Tour Host Pick of the Month

by Sheri Leigh

With only five tours currently offered, this small company stresses quality over quantity, not only in the number of departures, but also in its dedication to its guests. The small group size insures that each trip is more like traveling with knowledgeable friends than an organized tour.

Performances are set in a wide array of venues, including some private homes open specifically for these festivals. A delightful selection of supremely beautiful settings, from lavish castle ballrooms, intimate rooftops to verdant royal gardens enhance the experience. Specialized tours geared to highlight the cultural and musical accomplishments of the past round out the cities unique charms.

Each trip offers the chance to explore today’s culture and meet the local people. Browsing through the open-air markets of Provence, you’ll discover the area’s best food and wine and wonderful antiques. The Bordeaux trip, based in St. Emilion, is infused with all the benefits of this great wine producing area, including grape based treatments at the local spa. The markets of Prague, filled with crystal, colorful marionettes and wonderful jewelry, allows you to discover treasures and trinkets and return with new family heirlooms.

Historic accommodations, great food, wine and world-class performances, shared with a small group of “friends” make Music and Markets tours a delight not to miss.