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May 30, 2024

The Best Luxury Hotels in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has a great offering of stylish, luxury hotels that capture the city’s rich cultural heritage and dynamic modernity. Artisans of Leisure private tours in Portugal include the very best luxury hotels.

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Destinations:  Europe, Portugal

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May 29, 2024

Must Stay: The Legendary Ritz Paris, France

Located in the heart of Paris, the Ritz Paris is an enduring icon of Parisian elegance and one of the world’s most legendary luxury hotels.

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Destinations:  Europe, France

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May 28, 2024

Drottningholm Palace: A Favorite Excursion from Stockholm, Sweden

One of our favorite excursions from Stockholm, Sweden, is Drottningholm Palace, the residence of the Swedish royal family. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace is known for its well-preserved lavish interiors, Baroque architecture, well-preserved 18th-century theater and expansive gardens.

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Destinations:  Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden

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May 21, 2024

A Hidden Gem in Lisbon: The Medeiros e Almeida House-Museum

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Lisbon tours featuring the top cultural highlights, including palaces, gardens and museums. A hidden gem is the Medeiros e Almeida Museum, an opulent house-museum known for its extensive decorative arts collection and incredible interiors.

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Destinations:  Europe, Portugal

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May 1, 2024

Sanssouci: Exquisite Interiors & Gardens in Potsdam, Germany

Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany, is one of our favorite private day excursions from Berlin. Completed in 1747 as the summer residence of the Prussian king Frederick II, Sanssouci has elegant Rococo interiors and a tranquil atmosphere that reflects its name, which means “without a care” in French.

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Destinations:  Europe, Germany

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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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