What we’re about
Our name couldn't say it better. We love food, wine, chocolate, & travel. Join our local bay area events which range from eating out, chocolate & wine tastings, hiking, foodie events, & local and international excursions (of course we indulge in the first three on these bigger trips too!)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wonders of JapanTokyo, Tokyo
May 23 - June 1, 2025
Travel friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) are bringing back their adventure to Japan!
See details below and email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Sign-up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/japan-group-tours/
Our Japan group tours are chock full of diverse activities including unique cultural experiences, fantastic landscapes, and all the beautiful temples and architecture which make Japan so iconic.
- 9 nights/10 days
- Breakfast daily
- 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners (Welcome & Farewell Dinner)
Tokyo: 2 Nights
The never-ending hustle and bustle of the city creates an energy that is quite contagious.
Highlights:
- Privately guided tour through parts of Tokyo
– Akihabara: otherworldly place filled with bizarre Japanime, neon signs, and streets & alleys lined with vendors.
- Asakusa Kanon Temple (Sensoji Temple): See and photography Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist Temple.
– Meiji Shrine: Named for a dynastic ruler from the Meiji period in Japanese history, thus making the shrine one of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks.Takayama: 2 Nights
The Japanese Alps & Takayama
Central Honshū is home to the Northern Japanese Alps and Japan’s heartland. Boasting some of Japan’s most magnificent peaks and dramatic scenery, the Northern Alps are truly spectacular!
Highlights:
- Shin-Hotaka no Yu Hot Springs: Open air hot spring is in a beautiful setting
- Hirayu Great Falls: This magnificent waterfall is over 200 ft tall and 20 ft across.
- Kamikochi Valley: Inside Chubu-Sangaku National Park, this highland area is home to an amazing walk through lightly forested areas with ponds, macaque monkeys, and curving river with the mountains as a back-drop.
Takayama lies in the heart of the Hida Mountains. Established in the 16th century as a castle town of the Kanamori family, it’s now famous throughout Japan for its old town area of narrow streets containing many well-preserved inns, tea houses, shops and merchants houses.
Highlights:
- Privately guided tour
- Takayama Morning Market: On the bank of the Miyagawa River, the market is fun to observe stands selling local farm produce, flowers and crafts.
- Takayama’s Old Town : Visit and photograph Takayama Jinya, the old government house.
- Optional Hida Folk Village Tour: This open air museum exhibits over 30 traditional houses from the Hida region, the mountainous district of Gifu Prefecture around Takayama.
Hiroshima & Charming Miyajima Island: 1 Night
Despite its tragic past, Hiroshima is now a bustling and vibrant city which has risen phoenix-like from the ashes.
Hiroshima:
*Privately guided tour
– Memorial Peace Park, Museum, & A-Bomb Dome: Experience the poignant reminder that caused Hiroshima’s fame.Miyajima Island is small sacred island located in the Inland Sea. It has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times.
– Vermilion Torii Gate & Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima: After a ferry ride to this sacred island we’ll visit the world famous vermilion torii gate at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Miyajima is one of Japan’s three most scenic places.
Kyoto: 4 nights
Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, this ancient city showcases the heart and soul of traditional Japan.
Highlights:
- Privately guided tour
– Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion): Covered with 18 carat gold leaf, this incredible building was originally built by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397.
- Okochi Mountain Villa: Form residence of a film star, this famous villa consists of several beautiful gardens and buildings, including living quarters, tea houses, and a meditation hall.
– Monkey Park Iwatayama: We’ll meander up a small hill to reach the park with a nice overlook filled with macaques.
– Gion District & Optional Geisha Cultural Exchange: Walk through the sleepy district where geisha come from all over the country to train. For those interested (not included) we’ll get to have an incredible experience in a local house with a geisha for a cultural exchange and private photo shoot.
– Fushimi Inari Shrine: Filled with thousands of vermilion gates, this hillside complex and temple is enormous and beautiful- All transfers, rail tickets, public transit, entry fees, taxies and activities as listed in the itinerary included
- International airfare is not included - flying into Narita International Airport in Tokyo (NRT) and departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka.
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Join Us!
Solo travelers will be paired with same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $3,995
Single Supplement: $915Deposit: $600
- Beautiful Benelux - Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg Trip!Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Our friends at Photofly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have planned an extraordinary to Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux).
June 5 - June 16, 2025
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/belgium-luxembourg-netherlands-group-tour/
- 11 Nights/12 Days
- Luxembourg (2 N) | Belgium (5 N) | Netherlands (4 N)
- Charming boutique hotels
- Breakfast daily
- 2 Dinners
- Privately guided adventures
Luxembourg (2 Nights)
- City Walking Tour
- Pont Adolphe: Capture stunning views and photos over the Petrusse Ravine
- Place d'Armes: Lively public square located in the heart of the city’s old town
- Mullerthal Trail Hike: Often referred to as "Little Switzerland" of Luxembourg, this guided scenic hike winds through lush forests, dramatic rock formations, and picturesque valleys
- Vianden Castle & Chairlift: This stunning, hilltop fortress dates back to the Romanesque and Gothic periods
Belgium (5 Nights)
Experience Dinant!
- Discover Dinant: Privately guided walking tour
- Collegiate Church of Notre Dame:
- Dinant Citadel: Discover the historic fortress perched high above the town with stunning panoramic views
- Cruise the river Meuse: A scenic and relaxing way to experience the beauty of the Meuse River and its stunning surroundings
Experience Brussels!
- City Walking Tour
- Grand Place: The central square of Brussels, renowned for its stunning architecture and historical significance, featuring ornate guild halls and the impressive Town Hall
- Atomium: Designed to resemble an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times symbolizing scientific progress and innovation, this iconic structure is a delight to photograph
- Manneken Pis: This famous bronze statue depicts a small boy urinating into a fountain, and has become a beloved symbol of the city’s irreverent sense of humor.
- Chocolate Museum & Private Chocolate Making Class: Dive into the gourmet world of cocoa and chocolate.
Experience Ghent!
- Day Trip to Ghent: Guided tour throughout the highlights of this storied city with a rich history, stunning architecture, and lively cultural scene.
- St. Bavo’s Cathedral
- Gravensteen Castle: The "Castle of the Counts," as its known, stands as a remarkable testament to Ghent's medieval past
- Ghent Canal Cruise: Enjoy a serene and picturesque way to explore the city's stunning medieval architecture
Experience Bruges!
- City Walking Tour
- Market Square & The Belfry
- Burg Square: This charming square features the striking Gothic-style Town Hall, built in the 14th century, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, which houses a revered relic that draws visitors from near and far.
- Church of Our Lady: Explore this architectural gem that showcases a stunning blend of Gothic and Romanesque styles.
- Cruise the canals of Bruge: Encounter the city's enchanting waterways, with its medieval bridges and fairy-tale architecture framing every turn.
- Menin Gate Memorial: Witness this solemn tribute to the thousands of soldiers who went missing in action during World War I
- WWI Battlefields: Embark on a sobering journey through the scarred landscape where some of the fiercest fighting of the Great War took place.
Netherlands (4 Nights)
Experience Rotterdam!
- Cube Houses: See and photograph this iconic architecture, a striking example of urban ingenuity.
- Experience Rotterdam: Free time to explore the city’s bold architectural innovation, bustling food stalls, & vibrant art scene-
- Museum Quarter Art Depot: See and photograph this groundbreaking facility from the outside and housing an impressive collection of over 150,000 works
- Optional: Iconic Dutch windmills & the country's oldest city: Take a waterbus to capture the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk against the backdrop of canals and green fields.
Experience The Hague!
- The Hague City Highlights: Guided driving tour of the city's most notable locations
- Peace Palace: An architectural masterpiece and symbol of international justice
- Scheveningen Beach: Explore The Hague’s lively seaside escape
- The Madurodam, a country in miniature: Discover this unique park showcasing the Netherlands' most iconic landmarks
Experience Amsterdam!
Optional fast-pass entry to...- Van Gogh Museum OR Rijksmuseum
- Guided walking tour
- Dam Square & Royal Palace
- The Floating Flower Market
- Ann Frank House
Join Us!
For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $4,395
Single Supplement: $895Deposit: $600
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/belgium-luxembourg-netherlands-group-tour/
