Create Memorable Experiences
Our Mission
Let us nurture your love for travel to rich cultural destinations with people who share your passion.
Our small-group journeys explore distinctive locations, museums, and local treasures, led by experienced guides who bring each place to life. For those who join our plein air painting tours, you’ll also create art with an award-winning artist in breathtaking settings that inspire through their beauty, history, and cultural heritage.
Why Travel with Us?
Exceptional Accommodations – Every journey features carefully selected lodging, from luxury sailing yachts and elegant private barges with dedicated crews to historic properties and culturally rich boutique hotels. Each setting is chosen for comfort, character, and a strong sense of place.
Renowned Artists & Expert Guides – We collaborate with highly respected, experienced teaching artists and knowledgeable guides who bring depth, inspiration, and insight to every destination.
Small Groups, Personal Attention – Our intimate group sizes allow for a truly personalized experience, meaningful connections, and attentive support throughout your journey.
Thoughtfully Curated Experiences – Every itinerary is designed with care, balancing cultural exploration, creative time, and relaxed pacing to ensure a high-quality, enriching travel experience.
Testimonials
“What a wonderful new perspective for travel to France to become a passenger on a river barge. Gliding through the center of the country was a unique experience. With each stop we visited a village or town rich with history, walking in the same footsteps where Barbizon artists lived and created their art.
Our Travel Partners
Odysseys Unlimited designs escorted cultural tours specifically for small groups of just 12-24 guests which allows for greater flexibility with spontaneous and rich encounters. .
International Barging Tours is the most recent venture from Frank Behrendt and the experienced staff who oversee International Bicycle Tours, Inc., in operation since 1976 and expanded to include Nordic Walking since 2007.
Partial list of Previous tours:
Painting & Sailing in Croatia with David Dunlop
England, Scotland & Wales
Painting & Barging in France with Robert Masla
Undiscovered Southern Italy – From Puglia to Calabria
Painting & Barging in Holland with Robert Masla
Across Northern Spain & Portugal
Painting in Toledo, Spain with artist David Dunlop
Norwegian Splendor – Denmark & Sweden!
Painting & Barging in Italy with Robert Carsten
Painting & Barging in France with Lisa Regopoulos
Provincial French Countryside
Watercolor Painting in the Cotswolds with Rob Atkey