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London, Cotswolds
This private luxury tour includes some of the most beautiful and historically significant decorative arts sites and gardens in England, with a focus on locations in and around London and the Cotswolds.
Begin in London, one of the world's great cities. During in-depth flexible private touring, explore some of the city's most exquisite gardens and decorative arts highlights according to your interests. Perhaps visit incredible museums around the city such as the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum, the Wallace Collection, Sir John Soane's Museum, the Tate Modern or the Tate Britain, and the Garden Museum. Other attractions include Red House, the residence of Arts & Crafts innovator William Morris; Syon House, a historic estate and garden; Eltham Palace, a model of Art Deco opulence; and Leighton House Museum, a studio-house with Orientalist interiors. Explore some of our favorite London neighborhoods and elegant residential districts to see historic attractions, walk through beautiful squares and hidden gardens, and browse specialty markets and shops.
Upon request, Artisans of Leisure will also arrange reservations for dining and afternoon tea, book tickets to performances, and provide recommendations for the best shopping in London. Accommodation is at one of London's best luxury hotels.
Next, you will be transferred to the Cotswolds, a picturesque region of charming villages, beautiful gardens and grand estates among rolling hills and farmland. With your private guide, see a variety of English garden styles, including famous gardens such as Barnsley House Gardens, Hidcote Manor Garden and Kiftsgate Court Gardens. Also tour country estates and browse local shops dedicated to the traditional design still thriving in the Cotswolds.
End your tour with time in London for additional touring according to your interests.
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Decorative Arts & Gardens of England
(9 Days)
London, Cotswolds
Art Tour of France
(10 Days)
Paris & Versailles, Provence, Cote d’Azur
Art & Design Tour of Berlin
(5 Days)
Berlin & Potsdam
Art & Temples of India
(18 Days)
Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho & Panna National Park, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Mumbai
Culture, Crafts & Cuisine of Ireland
(13 days)
Dublin, Ballyfin, Ballymaloe, Killarney, Adare, Ashford Castle
Italy for Art Lovers
(13 Days)
Rome, Florence & Assisi, Bologna & Ravenna, Venice & Padua, Milan
Contemporary Art & Architecture of Japan
(14 Days)
Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto & Miho Museum, Naoshima, Tokyo
Art, Crafts & Design of Mexico
(9 Days)
Mexico City, Oaxaca
Arts & Crafts of Morocco
(13 Days)
Casablanca, Fez, Rabat, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Marrakesh
Arts & Crafts of Myanmar
(9 Days)
Yangon & Twante, Bagan & Mount Popa, Mandalay
Design, Architecture & Nature of Norway
(9 Days)
Oslo, Alesund & Atlantic Road, Norangsfjord, Geirangerfjord, Storfjord
Art & Design of Portugal
(8 Days)
Lisbon & Sintra, Porto
Contemporary Art & Design in Seoul & Jeju Island
(8 Days)
Seoul, Jeju Island
Swedish Design Tour
(5 Days)
Stockholm & environs
Art Tour of Switzerland
(6 Days)
Geneva, Basel & Weil am Rhein, Zurich with St. Gallen & Winterthur
Design & Gardens Tour of Sicily
(10 Days)
Palermo, Agrigento & Piazza Armerina, Noto & environs, Taormina & Mount Etna
Decorative Arts & Gardens Tour of Paris
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Paris & environs
Traditional Crafts of Japan
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Exclusive Japan: Amans, Art & Onsen
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Tokyo, Naoshima, Kyoto, Ise-Shima region
Food, Design & Culture of Copenhagen & Sweden
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Stockholm, Kingdom of Crystal, Wanas, Malmo, Copenhagen
Dutch & Flemish Art Tour
(10 days)
Bruges & Ghent, Brussels & Antwerp, Amsterdam with The Hague, Delft & Kroller-Muller Museum
Our guide in Japan arranged one-on-one conversations with some amazing artisans… lots of credit to Artisans for arranging things so well, understanding our interests and making sure they were communicated to Japan.
~ J.R., Raleigh, NC
The art scene in Mexico City was even better than we could have imagined. Thank you for organizing such a great guide. We never would have been able to experience the city in the same way without him. We really appreciated all of the Artisans of Leisure touches and special connections.
~ L.S., New York, NY
Our recent Vietnam trip was excellent…Thank you for arranging for us to visit the home and studio of the renowned art dealer in Hanoi.
~ A.R., Easton, MD
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