Tour Logistics

Here are the general guidelines; please go to the specific trip page to get a detailed overview of each adventure. 

Application

In acknowledging that our trips are exclusively small, and that there will be a lot of together time, it is very important that we can all get along. So in order for us to have the most successful and harmonious trip, I ask for an application rather than a registration. This way, I get a chance to talk with each participant, and you with me, to make sure we share the same vision for group travel. 

Payments 

In order to reserve your place, I request a non-refundable deposit. This is due upon registration. I can accept PayPal (which can be processed with your credit card), Venmo, Zelle, or check. Full payment will be due approximately 4 months before departure - please view specific tour page for actual payment amounts and dates. 

Cost

What is included:

Not included:

Insurance

I highly recommend that you research and obtain insurance coverage. I am not an insurance agent so I cannot recommend any particular policy. Be sure to understand what you are purchasing; here is a great article from Forbes Magazine about travel insurance versus travel protection.

Transportation

Airfare is not included in the tour. You will be responsible for getting yourself to the meeting point. In some cases, I will be able to meet you at a nearby airport or train station and escort you to our lodging. I will certainly work with you to figure out the best course of action. 

The best part about European towns is how walkable they all are! We will usually stay somewhere where we can easily get breakfast and have easy access to town amenities, like cafés, town tours, and markets. Depending on the activity, we may need other transportation options. I will show you how to use the bus, we can hire taxis or private cars, I will show you where to find bike rentals, and, for day trips, I will rent a vehicle.

Itinerary:

I will have a general itinerary ready to go: one that allows us to experience the best parts of the area by securing tickets in advance, but also allows for spontaneity and serendipity. In general, I will have two activities planned for each day with some of those being open for your own exploration or flexible suggestions from me (that I will lead, should you want that). 

We will have varied activities in order to get as much out of the region as possible. Some examples are: taking a regional cuisine cooking class, visiting museums, walking the ramparts (where we can find them!), checking out artist’s studios, touring castles, sunning on the beach, and boating on the waterways. No matter where we go, I always start out with a tour of the local area for physical, cultural, and historical orientation. 

Read the fine print: Tour Conditions

What you can expect from me (and not)

You can think of me as your In-Country Concierge. My goal is to clear a path for you in order to make travel in France less stressful. I will be there with you since I know my way around (and if I don’t, I’m able to ask passers-by)! I’ll be there with a flexible plan and will be there to help you make changes if and when it’s necessary. 

what I will do for you:


what I will not do for you: