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There really is nothing quite like eating proper pasta in Italy, tasting chocolate in Switzerland and sampling wine in the vineyards of Portugal. Why not try your hand at baking macarons in France, cooking paella in Spain or sourcing the ingredients for a tasty dinner in the markets of Croatia? For many groups, these experiences are what makes the tour and we can help with both itinerary planning and suggestions for activities that will have your culinary and wine groups drooling!
It's hard to think of Europe without thinking of art, both classical and modern. We can arrange visits to all the great art galleries of Europe - the Uffizi Gallery, the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay, the Prado and the National Gallery to name but a few. We will arrange painting classes as well as visits to the sites that inspired Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh. Just let us know what interests your clients, and we will do the rest.
Garden clubs love to travel. Whether it's a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, Monet's Giverny, the Generalife Gardens of the Alhambra or a private tour of the exquisitely landscaped gardens of a historic palace or house, we can help you grow the perfect tour for your groups, and make sure that they have an unforgettable experience. For more information, click on the image to view our Gardens toolkit, with sample itineraries and more.
Along with art, Europe is particularly known for its musical heritage. Groups interested in ballet, opera and classical music can be treated to world-class performances at the great opera houses and concert halls of Europe - such as Paris, Vienna, London and Milan. Attendance can be arranged at outdoor summer events such as Glyndebourne, where many of these experiences also include incredible food and wine, as well as major concert series events across Europe.
From "Game of Thrones" locations in Northern Ireland and Croatia, "Downton Abbey" castle tours in the English countryside, to the Harry Potter Studio tours just outside London; many people are captivated by the places and activities they have seen on the screen. We'll help you design the perfect tour for your clients, whether it be simply to visit and soak up the atmosphere, or hands-on learning such as etiquette lessons, sword fighting or a broomstick training session. We have sample itineraries and ideas for all these and so much more.
We are drawn to our old stories - legends of King Arthur, Robin Hood, witches and mythical giants, standing stones and druids (to name but a few). These stories abound across Europe with Celtic, Viking, Roman and other tales of gods and heroes being ever popular. We know the places that will enchant your groups.
History isn't just about kings and castles. It's also about the advances in industry and technology that have so radically shaped our current era. We can arrange tours that look at Europe's industrial heritage, from rides on steam trains, canals and waterways, to views of bridges and aqueducts and visits to design museums and working recreations of Victorian villages.
Planes, trains and automobiles - vintage heritage is of huge interest to groups. We can arrange factory tours at places such as Lotus, BMW and Mercedes, as well as at Formula One circuits both old and new. We include private rides on steam trains, visits to events such as Glorious Goodwood and air shows as well as activities at aeronautical museums. Groups can even dress up in vintage attire if they wish!
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