dublin invites exploration balanced with guided insight. (From $7,890 USD per person, double occupancy, plus airfare).
A Week In… Piedmont, October 1: This indulgent retreat in Italy’s slow-food heartland features truffle hunting in the Langhe hills, a wine tasting lunch at Banca del Vino, an exclusive early opening visit to La Venaria Reale, and a chef-hosted cooking class. Stays include two nights at the historic Principi di Piemonte in Turin before continuing to Il Boscareto Resort & Spa, set amid the vineyards of Serralunga d’Alba, and concluding along Lake Maggiore at the iconic Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées in Stresa. (From $8,390 USD per person, double occupancy, plus airfare).
A Week In… Portugal, October 10: From Porto’s historic riverfront to Lisbon’s grand avenues, this journey blends wine traditions, UNESCO World Heritage sites and coastal charm. Highlights include a Port house tour and tasting in Porto, exploration of Coimbra and Évora, visits to Sintra and Cascais, and a private farewell dinner at 18th-century Palácio de Queluz. Guests stays include the Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort near Óbidos, the restored 15th-century Convento do Espinheiro in Évora, and the elegant Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa. (From $7,190 USD per person, double occupancy, plus airfare).
Included in the price of all three departures are airport transfers, hand-selected accommodations, most meals, exclusive access experiences, and expert local guides. The 2026 women-only departures are now open for booking.
About Tauck
Founded in 1925, Tauck has been family-owned for four generations. The company is a world leader in upscale guided travel, offering more than 170 land tours, safaris, river cruises, small-ship ocean cruises, and family travel adventures to 65+ countries and all seven continents. Tauck was named “Best Tour Operator” in Virtuoso’s 2025 Global Awards, and in each of the last 28 years, has been honored in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual “World’s Best Awards,” and has been named to the Best River Cruise Lines list by Condé Nast Traveler for 13 consecutive years.
Those interested in more information can contact their local travel professional, call Tauck at 800-468-2825, or visit the company’s website at tauck.com (tauck.ca in Canada, tauck.co.uk in the UK, tauck.com.au in Australia/New Zealand).
