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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barcelona, Spain, is renowned for incredible architecture by Antoni Gaudi and other masters of Catalan Modernism. Artisans of Leisure arranges private touring of Barcelona’s top art and architectural highlights, from iconic sites to lesser-known masterpieces.
India’s ancient stepwells are incredible architectural monuments of varying shapes, sizes, and ornamentation that once played a vital role in community life. One of our favorite stepwells is just outside Jaipur, Rajasthan, near the renowned Amber Fort.