About
Slow Travel Tours is an informal affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.
- We share a passion for special places in Europe, places that have stirred something deep inside ourselves, places we enjoy sharing with people who are seeking a different kind of tour.
- We share a common philosophy about travel. We believe in traveling more slowly and seeing what’s around you, immersing yourself in the local landscape, the history and culture, the food and the wine, and the people.
- We believe a small group enhances the quality of that experience, and we enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded travelers. The people who join our groups become our friends.
- We love what we do and where we do it. These are small part-time businesses, and we all manage and lead our trips ourselves, often involving local friends with our groups.
Some of us live in Europe; others visit several times a year. We’re not just in the travel business – we’re travelers too.
Founding members of the group include:
Tours in France
The Luberon Experience, Kathy and Charley Wood
Tours in Italy
Adventures in Italy, Kristi and Bill Steiner
Arts Sojourn, Matthew Daub
Esperia Travels, Stephanie Abbott and Cynthia Abbott Zalambani
Gail’s Great Escapes, Gail Hecko
Italian Excursion, Cheryl Alexander
Palmabella’s Italy, Palma and Brad Hansen
Panorama Italy, Bryan and Valerie Schneider
Tours in Europe
Music and Markets Tours, Anne and Kirk Woodyard
