LITERARY DESTINATIONS EXPLORED
Author-Hosted Experiences: Private talks, behind-the-scenes access, and intimate Q&A sessions making them truly unique literary travel experiences..
Handpicked Itineraries: From cobblestone lanes to candlelit salons, every moment is curated for book-lovers and literary adventurers.
Small Groups, Big Connections: 25 fellow women readers ensures you’ll leave with new best friends (and book recs!).
Stress-Free Planning: We handle logistics for your book-inspired travel, so you can lose yourself in adventure.
42
FELLOW BOOKWORMS GUIDED
300
YEARS TURNING STORIES INTO JOURNEYS
6
THE LUMINA DIFFERENCE: WHY OUR LITERARY TOURS STAND APART
Beneath the northern lights and beside frozen fjords, a world from Ashley McLeo’s imagination is quietly coming to life. A Kingdom of Frost and Malice—an epic steeped in power, prophecy, and cold enchantment—has inspired an intimate literary journey to Norway, where myth meets mountain.
Though the tour has yet to unfold, the blueprint is laced with magic:
- Snow-draped villages that echo with Norse legend
- Silent boat rides through glass-still waters
- Candlelit readings beneath vaulted wooden ceilings
This is more than a setting—it’s a summoning.
❄️ In Ashley’s Words
“To see the world I imagined begin to breathe in a real place—it’s like watching a dream frost over into reality.”
A Kingdom of Frost and Malice
📍 Upcoming Tour: Norway
The Stories Taking Shape
ashley mcleo
Beneath soft Highland dawns and beside glass-still lochs, the world of Kat MacKenzie’s Work in Progress unfurls before you—an intimate Scottish sojourn steeped in banter, blossoms, and clandestine longing.
Though our journey is still on the horizon, here’s the blueprint for your own story-book adventure:
⚔️ Dappled glens where every hill conceals a secret rendezvous
🍷 Fireside chats in centuries-old castle drawing rooms
📌 Lochside whisky tastings with a wink to our swoon-worthy Scottish guide
This isn’t just a tour—it’s your main-character romance brought to life.
"WORK IN PROGRESS"
📍 Upcoming Tour: SCOTLAND
The Stories Taking Shape
KAT MACKENZIE
Beneath mist-wrapped castles and along storied stone walls, the world of Caitriona Drexler’s The White Knight begins to stir—an immersive journey into chivalry, hidden prophecies, and shadow-kissed legends.
Though our adventure awaits its first step, here’s the blueprint for your epic passage through Northern England (with an optional portal to Merlin’s Cave):
⚔️ Great Hall feasts in centuries-old manor houses where every tapestry whispers a tale
🍷 Fireside toasts in secret warrens, savoring mulled ale as author Caitriona shares behind-the-scenes lore
📌 Dawn rambles across rolling dales, tracing the footsteps of knights and legends
✨ Optional 2-night/3-day extension to Merlin’s Cave—where myth bleeds into reality
This isn’t just a tour—it’s your chapter in a saga penned by history and magic.
"Songs of Another Time"
📍 Upcoming Tour: england
The Stories Taking Shape
Caitriona Drexler
A literary tour is a story-driven group journey that brings books to life through real-world destinations. At Lumina, each trip is designed to reflect a beloved story or literary theme—perfect for thoughtful women seeking deeper connection through travel.
At Lumina Travel Co., we curate small group literary tours for women who read with their whole heart and travel with deep intention.
Think misty Scottish moors. Italian coastlines with Velaris energy. Hidden cafés in the heart of Lisbon.
Every itinerary is shaped by story—whether it’s your favorite novel or a world you’ve always dreamed of wandering.
This isn’t your average tour.
It’s immersive travel for book lovers, guided by narrative, community, and soul.
What is a literary tour?
Why Choose Lumina Travel Co. for Your Literary Journey?
Ready to book?
Start by reaching out here, or join our Facebook community to get early access to tours, book club discussions, and the occasional virtual hangout. When you’re ready, we’ll map out your next chapter together.
A: Every Lumina tour is built like a novel: filled with atmosphere, character, meaning, and a little bit of magic. You won’t find mass tourism or surface-level itineraries here—only intentional, book-inspired travel for introverted women who crave depth.
Not anymore! Lumina now focuses exclusively on small group literary tours for women. Each journey is crafted around a story-rich theme and destination, designed to connect like-minded book lovers in immersive, unforgettable ways.
A: These experiences are for thoughtful, curious women—readers, writers, introverts, and dreamers—who long to explore the world in a way that feels personal, inspiring, and story-driven.
Literary travel is about more than visiting beautiful places—it’s about becoming part of a story. At Lumina, we design immersive, soul-stirring journeys inspired by the books you love. Whether it's walking castle ruins with Outlander in your heart or sipping limoncello in a town that could pass for Velaris, we turn pages into passports.
Q: What is literary travel?
Literary Travel FAQs:
What You Need to Know Before Your First Soul-Stirring Trip
Q: Who are these tours for?
Q: Do you offer custom travel? planning?
Q: What makes your group tours unique?
Q: How do I join a tour?
accreditations:
