Journeys & Seasons

The following overview gives you an indication of which is the best time to travel since most of the key products are seasonal:

May

Ferrara – Emilia Romagna, Italy

June

Zeeland – The Netherlands

October

Le Langhe – Piedmont, Italy

Ferrara – Emilia Romagna, Italy

November

Le Langhe – Piedmont, Italy

Ferrara – Emilia Romagna, Italy

Practically year-round

Around Geneva:

– A Day of Savoir Vivre in France and / or

– A Day of High Alps & Lake Shores

 

 

Pricing

Prices as listed on each itinerary are indicative of a ‘typical’ trip and subject to adaptation according to your wishes: 

Depending on the destination, prices range between € 150 per person for one-day trips around Geneva and € 1’450 and € 1’750 per person for travel to Italy or The Netherlands – and normally include the following:

  • 3 nights’ accommodation as described, including breakfast
  • 2 full days programme with guided visits (depending on the group in either English, French, or German) & all admission fees
  • All transportation from the meeting point to the departure point in a comfortable minibus
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. Typically, we visit very good medium-priced restaurants, upmarket places are specially mentioned
  • Medium priced (local) wine, mineral water, and coffee

Regretfully, I cannot take care of all details or include all services as they depend on your personal circumstances and preferences.

So, unless otherwise mentioned in the itineraries, these are the things not included in my pricing:

  • International & domestic travel to and from the meeting and departure points
  • Airport and train transfers at the beginning and end of the trip
  • Lunches and dinners unless mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Additional hotel nights before or after the trip
  • Beverages other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses nor services not specified, for example, servings of truffles or expensive wines, shopping, personal transportation, etc.
  • Visas
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Gratuities for drivers, porters, and restaurant staff
  • Telephone calls, Internet charges

 

Of course, I can assist with all of the above and also tailor-make your journey, provided you form a group of minimum 2 participants (max. 6). For details, see also ‘Travel Services’.