Tauck has opened for booking three women-only departures in Europe this year.

Each will operate as what the company calls a Small Group journey (20 and 24 guests) led by a female director, with sailings to Ireland, Italy and Portugal.

According to a press release, the journeys are designed to foster connection, cultural immersion and shared discovery.

“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.

“Whether it’s mothers and daughters marking a milestone, sisters planning a long-awaited journey, friends reuniting for a special getaway, or solo travelers looking to connect with like-minded women, these departures offer another layer—a built-in sense of ease, encouragement, and belonging.”

The departures are scheduled consecutively in late September and October 2026, with the possiblity to extend travels across multiple journeys.

They are suited for multi-generational pairs, but also for solo guests who appreciate a community-minded cruise.

Guests on this departures will get insider access and cultural experiences, ranging from private estate lunches and vineyard tastings to stays in historic castles and boutique hotels, accompanied by guides.

A Week In… Ireland, September 23 (from $7,890 per person)

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 and visits to the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle.

There are also a private recital at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, a hands-on cooking experience at Ballyknocken House, and visits to Kinsale and Dublin.

A Week In… Piedmont, October 1 (from $8,390 per person)

This retreat in Italy 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 Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées in Stresa.

A Week In… Portugal, October 10 (from $7,190 per person)

From Porto’s historic riverfront to Lisbon’s grand avenues, this journey blends wine traditions, UNESCO World Heritage sites and coastal towns.

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.

Guest stays include the Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort near Óbidos, the restored 15th-century Convento do Espinheiro in Évora and the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa.

The prices stated are for double occupancy, plus airfare.

Airport transfers, accommodations, most meals, exclusive access experiences and expert local guides are included in the price.