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Re: June 4, 2025 French Escapade Excursion Changes
That's a lot of change! If omitting Aix-en-Provence means more time in Nice I think that's a good thing. We took this trip last year and all they did in Nice was to go to the market and have a potty break.. While I think Nice is the most convenient place to stay on the Riviera, Cannes seemed out of the way and isn't as interesting as other places. You might be happier in Monte Carlo.
If you really want to go to St Paul de Vence look into hiring a driver for the day and include a couple of other places you would like to see. There are lots of interesting towns. If a DIY, then it's only about 20 min by train to get from Monaco to Nice. From there you can take a taxi or uber to St Paul de Vence, about 25 to 30 min away. Some places you really need a car or driver. We've done both but one day we used a combination of train, bus, Uber, and taxi. It's doable.
Enjoy your time there.
Re: Having done South Africa -Elegant Adventure, what do you recommend for our next visit to Africa
I’ve been to different areas of sub Saharan Africa 8 or 9 times now. I took the ‘Elegant’ a long time ago.
For a complete contrast, my first choice for you would be Classic K and T…if you are fit enough, splash out and do the K and T and Gorilla trek in Rwanda. I think the Migration tour is an unnecessary expense, it’s short and you may encounter some of the migration s anyway if you happen to be there at the right time as there are no set dates for it because it depends on the rains which are far less reliable in timings due to global warming/climate change.
I’ve been to Botswana a couple of times and I love it there but it’s a bit more like you experience in South Africa.
I’m looking at even more countries to visit in Africa, definitely addicted.
British
Re: Independent Tiger Safari?
There are tours with other companies that are purely for big cat viewing in India, Asiatic lions, leopards and tigers, so there is a better chance of seeing something
British
Re: Independent Tiger Safari?
I didn't think either place was very close to tiger country. So, I did a quick look on Trip Advisor. New Delhi looks closer, but the tours I saw were 3 days with one day of safari and two travel days. If you're still interested, I would contact the concierge at the New Delhi hotel. That's probably the best way to ensure that you have accommodations to your liking and meals that are safe to eat.
By the way, POI is one of our top two favorite Tauck tours. You should really enjoy it. Happy travels!
Re: Independent Tiger Safari?
A couple of women from my India trip booked a couple of tiger safaris after our trip. They saw many Tigers. I’m sorry I can’t remember the company they used but it’s definitely an option.
MS78
Re: Excursions
The Tauck agents willingly give you the detailed daily schedules if you call them. They don't publish those because of the vast number of things that can impact the schedule which Tauck can't control. Things I've seen cause changes - a river cruise ship from another company hitting a lock and putting it out of business for weeks, traffic congestion from accidents, tourist sights changing their schedules, special events in the local area, snow storms, etc.
You are free to try and plan other activities, just be sure to be on board at the designated all aboard time. The captain will leave on time. River cruise ships book their time slots for locks and docks ahead of time. Failing to meet those times causes a domino affect.
Henry, if you hate Tauck that much GO AWAY.
Re: Paris - farewell dinner
Hi Surgie
We are a on the April 22 Normandy tour. What day is the evening river cruise? Thanks.
Re: Welcome to Tauck's Three Rivers: Danube, Main & Rhine Forum
I booked two notoriously picky clients on this trip, from Amsterdam to Budapest, last August/September. Last week, I asked them for details about how things had gone. They RAVED about Tauck and everybody they met! They told me how their tour coordinator went out of her way to accommodate them (they have some mobility issues), was always helpful and friendly, and anticipated what problems they might have, either to fix them before they occurred, or to at least advise them on how to avoid them. Their statement was, "We're SO glad you booked us on Tauck! It was the perfect match for us! Let's do it again!"
Re: July 2025 Tanzania Family Safari
Thanks for everyone's notes. Diane, I am in Philadelphia and my grandson is in Malmö, Sweden. How exciting that you have so much of your family participating in this adventure.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing this journey with you. Anne
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