
Custom Europe itineraries, built around you rather than a template.
Country-by-country planning across Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, the UK, and beyond. Hand-picked hotels, private guides where they earn their keep, and days paced so the trip doesn't wear you out.
What custom planning actually looks like.
Built around your interests, not a template
If you love food, we design around markets, tastings, and long lunches. If it's history, we build in the museums, private guides, and quiet mornings that let it sink in. The itinerary follows the client.
Hotels and guides I trust
I stay in and vet the properties I recommend, or work through partners who do. Guides are chosen because they're the right personality for you, not because they're the first one available.
Unhurried transitions
One of the fastest ways to ruin a European trip is packing in too many cities. I plan transitions that give you enough time in each place to actually feel like you were there.
Transparent planning fee
Custom land and multi-destination itineraries carry a planning fee, quoted clearly upfront before we begin. It applies to fully custom itinerary planning generally, not to a specific region, and cruise bookings do not carry a planning fee. I tell you what you're paying for, and why.
A few things clients usually ask.
If your question isn't here, ask me directly on a consultation call.
Reserve Your ConsultationIs there a planning fee for custom itineraries?
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For fully custom itinerary planning, I'm transparent about any planning fees before we begin. This fee applies to custom land and multi-destination itineraries generally, not to a specific region, and it does not apply to cruise bookings. It reflects the research, hotel and guide vetting, and detailed logistics work these trips require.
What does custom actually mean?
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It means the itinerary is built around you rather than pulled from a catalog. I hand-pick hotels, arrange private guides where they add real value, plan transitions that don't leave you exhausted, and build in unhurried days when the destination rewards them. Every trip is different because every client is different.
How far in advance should I start planning?
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For shoulder and peak-season Europe, six to twelve months out is ideal. The best small hotels, private guides, and hard-to-reserve dining book up early, and lead time gives us room to shape the trip rather than react to what's still available.
“Our trip to Ireland exceeded my expectations. The scenery was spectacular wherever we went, and the walking tours were great. I loved every minute!”
Ready to start planning?
Ready to start planning your trip? Tell me what you have in mind and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right advisor for it.
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