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For the trips you'd take if you knew where to go

You know the kind of trip you want — you just don't have the time to figure it out, or aren't sure where to start. We do the heavy lifting: the deep research, the local knowledge, the hours of sifting through what's actually worth your time — so you end up with a plan built around exactly what you're looking for.

We take on a limited number of trips each month

What we do

Boutique planning for curious travelers

There's too much travel information out there — overwhelming, often outdated, and a lot of it wrong. We cut through all of that so you don't have to.

Beyond the obvious

We don't build itineraries around major cities and call it done. We go deeper — into the regions, towns, and experiences most travelers never find.

No commissions. No markups.

A flat fee for the plan. No incentive to steer you anywhere — only to get it right. You book everything yourself, keeping your points and full control of your budget.

Built entirely around you

An itinerary crafted around your pace, your interests, and your idea of a perfect trip — not a template. We go deep on every detail, down to the smallest minutiae, so you can show up and enjoy without second-guessing a thing.

How it works

Simple from start to finish

Step 01

Fill out our questionnaire

Tell us about your destination, dates, budget, and the kind of trip you're dreaming of.

Step 02

Receive your quote

A pricing quote plus a high-level trip concept so you can see the vision first.

Step 03

Get your itinerary

After payment, your full detailed itinerary is delivered — ready to go.

Past itineraries

Where we've been lately

A look at some of the trips we've recently planned — each one different, all of them personal.

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Questions?

We'd love to hear from you

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Limited availability each month

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Past itineraries

Where we've taken people

Each trip built from scratch — around the traveler, not a template.

The medieval stone village of Peratallada, Spain

3 days · Spain

Costa Brava

The Bizkaia Bridge in Portugalete, Spain

4 days · Spain

Basque Country

The lakeside village of Hallstatt, Austria

10 days · Austria & Bavaria

Vienna, the Austrian Alps & Bavaria

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Königssee, an alpine lake in the Bavarian Alps

9 days · Austria & Bavaria

Vienna, the Austrian Alps & Bavaria

Our client wanted Vienna — but more than that, they wanted something genuinely different once they left the city. Vienna was done properly: a group tour of Schönbrunn, time to explore the city at their own pace, and reserved tables at Gerstner and Café Landtmann. Not just coffee, but an education in what Viennese coffee house culture actually means. Unhurried, old-world, and worth every minute.

The ornate library at Admont Abbey, Austria

Then five days on the road. The first stop was Admont Abbey — not on most itineraries, rarely crowded, and home to one of the most extraordinary library rooms in Europe. From there we based them in Bad Goisern, a quiet alpine town that most travelers drive straight through on their way to Hallstatt. Since they were early risers, we had them in Hallstatt first thing in the morning — lake still, streets empty, the village completely to themselves before the day tours arrived. Two nights in Salzburg so it never felt rushed, in a boutique hotel in the old town. A salt mine tour. Then south to Füssen, where the next morning was an easy 15-minute drive to Neuschwanstein — a hike around the grounds before the tour groups arrived, then the castle itself.

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany

On the way back, a night in Kufstein at the Auracher Löchl, a historic inn that has been feeding people since the 15th century. Lunch the following day at a nearly empty restaurant above the Attersee — exceptional food, views across the lake to match. And finally an evening in the Wagram wine country — a practical choice over the more famous Wachau given their return schedule, but the family-run hotel with its own wine cellar turned out to be one of the highlights of the whole trip.

Attersee, a lake in Austria's Salzkammergut region

Destination

Vienna, Austrian Alps, Bavaria

Duration

9 days

Travel style

City culture + alpine road trip

Highlights

Viennese coffee houses · Admont Abbey · Hallstatt at sunrise · Neuschwanstein · Auracher Löchl in Kufstein · Attersee lunch · Wagram wine country

Stone streets in the village of Peratallada, Spain

3 days · Spain

Costa Brava

Our client was based in Barcelona but wanted to slow down for a few days — no more city noise, no more rushing. Rather than keeping them in the city or booking them into a busy coastal resort, we based them in Peratallada, a medieval village in the heart of the Baix Empordà that most visitors to the region never find. Cobblestone streets, a 10th century castle, and almost no one around.

A stone archway in Peratallada, Spain

We put them in an adults-only hotel with breakfast included so their mornings were unhurried and the day started on their terms. Peratallada itself has a handful of genuinely good restaurants, so evenings were easy — no need to drive anywhere or plan ahead.

The Camino de Ronda coastal path on the Costa Brava

From that base, each day had its own rhythm. A morning at the beach followed by the Dalí Museum in Figueres — surreal in every sense. A full day in Girona, one of Spain's most underrated cities, wandering the Jewish quarter and up to the cathedral. And a half day on the Camino de Ronda, the coastal path that threads along the cliffs above the sea. Three days, one base, no rushing.

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Spain
The colorful riverside houses of Girona, Spain

Destination

Costa Brava, Catalonia

Duration

3 days

Travel style

City + coast, food-forward, culture and relaxation

Highlights

Medieval village base in Peratallada · Dalí Museum in Figueres · Girona's Jewish quarter · Camino de Ronda coastal walk

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain

4 days · Spain

Basque Country

Our client was traveling in July and wanted to escape the heat without leaving Spain — and wanted food to be at the center of the trip. The Basque Country was the natural answer. Cooler, greener, and home to one of the most serious food cultures in the world.

"Puppy," the flower-covered sculpture outside the Guggenheim Bilbao

We based them in Bilbao for the full four days. On the first night we put them in a Michelin-starred restaurant — not to be flashy, but because it set the right tone immediately and gave them a benchmark for the rest of the trip. From there they ate their way through the old town, working through pintxos bars in the Casco Viejo at their own pace. Bilbao rewards that kind of wandering. With only four days, we made a deliberate choice to stay rooted in Bilbao rather than splitting time with San Sebastián — it meant they actually got to know the city rather than passing through two places and feeling like they'd properly seen neither. We also built in a half day at Areeta, the beach neighborhood just outside the city, where they crossed the Puente Colgante — the Vizcaya Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's oldest transporter bridge. An easy detour that most visitors never make.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a small island chapel in the Basque Country

Culture ran alongside the food throughout. A day out to Guernica — a town that carries enormous historical weight and is home to Picasso's most powerful work, seen in person at the local museum. And a hike out to Gaztelugatxe, a hermitage perched on a rocky island off the coast, reached by climbing 241 stone steps above the sea. Dramatic, remote, and completely unlike anything else in the region. Game of Thrones fans will recognize it — but it earns its reputation on its own terms.

Destination

Bilbao + Basque Country, Spain

Duration

4 days

Travel style

Food & wine, culture, coastal exploration

Highlights

Michelin-starred dinner in Bilbao · Pintxos in the Casco Viejo · Areeta beach & Puente Colgante · Guernica & Picasso museum · Gaztelugatxe coastal hike

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Every trip is a little different, so every quote is custom. The framework below gives you a general sense of how pricing works.

A note on availability — Each itinerary requires a significant amount of research and personal attention. To make sure every trip gets that, we only take on a limited number of clients each month.

How it's calculated

Pricing is generally based on trip length and party size — no hidden fees, no upsells. Here's a sense of how it works:

Example estimates — for reference only

10-day trip · 2 people

2 travel days × $50$100
8 full days × $100$800
2 travelers (within 4-person base)
Total$900

4-day trip · 6 people

2 travel days × $50$100
2 full days × $100$200
2 extra travelers × 2 days × $25$100
Total$400

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Our philosophy

The internet has a wealth of travel information. The problem is everything else.

Some people don't know how to access it. Others don't want to spend the time. And often, the information you do find is outdated or just plain wrong. That's why we act as your private editor — dedicated to doing the work, sifting through the noise, and delivering a curated travel experience built around you.

About

Built on precision. Driven by curiosity.

Hi! I'm Eric.

I spent years working in finance, but travel was always my real passion — not just seeing new places, but finding the authentic side of them. The spots that feel lived-in, the restaurants locals actually go to, the routes that don't show up on the first page of Google.

I started planning trips for friends and family, and kept noticing the same thing: people wanted that kind of experience, they just didn't know how to find it — or got overwhelmed trying. The endless options, the logistics, the hours of research. They needed someone to say: here's the plan, here are the best spots, everything is taken care of.

That's why I started Cobblestone Travel. I love getting to know what makes each traveler tick and turning that into an itinerary that's entirely their own — so they can show up, be present, and come home with memories that last.

One thing worth knowing: we're a planning service, not a booking agency. You make your own reservations — keeping your loyalty points and full control of your budget. Our job is to hand you a plan so good that the booking part is easy.

Let's plan something together

Start with a quick questionnaire — we'll take it from there.

Contact

Get in touch

Questions about a trip, the process, or anything else — we're happy to chat before you commit to anything.

Reach us directly

Email

cobblestonetravelco@gmail.com

Response time

Mon – Fri

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Section 1 of 4 · The basics

Let's start with the basics

Nothing is locked in — this is just a starting point.

Solo
Couple
Family
Group of friends
Locked in
Some flexibility
Very flexible
Just a vibe, no dates yet
Specific destinations, or a general vibe — both are fine.
Under $300Comfortable but careful — guesthouses, local restaurants
$300 – $600Boutique hotels, nice dinners, a few splurges
$600 – $1,000High-end stays, tasting menus, private experiences
$1,000+Luxury, no compromises
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Section 2 of 4 · Your travel style

How you move through the world

This is where we start building a picture of your ideal trip.

Slow & immersiveUnpack once or twice, sit in cafes, truly absorb a few places
On the moveRoad trip energy — changing scenery every 2–3 days
High energyJam-packed from sunrise to sunset
Historic characterHeritage hotels, storied buildings
Modern minimalistClean lines, design-forward
Discreet luxuryPrivate villas, no-fuss elegance
Intimate boutiquePersonal, locally owned
Rental carFreedom to roam
Private driversSit back, no navigation
Trains & walkingCity-to-city by rail
Mix of all three
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Section 3 of 4 · What makes it yours

The gold nuggets

These are the questions that allow us to surprise and delight. Pick what resonates — add more if you'd like.

Happy accidentsUnplanned discoveries, spontaneous detours
Around the tableA meal or drink that defines the trip
StillnessQuiet, empty, all yours
Earned viewsA hike, a climb, something worked for
Tourist trapsOverpriced, over-visited, underwhelming
Rigid schedulesNo room to breathe or wander
Soulless hotelsCould be anywhere in the world
CrowdsTour groups, queues, no sense of place
Drag to rank by priority. Click × to remove any that don't apply.
  • Food & wine×
  • Art & architecture×
  • History & culture×
  • Hiking & outdoors×
  • Photography×
  • Shopping & design×
Michelin dinnerA serious tasting menu experience
Private guideArchitectural, historical, or culinary
Chartered experienceBoat, helicopter, private transfer
Special stayA castle, a villa, something unforgettable
No specific splurge
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Section 4 of 4 · Almost done

Last step

Just your contact info and we'll be in touch.

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We've got it — thank you.

We'll review your questionnaire and be in touch with a quote and initial trip concept.