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December 20, 2024

Katsura Imperial Villa: Exquisite Japanese Garden & Architecture in Kyoto, Japan

Katsura Imperial Villa is one of the most renowned examples of traditional Japanese architecture and garden design in Japan. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Japan tours that feature Kyoto’s best gardens, including Katsura. 

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Destinations:  Asia, Japan

Tags:  architecture tours, imperial gardens, Japan, Japan architecture tours, Japan design tours, Japan garden tours, Japanese architecture, Japanese art and design, Japanese culture, Japanese gardens, Katsura, Katsura garden, Katsura Imperial Villa, Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Kyoto garden tours, Kyoto gardens, Kyoto tours, landscape architecture, luxury Japan tours, private Japan tours, private Kyoto tours, tea, tea villas, wabi sabi

December 4, 2024

Private Tours for Music Lovers: Favorite Travel Experiences in Europe

For music lovers traveling to Europe, Artisans of Leisure can customize private tours that incorporate a wide range of unforgettable music experiences. 

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Destinations:  Europe

Tags:  Classical music, classical music tours, composers, Europe music tours, famous concert halls, famous opera houses, Montreux Jazz Festival, music, music lover, music tours, music tours Central Europe, opera, Ravello Festival, Salzburg, Salzburg Festival, Silent Night Chapel, Vienna Boys Choir, Vienna Philharmonic

November 27, 2024

Highlights of Granada in Andalusia, Spain

Granada is an incredible destination in Spain that’s best known for its stunning Moorish architecture, rich history, fascinating multicultural heritage and traditional crafts. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of Granada and other destinations in Andalusia.

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Destinations:  Europe, Spain

Tags:  Alhambra, Andalusia, Andalusia tours, Andalusian crafts, ceremony, crafts, crafts tours Spain, design tours, Fajalauza ceramics, gardens, Generalife, Granada, Granada tours, inlaid, inlay, Jewish history, luxury Spain tours, marquetry, Moorish architecture, Moorish design, Moorish gardens, Moorish Spain, private Spain tours, southern Spain, Spain garden tours, Spain gardens, Spain tours, Spanish crafts, The Alhambra

November 20, 2024

The Highlights of Swedish Lapland: Arctic Bath, Icehotel, Northern Lights & More

We recently returned from a private Sweden tour featuring the highlights of Swedish Lapland, including pristine landscapes, luxury camps in the Arctic Circle, unique cultural experiences, spotting the Northern Lights and active touring.  

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Destinations:  Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden

Tags:  active, active Sweden tours, active touring, Arctic Bath, Arctic Circle, aurora borealis, Icehotel, Lapland, luxury Sweden tours, Northern Lights, northern lights tours, private Sweden tours, Sami, Stockholm, Sweden, Swedish design, Swedish Lapland, Treehouse

November 18, 2024

Lake Como during the Holiday Season

During the past few years, Lake Como in Italy has become one of Europe’s most festive holiday destinations, with legendary luxury hotels like Villa d’Este and Passalaqua staying open during the season and transforming into glittering winter wonderlands.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  best hotels Lake Como, Christmas in Lake Como, Christmas tours, Christmas trip, Como, festive, festive season tours, holiday decor, holiday travel, Italy tours, Lake Como, Lake Como holidays, Lake Como hotels, Lake Como tours, luxury Italy tours, Milan tours, Passalaqua, Villa d'Este, winter break, winter getaways, winter travel, winter wonderland

November 14, 2024

Just Back from Peru: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

We just returned from an incredible trip to Peru that included cosmopolitan Lima, historic Cusco, iconic Machu Picchu and fascinating sites and beautiful landscapes in the Sacred Valley.

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Destinations:  Peru, South America

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November 13, 2024

Favorite Winter Holiday Travel Experiences

Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours that showcase the best of the festive season including Christmas markets, festive performances, local holiday traditions, seasonal culinary experiences, winter activities and insider cultural tours. 

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Destinations:  Europe

Tags:  best Christmas markets, Christmas, Christmas in London, Christmas in Paris, Christmas Markets, Christmas tours, Europe holiday travel, European Christmas markets, family travel, festive, festive season tours, festive tours, holiday getaways, holiday markets, holiday season, holiday tours, holiday travel, holiday travel ideas, private Christmas Markets tours, Vienna Christmas markets, winter, winter getaways, winter tours, winter travel, winter wonderland

October 29, 2024

A Private Tour of the Beautiful and Historic Interiors at Casa Aliaga in Lima, Peru

Casa Aliaga, a historic home in Lima, Peru, is an architectural gem and one of the oldest continuously inhabited private residences in the Americas. The interiors are spectacular. Artisans of Leisure arranges private appointments to visit Casa Aliaga for travelers on our private Peru tours.

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Destinations:  Latin America, Peru, South America

Tags:  architecture tours, Casa Aliaga, colonial architecture, historic house, history tours, interior design tours Peru, interiors, Lima, Lima art tours, Lima tours, luxury Peru tours, luxury South America tours, Peru, Peru luxury travel, Peru tours, Peruvian, private homes, private Lima tours, private Peru tours, Spanish colonial, Spanish colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site