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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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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

Tags:  active Bhutan tours, Aman Bhutan, Amankora, Amankora Punakha, archery, Artisans of Leisure, best hotels Bhutan, Bhutan, Bhutan hiking tours, Bhutan luxury, Bhutan tours, Bhutanese, Bumthang, COMO Uma Paro, COMO Uma Punakha, crafts tours, dzongs, Gangtey, hiking, hiking tours, Himalayas, Himalayas tours, luxury Bhutan tours, Paro, Paro Valley, private Bhutan tours, Punakha, Punakha Valley, Six Senses Punakha, Six Senses Thimphu, textiles, Thimphu, Tiger's Nest, Tiger's Nest hike, Tiger's Nest Monastery

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