About us
Renaissance Tours is Australia's premier specialist tour operator in the field of international cultural and special interest tours.
Each tour is designed by using a unique blend of ingredients:
OUR PARTNERS
Renaissance Tours carry the distinction of being designed especially for the patrons and supporters of Australia’s premier cultural organisations including Opera Australia, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Symphony, the Powerhouse Museum, the Art Gallery Society of NSW, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia.
OUR TOUR LEADERS
Our tour leaders are among the most accomplished in their fields of expertise and, on any one of our tours, you may find yourself under the guidance of a consummate opera singer, ballet dancer or director; an eminent musicologist; or the curator of a leading gallery or museum. Each of our tours features a series of in-depth talks by your tour leader to ensure you get the most from your travel experience. Your tour leader will enhance your journey with the kind of exceptional insights which can only be gained from a lifetime of experience and the pursuit of a lifelong passion.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
With over 11 years in the business of combining travel with inspiring cultural endeavours, and the notable influence of our partners and tour leaders, we have developed a vast network of key contacts who make it possible to for us to flavour our tours with unique experiences. For instance, our group members have sipped cocktails with the stars of Graham Murphy’s Swan Lake; lunched with renowned conductor Simone Young; and ventured behind the scenes into the workshops of the Forbidden City to learn about the techniques used to restore the museum’s priceless antiquities.
AND FINALLY …
You can travel with Renaissance Tours confident in the knowledge that you’ll be in the company of like-minded travellers. All our itineraries are designed to featured both well-known sites and hidden gems; along with the right balance of structured activities and free time for your own explorations. All sightseeing is conducted by local guides who will give in-depth factual information about the sites visited, interesting tid-bits and those special insights only a resident of the city can provide like the best place to buy local delicacies or that cosy little café favoured by the locals.
OUR TEAM
Our dedicated team consists of travel professionals with a love for and an understanding of the arts:
| Mr Hugh Hallard Director |
Mrs Robin Woods Operations Manager |
| Ms Jacqueline Firmstone Product Manager |
Ms Barbara Lee Tours Manager |
| Ms Barbara Lischka Product Manager |
Ms Aurélie Gueydan Tours Manager |
| Ms Frances Conti Accountant |
Ms Claire Garrety Tours Consultant |
| Mr Max Adler Tours Consultant |
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