Here are some of our suggestions for antiquing tours in Europe:-

 Antiquing through England

For the discerning lover of the Fine Arts, and the dedicated hunter of antiques, this tour includes visits to many outstanding examples of architectural and artistic splendours, and a chance to shop for your own treasures. Enjoy a few days in London, including a tour of a leading auction house for a behind-the-scenes visit; a private tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Wallace Collection; attendance at one of the London Antiques Fairs, and a personalized shopping tour which includes London's premier Markets and Antiques stores. The programme also includes some time in the English countryside, which can be divided between antiques shows, little-known villages, and private tours of some of the most delightful stately homes.

 Antiquing in Provence

A two-centre trip, based in Westerm Provence and on the Riviera. Visits to local Brocantes and Flea Markets can be incorporated into the tour, along with a day at a renowned local antiques fair. Visit several of the lesser-known hilltop villages to hunt for treasures in local antique stores, or purchase locally-made fabrics and santons. Have cocktails at the home of a contemporary local artist, or on board a yacht in one of the jet-set resorts.

 Treasure-Hunting in Tuscany

The tour begins in Florence, where private tours of the leading museums can be arranged. Shop for local leather and gold, and visit a workshop where quality paper is made by hand. Our personalized shopping tour will show you the best sources for Italian style. Continue to Arezzo, famous throughout the world for its monthly antiques market; you will have a whole day to browse! The second half of the tour is based in a charming villa-hotel in the Tuscan countryside, which will serve as your base as you tour the local villages to hunt for antiques.

Antiques Shopping in Holland and Belgium

The tour features the magnificent annual Maastricht Antiques Fair, one of the best in Europe. Participants have the opportunity to visit the Fair, and also browse the antiques dealers of the towns of Holland and Belgium, as well as some off-the-tourist track warehouses. We also visit some of the most prestigious museums of this region, along with a private collection. This tour operates in March.

All tours are customised to suit your party's requirements. For smaller parties, we offer chauffeur-driven programmes for a highly personalised service. Shipping can be arranged for your purchases.

Our emphasis is always on quality; we do not claim to be the cheapest, but prefer to offer excellent value for money for those groups wanting that 'extra something' and a memorably wonderful tour. We use centrally-located hotels, professional Guides, and we include all sightseeing tours in our quotations. Our many repeat customers seem to agree with this philosophy!

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