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To get a full refund, cancellation must be no less than 8 days before the local start time of the experience.

If traveler cancels their booking from 7 to 0 days before the local start time of the experience, no refund is provided.

This experience is perfect for curious people who love nature and sketching. Set against the stunning Tyrrhenian Sea along the Amalfi Coast, just 1 hour south of Naples, you’ll gather near Matteotti Square in Vietri sul Mare, a coastal town famous for its ceramics. The lush gardens overlooking the sea provide a peaceful setting.

Using grease pencils on paper, you’ll capture the breathtaking scenery while Elvira, a skilled ceramic artist, shares the town’s rich history and its centuries-old ceramic tradition. As you sketch, she’ll weave in local stories and artistic insights. Then, you’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll and a snack, soaking in Vietri’s vibrant, colorful ceramic-tiled streets.

Next, at Elvira’s workshop, you’ll transfer your sketch onto a glazed 20x20 cm tile, learning majolica painting techniques. Step by step, she’ll guide you through the process, helping you bring your vision to life. Once complete, the tile will be fired and glazed, a lasting keepsake of your journey

This experience offers a harmonious blend of artistic expression and cultural immersion in Vietri sul Mare, often referred to as the Gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Renowned for its rich ceramic heritage, this picturesque town provides an ideal setting for exploring traditional Italian crafts.

Under the expert guidance of Elvira Peduto, a distinguished architect, ceramist, and designer based in Vietri sul Mare, you’ll delve into the art of majolica painting. Elvira’s extensive experience and passion for ceramics ensure a deeply enriching and hands-on learning experience.

The meditative practice of sketching allows creativity to flow in a peaceful, inspiring setting. You’ll then transform your personal sketches into a vibrant ceramic tile, creating a tangible connection to the centuries-old craft that defines the region.

With step-by-step guidance, you can relax, focus, and enjoy the tactile process of creation, culminating in a memorable journey into Italian artistry.

Craft Workshop in Vietri, near Naples, sketching the landscape and creating a beautiful majolica.

The per person price of this experience assumes a minimum number of participants to cover base costs and logistics. The supplemental fee enables us to maintain quality and exclusivity for your smaller than minimum group

The Sea, the Sketch, the Tile

Private sketching and ceramic painting workshop with a master ceramist.

All tools, raw materials, and firing services for your ceramic tile.

Artistic insights and personalized guidance throughout.

Coffee, tea, and water available during the workshop.

Local snack and guided stroll through Vietri’s ceramic-tiled streets.

Shipping Option: Elvira can arrange shipping for your finished piece for additional cost. Since costs vary by destination, you can request a quote and pay on-site.

Your curiosity and creativity
Aprons and lab coats are provided, but comfortable clothing is recommended
It's best to keep nails short for easier handling of the clay

Meet at Piazza Matteotti in Vietri sul Mare. 

From Naples: An easy trip, just 1 hour south, perfect for a day trip. 
From Amalfi: About 40 minutes by car or bus, following the scenic coastal road.
By Train: The plaza is a 5-minute walk from Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi station.
By Car: Take the Vietri exit.

Elvira is an architect with a passion for preserving cultural and environmental heritage through innovative ceramic design. Her work seamlessly blends intellectual and hands-on craftsmanship, reflecting her belief that creativity enriches the individual.

Her journey with clay began in university, where she crafted small architectural models—her first exploration of transforming two-dimensional concepts into tangible forms. Growing up in Vietri sul Mare, it was only natural for ceramics to become her primary artistic medium.

For years, Elvira has welcomed travelers and enthusiasts, offering immersive, hands-on experiences in majolica production, sharing Vietri’s rich ceramic tradition with the world.

This is an exclusive itinerary curated for those passionate about fashion in Milan, the global capital of fashion and design. This experience offers an unparalleled exploration of Italian fashion's past, present, and future, from the historic elegance of Palazzo Morando to the cutting-edge studios of the city's design district.

Starting at the Palazzo Morando, located in Milan's prestigious fashion district, you will delve into the urban and social evolution of Milan through its Costume and Fashion collection, showcasing garments and accessories from the seventeenth century to the early 2000s. The journey continues with intimate visits to three renowned and emerging designers, tailors, or accessory experts, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship that has cemented Milan's status as a fashion paradise.

This experience is in located in the heart of Milan. 

This experience offers you exclusive access to the heart of Milanese fashion, thanks to the contacts and connections of Elena Sisti and her team. 

Key stops:
1. At Palazzo Morando, explore Milan's fashion history in this elegant residence-turned-museum, where the city's Costume and Fashion collection resides.

2. Designer Studio Visits: Gain rare access to three studios of Milan's fashion, from iconic brands to visionary new designers shaping the industry's future. The specific addresses you will visit will depend on their availability on the day of your visit, but rest assured, Elena’s team will ensure that you have great visits. 

3. Fashion District Exploration: Walk through the design district, where Milan's fashion heartbeat is palpable, with opportunities to duck into ateliers of tailors and accessory maestros.

4. Food Break: Enjoy gourmet bites and artisanal coffee in a café celebrated for its stylish clientele and ambiance, reflecting Milan's luxurious lifestyle.

Fashion Tour in Milan, tracing the city’s style evolution from heritage ateliers to new icons.

Visit to Palazzo Morando (tickets included in experience)
3 atelier visits
1 coffee/snack stop in a fashionable cafe

Milano Moda

This experience accommodates a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 participants to make the base costs and logistics work. Fewer people can book this but will be charged a supplemental fee to achieve the minimum.  What’s included: Tickets and Guided tour of Palazzo Morando, Exclusive access to fashion studios, Artisanal coffee and gourmet snack break in a trendy café, 
Expert insights into Milan's fashion history and current trends.

Comfortable shoes for city walking.
A keen eye for design and an appetite for fashion.
A camera to capture Milan's stylish streetscapes and your exclusive encounters.
[You may be able to purchase items in the ateliers, but there is no pressure to buy nor any commissions involved.]
Note: You are more than welcome to buy from the ateliers, but there is no pressure and no commissions involved. 

We will meet at Palazzo Morando. After booking, chat with Elena for details on specific location.  This experience is in located in the heart of Milan. 

Your guide, an insider in Milan's fashion industry, offers expert commentary and personal anecdotes that bring the city's style narrative to life. With deep connections to both established and emerging fashion circles, they provide an enriching perspective on Milan's role as a fashion mecca.

Trace the evolving skyline of contemporary Milan through the lens of Emanuele, a professional photographer. This experience leads you through Porta Nuova, a district that has redefined the city’s skyline with its futuristic towers and bold urban design. Starting in the afternoon, you’ll explore iconic landmarks like the Unicredit Tower—the tallest skyscraper in Italy—and the award-winning Bosco Verticale, where vertical gardens transform residential buildings into living ecosystems.

As you move through the area, your guide will share tips on composition, perspective, and light, helping you capture the contrast between glass, steel, and greenery. Piazza Gae Aulenti becomes the stage for the final part of the experience, just as the lights come on and the atmosphere shifts. The fountain’s reflections, the interplay of shadows and neon, and the golden hour create the perfect setting to explore the visual rhythm of Porta Nuova’s architecture with a trained photographic eye.

It’s in Porta Nuova that Milan’s transformation comes into focus—mirrored surfaces, sharp verticals, and unexpected voids that shift with the light and the time of day. This district tells a story of transformation, best understood not through facts, but through observation.

Emanuele shares a way of seeing shaped by over a decade of photographic work and by years spent reading urban spaces through his lens.  With him, architectural photography becomes less about documentation and more about atmosphere, rhythm, and intent.

You’ll slow down, frame what you might have overlooked, and notice how reflections bend perspective or how a single passerby can alter a composition. What sets this experience apart is the encounter between a cityscape still evolving and a visual approach rooted in curiosity, detail, and storytelling—ending, like any true Milanese evening, with an aperitivo.

Photo Walk in Milan’s Porta Nuova, exploring modern architecture, reflections and urban geometry.

The Edges of New Milan

Expert guidance through the walk, photographic tips, a Milanese aperitif. During the experience, you’ll be photographed and receive high-resolution images.

Comfortable shoes, your camera, an extra battery and memory card.

You’ll meet Emanuele in Piazza Gae Aulenti, in front of the Feltrinelli bookshop.

Emanuele Dello Strologo lives between Genoa and Milan and has been photographing with passion for over 12 years. His journey began as a self-taught photographer and quickly evolved into professional collaborations, first with Corbis and then with Getty Images. Through these experiences, he shaped the visual language that defines his work today. Emanuele focuses on reportage, portraiture, street and black-and-white photography—genres that continue to inspire him deeply. He often carries his camera with him, always on the lookout for meaningful moments in everyday life. His images reflect a keen eye for detail and a quiet curiosity about the world around him.

Spain

Set out from Madrid on a journey to the Rueda wine country in Valladolid, where you’ll explore the verdant vineyards of Pozaldez, renowned for their Rueda wine variety. Accompanied by a skilled winemaker, you'll gain firsthand insights into the intricate processes of viticulture and winemaking in this distinguished region.

The morning walk through the vineyards reveals a serene landscape, bathed in soft morning light that highlights the dewy vines and the subtle play of colors, offering a peaceful and scenic experience.

Your adventure concludes with a traditional lamb grill, a gastronomic delight paired perfectly with a glass of Rueda wine, making this an exceptional part of your exploration of Spain’s wine regions. 

This experience is also perfect for a romantic celebration or special milestone, adding a personal and unforgettable touch to your journey.

You will be picked up and dropped off in Madrid. After booking, chat with Reyes to share your Madrid hotel details.

The opportunity to immerse yourself in a wine region as a day trip from Madrid is truly special. Also, the experience blends an educational vineyard walk with a sensory culinary experience. 

The early morning walk with a winemaker will allow you to see the vineyards in a rare light, enhancing the beauty of the scenery and making it ideal for photographers and nature lovers alike. 

Dining amidst the vines on succulent, freshly grilled lamb enriches this cultural expedition, making it a celebration of Valladolid’s viticultural and culinary heritage. 

This authentic engagement with the land and its flavors offers a deeper connection to the region’s wine culture and traditions.

Conclude your day with a comfortable ride back to Madrid, allowing you time to reflect on the exquisite tastes and insights gained during your tour.

The return trip provides a moment to unwind in luxury, with possible stops at scenic points if time permits, offering a seamless conclusion to your wine exploration.

Reflective and comfortable drive back to Madrid.

Return to Madrid

Delve into the vineyards of Pozaldez, famous for cultivating the Verdejo grape. Walk the historic vineyards, some with vines over 30 years old, which contribute to the concentrated flavors of Rueda wines. The tour includes discussions on the unique terroir and sustainable practices that define the region.

This exclusive tour offers an intimate look at the intricate wine production processes that have evolved over centuries, guided by a winemaker with deep generational ties to the area.

Explore ancient Verdejo vineyards with an expert winemaker. 

Pozaldez Vineyard Walk

After exploring the vineyards, taste a selection of Rueda wines, noted for their crisp, aromatic qualities with flavors of citrus and melon, and a refreshing acidity. These wines are perfect pairings with a variety of dishes, reflecting their versatility.

Walking through the vineyards with your host.

The tasting session, set amidst the vineyards, highlights the nuanced profiles of Rueda Verdejo, aged in stainless steel to preserve their freshness, and provides insights into their compatibility with different culinary flavors.

Savor distinct Rueda wines in a special tasting experience in a vineyard near Madrid.

Rueda Wine Tasting

Experience the regional culinary tradition of grilling lamb over vine cuttings, which imparts a unique smoky flavor to the meat. This meal is prepared and served right in the vineyard, offering a direct connection to the land and its produce.

This authentic meal not only showcases the agricultural bounty of Valladolid but also celebrates the age-old culinary practices that pair perfectly with the locally produced wines.

Enjoy a traditional lamb grill, a tradition of this land. 

Lamb Grill Experience

Start your day with a private transfer from Madrid, quickly entering the heart of Spain's esteemed Rueda wine region. This relaxing drive prepares you for a day exploring the area known for its superb white wines and sustainable viticulture.

You will be picked up from your Madrid hotel for the transfer. After booking, chat with Reyes to provide details of your hotel. 

What makes this experience unique is that it makes this wonderful wine region easily accessible from Madrid in a comfortable day trip. With our unique access to the wine producer, you will get great insights into the world of Spanish winemaking. 

Pickup in Madrid

Wine Tour from Madrid to Rueda in Valladolid with vineyard walk, winemaker insights, and lamb lunch.

Pickup in Madrid  (45 min) - 8:00-8:45
Vineyard Tour
Walk through the Rueda vineyards with the winemaker.
Discuss viticulture techniques and Rueda’s unique terroir.
Start: 9 AM (August), 10 AM (Other months), End: 11 AM
Grape and Wine Tasting
Sample various wines produced directly from the surrounding vines.
Learn about the characteristics that define Rueda wines.
Start: 11:15 AM, End: 12 PM
Lamb Grill Experience
Enjoy a meal of grilled lamb and local vegetables prepared right in the vineyard.
Experience the harmony of local flavors with Rueda wines.
Start: 12:30 PM, End: 2 PM
Return to Madrid
Start: 2:30, End: 3:15


A Day in Valladolid's Vines

Guided vineyard walk in Pozaldez with a local winemaker. 

Wine tasting featuring Rueda varietals. 

Traditional lamb grill lunch paired with local wine. 

Ideal for romantic celebrations or special milestones in a serene, scenic setting.

Round-trip transfer from Madrid to Rueda wine country in Valladolid. 

Comfortable walking shoes suitable for outdoor terrain, a hat and sunscreen for sun protection, a camera for capturing the scenic views, and an appetite for wine and traditional Spanish cuisine.

You will be picked up and dropped off in Madrid. After booking, chat with Reyes to share your Madrid hotel details. 

Your host is an experienced winemaker from Pozaldez, deeply familiar with the nuances of the Rueda grape variety and passionate about sharing the rich wine heritage of Valladolid. Their expertise not only enhances the educational aspect of the tour but also enriches your overall appreciation of the wine tasting experience.

Mexico

Mexico City has one of the most electric creative scenes on the planet. This private and immersive Art and Design Tour offers a curated journey through the city's dynamic contemporary art landscape. Guided by a knowledgeable curator and host, you'll explore a selection of Mexico City’s most compelling and in-the-moment galleries and cultural centers, with stops that include current exhibitions and adapt to your personal interests across various art and design disciplines.

The experience covers vibrant neighborhoods like Roma, Condesa, Colonia Juárez, and San Miguel Chapultepec—areas where art, architecture and culture naturally intersect. Depending on availability, you may gain exclusive access to artist studios and hidden creative spaces.

The tour blends walking and private transportation to keep things comfortable and flexible. Along the way, you’ll stop at neighborhood cafés or taquerías to enjoy the city’s culinary energy while soaking in its cultural atmosphere.

After booking, your host will reach out to learn more about your specific interests to ensure the day’s itinerary reflects your personal passions, whether that’s contemporary painting, street art, photography, industrial design, sculpture, or a mix of it all.

Your host’s close relationships within Mexico City’s creative circles open doors rarely accessible to visitors—like private studio visits or guided walkthroughs led by the artists and curators themselves. These encounters offer intimate insight not just into the work, but into the context in which it’s created.

By combining walking and private transportation, the experience allows you to explore a wider range of galleries and studios across the city without losing the street-level pulse of each neighborhood—each one a creative hub in its own right. This is an ever-evolving, invigorating, curated lens into Mexico City’s contemporary culture—art you’ll see, feel, talk about, and if interested, even collect. 

Colonia Juárez has a unique history and stands out as one of the best places in the city to discover local contemporary design. From artisanal Mexican perfumes to distinctive clothing, homeware, and even sunglasses—both by local and international designers—this neighborhood offers a rich and stylish shopping experience.

Here, grand 19th-century mansions coexist with cutting-edge design studios and boutique concept stores. It’s a district where elegance and experimentation live side by side. As you explore, your host will guide you through a carefully curated mix of independent spaces—offering a sense of what makes design in Mexico City distinct right now.

This experience is unique because it reveals a side of Colonia Juárez that many visitors overlook. While the neighborhood is known for its elegance and history, some of its most exciting design spaces are tucked away and easy to miss without a guide. With our insider knowledge and local connections, you'll gain access to hidden gems and thoughtfully curated shops that truly showcase the creative spirit of this area.

Your host will share context behind the designers, materials, and philosophies behind what you see—whether it’s limited-edition pieces or sustainable production practices. You'll have a casual taco stop before heading to the next neighborhood, taking a moment to reflect and recharge before the next layer of the city unfolds.

Design Tour in Colonia Juárez, Mexico City: fashion, homeware, and hidden design studios.

The Scene at Colonia Juárez

The Roma/Condesa corridor is one of the most vibrant parts of Mexico City right now. It's packed with great food, and a huge number of studios, design stores, and other exciting creative spaces. In this part of the experience, your hosts will take you through this part of the city informed by their deep knowledge of the area's art and design scene.

You’ll walk through streets where restored Art Deco buildings sit beside modernist studios, where concept shops blur the line between art and commerce, and where galleries are as likely to be hidden behind unmarked doors as they are to be featured in international design publications. This is a neighborhood where aesthetics and everyday life merge—and where the contemporary creative scene is unfolding in real time.

While this is a popular neighborhood for locals and visitors alike, not everyone who visits knows where its best artistic secrets lie. Your hosts have numerous connections in the neighborhood and will not only make sure you get to see the best of what the area has to offer, but will also be able to grant you exclusive access to studios and workshops when possible, depending on availability. 

These spaces are often closed to the public—private ateliers, workspaces, and emerging galleries where artists and designers share what they’re working on now. Whether it’s a spontaneous studio visit or a conversation with a gallerist preparing their next show, the access here is personal, real, and shaped by the host’s relationships. This part of the experience feels less like a tour—and more like being let into an ongoing creative dialogue.

Design Tour in buzzing Roma and Condesa in CDMX: Studios, design shops, and creative spaces.

The Roma / Condesa Corridor

Located between Condesa and Chapultepec Park, San Miguel Chapultepec is a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood that many visitors overlook. But beneath its quiet exterior lies one of the most dynamic contemporary art zones in Mexico City. It’s home to some of the city’s most important and forward-thinking galleries, including Kurimanzutto, Labor, MASA, and the more experimental Anonymous Gallery.

As you walk through the neighborhood with your host, you’ll get a real sense of how deeply art is woven into its architecture and everyday rhythms. This is where large-scale installations, conceptual work, and new formats find space to breathe.

This experience offers an insider’s view of San Miguel Chapultepec’s thriving contemporary art scene. Guided by experts with deep roots in the art world, you’ll explore a carefully curated mix of galleries and studios—some internationally recognized, others quietly influential but under the radar.

Many of these galleries operate by appointment or limit public access, but with our relationships, you’ll step into exhibitions and spaces most travelers miss. Whether it’s a conversation with a curator, access to a private viewing room, or a moment with a new piece in progress, this part of the day gives you a chance to see the city’s creative edge—up close, and in context.

Art Walk in San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City: a contemporary art enclave few visitors reach.

San Miguel Chapultepec Art Hub

Design Tour in Mexico City exploring contemporary art, hidden galleries, creative hubs, and studios.

A Circuit of Contemporary Art

Private guided art and design tour through Mexico City’s creative districts.

Visits to galleries, exhibitions, and studios based on availability and interest.

Expert insights from a curator and host with deep knowledge of the local scene.

Blend of walking and private transportation for comfort and flexibility.

Two food stops at local cafés or taquerías with drinks included.

Pickup and drop-off at a designated location.

You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or another agreed-upon location in central Mexico City. Chat with Andrea & Andrea after the booking to share details. 

This experience is led by Andrea Bustillos and Andrea Villers, two accomplished art historians with over fifteen years of experience in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. United by a deep commitment to contemporary art, they have each shaped influential careers within Mexico’s creative landscape.

Andrea Bustillos, trained in Madrid, previously directed a gallery focused on contemporary painting and now leads a national program supporting Mexico’s Creative Industries. Andrea Villers, educated in Granada with a master’s in Curatorial Studies from UNAM, runs a consultancy that develops exhibition projects and advises on cultural strategy.

Their experience is in-depth and shaped by their knowledge of the local art scene and strong relationships with artists, curators, and institutions. On rare occasions when they are unavailable, their trusted colleagues Jaime and Mario—also seasoned art historians—will host in their place.

Explore two of Florence’s most iconic churches on a journey through painting, sculpture, and architecture that reveals how two great preaching orders shaped the city’s spiritual and artistic legacy.

Santa Croce, the Franciscan basilica, houses masterpieces by Cimabue, Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi and others, and holds the tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli. Its vast spaces and narrative frescoes reflect a humble, human-focused approach to faith.

After a relaxing break with a sandwich and a glass of wine, we’ll cross the heart of Florence to reach Santa Maria Novella. This Dominican church is a treasure of early Renaissance art, featuring works by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Ghirlandaio. Every chapel reveals a different language of devotion, rooted in theology and Dominican preaching.

The experience ends with a visit to the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, a historic apothecary active since 1221, where centuries of monastic knowledge live on.

What makes this experience unique is the way Claudia guides you through centuries of Florentine art—not just with knowledge, but with curiosity and narrative flair.

A licensed guide with over a decade of experience, Claudia is also an architectural historian with a special passion for painting and sculpture. Her background allows her to weave together stylistic analysis, historical insight, and unexpected stories that bring each artwork, chapel, and buried figure vividly to life. Claudia’s ability to move between formal interpretation and intimate detail gives this experience a rare depth.

Through her perspective, you’ll not only learn to recognize artistic styles and techniques, but also understand how they reflect two contrasting visions of faith: the Franciscan emphasis on humility and humanity, and the Dominican focus on intellect and theology. Each church becomes a lens through which to explore how art was used to move, teach, and inspire.

Walking Tour in Florence through Santa Croce and Santa Maria Novella’s art and architecture.

A Tale of Cloaks and Robes

This experience is designed for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8. What’s included: Full guidance, entry tickets to both churches, and a sandwich with a glass of wine or a soft drink.

Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing to enter Catholic churches (cover knees and shoulders).

You’ll meet Claudia in front of the exit gate of Santa Croce, located on the right side of the church’s façade.

Claudia Vannucci is a licensed tour guide based in Florence, where she has been sharing her knowledge and passion for over ten years. She lives and breathes her city every day, bringing its stories to life through a unique mix of historical insight and personal connection.

Alongside her work as a guide, Claudia is also an architecture historian and a travel writer, with a special interest in how stories and memories are rooted in place.

One of her deepest passions is the study of cemeteries—a subject she has researched for years and written two books about.

With a curious mind and a storyteller’s spirit, Claudia delights in discussing everything from Renaissance art to Florentine cuisine, with occasional detours into the world of horror movies and true crime.

To get a full refund, cancellation must be no less than 46 days before the local start time of the experience.

If traveler cancels their booking from 45 to 0 days before the local start time of the experience, no refund is provided.

Discover the lush marshlands of Isla Mayor, nestled beside the renowned Doñana National Park. This exclusive, rare-access experience immerses you into the local farming, fishing, and culinary practices centered around the natural bounty of the Guadalquivir River and its rice fields. It is especially stunning during harvest season (August/September), when the landscape is alive with color and wildlife. 

Perfect for groups of 4 to 8 people as a day trip from Seville, this provides an intimate look at the region’s natural and cultural treasures, while fostering camaraderie and connection among friends, colleagues, or family. 

Depending on the time of year, you’ll witness changing landscapes and different wildlife. You will also engage in learning about local farming techniques, focusing on red crayfish and marshland rice, prized for their freshness. The day ends with a visit to the brotherhood in El Rocio, offering a glimpse into the fervor and devotion of Andalusian tradition.

This experience starts and ends in Seville, which is well connected by air, rail and road. After booking, chat with Reyes to confirm hotel details for pick-up.

This immersive experience blends nature, history, and culture. The marshlands of Isla Mayor, once transformed by English settlers and later enriched by Valencian traditions, offer a unique fusion of flavors and agricultural practices. The local cuisine, such as paella crafted with red crayfish and marshland rice, reflects this blend of influences. 

The ever-changing scenery, especially during the harvest season, provides a captivating view of the marshland ecosystem, from cultivation to conservation. Visitors gain a rare perspective of one of Spain’s most crucial environmental areas, witnessing the rich wildlife that thrives here. The opportunity to witness the harvest season, when the marshlands come alive with wildlife and vibrant landscapes, is particularly special. 

iThe tour’s culmination in El Rocio, with its deeply rooted religious brotherhood, adds a layer of cultural depth, offering firsthand insight into the fervent devotion that shapes Andalusian life and traditions.

Participate in a cooking demonstration where a Sevillan chef with Valencian origins prepares traditional paella using rice and red crayfish sourced directly from the fields. This culinary session is not just about food preparation but also about understanding the local flavors.

It's a culinary bridge between tradition and locale, showcasing how local ingredients are transformed into cultural expressions. The session highlights the fusion of Valencian culinary techniques with Sevillian ingredients, a true testament to the region's historical and cultural melding.

Enjoy a cooking demonstration and meal of typical paella made with local ingredients.

Cooking Session by Local Chef

Drive back in a comfortable minivan as you watch the scenic countryside on your way back to Seville. 

You will be dropped off at your hotel in Seville. We sincerely hope that this day has provided you a deeper understanding of Isla Mayor's unique cultural and natural heritage, making the tour a comprehensive exploration of the area's rich tapestry.

Return to Seville

Start your journey with a scenic drive from Seville to Isla Major. 

After the booking, Chat with Reyes to confirm where you will be picked up from. Provide Seville hotel details. 

The journey sets the stage for a day of discovery.

Scenic early morning transfer from Seville to Isla Mayor.

Seville to Isla Mayor

On the way back to Seville by road, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into the spiritual heart of the region with a visit to the local brotherhood in El Rocio, a focal point of religious and communal life. This stop provides insights into the deep-rooted religious traditions that are integral to the community's identity. 

By Horse-drawn Carriage from Isla Mayor. 

El Rocio is renowned for its profound spiritual significance and the annual pilgrimage, which is one of the largest and most colorful in Spain. The visit offers an intimate look at the brotherhood's role in preserving these traditions and fostering a strong sense of community among the locals. You will meet with the mayor of the town and learn more about their history and culture.

Visit a brotherhood to learn the local cultural practices at El Rocio.

El Rocio Brotherhood Visit 

Explore the rice fields - walking and on the mini-van - and if you prefer, you can request your host to arrange for boots so you can walk inside and through the rice plantation (keep in mind: there may be mosquitoes!). It's a wonderfully immersive experience. Visiting the rice plantation helps you understand the local ecosystem, including American red crabs and other fauna essential for rice production.

By mini-van and on foot, with your guide.  

The fields are a vital part of the local ecosystem, supporting a variety of wildlife including the American red crabs, which are integral to the rice's growth. The hands-on experience with artisanal fishing and net-making offers a glimpse into the enduring skills passed down through generations, linking past to present.

Immerse in a Rice Plantation

Full-Day Cultural Tour from Seville to Doñana marshlands with rice, crayfish & El Rocío tradition.

Shared with private option
Group of 8
START: 9AM (tbc)
END: 5 PM (29 August, 5 September, 12 September)
Start from Seville by an old but innovative boat at 9 in the morning to a small pier (Isla Minima) - see film Isla Minima. (2 hr) Minivan will pick you up till the rice plantation in true local style. (:30) Visit the plantation using boots (which will be provided) and see the ecosystem which comprises American red crabs, insects, etc. - all very essential in the production of rice. They will see how the local fisherman fishes for crab with net. How they make the net - very artisanal. (1.5 hour) A local chef will cook a typical paella with the rice and red crab from the area. (2 hr) People from England came to this land to plant the rice. Then families from Valencia came to Seville to work the land, people today still speak their accent - they brought their food, lifestyle and cooking. Valenciana paella with local Sevillan ingredients. Then go to Isla Mayor by horse carriage (:

The per person price of this experience assumes a minimum number of 4 participants to cover base costs and logistics. The supplemental fee enables us to maintain quality and exclusivity for your smaller than minimum group

Isla Mayor: Field to Feast

Guided tours of Isla Mayor’s marshlands, rice fields, and local ecosystems. 

Insight into seasonal farming of red crayfish and rice. 

Cooking demonstration and chef-prepared lunch. 

Visit to a religious brotherhood in El Rocío. 

Private round-trip transportation from Seville. 

** Note: You can opt for a one-way morning boat trip from Seville—historically how one reached Isla Mayor—for an added cost. Contact Reyes post-booking to arrange.

Comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for walking, camera to capture the picturesque landscapes, an open mind and keen interest in local culture and culinary practices.

After booking, chat with Reyes to confirm Seville hotel details for pick-up. 

This experience highlights the deep knowledge of experts in Andalusian culinary traditions and sustainable agriculture who provide an authentic and deep understanding of the regional lifestyle in Isla Mayor and El Rocio.

Leading this experience is a remarkable rural businesswoman whose passion for her cultural roots, environmental stewardship, and family history has defined her career. Raised with aspirations to impact the rural industry, she got a marketing degree from Seville before dedicating her life to honoring her community and ancestral heritage. Her commitment has earned her government accolades for advocating for the marshes and enhancing the role of local women in agriculture and community development. Her life and work embody the spirit of Isla Mayor—a place marked by historical depth, resilience, and significant female influence, which continues to shape its future. She'll ensure that the relationships forged during your experience will be profound and lasting.

Portugal

Wander between Belém and Alcântara, two riverside districts where Lisbon’s industrial heritage meets cutting-edge creativity. This 4-hour guided art tour offers a curated journey through some of the city’s most established and emerging artistic spaces. Begin with an immersive visit to MAAT — the Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology — where contemporary works are framed by one of Lisbon’s most iconic architectural settings. From there, explore one or two contemporary galleries featuring thoughtfully curated exhibitions that reflect both local and international perspectives. You’ll then step into a working artist’s studio for a close-up view of their practice and an opportunity to engage directly with their process. The experience concludes at LX Factory, a vibrant cultural hub housed in a former industrial complex, now home to studios, concept stores, and creative spaces—an ideal place to unwind with a drink and reflect on the day’s discoveries.

This experience offers rare access to Belém and Alcântara's growing art scene, where industrial spaces have been transformed into museums, galleries, and artist studios. You'll visit MAAT with one of the museum’s official guides, accompanied by Ausra, whose own insights bring a personal layer to the experience. With private transportation between stops, you'll cover more ground — exploring a curated mix of contemporary galleries and 1 to 2 working studios. Artists are fairly compensated for their time, and Ausra ensures every visit is pre-arranged, allowing for meaningful conversations with the creators and curators shaping the local scene. From seeing works in progress to understanding how Alcântara became a cultural force, this experience offers exclusive access and thoughtful context in a district where the city’s industrial past meets its creative future.

Art Tour in Lisbon exploring Belém and Alcântara, including museums, galleries, and art studios.

Inside Alcântara’s Art Scene

Entrance to MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology with official guide.

Transportation between Belém, Alcântara, and gallery locations.

Guided visits to two to three contemporary art galleries.

Access to a working artist’s private studio with direct interaction.

Insights into the evolving art scene of Alcântara and its industrial heritage.

Drinks and snacks at LX Factory to conclude the experience.

While this experience involves limited walking, comfortable footwear is recommended for short gallery walks and studio visits. A camera or smartphone is great for capturing artworks and architectural details. Light layers are advisable depending on the season, as you'll be moving between indoor and outdoor spaces.

You'll meet Ausra at the MAAT Museum, right next to the ticket office at the main entrance.

Led by a professional local art guide with an extensive background in contemporary art, your host is well-versed in the nuances of both the local and international art scenes. Fluent in English, Portuguese, French and Chinese Simplified, they are equipped to offer rich, contextual insights that enhance the understanding and appreciation of each artwork and installation visited.

Japan

This full-day experience is for travelers who want to understand Tokyo as more than a modern capital. Designed around the city’s major historical eras, it traces how power, culture and identity have shifted over time, from the Tokugawa shogunate to the present day.

Begin at the Imperial Palace East Gardens, where Edo Castle once stood. Then move to Asakusa, home to Tokyo’s oldest temple and cultural heart of the Edo period. In Ueno, Japan’s early public parks and Western architecture reflect the ambitions of the Meiji era. Yanaka offers something rare: a residential Tokyo that survived both war and redevelopment. The day ends with a walk along the Sumida River, with views of the modern city, a final chapter in the timeline.

This is for first-time or returning visitors who want to connect the city’s present to its past. Along the way, you’ll see how global influences shaped Tokyo’s architecture and how neighborhood identity lives on through local shops, street food and daily rituals

This is Tokyo - layered, evolving and shaped by every era it’s lived through. The tour is designed as a story of Tokyo's evolution through time: how major events affected its trajectory, and what it chose to preserve, adapt or rebuild along the way. 

The route follows a clear historical arc: from the power structures of the Edo period to the Westernization of Meiji, through war, recovery, and into the skyline of the Heisei era. Alongside you is an expert guide - part historian, part storyteller without whom the context and connection would be hard to see - connecting political shifts, design choices, spiritual sites and street culture.

You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of why a temple still shapes a district. Why one neighborhood froze in time. Why a tower on the riverbank means more than just engineering. You’ll experience parts of Tokyo that have changed little over time: the beauty of the Imperial Palace East Gardens, worshipers at Senso-ji, and the energy of Yanaka Ginza.

Your day begins where power once concentrated: the grounds of Edo Castle, now part of the Imperial Palace East Gardens. This was the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. As you walk past stone foundations, reconstructed gates, and broad moats, your guide introduces you to the fascinating story of Edo — how a small fishing village became the political center of Japan.

The gardens, paths and walls are part of the city’s origin story. The Ninomaru Garden, restored in classical style, contrasts with the modern skyline just beyond the trees. You’ll also learn how the transition from Edo to Tokyo began right here, when power shifted from shoguns to emperors.

This first stop sets the tone for the day: the present city layered on top of the past, often literally.

Most visitors come to take photos of the Imperial Palace walls — but few truly spend time to understand what they’re standing on. The East Gardens are the physical and symbolic foundations of modern Tokyo.

Your guide will explain how the layout of Edo Castle reflected the structure of power, and how much of that thinking still shapes Tokyo today — from districts to defense to ceremonial space. Walking it with an expert who can decode its layers changes what you see in the rest of the city.

Walk the former grounds of Edo Castle in the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo. 

Where Edo Once Ruled

Asakusa was the cultural heart of the Late Edo Period, and Senso-ji - Tokyo’s oldest temple - was its spiritual anchor. This segment of the tour begins at Kaminarimon, the Thunder Gate, with its massive red lantern and statues of protective gods. You’ll walk down Nakamise-dori, a shopping street that has served pilgrims for centuries, before arriving at the main temple complex.

Your guide will explain the rituals still practiced here - offering incense, drawing fortunes, and praying at the main hall. You’ll also explore how the area around Senso-ji once supported kabuki theaters, teahouses, and street entertainment: the beginnings of Tokyo’s pleasure quarters.

There’s time to observe, photograph, and try a traditional sweet or rice cracker. This is still a living religious site, but also a rare window into the way Edo citizens worked, worshipped, and celebrated.

Step into Edo-period street life and temple rituals at Senso-ji in Asakusa in Tokyo. 

Faith and the Floating World

After the fall of the shogunate, Japan entered the Meiji period — a time of accelerated modernization and Western influence. Ueno was one of the first places where this shift became visible. Originally temple land, the area was repurposed as one of Tokyo’s earliest public parks and remains a symbol of Japan’s 19th-century transformation.

Western museum buildings stand beside Buddhist temples. A statue of Saigō Takamori, the samurai-turned-rebel, watches over the grounds like a ghost of the old order. 

This park irepresents a national pivot: the moment Japan declared its place on the world stage. From bronze statues to tiled museum facades, this is Tokyo in the act of reinvention. 

You’ll walk past key markers of Japan's modernization: the European-style National Museum buildings, wide boulevards meant for public gathering, and lingering shrines that resisted the push toward the new. Your guide will explain how this district became a showcase for Meiji ideals: education, public space, and blending tradition with imported forms. They will unpack the cultural tension embedded in this space - what Japan chose to adopt, adapt, or preserve. The resulting cultural hydribity is fascinating to explore. 

See how Ueno Park in Tokyo reflects Japan’s leap into modernity during the Meiji era.

The West Arrives in Ueno

After the formal landmarks of Ueno, you turn into the backstreets of Yanaka — one of the few neighborhoods in Tokyo that escaped the firebombing of World War II and the redevelopment that followed. The streets here are narrow, quiet, and residential, with shopfronts that haven’t changed in decades. 

You’ll begin with lunch at a local restaurant/cafe, chosen for its connection to the neighborhood. Then take a slow walk through the area: passing family-run stores, neighborhood shrines, and traditional homes. Your guide will introduce you to  daily life here, and how this district became a living archive of pre-war Tokyo — not through preservation but continuity.

Now you're in the Taisho / Eatly Showa period. Yanaka offers a rare sense of what the city looked and felt like before the skyline rose. You’ll see how small temples sit tucked between houses, how cats lounge outside old bookstores, how the same shops have served the same community for generations. Your guide will explain how this area has resisted the forces that reshaped the rest of the city — and what that says about Tokyo’s layered identity. Lunch is part of the story.

Walk and eat in a district in Tokyo untouched by war, fire, or redevelopment + a lunch stop. 

The Tokyo That Survived

After a short car ride from Yanaka, yhis final segment brings you to Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan and the most visible symbol of the city's 21st-century ambitions. Rising above traditional neighborhoods and the Sumida River, the tower marks Tokyo's vertical leap into the Heisei era.

You'll begin with a view from the observation deck. Then your guide will lead you on a walk along the Sumida River promenade, where wooden boats once carried goods into the heart of Edo. This route gives you time to reflect on the day: from stone foundations to concrete towers, incense smoke to neon light.

This experience ends here for the perspective. You stand in the shadow of a tower designed for the future, built next to a river that once powered the capital. Your guide will help frame that contrast - how Japan’s capital has grown up without fully letting go. From here, you can see temples and train lines, narrow alleys and glass towers, history and possibility side by side. You'll realize how Tokyo keeps absorbing time without ever stopping.

End the day tour at Tokyo Skytree and walk along the Sumida River, where past meets present

Looking Up, Looking Back

Day Tour of Tokyo through temples, historic gardens, Meiji architecture, and preserved districts.

Tokyo Through Time

Private full-day guiding with an expert English-speaking storyteller/guide.

All local transportation during the tour (mix of walking and taxi).

Reserved lunch in Yanaka, including a set meal and a glass of sake, beer, or non-alcoholic drink.

Traditional rice crackers and sweets.

Coffee or tea during the afternoon. 

Entry fees where applicable (most sites are public or free access).

Comfortable walking shoes — there will be a lot of walking throughout the day.
Weather-appropriate clothing (and umbrella or sun hat depending on season).
Clothing that covers your shoulders and extends to your knees for temple visits.
Water bottle.
Smartphone or camera for photos.


You will meet your guide at Otemon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Palace East Gardens in central Tokyo. You can take a taxi from your hotel or if arriving by Metro - Otemachi Station (Tokyo Metro): Exit C13b, approx. 3–5 minute walk

At the end of the experience, your guide will leave you at the Sumida river walk - to enjoy strolling, or provide suggestions for shopping or a meal nearby. 

Your host is a Tokyo-based historian and licensed guide with deep knowledge of the city’s political, cultural, and architectural evolution. They specialize in connecting major landmarks to the stories that shaped them. Their approach is thoughtful, engaging, and always grounded in context - whether they’re explaining the symbolism behind a temple gate or pointing out why a particular street in Yanaka looks the way it does. This is a day of conversation with someone who understands the layers of the city and how to reveal them.

This is a sensory immersion in the heart of Cuglieri, an authentic Sardinian village rich in traditions and natural beauty. You will walk for about an hour through its narrow paved streets, breathing the scent of wild herbs while discovering hidden corners and breathtaking views from the Basilica of Santa Maria della Neve, the highest point of the town. Accompanied by Eva, you will learn to observe and collect the wild plants that grow spontaneously among the ancient stones and the surrounding fields, coming into direct contact with Sardinian nature and the history of the place.

After the botanic walk, you will experiment with cyanotype, an ancient sun-print technique to transform the collected herbs and flowers into a unique work of art, exploring a new connection between you and the soul of the place. The workshop is guided step by step by Eva, and you can bring your work home. After the creative experience, a taste adventure awaits you: the local panadas and a glass of wine.

You'll reconnect with nature and yourself by exploring the Sardinian landscape surrounding a traditional village and experimenting with your creativity through an ancient, sustainable artistic technique powered by the sun. The cyanotype technique, dating back to the 19th century, allows you to print on paper or fabric using sunlight and natural chemicals. An intense Prussian Blue emerges as the image gradually appears under the sun’s rays.

Botanical cyanotype does not require technical skills but unleashes your creativity through an intuitive interaction with Sardinian nature. All materials used are sourced from the surrounding landscape, collected during a walk through the stone-paved village and its nearby fields.

You will experience a profound connection with local nature, guided by a passionate plant enthusiast. The artistic process itself is contemplative, inviting you to handle natural materials with care while patiently waiting for the sun to imprint its magic on the canvas.

Walking Tour and Cyanotype Workshop in Cuglieri, Sardinia, rich in tradition and sensory beauty.

The Botanist of Cuglieri

This experience is designed for a minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 people. Included are: Eva's expert guidance during the botanical walk, the creative workshop and the necessary materials, a booklet that illustrates the cyanotype process, a tasting of local specialties (Sa Panada and a glass of wine). 

At the Atelier Ora Blu Lab Via Vescovo Cossu 3, CUGLIERI
Cuglieri is about a 20-minute drive from Bosa.

Eva is the co-founder of Ora Blu Lab, dedicated to connecting people with Sardinia's beauty through creative and immersive experiences. Originally from Paris, Eva holds a degree in Art History and has a background as an educator passionate about travel, art, and nature. With experience in tourism, arts, and education, she was captivated by Sardinia's rich culture and stunning landscapes, eventually making it her home in 2011. Today, Eva designs workshops that awaken the senses and emotions, fostering a deep connection with nature while offering warm, genuine hospitality.

This 7-day itinerary through Portugal’s western Algarve invites you to experience the region through the lens of João Ministro—Fernwayer experience-maker, expert in responsible tourism and regional development, and a lifelong student of the land. 
You'll begin in Faro, then move inland through Loulé, São Brás de Alportel, and Alte, before curving west toward Lagos, Monchique, Silves, and Olhão. This is a route shaped by local knowledge, seasonal rhythms, and hands-on experience. Along the way, you’ll meet the people who carry the Algarve’s quieter heritage: cork workers, carob farmers, weavers, bakers, and storytellers. You’ll walk the terraced hills of Monchique, visit regional markets, and take part in craft workshops that preserve time-honored techniques. At every turn, you’ll find sensory connections—fresh herbs, grilled sardines, almond cakes—woven into daily life. João sees this kind of travel as essential to understanding the Algarve. 
For most visitors, the Algarve conjures images of beaches and seafood. But João’s Algarve is more textured—what he calls the “poetic Algarve.” He cites writers like Sofia de Melo Breyner Andresen and José Saramago, who captured the soul of the region in images of sunsets, fruit, wind, and silence. For João, the true essence of the Algarve lies in its sensory landscape and the stories attached to it.
“In my youth,” he recalls, “many people came here, to the Algarve, and my family—like many others—had small farms. I spent a lot of time working on these farms growing carob, figs, almonds, and olives.” These daily rituals shaped his relationship to the land. “Everybody knows the Algarve for its oranges,” he adds, 
remembering his family’s orchard. “I have good memories of my mother and my sister making lots of cakes—almond cakes, and sometimes orange cakes too.”
What João wants travelers to experience is that same connection: the gestures and flavors that tie people to place. “We still recognize these things—the tradition of fishing, the dry fruits, the rituals of picking and preparing. This is what I want travelers to connect with.”
Still, he knows it's not always simple. “The Algarve is quite diverse. It’s not just one story. A good connection to the people here is important. Travelers are interested in how we live, how we spend the day, what we do.” This itinerary is João’s answer to that challenge: an immersive route where nature, food, craft, and memory guide the pace.
𝘈𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘖𝘚 𝘢𝘱𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

West Algarve: Wild & Crafted

7-day Algarve itinerary of craft, land, cuisine, tradition in Loulé, Alte, Lagos, Monchique, Olhão.

United States

This 5-day Rome itinerary is immersive and story-rich — an invitation to feel the rhythm of the city through architecture, rituals and everyday beauty. Designed for those who seek meaning behind the monuments, it blends ancient grandeur with intimate encounters, placing conversation, taste, and wonder at the heart of each day. You’ll walk through empires and gardens, learn from artists and artisans, and leave with a deeper sense of Rome’s timeless layers.

DAY 1 – FOUNDATIONS AND FIRST TASTES | Begin with Rome’s most iconic ruins: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where arches and fragments still carry echoes of empire. Pause for a cozy lunch at Naumachia, then dive into Lazio wines with a guided tasting that celebrates native grape varieties. In the late afternoon, climb Capitoline Hill, one of Rome’s most symbolic spaces, and explore the Capitoline Museums, home to powerful statues and centuries of civic history. The day blends power, poetry and palate — your Roman senses officially awakened.

DAY 2 – MASTERS AND MUSEUMS | The morning begins inside the Doria Pamphilj Palace, where masterpieces by Caravaggio and Velázquez hang in hushed rooms. Enjoy a refined lunch at Tavola Bottiglieria before heading to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, where artistic and spiritual power converge. As golden hour sets in, join Quintessenza: a photo walk that winds through the city’s evening light, past Renaissance façades and local food stories.

DAY 3 – FLAVORS AND STREET LIFE | Start the day with a guided food walk through the historic center, tasting espresso, pastries and pizza al taglio while hearing stories behind each bite. In the afternoon, wander through Piazza Navona and admire its Baroque fountains before continuing to the Pantheon, where ancient engineering still inspires awe. From there, follow the city’s rhythm to the Trevi Fountain and finally to the Spanish Steps, observing the light, the movement and the elegance of this iconic Roman setting. End the evening at Piccolo Buco for a wood-fired pizza.

DAY 4 – FAITH, FLAVOR, AND CRAFT | Rise early for a walk through Rome’s lesser-known churches to admire starry ceilings and sacred architecture. Enjoy lunch at Babette, where French-Italian dishes meet artful surroundings and garden calm. After lunch, step into a historic palazzo to learn the art of gelato-making — yes, you’ll taste the results. End your evening with dinner at Aroma, a Michelin-starred and framed by the Colosseum in glowing light.

DAY 5 – CLOSING SCENES AND ILLUSIONS | Explore the Baths of Caracalla with a guide who reveals how politics and ritual unfolded in Rome’s grand bathhouses. Stop for lunch at Casina Valadier, nestled above the city in Villa Borghese park. Meander through the Galleria Nazionale, a treasure of modern art inside Belle Époque walls. In the afternoon, dive into sacred geometry and illusion on a tour of Jesuit Rome. End your trip with dinner at Il Barroccio, a welcoming osteria near the Pantheon known for Roman classics in a relaxed, rustic setting.

WHERE TO STAY IN ROME | For first-time visitors, Centro Storico offers proximity to major sites and a lively rhythm. Trastevere charms with cobbled streets, local eateries, and sunset views over the Tiber. Prati is quieter and elegant, perfect for Vatican access and spacious stays. For creative travelers, Monti blends bohemian cafés with ancient streets. Choose based on your pace — central for movement, local for depth, scenic for calm.

PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Rome, Layer By Layer

5 days in Rome exploring architecture, historical landmarks, food walks, wines, and gelato moments.

The Algarve reveals itself through art and craft, hands in the soil, stories passed between generations, and the rhythm of coastal life. This four-day itinerary begins in Aljezur, where an organic farm visit offers more than a look at local agriculture—it grounds you in the region’s values. In Monchique, traditional crafts and social impact initiatives highlight efforts to preserve cultural identity while building economic resilience. Along the coast, the Benagil Caves and salt flats of Castro Marim offer natural beauty shaped by time and use. Throughout the journey, you’ll meet artisans, farmers, and changemakers whose work ties heritage to the present. With space for reflection and unhurried connection, this is travel that leaves something behind—understanding, respect, and a deeper sense of place.

𝘈𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘖𝘚 𝘢𝘱𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

Algarve’s Crafts, Land and Sea

4-day itinerary in Algarve merging social impact with craft, coastal beauty, and living traditions.

This 7-day itinerary offers a deep and personal exploration of Lisbon and its surrounding landscapes—curated by architect, artist, and local guide Tiago Miranda Neiva. You’ll move between Lisbon, Mafra, Ericeira, Setúbal, Évora, and Alqueva, using Lisbon as your hub for the first five days before transitioning into the open spaces of Alentejo. Each experience reflects Tiago’s belief that Lisbon—and Portugal more broadly—reveals its truth only when you engage with it slowly, sensitively, and through all your senses.
✧ In Lisbon, you’ll begin with immersive walking tours of the historic center and the Alfama district, including a soulful evening of live Fado. You’ll explore lush botanical gardens, secret city vantage points, and meet with local elders to hear lived histories.
✧ In the Setúbal Peninsula, you’ll sip and savor the natural and culinary abundance of the region, from coastal wines to Arrábida’s dramatic cliffs.
✧ In Ericeira and Mafra, the focus shifts to surf, light, and rhythm—along with time to admire the monumental beauty of Mafra Palace.
✧ The final days take you east, into Évora, Monsaraz, and Alqueva—where you’ll find silence, sweeping views, and stories rooted in the Alentejo earth.
This itinerary balances movement and stillness, city and countryside, design and tradition. It's a route shaped not only by places, but by one person's deep relationship to them.
𝘛𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘣𝘰𝘯-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘏𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘣𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺.
When asked about his love for Lisbon, Tiago’s enthusiasm is immediate: “I love my city! I really love the historic center of Lisbon!” Though he didn’t always feel that way. Growing up on the city’s outskirts, it wasn’t until returning after time abroad that he saw it anew. “It was as a young and independent adult with an arts and architecture degree, and with the enthusiasm to explore — that I realized how beautiful, diverse, and interesting my city is.”
For Tiago, connecting with a culture means full immersion. “You have to experience it with open eyes, heart, and mind,” he says. That means talking to locals, walking unfamiliar routes, listening more than looking. “Lisbon isn’t just to be seen, but touched, smelled, and tasted.” It’s not a checklist—it’s a presence.
He also names two challenges: First, Lisbon’s historic neighborhoods are deeply distinct—each like its own mini-city. “Lisbon is multidimensional. It cannot—and should not—be rushed.” Second, mass tourism threatens the local character he cherishes. Responsible travel, he says, is essential to preserve the culture.
As tourism evolves, Tiago points toward Lisbon’s under-known strengths. “Gastronomy, street art, tiles, contemporary architecture… there’s so much more to discover!”
𝘈𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘖𝘚 𝘢𝘱𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

Lisbon and the Roads Out

7-day itinerary in Portugal exploring history & culture in Lisbon, Mafra, Ericeira, Setúbal, Évora.

Few cities offer so much color, culture, and character in just three days. This 3-day journey invites you into the textures of Valparaíso, from its murals and flavors to its rhythms and views. With a thoughtful mix of guided encounters and unhurried moments, it is designed for travelers who value creativity, connection, and depth.
DAY 1 – STREET ART AND CERAMICS | The day begins with a guided street art walk that weaves together mural stories, cultural memory, and local tastings. From bold facades to vibrant flavors, you explore the city’s history through both image and palate. In the afternoon, take time to rest or explore the viewpoints of Cerro Alegre before heading to Concón. There, a ceramic workshop invites you to create your own lucky clay pig in a bright studio facing the coast. After the session, stay for a seafood dinner by the ocean and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this quiet beach town.
DAY 2 – COOKING AND CITY SPACES | Spend the morning in the kitchen of a local chef learning traditional South American recipes in an engaging cooking class. After the shared meal, continue the day with a guided architecture walk through ten public spaces shaped by Valparaíso’s unique topography and social rhythms. From plazas and staircases to hillside viewpoints, the tour brings the city’s built environment into focus through design, memory, and daily use. Together, the experiences offer an intimate look at how people live, gather, and create in this layered urban landscape.
DAY 3 – PHOTOS AND FLAVORS BY NIGHT | Start your final day with a photography walk in Playa Ancha led by a local artist. The session offers both visual guidance and personal stories as you capture the neighborhood’s layered textures and views. After a break, close the journey with a guided golden-hour experience through Valparaíso’s bars and gathering spots. As day fades into evening, conversation, music and movement bring the spirit of the city to life one last time.
WHERE TO STAY IN VALPARAÍSO | Choose Cerro Alegre or Cerro Concepción for easy access to morning walks, cafes, street art, and guided tours. These central hills are where most travelers stay and offer a safe, vibrant atmosphere. For a quieter rhythm with a more local feel, Playa Ancha offers charm and calm just a short ride from the center.
PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Chile

Art to Coast in Valparaíso

3 days in Valparaíso blending street art, food, architecture, and coastal craft with local guides.

Athens is a place where ancient history and everyday life meet at every corner. From marble ruins to modern murals, the city is layered with memory, myth, and movement. This three-day itinerary invites you to experience Athens not as a checklist of monuments, but as a living conversation between past and present. Through guided encounters, sensory discoveries, and sacred pauses, each day opens a different door to the city’s many lives.

DAY 1 – HISTORY IN GRAFFITI AND STONE | Begin in Kerameikos, Gazi, and Psyrri, where the streets pulse with creativity and protest. The Urban Canvas of Athens takes you through layers of mural, message, and meaning, ending with a hands-on workshop and a piece of your own to carry home. Then head to the National Museum of Contemporary Art to explore bold works that question the narratives of history. End the day at the Acropolis, but from a different angle: walking the lesser-seen paths of the hill that shaped the Western world. As the sun sets, dine at Point A with the Parthenon glowing above.

DAY 2 – MEALS, HILLS, AND MOONLIGHT | Start your morning at the Varvakeios Market for a cooking class with a Greek local, learning to craft gyros and taste your way through spices, olives, and cheese. After lunch, wander through the hidden village of Anafiotika and climb Filopappou Hill for sweeping views of the city. Let the evening unfold with Under the Athenian Sky, an open-air cinema experience filled with conversation, food, and the quiet glow of Athens by night.

DAY 3 – RITUALS AND REVERENCE | Your final day brings you into rhythm with something older. In Ilioupoli, Cultivating Gratitude offers a guided ritual rooted in Demeter’s myth, the harvest, and the practice of reflection. Later, pause in the shade of the National Garden and witness the changing of the guards at Syntagma Square. End in Piraeus with Rebetiko, Red Lights, and the echo of old sailor songs. Between bites and melodies, you’ll feel the weight of memory, celebration, and time.

This journey is not about rushing ruins. It’s a curated immersion, shaped by texture, taste, silence, and spark. You’ll leave Athens not just with photos, but with a piece of the city imprinted on your pace, your palate, and your way of seeing. Three days in Athens. One city. Countless echoes.

WHERE TO STAY IN ATHENS | When it comes to where to stay, Athens offers neighborhoods for every travel style. Plaka is charming and close to ancient sites, while Psyrri and Exarchia are full of life, street art, and cafés. For a quieter stay with Acropolis views, Koukaki is a great base. And if you’re looking for sea breeze and space, consider Piraeus for a local feel near the coast. Choose what fits your rhythm.

PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Greece

Athens in Three Acts

3 days in Athens exploring art, cuisine, the acropolis of Athens, Greek traditions, and rebetiko.

A rhythm of sand, salt, and sky unfolds across three elemental days in the Atacama Desert. This journey takes you from grounded, hands-on moments to vast desert panoramas — from the intimacy of a ceramics workshop to the stillness of floating lagoons and the dazzling clarity of the high-altitude night. Designed for travelers drawn to light, texture, and time, it pairs immersive photography with meditative moments of pause. You’ll begin slowly, then ascend into the surreal landscapes of the altiplano before closing among geysers, wetlands, and warm springs.
DAY 1 – CLAY, FLOATING, AND STARS | The journey begins gently in the Salt Mountain Range, where you’ll be welcomed into the adobe studio of a local ceramic artist. Using a clay unique to the region, shaped by ancestral Licarantai traditions, you’ll create your own piece while learning how reverence for Pachamama lives on through craft. In the afternoon, take time on your own to visit nearby Laguna Cejar — a salt-rich lagoon where the water suspends you weightlessly in its mineral grip.
DAY 2 – FLAMINGOS AND THE ALTIPLANO | Wake early to head deep into the Chilean altiplano. This is a day of altitude and scale, where pastel lagoons stretch beneath volcanoes and flamingos lift off from mirror-still water. As you travel across remote salt flats and highland valleys, your guide helps shape the light into story through photography. There’s time to pause, to breathe thinner air, to notice shadow and color shift by the hour. After returning to town, the evening invites rest and reflection after a day spent far above sea level.
DAY 3 – GEYSERS AND WATERS | Before sunrise, set out north toward El Tatio, where steam rises from the earth in silence. As the first light filters across the geysers, capture the raw power of fire meeting water at 4,000 meters. Descend slowly through villages and wetlands, where llamas and flamingos move between grasses and mineral pools. The day ends in thermal springs tucked inside a desert canyon. Let your body ease back into warmth as your time in the Atacama comes to a close.
WHERE TO STAY IN SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA | Most travelers base themselves in San Pedro, a walkable adobe town that serves as the region’s gateway. For easy access to experiences, stay near the center where pickups and drop-offs are seamless. If you prefer quiet evenings, choose a boutique lodge just outside the plaza. Accommodations range from rustic guesthouses to high-end eco-hotels, many designed with local materials and open-air courtyards perfect for desert stargazing.
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO ARRIVE | The desert rewards those who arrive slowly. Because much of this journey takes place at altitude, we recommend arriving in San Pedro at least one or two days before your first experience. This extra time helps you adjust to the dry air, shifting light, and elevation changes that define the Atacama. It also offers space to settle into the desert’s rhythm — walk the quiet streets, explore the artisan market, and watch the color drain from the sky in the evenings. Let the landscape meet you gradually.
PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

Sand, Salt & Stars in Atacama

3 days in the Atacama Desert exploring clay, salt flats, flamingos, stars, geysers, and springs.

This five-day itinerary blends Spain’s capital highlights with local stories and cultural depth. From Madrid’s historic neighborhoods and world-class museums to flamenco traditions, royal palaces, and day trips to Toledo and Valladolid, it’s designed for travelers who want rich encounters, not just sights. Expect thoughtful walking tours, art immersion, bold cuisine, and windows into Spanish culture past and present.

DAY 1 – LITERARY ROOTS AND ROYAL VIEWS | Begin your trip with a guided walking tour through Barrio de las Letras, Madrid’s literary quarter, in the company of a local writer who brings the streets of Cervantes and Lope de Vega to life. Continue with a self-led visit to the Royal Palace, then pause at the Mirador de la Cornisa for sunset views over the cathedral and palace gardens. End the evening in Chamberí, where the city’s modern culinary scene offers a vibrant welcome.

DAY 2 – MASTERPIECES AND MODERN ART | Join a guided tour of Madrid’s artistic core with visits to the Prado and Reina Sofía museums, discovering iconic works by Goya, Velázquez, and Picasso, plus a tapas stop along the Paseo del Prado. In the afternoon, explore Lavapiés, a neighborhood known for its cultural mix and creative energy. Cap the day with a self-led experience at Ikono Madrid, an interactive art space that invites sensory play, followed by a relaxed dinner in the center.

DAY 3 – FLAMENCO TRADITIONS AND SPANISH OPERA | Begin with a guided flamenco tour inside a working academy to understand the rhythms, gestures, and stories of this living tradition. Then explore the Teatro Real at your own pace, soaking in its architectural grandeur and national prestige. As night falls, your second flamenco experience brings it all together through live performance, local food, and emotional resonance — an immersive look into Spanish passion and artistry.

DAY 4 – TOLEDO’S HERITAGE AND ILLUSIONS | Travel to Toledo for a guided cultural tour exploring the city’s Three Cultures legacy through its mosque, synagogue, and cathedral. Sample local marzipan and regional tapas before returning to Madrid. In the afternoon, step into the Museum of Illusions for a playful, self-led dive into visual perception and perspective. The day ends with dinner in a setting that mirrors the creative spirit of what you’ve seen.

DAY 5 – VINEYARDS AND A LAST NIGHT OUT | Head out on a guided day trip to Valladolid’s Rueda wine region, where you’ll walk the vineyards, meet local winemakers, and enjoy a traditional lamb lunch. After returning to Madrid in the afternoon, take time to rest or explore at your own pace. For your final night, enjoy one more round of inventive Spanish cuisine and raise a glass to five days of discovery.

WHERE TO STAY IN MADRID | Stay central for easy access to museums, neighborhoods, and late-night dinners. Barrio de las Letras is ideal for walkers and art lovers with its cultural density and charm. Malasaña offers youthful energy and nightlife, while Chamberí feels more local and peaceful. The area around Retiro Park is perfect for quiet mornings and elegant evening strolls.
PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.


Madrid in Streets and Stories

5 days in Madrid filled with royal landmarks, flamenco nights, tapas, and art from Goya to Gaudí.

This 3-day South East Sicily itinerary is beautifully balanced — it flows from almond groves to ancient theaters, olive groves to volcanic slopes.

South East Sicily holds a rare kind of richness—where golden stone meets deep flavor, and ancient landscapes echo through everyday life. This three-day itinerary is designed to move slowly and purposefully through that corner of the island, where everything feels grounded: in sun, in story, in taste.

Day one opens in the almond groves and soft trails near Noto, where agriculture and antiquity intertwine. The afternoon invites you into the town itself, where the Baroque facades of Corso Vittorio Emanuele glow in the late light. You’ll walk among church domes and curved balconies, ending the day with gelato in hand and a quiet dinner in the countryside, surrounded by olive trees and silence.

On the second day, the rhythm shifts to the coast. Ortigia, the historic heart of Siracusa, offers a morning of light-soaked streets and briny market air. You'll taste olives grown nearby and move at the pace of a place shaped by centuries. In the late afternoon, you board a boat for a sunset sail along Ortigia’s edge—water, limestone, and shifting sky. The day closes with a table at Don Camillo, where tradition is honored, not preserved.

The final day takes you higher. Mount Etna commands the horizon and the imagination. You'll walk along its slopes, where vineyards thrive in black soil and steam rises from fissures just beneath your feet. Later, the calm of Taormina welcomes you down, offering views from its ancient Greek theater that stretch from mountain to sea. Dinner in town brings the journey full circle—flavors, views, and the quiet hum of Sicilian life.

This is Sicily in layers: cultivated, storied, and elemental. A region best experienced with open time, open senses, and a willingness to let its golden rhythm set your pace.

𝘈𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘖𝘚 𝘢𝘱𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

Sicily’s Golden Corner

3-day itinerary in South East Sicily with Noto’s Baroque streets, Ortigia sailing, and Etna’s beauty

This 10-day Morocco journey begins and ends in Marrakesh, unfolding through coastal Essaouira and the High Atlas Mountains in between. From artistic neighborhoods and sensory rituals to ocean air and mountain trails, this itinerary invites you to see Morocco not just as a destination but as a series of living moments, each led by chefs, photographers, artisans, and storytellers.

You will take part in Sufi evenings, hands-on cooking, contemporary gallery visits, and village walks. Every stop balances exploration and stillness, allowing time to absorb, connect, and be moved by Morocco’s many layers, from rooftop views to mountain paths, from hammam steam to handcrafted silver.

DAYS 1-2 – MARRAKESH | Ease into the journey with Amanda’s Courtyard Kitchen, a warm welcome into Moroccan cooking set in a private home. Visit El Badi Palace on your own before an immersive evening of Sufi presence with live Hadra music and shared dinner. The next day focuses on the city’s creative energy. Begin with a guided art tour and curator-led meet-up at Comptoir des Mines Galerie. Spend the afternoon in Gueliz, Marrakesh’s modern district, to visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and Jardin Majorelle, spaces that blend color, fashion, and legacy.

DAY 3 – MARRAKESH TO ESSAOUIRA | Begin the morning with A Thousand and One Crafts, a guided walk through the artisan medina of Marrakesh. After lunch, travel west through argan country toward the coast. Essaouira is directly west of Marrakesh, a 2.5 to 3 hour drive, a straight shot to the Atlantic. It offers a gentle and relaxed pause after the intensity of Marrakesh. Arrive before sunset and take in the sea breeze.

DAYS 4-5 – ESSAOUIRA | Capture the spirit of Essaouira with Framed Essaouira, a full-day photography tour that reveals the city’s light, rhythm, and intimate angles. On the following day, dive deeper into craftsmanship with Jewelry Makers of Essaouira, a quiet and inspiring look into workshops that keep Moroccan silversmithing alive.

DAY 6 – ESSAOUIRA TO ATLAS MOUNTAINS | Today is a long but beautiful transfer from the Atlantic coast to Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains. As the terrain shifts, so does the pace. By sunset, you will be surrounded by peaks and valleys, far from city sounds.

DAYS 7-8 – ATLAS MOUNTAINS | Walk the Mule Tracks of Aremd, a soft yet panoramic hike that threads through the hills and villages near Imlil. The following day, go deeper with The Quintessential High Atlas, a guided trek that brings you into the life and rhythm of the mountains.

DAY 9 – ATLAS TO MARRAKESH | Begin your day with The Salt Route of Marigha, a scenic walk through argan groves and salt flats. Then, return to Marrakesh for your final evening. The shift from mountain quiet to city color makes this arrival feel like a reawakening.

DAY 10 – MARRAKESH | Close your journey with Art Beyond Borders, a guided look at contemporary art in Marrakesh. Enjoy one last rooftop, one last mint tea, and one last story before heading toward your next chapter, carrying Morocco’s echoes with you.

PLAN YOUR TRIP | At Fernwayer, we believe each day of an unforgettable journey should be anchored in a guided experience, with space for self-led exploration. You can book experiences directly from the itinerary and arrange your own hotels and restaurants. Download the Fernwayer iOS app to edit your trip and make it your own.

An Escape to Morocco

10 days in Morocco through Marrakesh, Essaouira, and the Atlas Mountains with art, food, and nature.

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