Itinerary Planning
June 2014 Private Provence Tour
""Thank you for making our recent visit to Provence a delight. Your attentive and engaging personality made it so enjoyable, and you were incredibly gracious. The Melon and Truffle Experience day was a favorite; your culinary talents exceeded any expectation we had. Thank you for the special melon macarons, too. What a treat!
We were impressed with the history and anecdotes you shared with us at every place we visited; you made these places we’d only read about much more real, and alive. And…"
Spring Private Tour 2025
"REVIEW:
My wife and I love to travel. One of our favorite ways to explore new areas includes finding the best local guides for one day tours of larger urban areas but mostly hiring driver guides for multi-day trips thru large regions of a country. We always wanted to explore Provence so finding that perfect drive/guide was essential. My search found Emily of Your Private Provence. Although I could write a short story on our trip with Emily I will try to keep it short.
PLANNING:
I always work…"
September 2023 – 10-day private tour
"Emily was our guide and driver for 10 days during our private tour of Provence. There were 7 of us, all friends and we have traveled all over the world for the past 50 years. Our 10 days with Emily traveling all over Provence was perhaps the finest travel experience any of us have ever had. She completely embodies all of the qualities needed to take complete strangers and make them feel as if they are part of her family. She was so professional, knowledgeable, kind, caring and flexible as well…"
September 2016 Rhone Wine Tour
""You are the sweetest and we enjoyed getting to know you. You are also a trooper – spending a week with a rowdy group like ours must not have been an easy task:). You did it, girl!"
Tatiana
"In addition to the email from Tatiana, I want to thank you for your kindness and sweetness and patience in making our honeymoon so very special. You are a sheer delight."
Miles
"Tireless, warm, funny, delightful, lovely….I will run out of juice on my iPhone before I run out of adjective…"
High Provence Lavender Lifestyle Tour
"This is my third tour with Emily, so that alone says a lot.
The itinerary is well organized and offers unique experiences. There is the right balance of activity and free time. Best of all the tours are fun! You will laugh hard and eat well!!
Eleanor Nazha, New York"
5 Day Tour – September 2017
""Thank you so much for all you did to make our trip to Provence EXTRA special! Rosamond, the Babbs, the Murfees, and the Youngs all had a grand time and loved our whirlwind tour of the Provence area. It was a special treat to have a guide who knew the area so well, as well as someone we could understand! We felt like we were with an old friend!"
"Emily, Thank you for driving and guiding my friends and me around Provence. You are charming, knowledgeable and punctual and we all enjoyed our…"
June 2018 Lavender & Cultural Tour
""Thank you, Emily, for all your help in arranging my trip and transporting me before and after the tour. Also, the tour was so special. I enjoyed it all. You are a great guide to all the special things, places, foods, and experiences in this area of Provence."
Diane Logon, Florida
"Our group consisted of six women and one very brave gentleman with of a wide range of ages, backgrounds, personalities, and abilities. We toured the historic Chateauneuf Du Pape. We visited a Winery, Ala…"
2019 Lavender Tour
""2019 Lavender Tour This tour exceeded all of my expectations! The small group size made it easy for us to get to know each other and each day was such a treat! Emily shared not only her love and knowledge of her adopted country but afforded us a glimpse into life in Provence. She introduced us to local chefs, farmers, and artisans and each was colorful and engaging and passionate about their chosen profession and excited to share with us. We visited beautiful villages and ate marvelous local f…"
September 2016 Day Tour in the Luberon
""For my first time in Provence I decided to hire a guide. It’s not something I normally do but I didn’t want to be bothered with driving and trying to find my way on my own. I didn’t want to waste precious time because I had so little there.
We had several conversations via email in advance of my visit about what my interests are and what I wanted to get out of my time with her. Emily showed me some wonderful places for photos and a little off the beaten path Abbey that was a lovely way to e…"
May private tour 2016
""When I look back I do not necessarily think of the specific towns we visited as much as the special experiences and moments we had during truffle hunting, making chocolates, taking pictures in the middle of that beautiful flower field, and our hikes, walks and conversations. Thank you for arranging all this for us because they are certainly the experiences that made our trip so special.
Most importantly, what I cherish is that you never made us feel like we are with a private tour guide. Yo…"