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April 21, 2024

Fronteira Palace: Spectacular Gardens & Azulejo Tiles in Lisbon, Portugal

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Lisbon tours including gardens and palaces such as Fronteira Palace. Our private Lisbon tours are ideal for travelers interested in decorative arts, history, gardens, architecture, Portuguese tiles and design.

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Destinations:  Europe, Portugal

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April 19, 2024

Every Day at 4:00pm: The Punishment Parade in London, England

For our travelers in London, Artisans of Leisure can arrange attendance at the four o’clock inspection, a lesser-known ceremony also known as the Punishment Parade. This daily ceremony takes place in the courtyard of Horse Guards, an unusually named 18th-century building that serves as the ceremonial entrance to Buckingham and St. James’s palaces.

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Destinations:  England, Europe, UK

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April 16, 2024

Luxury in Athens: Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Greece

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is our favorite luxury resort near Athens, Greece. It is a stylish and luxurious base for private cultural touring in Athens. 

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Destinations:  Europe, Greece

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April 11, 2024

Family Fun in France: Visiting Disneyland Paris and Disneyland Hotel

For a fun excursion from Paris, Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours to Disneyland Paris. For travelers who want to spend a night or two at the park, we arrange stays at the luxurious Disneyland Hotel Paris.

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Destinations:  Europe, France

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March 22, 2024

Top 10 Favorite Touring Highlights of Lisbon, Portugal

We love visiting Lisbon—the vibrant capital of Portugal—to enjoy its fascinating history, colorful neighborhoods, superb culinary scene, wonderful shops and cafes and the city’s stylish luxury hotels.

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Destinations:  Europe, Portugal

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March 21, 2024

Just Back: A Private Luxury Tour of Bhutan

We recently returned from an unforgettable private luxury tour of Bhutan, a Himalayan kingdom with warm people, well-preserved traditional culture, beautiful landscapes and incredible luxury lodges. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Bhutan tours that include the very best luxury hotels and most interesting locations.

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Destinations:  Asia, Bhutan

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March 20, 2024

Must Experience: Tulip Tours in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Synonymous with the Netherlands, fields of vibrant tulips in peak bloom are an incredible site to experience during spring. Between mid-March and mid-May, Artisans of Leisure can arrange for travelers on our private Netherlands tours to experience the best of the country’s floral displays, festivals and celebrations.

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Destinations:  Europe, Holland, Netherlands

Tags:  Aalsmeer flower auction, Amsterdam, Amsterdam day tours, Amsterdam excursions, Amsterdam gardens, Amsterdam tours, Delft, Delft ceramics, Delft porcelain, Delftware, Dutch, Dutch tulips, Europe garden tours, flower auction, flower festival, flower fields Holland, flower tours, flowers, garden tours, Holland tours, Keukenhof, Keukenhof tours, Lisse, luxury Netherlands tours, Netherlands, Netherlands tours, private Netherlands tours, spring travel, tulip fields, tulip grower, tulips

March 12, 2024

Exclusive Access: Glassblowing & Incredible Luxury Shopping in Murano, Italy

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Venice tours including exclusive excursions to Murano by luxury boat. We arrange behind-the-scenes access to prestigious glass studios as part of our private Venice tours. Visting Murano is a must for glass collectors, enthusiasts and anyone interested in traditional crafts and history.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

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