Founded under the name of Tapestry by Lawan Glasscock Andersen in 1992 as the ultimate in private-contract tour services, The Medici Way is a company of professionals and scholars who cater specifically to the discerning and cultured world traveler. "Not a travel agency, but a company specializing in luxury immersions into the Old World through unique and exciting adventures, each privately contracted, custom tailored, fully guided with your own multi-lingual concierge," states Ms. Glasscock. From gastronomical excursions of Europe by private-jet, luxury yacht cruises of the Adriatic's Dalmatian coast, or noble hunting on ancient private estates. Each tour is custom designed for the educated, discriminating traveler. It is a way of life – a European lifestyle to be savored. As one magazine publisher & editor commented, "A tour for diplomats!" And another critic wrote "If exclusivity and high culture appeal to you, [we've] discovered a gem of an opportunity."

Ms. Glasscock's fortunate clients benefit greatly from her expertise and knowledge gained in the fields of archaeology and art. The world's epicureans continuously return for her specialized and detailed services. Exclusive opportunities include entrance to private art and antique collections, dining as the honored guest of Italy's top chefs, unique tastings at Europe's ultimate wine estates, visits to closed archaeological sites, private couture appointments with infamous design houses, exclusive after-hour museum visits with curators, private yacht cruises on antique vessels, traditional hunting battutas, and invitations into aristocratic castles and villas. All contribute to a lifestyle that is The Medici Way.

Every tour is created specifically for each client. Although Medici Way may suggest exciting itineraries, no adventure is created until we first explore the clients' desires and expectations. The Medici Way composes extraordinary history, art, and architecture trips, hunting, fly-fishing, wine and gastronomy tours, romantic weddings and honeymoons, corporate award recognition, religious pilgrimages and family-oriented adventures.

Lawan Glasscock Andersen

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