New for 2019, luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure unveiled a range of engaging, well-crafted itineraries. Below are the highlights of those distinctive journeys.
Best of Piedmont
The Best of Piedmont itinerary offers intimate private access to some of the region’s most celebrated restaurant kitchens and wineries. Guests can join truffle hunts, take hands-on cooking lessons, and meet local vintners and artisanal food producers for tastings. The program also includes demonstrations and classes in chocolate and cheese making, delivering a rich culinary immersion into Piedmont’s gastronomic traditions.
Journey Through Ireland
The Journey Through Ireland tour brings travelers behind the scenes at artisan studios and grants access to private estates and historic castles. Participants experience traditional falconry and sheepdog demonstrations and take in the dramatic landscapes of Connemara, the Giant’s Causeway, and the Dingle Peninsula. The route includes visits to classic Irish pubs for relaxed dining, local drinks, and live music, blending cultural encounters with scenic exploration.
Food & Wine Tour of Lebanon
The Food & Wine Tour of Lebanon focuses on hands-on culinary and cultural discovery. Travelers can take private cooking classes and join street food excursions, visit a local winery and a brewery, and hike through the ancient cedar forests of the Chouf Mountains. The itinerary also highlights Lebanon’s archaeological heritage, with guided visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient ruins, and impressive palaces.
The Essence of Malta & Gozo
The Essence of Malta & Gozo tour combines archaeology, craftsmanship, and coastal exploration. Guests tour ancient sites and historic towns such as Mdina, embark on a private yachting excursion along the Maltese coastline, and enjoy a private meeting with a local clockmaker. The program also offers exclusive, after-hours access to St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Meals focus on authentic Maltese cuisine served in intimate countryside restaurants, showcasing regional flavors and traditions.