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We’ve just returned from another wonderful visit to Vienna, Austria, where we enjoyed some of our favorite museums, relaxed with Viennese cafe culture and explored the incredible boutiques that showcase fine Austrian craftsmanship.
Bodysgallen Hall is a historic manor house with beautiful terraced gardens set amid more than 200 acres (80 hectares) of landscaped parkland in North Wales where travelers on our private Wales tours can enjoy a meal or afternoon tea followed by a stroll in the grounds.
Some of the world’s best wineries are also great destinations for travelers interested in contemporary art and architecture. Artisans of Leisure can customize private tours around the world that include unique wine and design 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.
For travelers who love books, history, architecture and design, incorporating visits to some of the world’s most beautiful libraries into private touring is a wonderful way into a destination’s cultural and literary heritage.
Artisans of Leisure arranges private Uzbekistan tours that feature the country’s cultural highlights, including the spectacular architecture, bustling bazaars, vibrant crafts, Jewish touring and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the fabled Silk Road cities of Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
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.