Tauck announces 2010 early bird cruising specials

Tauck World Discovery has released early bird specials for three of its popular European cruises. Cruisers can enjoy savings of AU$1,125 per couple off the brochure price on these itineraries, with departures starting from April 2010. As with all Tauck tours, guests who travel on a Tauck at Sea itinerary can look forward to luxurious accommodation, superb dining, private city tours and exclusive sightseeing excursions. Tauck's knowledgeable Tour Directors also accompany guests every part of the way to ensure that they enjoy a seamless and insightful journey.

Tauck is offering early bird specials on the following Tauck at Sea itineraries:

11-day Mediterranean Discovery

This unforgettable itinerary takes guests to some of the most popular destinations along the Mediterranean coast, from Spain's magnificent Costa Brava to the glamorous Cóte d'Azur. The 7-day cruise on Le Levant begins in Barcelona and calls into the ports of Palma de Majorca, Mahon, Ciutadella (Menorca) and Palamos, Spain; Port la Nouvelle, Port Saint Louise du Rhone, Porquerolles and Nice, France. Shore excursions are a unique part of this itinerary and guests can look forward to exclusive experiences such as a private farm visit and cowboy demonstration in the Camargue. The itinerary ends in Monte Carlo where guests will enjoy a guided tour and farewell dinner. Prices start at AU$7,293 per person twin share. Departures are available in June and July 2010. Price includes AU$929 worth of shore excursions, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner aboard Le Levant and most meals on land and at sea.

11-day Istanbul & the Black Sea

Spend three days in exotic Istanbul, exploring such fabled sights as Topkapi Palace, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hagia Sophia before boarding Le Levant for a voyage to spellbinding ports of call in Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine. Take in the architecture of Nessebur, Bulgaria, visit the former secret Soviet submarine base in Sevastopol, Ukraine and explore the seaside city of Constanta, Romania. Departures are available in April, May and August 2010, with fares starting at AU$6,730 per person twin share. Price includes AU$990 worth of shore excursions, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner aboard Le Levant and most meals on land and at sea.

13-day Cruising Mediterranean Shores

This Tauck itinerary combines two nights in Rome with a 10-day Mediterranean cruise onboard Le Levant. In Rome, guests will enjoy an exclusive after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Onboard Le Levant, guests will sample the pleasures of Spain in fabulous Barcelona, discover Tunisia and the ruins of ancient Carthage and enjoy guided tours in Monte Carlo, Tuscany, Naples, Pompeii and Sicily. This itinerary is priced from AU$8,303 per person twin share. Departures are available in May, June, September and October 2010. Price includes AU$1,079 worth of shore excursions, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner aboard Le Levant and most meals on land and at sea.

To obtain further information about Tauck or to make a booking, please contact Travel the World on 1300 766 566 or visit www.traveltheworld.com.au. 

*AU$ price indicative only and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.