Europe is one of our favorite regions to visit in the summer, and there’s still time to plan an incredible summer vacation. Here are a few ideas from our travel specialists.

1.) For the Mediterranean at its best

Recommended destinations:
Italy & Sicily, French Riviera, Greece & more

Inspiration for your tour:
Enjoying beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea from your hotel room; exploring scenic hilltop villages in Provence, the Cinque Terre and the Greek Islands; touring top cultural attractions such as the spectacular Acropolis Museum, the ruins of Pompeii and the ancient temples of Syracuse with local experts; sailing around the island of Capri in a chartered yacht; private wine tasting excursions; ordering custom-made suits in Naples; a tasting tour of Palermo’s markets; touring renowned pottery and glass studios; custom-making your own perfume in Grasse.

View sample Italy, France & Greece tours.

2.) For foodies who follow flavor

Recommended destinations:
Spain & Portugal

Inspiration for your tour:
A private pintxos (tapas) tour of San Sebastian’s best small bars; wine and port wine tastings at private estates; touring wineries designed by famous architects; meetings with local chefs and food producers; private cooking classes at exclusive gastronomic societies; a private cruise on the Douro River; reservations at some of the most renowned restaurants in the world; sampling the finest Spanish iberico ham; expert private touring of UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra in Granada, Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and the palaces of Sintra; tasting tours through urban markets.

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3.) For active luxury travelers seeking a summer escape

Recommended destination:
Turkey

Inspiration for your tour:
Cruising the Turquoise Coast by chartered gulet (yacht); touring Ephesus and other ancient ruins with an archaeology expert; hot-air ballooning over the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia; hiking portions of the fabled Lycian Way; kayaking through the beautiful Dalyan Delta wetlands; seeing turtle breeding grounds; biking on Princes’ Islands; meeting local potters; exploring Istanbul’s bazaars and cultural attractions such as Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.

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4.) For White Nights in northern Europe

Recommended destinations:
St. Petersburg, Moscow, Helsinki, Tallinn & Riga

Inspiration for your tour:

Private tours of extraordinary palaces; visiting renowned glass studios; private art tours and behind-the-scenes tours of the Hermitage; private boat rides during the White Nights; venturing to the Golden Ring; touring Alvar Aalto architecture; exploring Moscow’s best shops, galleries and restaurants.

View Russia & Baltic States tours.

5.) For families that have been everywhere…almost

Recommended destinations:
Southern Germany & Switzerland

Inspiration for your tour:
A private tour of the BMW factory and Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich; touring castles, palaces and art museums; relaxing in the resort town of Baden-Baden; visiting markets in picture-perfect Colmar in nearby France; going inside a Swiss chocolate factory; visiting a Swiss cheese maker; hiking in the spectacular Swiss Alps.

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Contact Artisans of Leisure at 1 (800) 214-8144 or call your preferred travel agent.