We had an exceptional experience with Take Me To Europe Tours! Monique, our travel planner, was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and patient throughout the entire process. She was highly responsive, addressing all our questions promptly and ensuring every detail was perfect. Monique went above and beyond to craft the perfect European vacation for our family, exceeding all our expectations. We highly recommend her and the team for anyone seeking a seamless and memorable travel experience!Sample testimonial content area
🌍 Extremely Cost-Effective: We’re in this business to create long-term relationships with our lovely clients. We charge a flat rate of US$350 to plan your trip for up to two weeks. If it’s longer, it will be a little more. We usually spend about 15 HOURS on a two-week trip, and we will give you a series of individual links to book the components of your trip. We can even offer you our tour operator accommodation rates, which will be approximately 15% less than you can find online or through a travel agent.
🌍 Expert Guidance: Benefit from years of travel expertise and a deep knowledge of Europe’s hidden gems.
🌍 Tailor-Made Experiences: Every itinerary is uniquely crafted to fit your interests and schedule.
🌍 Stress-Free Planning: We take the hassle out of travel planning, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
🌍 All-of-Europe Coverage: Unlike other services limited to a single country, we create itineraries that span the diverse cultures, cuisines, and landscapes of Europe.
🧳 Experience and Expert Knowledge: With years of experience in European travel, we take the hassle out of trip planning by providing expert guidance and personalized recommendations. Our services ensure you experience the best of Europe without the stress of managing the logistics.
🧳 Transparent and Affordable Pricing: We think of our clients in terms of our ‘lifetime client relationship’ and our clients love coming back to us for inspiration, tips, and bookings large and small. In fact, we even have children of our clients now wanting to strike out on their own, and we’re so delighted to extend our services to them!
✨We believe that you shouldn’t pay an enormous sum of money for expert trip planning, and we don’t want to “pad” our costs. So it’s a flat, transparent rate and bookings made at cost – no markup. ✨
🌟 Custom Itineraries: Whether you want to explore historic landmarks, food cultures, or embark on outdoor adventures, we craft personalized travel itineraries that fit your schedule, unique interests, and budget.
🌟 Accommodation: From boutique hotels to luxury resorts and charming vacation rentals, we suggest the best accommodations based on your preferences and budget. We can provide these rooms to you at travel agent (B2B) rates.
🌟 Transportation: Whether by train, car rental, ferries, or flights, we ensure your journey is smooth and efficient.
🌟 Activities & Tours: The best-guided tours, cultural experiences, hidden gems, and must-visit attractions.
🌟 Dining & Culinary Experiences: Top restaurants, authentic local eateries, and unique culinary experiences to elevate your trip.
Hi there – I’m Monique Skidmore, an award-winning professor of cultural anthropology and Europe travel specialist (including being certified by the Italian National Tourist Board as a “Travel to Italy Specialist.”)
With a deep academic background and decades of real-world travel experience, I bring a unique perspective to trip planning—one that blends history, culture, and immersive local experiences to create truly unforgettable journeys.
I’ve spent years studying and experiencing the diverse traditions, histories, and landscapes of Europe. My expertise has taken me from the ancient ruins of Greece to the Renaissance heart of Italy, the fairy-tale villages of France, and beyond. I have an insider’s knowledge of its unknown stories, authentic experiences, and best-kept secrets.
Through my Take Me to Europe Tours tour company and my Take Me to Greece, and Trip Anthropologist travel planning websites — I’ve helped thousands of travelers craft bespoke itineraries that go beyond the tourist experience. Whether you dream of a slow food journey through Tuscany, an island-hopping adventure in Greece, or a deep dive into the cultural wonders of Spain and France, I curate travel plans that match your style, interests, pace, and budget.
Let’s bring your dream trip to life!
Make sure to change the time zone to your time zone. This consult is free and up to 30 minutes.
For example, how many people, destinations, budget or travel style, dates, etc.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with the video call link, and a reminder email 24 hours before our call.
At the time of the call, we’ll initiate the video call.
Following your free consult call, if you’d like us to go ahead and get down to helping design your perfect trip, you’ll be taken to a Payments Page where you can enter your card details. We use Stripe as our payment processing platform because of its serious security and encryption technology.
We will send you a document containing the links to any accommodation, transportation, tickets, etc. that we recommended, and a full itinerary.
Once you’ve made the bookings, we will assemble the trip details for you, make the bookings, and send you a full itinerary.