Culture, Food, Beauty – Join our Private Discovery Tours to all that’s out there

Knowing more and trying harder. This is what we rely upon to design and guide our Discovery Tours. Such an approach comes with its own limitations: we will never show you places where we have not lived at a point of our life. Which, in practice, means we will never offer tours to Tanzania, Iceland and many other wonderful places. The upside ? Wherever we will take you, we will share the kind of experiences and insights that only very discriminating and well informed locals can provide. To live up to this promise, we made, from the start, another unusual decision: to guide every single tour ourselves.

As an international couple with colorful and diverse careers, we have lived in many places, from Alsace to Los Angeles and from Southern Germany to New Mexico, not to mention, among a few more, Umbria and the Isle of Man.

These are the places we invite you to discover with us—and we will do everything to make them unforgettable.

Olga Krasnova-Holtzweiler and Philippe Holtzweiler

A constant exchange of traditions, culture and lifestyles between France and Germany has given the region a personality as rich as it is unique. More than any other time of the year, the Holiday Season is a time to enjoy the magical atmosphere that pervades even the smallest vilages, and experience some of the most beautiful Christmas markets anywhere. Sampling the extraordinary diverse—and delicious — local gastronomy will be part of the journey between Alsace, Baden and Northern Switzerland.

“A place like no other at a time like no other”

MOSTLY CHARDONNAY: A GRAND TOUR OF CHAMPAGNE AND NORTHERN BURGUNDY    OCTOBER 2025 FRANCE

CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. PLANNED RELEASE: MARCH 2025

Champagne is in a class of its own: for 250 years and like no other wine, it has epitomized luxury, elegance and enjoyment. As for Chablis, its vineyards have been famous since the early Middle Ages.

And yet, there is so much more to discover: this is the place where French kings were traditionally crowned and where the mellow beauty of ‘Old France’ is at its very best. Gourmets, too, will find much to enjoy in a region full of extraordinary culinary highlights.

“Where great wines meet the arts and history of Old France”

From our launch pad on the intriguing, one-of-a-kind Isle of Man—a place where Philippe spent 7 years of his life—we will explore, among others, the island’s rugged coastline, mountains, rather unexpected menagerie of tailless cats, six-horned sheep and sunbathing seals, the delightfully Victorian, seaside town of Douglas. we will also visit several outstanding eateries. Liverpool, Chester and Dublin, a ferry ride on each side of the Irish Sea, will provide us with cityscapes as diverse as they are fascinating—to say nothing of different takes on urban ambience.

“A unique blend of serene landscapes and ebullient nightlife”

Drawing on his intimate knowledge of Southern Germany, where he spent 26 years of his life and raised his three sons, Philippe has designed an insider’s tour of what is probably the most beautiful part of Germany and adjacent Austria. Expect a stunningly preserved medieval city, fairy tale castles, some of the best museums in Europe, a couple of first-class musical events and truly excellent food: Munich alone has no less than 24 Michelin Star restaurants.

“Stunning cities, enchanting countryside and a lot of Lebensfreude”

For quite a few years, Umbria has been Olga and Philippe’s second home. They have crisscrossed the ‘Cuore Verde’ frome Narni to Lake Trasimeno and from Gubbio to Orvieto, since Perugia and Assisi are far from being the only places of interest in this area of rolling hills, forest-covered mountains and innumerable, many centuries old towns and villages in the middle of the olive groves. We will show you, as usual, the highlights as well as the hidden treasures. Be prepared for some extraordinary food: in Umbria the hearty, central Italian cuisine is at its very best.

“Sublime discoveries at every turn—in a gourmet’s paradise”

Santa Fe, la capitale mythique du Nouveau-Mexique, a été fondée tout juste 50 ans après l’arrivée de Cortez dans le Nouveau-Monde. C’est dire que l’histoire et la culture locale remontent jusqu’à un passé lointain. Ici, les traditions indigène, hispanique et anglo-saxonne se rejoignent dans un mélange inattendu et fascinant. Les paysages grandioses des Montagnes Rocheuses contribuent à faire de la région une destination inoubliable. Des villes fantômes du Colorado jusqu’au ranch de Georgia O’Keefe, nous vous proposons un périple où nature et culture se rejoignent, au moment où les peupliers trembles couvrent d’or les montagnes alentour.

“Un périple au cœur de l’Ouest d’hier et d’aujourd’hui”