Why Wanderlust Tours?
Historical, Cultural and Culinary Travel in Europe & the U.S.
Wanderlust Tours™ specializes in historical, cultural, and culinary travel throughout France, Italy, Great Britain, and parts of the United States. Each year, we design a handful of signature trips to timeless destinations. Our intimate boutique tours – capped at 10 guests- allows you to be a traveler, and not just a tourist. The travel experience is in-depth, conversational, and hands-on. Just sit back and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and let us to weave you into a rich tapestry of local history, cuisine, and cultural treasures.
Wanderlust Tours Philosophy
We Design and Operate Our Own Tours
Controlling quality and ensuring unforgettable experiences by being hands on owners and docents.We Are Conscientious, Responsible Travelers
We believe in sustainable travel, striving to maintain the ‘integrity of place, tangible heritage, and respect other cultures.We Seek Out Chefs Serving Local, Seasonal, Real Food
Real food connects us with local culture and one another so we search for those serving local, seasonal, sustainable food.We Believe Culture and Cuisine Makes for A Rich Travel Experience
Our well-rounded itineraries offer a cross-cultural understanding through history, food, and people.We Support Independently-Owned Businesses
We value and build relationships with the people with whom we do business, as well as our guests.We Believe in Giving Back To Our Community
A portion of each tour is donated to a charitable organization or cause.
Boutique Travel
Each tour explores a city or region’s heritage and cuisine in-depth. Our tours visit castles, cathedrals, villages, and historic sites. A culinary component is integrated into each itinerary, including: market tours, cooking classes in culinary school kitchens or Provencal farmhouses; behind-the-scene visits to artisan workshops and other purveyors of handcrafted, locally-made products.
Small Groups with Expert Guides
Our international tours host only 10 guests, allowing for attentive personal service with flexible dynamics. We often enlist additional docents for the European trips to lend different voices and more personalization to the tour. We develop relationships with the people and places we do business, which equates to one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests.
Authentic & 5-Star Touches
We seek out “local” experiences then add lux touches. The luggage might be sent ahead allowing for hands-free, hop-on-hop-off train adventures between destinations. We travel the back roads with local drivers who know the area, allowing guests to savor the journey. We mix up traditional street food and Michelin-rated dining for an authentic, yet varied, taste of travel.
Wanderlust for Women
Wanderlust for Women has our feminine wiles in mind. Sisters, mothers, and friends set off for female fun in France, gallivanting through Great Britain; or idyllic Italian walking tours. We seek out woman-owned businesses and restaurants; stay in female-owned lodging when possible; and visit places with a femme-focused history or special allure for the ladies.