St Peter's Basilica hero

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WHO WE ARE

The Luminaire is a community of curious minds dedicated to reimagining travel for a new generation. We strive to create journeys around the world of depth and enlightenment, each individually crafted to cultivate the interests of our guests.

SEEKING A DIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE 

We believe in the power of travel to nurture personal growth. Our goal is to identify and build upon the interests of our guests, while igniting newfound passions along the way. Through visceral learning, our journeys endeavour to cultivate a deeper, more profound connection with the world, and spark a desire to protect it.

Statues in the Galleria dell'Academia, Florence, Italy

TRAVELLING IN GOOD COMPANY

Each journey we embark upon is enhanced by the knowledge and experience of extraordinary people. The Luminaire’s Guild of experts represent some of the world’s foremost thinkers across many disciplines, from world-leading archaeologists to record-breaking polar explorers. Travelling in their esteemed company, our guests discover the planet’s most intriguing stories, revealed by those who tell them best.

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STRIVING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

We believe that a deeper connection to the world fosters a natural desire to protect it. Our guests depart as enthusiasts and return as ambassadors, inspired to harness the power of their experiences for the greater good. To this end, we have established The Luminaire Foundation. Through founding pillars of natural conservation, cultural preservation and education, we aim to help safeguard the sustainable future of the places, people and cultures we explore.

Cloudy mountain landscape

'The Luminaire were perfect partners to coordinate our first return to Ireland for many years. A beautiful, characterful hotel and visits that truly got under the surface of the historic places we visited – and the people who look after them – were hallmarks of a wonderful trip.’

- WORLD MONUMENTS FUND

'The future of luxury travel is experience. The Luminaire's focus is on creating inspiring moments that become a journey. A journey that all clients demand to discover thanks to the meticulous attention to detail and unrivalled service of this team.'

- MADDOX GALLERY

START PERSONALISING YOUR EXPERIENCE​

We believe in the power of travel to nurture personal growth. Our goal is to explore and build upon the interests of our guests, while igniting newfound passions along the way.​

From discovering the life of a classical composer with an acclaimed concert pianist, to unearthing treasures in Cairo with an archaeologist, our travel designers will create a personalised one-off journey, shaped by you.​

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