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Europe Your Own Way Customized trip planning and escorted small group tours in Europe, specializing in Italy, France and Switzerland.
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I’m looking forward to working with you to develop and plan your ideal trip to Italy, France and/or Switzerland. I would love to help you experience the incredible sights and wonderful qualities of these countries that made me fall in love with them.

New YouTube video upload! 📣 This one covers some of the fun we had on the northern coast of Sicily from the tour I led i...
08/11/2024

New YouTube video upload! 📣 This one covers some of the fun we had on the northern coast of Sicily from the tour I led in September! Please check it out on the Europe Your Own Way YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5oc0hF7KBno?si=zt9qslusDMCbHqMD

And please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! 🙏🏼❣

Excitement is building for our 4th annual Tuscany trip next May 17-24!! You don't want to miss this one! We'll be stay...
07/11/2024

Excitement is building for our 4th annual Tuscany trip next May 17-24!! You don't want to miss this one! We'll be staying at the beautiful villa you see pictured, just outside the charming town of Lucca. We'll have a fantastic chef on-site for our delicious dinners. And we'll take excursions each day to see the region - Pisa, Lucca, Siena, the Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, and Florence (of course)! We'll also have a private group cooking class at an incredible winery and a full day of visiting the Chianti wine region for tastings of local olive oil, honey, award-wining wines, balsamic vinegar, and more!!

There are limited spaces, so book your spot now!
Link in profile for the website or dm for details.

New to the 2025 travel calendar - Enchanting Northern PortugalDates: Sept 11-21, 2025Small group tour starts and ends in...
13/10/2024

New to the 2025 travel calendar - Enchanting Northern Portugal

Dates: Sept 11-21, 2025
Small group tour starts and ends in Lisbon. Highlights include private guided tours in Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, and more! We’ll also enjoy a private boat excursion on the Douro River with a wine tasting experience and entrance to some of the most beautiful castles and sanctuaries in Portugal!

Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Portugal. Transportation from Lisbon airport to hotel in Cascais.

Day 2 – Lisbon. Full day in Lisbon including guided walking tour of the key sites.

Day 3 – Sintra/Cascais. Morning visit to Sintra; afternoon tour and free time in Cascais.

Day 4 – Peniche/Obidos/Nazare. Free time to explore the fishing village of Peniche and Obidos.

Day 5 – Fatima. We'll visit the Fatima sanctuary and basilica, as well as the Nazare lighthouse/fortress.

Day 6 – Ourem/Tomar. Private tour of the Convent of Christ (HQ of the Knights Templar) and the Synagogue of Tomar. We’ll also visit the castle and charming town of Ourem.

Day 7 – Alcobaca/Porto. Visit to the old town and monastery of Alcobaca.

Day 8 - Porto/Guimareas/Douro Valley. Morning tour of the highlights of Porto; Afternoon visit to the castle in Guimaraes. Arrival at hotel in the Douro Valley.

Day 9 – Douro Valley. Full day tour of the Douro Valley including a private boat trip on the Douro River, Pinhao, and Regua, with winery visits and wine tasting experience.

Day 10 - Coimbra/Lisbon. Free time to explore Coimbra and the King João’s Library on our way back to Lisbon.

Day 11 – Departure.

Includes: 10 nights’ accommodation (3 in Cascais, 3 in Nazare, 1 in Porto, 2 in Pinhao, and 1 in Lisbon); meals included: daily breakfasts, 2 dinners; ground transportation in private vehicle; admission/tickets for 7 attractions including: Pena Palace, World of Wine, Monserrat, Alcobaça Monastery, Christ Convent in Tomar, Guimaraes Castle, Douro Museum in Peso da Regua, 2 winery visits/wine tastings, and private boat trip in the Douro Valley.

Personalized additions either before or after the noted itinerary are possible and gladly accommodated for additional costs.

Reach out for details or with any questions! 🤗

The delicious flavors of Sicily!! 😋❤️
08/10/2024

The delicious flavors of Sicily!! 😋❤️

Memories from a fun trip 2 years ago ❤️
06/10/2024

Memories from a fun trip 2 years ago ❤️

3 weeks ago in Sicily!! ❤️❤️❤️
30/09/2024

3 weeks ago in Sicily!! ❤️❤️❤️

Only 4 spots left!So excited for this itinerary - Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway June 6-17, 2025!!! Small group of...
24/09/2024

Only 4 spots left!

So excited for this itinerary - Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway June 6-17, 2025!!!

Small group of about 12 people. Lmk if you'd like details 🤗

Now that I'm back from our fabulous Sicilian adventure, I'm excited to start thinking more about the exciting travels on...
22/09/2024

Now that I'm back from our fabulous Sicilian adventure, I'm excited to start thinking more about the exciting travels on the 2025 calendar!! ✨️🫶🏽

⚜️ Why would you want to join me?

👉 It's stress-free - I handle all of the on-site trip logistics and will be with the group the entire time.

👉 I speak some of the languages (so I can translate menus for you, etc) and have lived in Italy, Switzerland, and France.

👉 I'm taking on most of the currency exchange and inflation risks (costs are expected to rise this year but by joining me, your exposure to the cost increases is very low).

👉 For Tuscany, you unpack one time and stay in one place for the week but still get to visit the region with planned excursions each day.

👉 It will be a fantastic vacation! Check out some of the reviews online from past participants!

Please dm me for details or if you want to book!

✨ Springtime in Ireland - April 22-30, 2025. Small group of about 7 people (3 spots left). The route includes key tourist highlights: Di**le Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, tasting and cocktail class at Jameson in Cork, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, afternoon tea and hawk walk at Ashford Castle, Dublin tour, Guinness visit, and more. https://europeyourownway.com/tours/springtime-in-ireland-april-2025/

✨ ANNUAL CLASSIC - Tuscany – May 10-17 (FULL) or May 17-24, 2025. This will be our 4th consecutive year and our first time at this incredible villa just outside of Lucca. We have a chef onsite and do excursions each day to explore the region - Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano (including a cooking class!), Florence, Chianti Region tastings of wine and local specialties. Full itinerary here: https://europeyourownway.com/tours/the-best-of-tuscany-may-2025/

✨ Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway - Highlights of Scandinavia - June 6-17, 2025. Wander along historic cobblestone streets, taste the distinctive cuisine of each nation, marvel at coastal landscapes and fjord scenery and hop on thrilling cruises and train rides. This is the Scandinavian trip of a lifetime. – max 12 people (4 spots available). https://europeyourownway.com/tours/scandinavian-highlights-june-2025/

✨ COMING SOON:
📌 Northern Portugal - September 2025. Route will be a loop from Lisbon including Cascais, Sintra, Porto, Duoro Valley, and more!

📌 Southwestern France + Pyrenees – October 11-20, 2025. Currently in development - route will be a loop from Barcelona to – Andorra, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Collioure, and then back to Barcelona. Lots of wine-tasting (especially in the Bordeaux area) is planned!

Our shipment from Sicily just arrived!! 🎉🍷😋
21/09/2024

Our shipment from Sicily just arrived!! 🎉🍷😋

Happy to share a recap from our recent travels across Sicily!! I'm really missing the amazing food, friendliest people,...
18/09/2024

Happy to share a recap from our recent travels across Sicily!! I'm really missing the amazing food, friendliest people, and breathtaking scenery, so this recap was so easy to write!

Recap: https://europeyourownway.com/blogs/highlights-of-sicily-recap-of-our-trip-in-sept-2024/

Photo gallery: https://europeyourownway.com/gallery/highlights-of-sicily-september-2024/

If you missed this one and want to consider joining me on a future trip, please reach out! I have lots of options for next year - Ireland, Tuscany, Finland/Sweden/Denmark/Norway, Northern Portugal, Southwestern France, potentially the Canary Islands, and more! But I only take very small groups, so if you're interested, please don't wait!

Missing Cefalu, Sicily ❤️
18/09/2024

Missing Cefalu, Sicily ❤️

Despite the little burst of rain today, I am loving the beach town of Cefalú and plan to return! We did an early morning...
10/09/2024

Despite the little burst of rain today, I am loving the beach town of Cefalú and plan to return! We did an early morning hike to La Rocca to try to avoid the anticipated rain. Had a few sprinkles but overall great hike. And spent the rest of the day wandering, shopping, eating, drinking, and sadly, packing our bags for our return home tomorrow. 😢

Packed a lot of fun into the day! Started the day with an early morning walk around Trapani. The middle of the day incl...
09/09/2024

Packed a lot of fun into the day! Started the day with an early morning walk around Trapani. The middle of the day included a tour of Monreale and Palermo. And we ended the day in the beautiful beach town of Cefalú!

We said arrivederci to Ortigia and eastern sicily and made our way across the island of Sicily today. First stop, Valley...
08/09/2024

We said arrivederci to Ortigia and eastern sicily and made our way across the island of Sicily today. First stop, Valley of the Temples and then the Turkish Steps. From there, we headed to the northwestern corner, Trapani, where we checked in and headed up, up, up to Erice for dinner. Had an amazing meal in that adorable hilltop town!! 🤗❣️

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Despite the little burst of rain today, I am loving the beach town of Cefalú and plan to return! We did an early morning hike to La Rocca to try to avoid the rain. Had a few sprinkles but overall great hike. And spent the rest of the day wandering, shopping, eating, drinking, and sadly, packing our bags for our return home tomorrow. 😢 #sicilia #sicily #cefalù #italy #italia #europeyourownway

So far we love Cefalú! Can't wait to do a bit more exploring tomorrow! #italy #sicilia #sicily #italia #travel #cefalù #europeyourownway

The sights and tastes of Palermo as we toured Monreale with a food tour across Palermo 😋 #palermo #monreale #sicilytravel #sicily #sicilia #europeyourownway

Early morning walk around Trapani before heading east... #Trapani #makari #sicilia #sicily #italia #europeyourownway

We said arrivederci to Ortigia and eastern sicily and made our way across the island of Sicily today. First stop, Valley of the Temples and then the Turkish Steps. From there, we headed to the northwestern corner, Trapani, where we checked in and headed up, up, up to Erice for dinner. Had an amazing meal in that adorable hilltop town!! 🤗❣️ #erice #trapani #italy #sicilia #sicily #turkishsteps #scaladeiturchi #vallideitempli #valleyofthetemples #europeyourownway

Hot 🥵 but also fun 🥳 day of exploring 2 more towns today - Noto (by little train) and Marzamemi (lunch on the water). #noto #marzamemi #ioniansea #mediterraneansea #sicilia #sicily #italy #italia #europeyourownway

Spent the day exploring Scicli, Ragusa, and Modica including a visit to Sicily's oldest chocolate factory 👍🏼🤗 #scicli #ragusa #modica #chocolatefrommodica #bonajuto #europeyourownway

Fun afternoon exploring Ortigia with our chef, Ettore!! He shared his cooking passion with us and taught us how to make arrancini!! #italy #sicilia #sicily #italia #ortigia #arrancini #cookinginsicily #europeyourownway

We said goodbye to Taormina and hello to Siracusa this morning. Despite the intense heat 🥵, we had a great visit to the archeology park including the "Ear of Dionysius". #taormina #sicilia #sicily #Siracusa #earofdionysius #europeyourownway

Hours of wandering around Taormina allowed us to shop, drink, watch a hailstorm, check out the amphitheater, and end with a lovely dinner! 😍 #taormina #sicilia #sicily #italy #stairsoftaormina #amphitheatre #hail #hailstorm #europeyourownway

Morning tour of the local foods of Catania 😋❤️ #Catania #cataniafoodtour #foodsofcatania #arancini #granita #cassatella #piacentinoennese #sicilia #sicily #italy #europeyourownway

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