LITERARY DESTINATIONS EXPLORED
Before I ever held a passport, I traveled the world through books. Growing up shy and introverted, I found refuge in stories that transported me far beyond my small reality.
I'm Kate, the heart behind Lumina Travel Co., and my journey from bookworm to travel expert wasn't planned—it was written in the chapters of my life. After pursuing three degrees searching for fulfillment, it wasn't until my grandmother passed that I finally asked myself what truly made me feel alive: books and travel.
This unique background shapes how I craft your journeys. When planning a trip to the English countryside, I don't just book accommodations—I find the hidden tea shop where a beloved author drafted their masterpiece, or arrange a private tour of a historic home normally closed to the public. Every itinerary I create turns you into the main character of your own adventure.
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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?
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Private evening reading of Wordsworth's poetry in his garden at Rydal Mount, normally closed to the public after hours.
Wander through the breathtaking landscapes that inspired some of English literature's most beloved poetry. Visit Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth wrote his finest works, explore the peaceful shores of Grasmere, and follow in the footsteps of literary giants through hills and valleys virtually unchanged since the 19th century.
THE ROMANTIC POETS' LAKE DISTRICT
Where Wordsworth and Coleridge Found Their Muse
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: After-hours visit to Hemingway's preserved apartment with a literary historian and craft cocktails inspired by his work.
Experience the cafés, bars, and bookshops that shaped Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast." Sip coffee at Les Deux Magots where literary legends gathered, browse the original Shakespeare and Company bookshop location, and discover the hidden apartments where masterpieces were written in the magical light of 1920s Paris.
HEMINGWAY'S PARIS
The Lost Generation's
Creative Haven
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Attend a private Regency ball with period-appropriate clothing, music, and dance instruction in a historic manor house.
Step into the world that inspired Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Tour Jane Austen's cottage in Chawton where she wrote her most famous novels, attend a Regency-style tea service, and visit filming locations from beloved adaptations while discovering the real places behind her timeless stories.
AUSTEN'S ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE
Regency England Beyond the Pages
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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.
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What You Need to Know Before Your First Soul-Stirring Trip
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