The Journeys
I offer group journeys centered on decorative arts, architecture, and design but that also encompass history, culture, food, drink, and natural settings. I hope to expose you to art, culture and history, some of which you may know, some of which may a delightful discover. We may visit the birthplace of European porcelain, see Bohemian glass in production, tour a restored Art Nouveau apartment, or explore Salvador Dalí’s self-made museum. We may also climb medieval walls, learn how to make vodka, descend into karst caves, and watch sunsets from seaside bars.
The Travelers
The ideal ArchDeco Traveler has travel experience, likes to have fun, and is incurably curious about the countries we visit and the people who journey with us. Our groups are a mix of singles and couples with a range of ages, coming from different countries.
What To Expect
We travel as a small group. The maximum group size is 14.
I book singles, couples, and singles who double up. Singles will pay a higher per-person fee based on single-occupancy hotel rates.
Every journey includes a mix of group activities—some optional—and time on your own to explore your interests.
Through guided walks, tours, and coach lectures, you will learn about art, history, culture, and people.
Most journeys begin and end in cities. The itinerary allows you to extend your stay on either end. You will arrange your own travel to the starting location and leaving the final location.
During the journey we will travel in a 20-seat coach. The distance between destinations averages between 90 minutes and 3 hours and usually includes site visits and breaks.
You will handle your own luggage including getting it to and from the coach, which in some historic locations will not pull up directly to the hotel. Many Europeans hotels have some steps to negotiate even if an elevator is available for the rooms.
The journey will include all hotel reservations during the itinerary, with breakfast included in most cases. If you wish to extend your stay, you will make those arrangements independently.
Most journeys include a welcome and farewell dinner. Other meals are on your own although the group often organizes meals together throughout the trip.
During the trip, we communicate via WhatsApp group chat to share updates, changes, discoveries, photos, and more.
Your Leader
Jennifer Adams
I started ArchDeco Travel to combine my passion for decorative arts and architecture with travel and share it. I earned my Master’s degree in the history of decorative arts and have taught the history of decorative arts, design, and interior architecture at the college level. I took my international trip when I was twelve and was hooked.
