Small Group Guided Tours
~ exclusively designed "from scratch" for our travelers! ~
These are preset itineraries created, organized, and led by GWF staff or experienced leaders hand-picked by GWF.
Cristina started leading youth and adult groups in 2005 and continues to lead her own groups yearly.
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“The planning and knowledge of the areas we visit are superb! All questions are answered before and during the trip.”
Our tours are active and include traveling like locals when in metropolitan areas. They include a variety of activities (historical guided walking visits, cooking lessons, wine tastings, museums, day excursions, picnics, browsing farmers' markets, canoeing/boating, participation in community events, concerts, easy hikes, or whatever else we find that is exciting and fun), as well as built-in free time for travelers to customize their vacation with more visits or more relaxation. There is something for every traveler to enjoy. The nature of these tours requires good health, physical activity, and resistance to climates different from our own.
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General Notes:
We book comfortable and centrally-located lodging according to the region’s traditions and style. Breakfast is included, and even though a number of lunches and dinners are pre-arranged, we leave several meals up to the travelers (on their own or in small groups) for greater flexibility and exploration during free time. Local historical guides help put history, architecture, art, and current culture in perspective. Private transportation is provided on travel days. Entrances to sites are included when part of group activities. Free time is frequently scheduled and optional suggested activities are mentioned to give travelers a chance to customize their vacation. Travelers are responsible for booking air travel from/to the U.S. or their home country.
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Discount opportunities offered when registering early
15-day tour of Malta & Sicily - Spring 2023
Mothia’s windmills, SICILY ---Photo by C. Sturm
Posh street in Valletta, facing the Grand Harbour. - Photo by C. Sturm
13-Day Tour of The Czech Republic, Austria, and Northern Italy - Summer 2018
Lake Misurina at the foot of the Dolomites (Italy) - Photo by M. Raduc
14-Day Highlights of the British Isles - Summer 2017
Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ireland - Photo by C.Sturm
Sample of Past GWF Tours
13-Day Tour of Spain & France: Barcelona, Languedoc and Dordogne regions, Bordeaux - Spring 2016
Parc Güell, Barcelona - Photo by C.Sturm
Short summary:
Day 1: Flight (own arrangements)
Day 2-4: Barcelona visits
Day 5-6: Figueres (museum & picnic at a winery); cross over to France with first stop in Collioure; Carcassonne visits & wine tasting.
Day 7-8: Travel through the Aveyron valley on the Viaduc de Millau; Roquefort cheese caves & tasting; Conques visits (the Lot valley) with free afternoon on day 8.
Day 9: Travel through Dordogne valley to visit Rocamadour, Lascaux caves; arrive St-Emilion
Day 10-12: Wine tastings at châteaux in St-Emilion; transfer to Bordeaux; guided visit of city center + other visits; free time on the last day.
Day 13: Return to the U.S. (own arrangements)