A leading exporter of some of the world’s finest tea for over a century, Sri Lanka offers incredible tea touring amid the iconic landscapes of the Hill Country in the UNESCO-listed Central Highlands. For travelers on our private Sri Lanka tours, we arrange exclusive tea experiences, including tea tastings, tea factory visits, guided hikes through tea estates, meetings with local tea planters and more.

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Artisans of Leisure arranges private cooking classes at the renowned Mamma Agata Cooking School in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. This interview is with the chef and author of the award-winning cookbook Mamma Agata: Simple and Genuine Italian Family Recipes. She shares her thoughts on cooking, family recipes and life on the Amalfi Coast.

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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.

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Situated in the heart of the Provencal countryside between Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon Valley, the renowned Chateau La Coste wine estate and its hotel, Villa La Coste, offer a unique experience for travelers interested in art, design and wine.

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Participating in sundowners, the tradition of cocktails and light snacks at sunset after an evening game drive, is a quintessential experience on a luxury safari in Africa.

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We recently had dinner at Central Restaurante in Lima, Peru. Named the World’s Best Restaurant in 2023, dining at Central is an incredible gastronomic experience that Artisans of Leisure can incorporate into our private Peru tours.

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One of our favorite private excursions from Venice is an exclusive vineyard tour and tasting of the rare Dorona wine on the lesser-known island of Mazzorbo.

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Cultural, culinary and scenic highlights of the a recent trip to the south of France, including Provence and Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.

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