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A highlight of Sicily is touring the ancient Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the site and exclusive private meals overlooking the ruins.
Valletta, the capital of Malta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its beautiful Baroque architecture, atmospheric streets, great food and vibrant local culture. An ideal base for exploring the island of Malta, it offers travelers a fascinating introduction to Malta’s multicultural heritage and rich history. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Malta tours that feature the top historic sites and interiors in Valletta and other destinations.
Beijing and Shanghai are two must-visit cities that are included in most of our luxury China tours. Both cities offer incredible insight into China’s rich history and culture and allow travelers to experience China’s ancient traditions, modern innovation and wealth of iconic experiences. Learn more about some favorite travel experiences that we arrange in Beijing and Shanghai.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private shopping and cultural tours in Marrakesh. Exploring the city’s colorful souks is a quintessential part of visiting Marrakesh. The iconic souks showcase traditional Moroccan crafts and offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the city’s daily life and cultural heritage.
Claridge’s in London is one of Europe’s most renowned luxury hotels, an Art Deco masterpiece in the exclusive Mayfair neighborhood with a 200-year history.
Katsura Imperial Villa is one of the most renowned examples of traditional Japanese architecture and garden design in Japan. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Japan tours that feature Kyoto’s best gardens, including Katsura.
The acclaimed digital art exhibitions by the international art collective teamLab are highlights of the contemporary art scene in Tokyo, Japan.
Of the five royal palaces in Seoul, South Korea, one of the most beautiful and influential is Changdeokgung Palace, the “Palace of Illustrious Virtue.” A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s known for its tranquil garden and traditional Korean architecture and design that incorporate the surrounding landscape.
The legendary Marbella Club on the Costa del Sol is one of our favorite luxury hotels in southern Spain. Known for its beachfront location, laidback elegance and luxurious facilities, it’s a wonderful base for exploring this part of Andalusia.
Lisbon has a great offering of stylish, luxury hotels that capture the city’s rich cultural heritage and dynamic modernity. Artisans of Leisure private tours in Portugal include the very best luxury hotels.
Located in the heart of Paris, the Ritz Paris is an enduring icon of Parisian elegance and one of the world’s most legendary luxury hotels.
One of our favorite excursions from Stockholm, Sweden, is Drottningholm Palace, the residence of the Swedish royal family. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace is known for its well-preserved lavish interiors, Baroque architecture, well-preserved 18th-century theater and expansive gardens.
Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany, is one of our favorite private day excursions from Berlin. Completed in 1747 as the summer residence of the Prussian king Frederick II, Sanssouci has elegant Rococo interiors and a tranquil atmosphere that reflects its name, which means “without a care” in French.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private Lisbon tours including gardens and palaces such as Fronteira Palace. Our private Lisbon tours are ideal for travelers interested in decorative arts, history, gardens, architecture, Portuguese tiles and design.
Synonymous with the Netherlands, fields of vibrant tulips in peak bloom are an incredible site to experience during spring. Between mid-March and mid-May, Artisans of Leisure can arrange for travelers on our private Netherlands tours to experience the best of the country’s floral displays, festivals and celebrations.
Two of the most iconic day excursions into the Swiss Alps–to Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn–can easily be done as day tours from Interlaken, Switzerland. These spectacular alpine tours offer breathtaking panoramic views of the Bernese Oberland and great opportunities for hiking, soft-adventure activities, visiting renowned film locations, family fun while visiting ice caves and glacier parks, beautiful locations for fondue lunches, and more.
We recently returned from an incredible private tour of South Africa–a breathtakingly beautiful country with outstanding culture, food, wine and wildlife–including Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and safaris in Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private insider tours of the highlights of Venice that feature architecture, art, crafts, cuisine, Jewish history, private boat rides, excursions in the Venetian Lagoon, and more.
Schonbrunn Palace, the opulent former summer residence of the powerful Habsburg rulers from the late 17th to the early 20th century, is one of the design highlights of Vienna, Austria. Exquisite interiors—including the Bergl Rooms—and vast landscaped gardens are an enduring testament to the imperial family’s grandeur, elegance and artistic patronage.
Many of our travelers return to Italy again and again, drawn by the enduring appeal of the country’s culture, food, wine, landscapes and people. Ashley Ganz, the Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO, travels to Italy frequently to relish her favorite places and scout the latest in luxury hotels and insider experiences. Read more about some of her favorite places and experiences throughout the country.
One of the most legendary resorts in Italy is Villa d’Este, an exclusive property on the shores of Lake Como known for its majestic Renaissance architecture, beautiful gardens, spectacular lakeside setting and sophisticated Old-World style.
Artisans of Leisure’s favorite luxury lodges and exclusive resorts in Australia are set in extraordinary locations, capture a unique sense of place through architecture and design and offer world-class cuisine and service.
Agra Fort is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Behind imposing red sandstone walls, Agra Fort is a vast complex of lavishly decorated palaces, courtyards, halls and mosques.
The picturesque town of St. Andrews on the east coast of Scotland is known for its prestigious university, natural beauty and historic golf courses. In addition to its sports heritage and academic credentials, the seaside town also offers travelers centuries of history and rich cultural heritage against a backdrop of rolling hills and the North Sea. Artisans of Leisure arranges private touring in and around St. Andrews for travelers on our private Scotland tours.
The island of Mallorca—the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands—is a sun-drenched Mediterranean destination of pristine beaches, rugged mountains, lush gardens, medieval hill towns, excellent cuisine and stylish luxury hotels.
One of our favorite private excursions in England’s Lake District is Hill Top, the former home and garden of the author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The 17th-century stone farmhouse and cottage garden were a great source of inspiration for Beatrix, appearing in many of her book illustrations.
Synonymous with luxury and glamour, Monaco is known for its picturesque Mediterranean setting, legendary casino, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit and luxurious hotels. Read more about the favorite attractions and experiences that we arrange during private touring in Monaco.
On a high mesa overlooking the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, the awe-inspiring citadel of Masada is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Israel. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Masada tours.
Villa Mabrouka, the former home of Yves Saint Laurent in Tangier, Morocco, is an elegant, exclusive hotel that’s an ideal base for privately touring the area.
Normandy, France, is an incredible destination with iconic sites, rich history, amazing food and picturesque landscapes. Read more about a private multigenerational tour of the highlights of Normandy including D-Day sites, Giverny, Mont Saint-Michel, Rouen, Honfleur and more.
In the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, the sun-drenched island of Menorca, Spain, is a haven of tranquility with a spectacular coastline, unspoiled inland scenery and a wealth of cultural offerings, from prehistoric monoliths to contemporary art galleries.
Highlights of a recent Artisans of Leisure private Egypt tour, including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel.
Artisans of Leisure travel specialist Sara Cox just returned from an incredible luxury honeymoon in Morocco. We caught up with her to find out about her favorite places and experiences, including the Sahara Desert, the historic medinas of Fez and Marrakesh and ultra-luxury hotels and tented camps throughout Morocco.
Spirited Garden is a renowned bonsai garden on Jeju Island, South Korea. The award-winning private garden offers visitors an insightful experience of Korean art, design and philosophy.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private London tours including Westminster Abbey, the majestic setting of coronations, weddings, funerals and other state occasions for nearly a thousand years.
One of our favorite places on the Cote d’Azur is Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a magnificent rose-colored palace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Built in the early 1900s for art collector Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, the villa is renowned for its incredible gardens, architecture and interiors.
South Korea is a great destination for travelers interested in modern architecture, especially the works of renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. We take our travelers to tour buildings by Ando around Seoul and Jeju Island.
Visiting the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany is an iconic experience for many travelers on our private Italy tours.
A private felucca ride on the Nile River is a favorite experience we arrange for travelers on our private Egypt tours. Gliding on the water in one of these traditional wooden sailboats gives a peek into the rhythms of the ancient river and the life along its shores.
In the foothills of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden has drawn visitors for centuries. Baden-Baden is famous for its natural hot springs, beautiful architecture, sophisticated culture and luxurious resorts, and we highly recommend incorporating it into any private Artisans of Leisure tour in or near Germany.
Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz recently spent time in Sicily to enjoy its incredible food and wine, history, culture, landscapes and wonderful luxury hotels. Read more about some of her favorite places and experiences.
Japan is one of our favorite and most popular destinations. We constantly track the latest developments so we can offer our travelers the best of Japan. Here are a few of the newest hotels, restaurants and attractions which we can incorporate into any of our private, customized Japan tours.
Every year from mid-November through late December, thousands of Christmas markets transform town centers throughout Europe into winter wonderlands with twinkling lights, Christmas music and alpine-style wooden chalets overflowing with local crafts and seasonal treats. They’re a highlight of winter holiday travel and a wonderful way to experience a destination’s seasonal cheer. Read more about our favorite Christmas markets in Europe.
Travelers interested in architecture, interiors and gardens will love Lisbon-Sintra, Portugal. The region is filled with fairy-tale palaces, extravagant country estates and exotic gardens.
The Golden Triangle in Thailand is an incredible tour destination for travelers interested in beautiful landscapes, traditional culture, luxury lodges and wildlife.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private, customized luxury London tours that feature the best of the Christmas and holiday season.
Kelmscott Manor, the country home of the Victorian designer, poet and socialist William Morris, is an iconic Arts & Crafts house-museum and garden in the Cotswolds. Artisans of Leisure can customize tours to include Kelmscott Manor and other Arts & Crafts sites throughout England and Scotland.
Artisans of Leisure’s favorite travel experiences in Morocco for travelers wanting sophisticated cultural touring, insider activities, and top dining and shopping.
Artisans of Leisure arranges exclusive, VIP luxury travel experiences around the world.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private, customized luxury Oman tours. Enjoy these photos from our most recent visit to Oman, where we experienced the cultural and scenic highlights of the country combined with our favorite luxury resorts in Oman.
We just returned from a private tour of Cornwall and Devon, counties in southwest England that are known for their beautiful coastlines, windswept moors, magnificent gardens, superb cuisine and mild climate.
Bayt al-Suhaymi is a beautiful house museum in Cairo, Egypt. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the interiors and architecture as part of our luxury Egypt tours.
Floriade is a once-a-decade international horticultural exposition held in the Netherlands that showcases the latest innovations in gardening and green technology. The garden expo will next take place near Amsterdam in the Dutch town of Almere from April to October 2022.
For a wonderfully immersive cultural experience, we arrange for travelers on our private Japan tours to spend the night in a private room at one of the best temple lodges at Koyasan (Mount Koya).
Chartwell is the much-loved family home of Winston Churchill in the countryside south of London. For travelers interested in historic houses, English gardens and the life of one of the United Kingdom’s greatest statesmen, Chartwell makes a wonderful private excursion from London.
Art and design pilgrims are drawn to Naoshima, Japan, to experience great art and striking architecture in beautiful natural surroundings. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Japan tours including tours that focus on contemporary art and architecture.
Highlights from an incredible girls’ trip to Paris and Versailles, including a weekend at Airelles Chateau de Versailles, Le Grande Controle, the luxury hotel on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
Dubai welcomes the world to Expo 2020 Dubai, a celebration of cutting-edge technology, innovative architecture and international culture. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours in Dubai and the Emirates.
Highlights from a luxurious multigenerational family trip to Switzerland, including the Lake Geneva region and Lucerne.
Jeju Island is a perfect multi-day excursion from Seoul that offers diverse touring options among spectacular landscapes. Artisans of Leisure arranges private South Korea tours.
The Museum Van Loon is a canal-side, historic house-museum and garden in Amsterdam that is great for travelers interested in the Dutch Golden Age, fine and decorative arts and gardens. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Holland tours.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, an exclusive resort in Italy, is one of our favorite places to stay in Tuscany. For families and friends traveling together, we particularly recommend the resort’s private Tuscan villas.
South Korea is a wonderful destination for families, foodies, culture lovers, history enthusiasts, K-pop fans and other travelers. Read about our top 10 favorite things to do during a private South Korea tour.
The walled city of York is one of England’s best-preserved medieval cities. On the doorstep of two spectacular national parks, York is a must for anyone interested in history, architecture and incredible landscapes.
Renowned as a bastion of culture, sophisticated Paris is one of the world’s most incredible destinations for art, architecture and design. Artisans of Leisure arranges private, expert-led tours of the extraordinary museums in Paris.
Dragsholm Slot, a luxury castle hotel in Denmark, is a beautiful Relais & Chateaux hotel and the perfect destination for relaxing in a rural setting.
England is one of our favorite tour destinations. Enjoy photos of the very best of the country with our private England tours that include top cultural, scenic and culinary highlights of London, Oxfordshire, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District and more.
Kurashiki is a picturesque historic town in western Japan that’s perfect for travelers wanting an off-the-beaten-path experience.
Amsterdam is one of the highlights of the Netherlands. Read more about the unique cultural and culinary experiences on our private Holland tours.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private luxury England tours, including London day tours to Kew Gardens to visit the Marianne North Museum to see the artist’s botanicals and travel paintings.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Loire Valley in France. A highlight of the region is Chateau Villandry, renowned for its beautiful Renaissance-style formal gardens including a Kitchen Garden.
Belgium offers travelers much more than great beer, chocolate and waffles. It also has the atmospheric medieval towns of Bruges and Ghent, the vibrant modern cities of Brussels and Antwerp, incredible art masterpieces by van Eyck and Rubens, beautiful Art Nouveau landmarks, numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, fascinating military history and excellent contemporary cuisine. Here […]
England is an incredible destination for literature lovers, full of landmark literary sites that bring to life favorite authors and characters. Read about some of our favorite literary destinations throughout the country that we can incorporate into any private Artisans of Leisure tour of England.
One of our favorite historic places for a private tour in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is the Franciscan Church and Monastery, a 14th-century complex that’s a microcosm of the city’s cultural and artistic heritage. The still-active monastery has a celebrated Romanesque cloister, an impressive library and one of the world’s oldest continuously operating pharmacies.
One of the things we love about traveling is the food! Here are some of the meals and culinary treats that Artisans of Leisure travel experts are dreaming about for when we’re able to travel again.
Read about some of our favorite iconic destinations and experiences in Australia, including a helicopter flight over Sydney, learning about Aboriginal culture at Uluru, exploring the ancient Daintree Rainforest and staying at an exclusive resort in the Great Barrier Reef.
Romantic France
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Paris & Versailles, Provence, Cote d'Azur
Decorative Arts & Gardens of England
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London, Cotswolds
France in Style
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Paris & Versailles or Giverny, Luberon Valley, Aix-en-Provence, Cote d'Azur
Luxuries of South Africa
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Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park or Thornybush Reserve
Turkey in Style
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Istanbul, Izmir & Ephesus, Bodrum
