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Gilded Legacy Travel & Tours, LLC
River Cruises
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Small Ship Cruises
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Groups by Land or Sea
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Multi-Generational Trips
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River Cruises 〰️ Small Ship Cruises 〰️ Groups by Land or Sea 〰️ Multi-Generational Trips 〰️
Crafting Connections Through Travel
Voyages of Distinction
Sail into a Storybook Journey with Gilded Legacy Voyages of Distinction. Whether you’re drifting past vineyard-clad hills on the Rhône or chasing sunsets across the Aegean, I curate intimate cruise experiences with the world’s premier lines — Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways, Riverside, Azamara, Explora Journeys, and Windstar. For classic ocean elegance, I’m also a Princess Cruises and Holland America Line specialist.
Expect five-star service, thoughtfully crafted itineraries, and those unforgettable “pinch-me” moments that only small ship travel can bring. All you have to do is unpack once — and let the world come to you.
Your legacy of golden memories begins here—where every journey is written from the heart. Are you ready to #GetGilded?
Complete my custom CRUISE MATCH FORM and set sail on your legacy of travel!
Curated Tours, Travel & Discovery
Let’s turn your travel dreams into a perfectly crafted adventure. From private guided transports and immersive tours to exclusive small or large group experiences, every detail is curated to your style. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with your favorite crew, your next story is ready to unfold.
Experiences, tours, transports & cruise shore excursions:
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Even if I didn’t plan your trip or cruise, you can still research and book excursions on my referral links. I am happy to help guide you and answer any questions you might have.
Vacation Rentals: Click to explore, if you can’t find what you are looking for reach out to me, I have access to thousands that are not on VRBO or AirBNB.
EXPLORE OUR CURATED VILLA COLLECTION HERE
Let me help you author the next chapter of your travel story.
COMPLETE MY TRIP INQUIRY FORM and let’s #GetGilded by crafting a Legacy of Travel together.
Some tailor-made journeys may include a design fee., a reflection of the expertise and sparkle behind your experience.
Journeys of Connection
Got a Group? Get it Gilded!
Some adventures are just better shared. Gather your favorite people and embark on a cruise, land, or cruise + land tour journey designed for connection, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Groups of or seven more may enjoy special perks, including discounts or even complimentary travel for the host.
Professional Conferences & Affiliation Travel
Multi-Generational Family Travel
Educational Tours for All Ages
Hobby, Special Interest, & Affinity Groups
Friends and Family
Corporate Incentive Travel
Let’s make your next getaway a Gilded Legacy experience to remember. Check out the links below, including our Gilded Legacy Hosted River Cruise Groups that are offered to our clients at a discount.
We can even charter the whole ship!
Cruise Match Form for a Group
Trip Match Form for a Group
Featured Bespoke Adventures
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
#GetGilded in France — Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers River Cruise with 5 Star Paris Pre-Stay
Sip, savor, and sail through Burgundy and Provence… the Avalon way. 🍷
Let's GOGH & Get Gilded! Oui Oui!
Experience la belle vie along France’s Rhône and Saône Rivers — sailing through Burgundy and Provence just after harvest, when the vineyards shimmer gold and the cellars are full of new vintages.
Your journey begins with 2 luxurious nights in Paris at the 5⭐ Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe, including breakfast and a guided city tour. Then whisk away by high-speed TGV train to Dijon, visit Beaune’s medieval Hôtel-Dieu, and board your Avalon Suite Ship® to cruise through France’s most celebrated wine regions.
Sail with a Certified Sommelier leading tastings, pairings, and wine stories that bring each region to life.
✨ Exclusive Gilded Legacy Offer:
$1,250 OFF per person - discount is worked in the pricing
Group Discount of 5% per person - is worked in the pricing
Complimentary prepaid gratuities
2-night Paris pre-stay + guided city tour
(Airfare not included but can be arranged)
From *$4,279 per person | 10 Days | 5⭐ French immersion | Only unpack once you are onboard
🍇 Post-harvest France. Golden vineyards. World-class wine.
#GetGilded #LuxuryTravel #WineCruise #France2026
Includes taxes and fees, but does not include airline transportation, airport transfers, or travel insurance. I can arrange all of those necessary things for you on an individual basis.
If you fill 5+ cabins with your party or group, I can arrange group specific excursions and tours and possibly free cruising. Just let me know if that’s your plan.
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to place your $250 per person non-refundable deposit today!
In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul
Walk the path of history and faith on this extraordinary journey through Greece and Turkey. From ancient Corinth to the Mars Hill of Athens, from Philippi to Thessalonica, experience the places where Paul preached, taught, and transformed lives.
Cruise the Aegean to Ephesus and Patmos, where early Christian communities once gathered—and where scripture itself was inspired. Along the way, explore breathtaking ruins, timeless coastlines, and sacred sites that bring the New Testament to life.
A spiritually enriching journey wrapped in Mediterranean beauty and cultural wonder.
Group rates & private group tour is available.
Various departures available for 2025/2026 season.
Globus Family of Brands®
2025/26 Departures Available
Rome to Barcelona - Total Solar Eclipse
A Celestial Journey Like No Other - Set sail from Rome to Barcelona aboard Windstar Cruises for a once-in-a-lifetime experience culminating in the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. As the Moon’s shadow passes over Spain just before sunset, your ship will be expertly positioned at sea to provide the most breathtaking, unobstructed view possible of this rare celestial event.
Before the skies darken, immerse yourself in the coastal charm of Mallorca, Corsica, and Sardinia. Savor rustic pastas, artisanal cheeses, and bold regional wines. Wander Alghero’s Gothic alleyways, explore Bastia’s vibrant Vieux Port, and soak in the panoramic views from its sun-washed Citadel.
This elegant Mediterranean voyage concludes in vibrant Barcelona, leaving you with unforgettable memories—both earthly and astronomical.
August 6–13, 2026
Please note: Eclipse viewing is weather-dependent and cannot be guaranteed.
Windstar Cruises– 180° from Ordinary®
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Avalon Waterways Christmas Markets River Cruise
Join us for a Gilded Legacy Excusive Group River Cruise on the Rhine or Danube River. Sailings available for 2026 & 2027 Christmas seasons. Details coming soon!
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Featured River Cruise
8 Days | 4 Countries | Nov. 10 - 17, 2025
FREE AIR OR $1500 OFF PER PERSON
FREE GRATUITIES
SINGLE FEE WAIVED
from $3,909 - *All Inclusive
Rivers: Danube
Countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers
Sip, sail, and savor your way through the heart of Europe.
This special Avalon Waterways river cruise takes you along the legendary Danube, where vineyard-clad hillsides, storybook villages, and grand capitals set the stage for an unforgettable journey. Imagine raising a glass in Austria’s famed Wachau Valley, exploring centuries-old wine cellars, and savoring regional vintages paired with local cuisine—all while unpacking once and letting the river carry you through Europe’s most enchanting landscapes.
From Budapest’s dramatic skyline to the fairytale charm of Dürnstein and the cultural treasures of Vienna, each day blends history, flavor, and discovery. Designed for wine enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, this itinerary is a toast to Europe’s timeless beauty.
✨ Exclusive Slash Deals: Limited remaining space is now available for 2025 Avalon river cruises, and special savings are happening right now. If this trip speaks to you, contact me right away—these cabins will not last.
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The Real Virgin River Film Locations Themed Itinerary
I personally crafted and traveled this Gilded Legacy Travel curated itinerary. I can’t wait to take you along on the journey. It was the the most romantic adventure to Bowen Island, BC., Vancouver, BC., and the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler, BC. If I ever go missing, I might be a ferry captain on the Bowen Island Ferry. #GetGilded & Let me take you there!
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Windstar Cruise Featured Small Ship Ocean Cruise
7 Days | Reykjavik to Reykjavik
from $3,799 - *All Inclusive
Sea: Norwegian Sea
Countries: Iceland
Dramatic scenery and curious communities coalesce on this week-long circumnavigation of Iceland. Explore a country few people will ever visit, and go far beyond the tourist hotspots to remote fjords, raging waterfalls, and small fishing villages. Get to know the independent and creative Icelanders, and watch whales and seabirds play offshore. This Iceland cruise is yachting at its most inventive. Looking for more? Go in-land and combine the best of the land and sea with a Cruise Tour that includes this itinerary: Comprehensive Iceland Cruise Tour
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Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Dramatic scenery and curious communities coalesce on this week-long circumnavigation of Iceland. Explore a country few people will ever visit, and go far beyond the tourist hotspots to remote fjords, raging waterfalls, and small fishing villages. Get to know the independent and creative Icelanders, and watch whales and seabirds play offshore. This Iceland cruise is yachting at its most inventive.
Looking for more? Go in-land and combine the best of the land and sea with a Cruise Tour that includes this itinerary.*Carefully view the inclusions offered on each itinerary and ship.
Optional pre-post nights, airfare, and additional excursions can be booked for additional fees. Gilded Legacy Travel can save you hours of research and book the perfect river cruise journey for you and your party of 1-140.
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Gilded Legacy Travel Ethos
Embark on a journey where elegance meets exploration.
Exclusive River Cruise, Small Ship Ocean Cruise, Combo Land & Sea Adventure itinerary design & booking that transforms travel into a legacy of unforgettable memories and meaningful connections for kindred spirits.
Specializing in serving multi-generational families and like-minded groups of 2-200.
Extended Family
Romantic Adventure for Couples
Corporate, Organizational, or Special Interest Groups
Faith-Based Journeys Centered on Christ as Lord
Bespoke Luxurious Leisure or Activity. You choose.
Exquisite Historical or Adventure Tours
If we haven’t experienced it, we are kindred connected to someone who has. We won’t put you on a journey we wouldn’t take our own precious tribe on.
Gather with your tribe & cultivate your legacy through travel.
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Your time is precious—and so is your vacation. That’s why every trip curated through Gilded Legacy Travel & Tours, LLC is designed with intention, elegance, and extraordinary attention to detail. Whether you're dreaming of a luxurious river cruise, a small-ship voyage, or an enchanting land-and-sea escape, I’ll help bring your vision to life. Please note my professional travel planning fee structure below. Terms and conditions are available at the bottom of the website.
Because travel planning is a true craft—and one I take great pride in—my services come with the following fee structure:
🌍 Standard Trip Planning Fee
$50 per traveler for any itinerary over 2 nights
Refundable only if the trip is fully booked, paid in full, and completed without itinerary changes
Non-refundable if the itinerary is canceled or significantly modified after booking
🔄 Change Fee Policy
Planning includes up to two major itinerary revisions. After that:
$50 per additional major change, non-refundable
Major changes include adjustments to travel dates, accommodations, or primary/secondary transportation
✨ Custom Itinerary Design
For travelers seeking something beyond the ordinary—a themed escape, immersive cultural journey, or completely custom experience:
$100 per custom itinerary build-out, non-refundable
This fee covers the additional research, creative concepting, and personalized vendor sourcing that go into creating one-of-a-kind adventures
✈️ Air Travel Booking Fees
Airfare-only bookings include the following non-refundable service fees:
$25 per domestic airline ticket
$50 per international airline ticket
$20 service fee on non-commissionable tickets or changes
GLTT reserves the right to waive or modify planning fees at its sole discretion. Please note: all supplier/vendor change or cancellation penalties are the responsibility of the traveler.
At Gilded Legacy, I prioritize quality over quantity. If I’m not the right fit for your journey, I’m always happy to refer you to a trusted, licensed travel professional who is.
Let’s bring your Gilded Legacy travel dream to life—beautifully, effortlessly, and with every detail designed around you.