Salisbury Plain to the Cotswolds. What archaeologists now know about the Stonehenge stones, high tea under Beau Nash at the Pump Room, curse tablets at the Roman Baths, a rooftop soak at Thermae, and the father-and-son architects who designed Georgian Bath.
Stratford-upon-Avon, two nights in Oxford, and a day at Blenheim Palace. Anne Hathaway’s thatched farmhouse, Shakespeare’s Henley Street home, the Bodleian and Radcliffe Camera, Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral, Churchill’s birth room, and dinner with Oxford graduate students.
Part 2 of our UK: Scotland, Wales, and England journey runs from the Roman frontier at Hadrian's Wall down through the Lake District to Chester and North Wales, taking in Castletown House, Levens Hall, Dove Cottage, a Herdwick sheep farm, and the castles at Conwy and Caernarfon.
Edinburgh kicked off our UK: Scotland, Wales, and England Tauck tour, and we packed it full. Here are our top 10 things to do in Edinburgh, from a day trip to St Andrews and a food tour through the Old Town to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Stirling Castle, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle.
Planning three days in London after a cruise? From docking at Greenwich to the West End, Tower of London, Salisbury, and Stonehenge, here’s exactly how we did it.
We came expecting scenery and stories, but our day in Orkney with guide Lorene gave us so much more—living history, breathtaking landscapes, heartfelt tales of wartime resilience, and a handmade chapel that moved us beyond words. Orkney truly surprised us.
From Lerwick's gray-stone harbor and bustling old town to the windswept green hills where Shetland ponies roam, our day on these northern isles was filled with beauty, history, and unforgettable stories from the people who call this rugged land home.
Join us in Honningsvåg, the Gateway to the Arctic, for a sunlit stroll, thrilling RIB‑boat rides, king crab safari, Sami hut dinner, wild reindeer sightings, a trip to the North Cape, and a taste of Norway’s ancient stockfish tradition.
Our guided Tromsø e-bike tour which combined breathtaking scenery, Arctic history, and cultural landmarks — from the harbor
front and ski jump center to the Northern Lights Planetarium and beyond.
During our Viking "Into the Midnight Sun" cruise, our stop in Lofoten, Norway, turned into one of the most exciting and unique days of our trip. We decided to go our separate ways for the day—Bob went on a fishing excursion with GO2Lofoten, while I opted for an unforgettable experience: Arctic scuba diving in Lofoten and earning my PADI Dry Suit Certification with Lofoten-Diving.
Join us on an epic day in Eidsdal and Geiranger, Norway. We experienced a high-speed RIB safari through the fjords, explored cascading waterfalls, and marveled at panoramic views from Eagle’s Lookout. From rushing water to peaceful lakes, this day was the highlight of our Norwegian fjords itinerary.
Perched between seven mountains and fjords, Bergen took our breath away, both with its natural beauty and charming history. From exploring the colorful wooden buildings of Bryggen and meeting long-lost friends, this Norwegian city delivered postcard views at every turn. Come along as we wander cobbled streets, enjoy fresh local seafood, learn about the history and culture while soaking up the magic of Norway’s gateway to the north.
A memorable golf trip through southwest Ireland playing legendary courses like Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, and Old Head along the Wild Atlantic coast.
Discover Amsterdam at the end of our Viking Grand European river cruise — from Kinderdijk windmills and canal cruises to flowers, bicycles, and Dutch canal charm.