September 15, 2011

Just Back: Istanbul & Ephesus in Turkey

Istanbul and Ephesus in Turkey are an incredible combination of history, culture, art and design. Artisans of Leisure arranges private luxury tours of Istanbul, Izmir and Ephesus.

Destinations: Europe, Turkey

Tags: ancient ruins, archaeological tours, art and design tours, Blue Mosque, Byzantine mosaics, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, decorative arts, Ephesus, Ephesus tours, Four Seasons Istanbul, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, history, insider shopping, Istanbul, Istanbul tours, Izmir, Iznik tiles, Ottoman architecture, Roman ruins, ruins, shopping, tiles, Topkapi Palace, Turkey, Turkey tours

September 12, 2011

A Perfect Day in Buenos Aires

One of the Southern Hemisphere’s most sophisticated and dynamic cities, Buenos Aires is the perfect year-round destination. Nicknamed “The Paris of South America,” the Argentine capital possesses a compelling combination of beauty and culture. That’s part of the reason Artisans of Leisure offers so many private and customizable tours that include Buenos Aires. Our private […]

Destinations: Argentina, South America

Tags: antiques, architecture, art, Buenos Aires, Jewish touring, museums, polo, shopping, tours

August 17, 2011

Highlights of Our Private Greece Tours

Greece is rich in ancient history, spectacular scenery and luxurious seaside resorts. These images capture some of our favorite destinations and experiences on the mainland and islands.

Destinations: Europe, Greece

Tags: antique shopping, Athens, Crete, food, Greece, Greece luxury resorts, Greece tours, Greek Islands, history, islands, mainland Greece, Mykonos, private Greece tours, Rhodes, ruins, Santorini, Santorini wine tasting, shopping, wine tasting

August 15, 2011

Private shopping tours in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is one of our favorite shopping destinations, and we love arranging private shopping tours in Turkey’s dynamic capital. Many first-time visitors want us to incorporate stops at the city’s best shops and bazaars into their private cultural touring, which includes highlights such as the Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, […]

Destinations: Europe, Turkey

Tags: antiques, crafts, design, food, Istanbul, markets, private guides, shopping, tours

July 29, 2011

Touring the Galapagos: A Few of Our Favorite Islands and Landing Sites

The Galapagos Islands is a dream trip for many travelers. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see incredible volcanic landscapes and the unusual plants and animals that inspired Charles Darwin and continue to intrigue scientists and visitors alike. Our Galapagos tours feature our favorite way to explore these remote and fascinating islands off the coast of […]

Destinations: Ecuador, Galapagos, South America

Tags: animals, best islands, charters, cruises, tours, UNESCO, wildlife

July 15, 2011

Just Back: Andalusia in Spain

Andalusia in Spain is an incredible destination for its fascinating cultural heritage, exquisite architecture, beautiful landscapes and great cuisine. Read about some of our favorite places including Granada, Ronda, Cordoba, Malaga and Marbella.

Destinations: Europe, Spain

Tags: Alhambra, Andalusia, Andalusia tours, Cordoba, design, family resorts, family travel, Finca Cortesin, garden tours, gardens, Generalife, Granada, interiors, Jewish tours, luxury beach resorts, luxury Spain tours, Madrid, Malaga, Marbella, Marbella Club Hotel, Moorish design, Moorish gardens, private Spain tours, Ronda, Spain, Spain tours, Spanish crafts, tiles

July 15, 2011

A Family Tour of Paris, Versailles & the Loire Valley in France

A wonderful way to experience France is with a private tour of the highlights of Paris, Versailles and the Loire Valley. These regions are great for families, sophisticated travelers, wine enthusiasts and culture lovers.

Destinations: Europe, France

Tags: antiques, Chateau de Chambord, Chateau de Versailles, Chateau du Clos Luce, Chateau Villandry, chateaux, exclusive France tours, family tour, family travel, family travel France, family vacations, Four Seasons George V, France, French gardens, French pasty lesson, garden tours, Hall of Mirrors, Hameau de la Reine, Le Bristol Paris, Les Hauts de Loire, Loire Valley, Loire Valley tours, Paris, Paris luxury hotels, Paris tours, Paris with kids, private France tours, Versailles, Versailles tours

July 14, 2011

Touring the Berner Oberland in Switzerland: A Family Favorite

For many of our travelers, a day in the Berner Oberland is a highlight of their Switzerland tour. This beautiful region in central Switzerland is perfect for anyone wanting to see iconic Swiss landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, waterfalls streaming over cliffs hundreds of feet high, and chalets sitting on meadow-covered hillsides speckled with cows […]

Destinations: Europe, Switzerland

Tags: Berner Oberland, family travel, Interlaken, Victoria-Jungfrau