About traveling with F.O.R
We have compiled some common questions and welcome many more!
Our tours are small, fun, experiential and full of opportunity to purchase antiques, homeswares, fashion and art alongside the experience of culture uniques to every country, village, town or city we visit.
We thought you might have some questions!
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Who we are
Anne and Tamara - we are a mother and daughter duo are experienced in boutique tourism and interior design alongside a relentless passion for antiques!
Since 2017, we have been importing antiques from France and Italy, forging networks and refining destinations.
We love to design beautiful journeys that enable guests to procure unique and hard to find items of beauty for their home or project Find out more about your hosts here
What is an 'Antique Tour' all about?
Founders of Rome has evolved to a unique concept business; bringing antiques to New Zealand, and taking New Zealanders to the antiques!
When you tour with us, upon arrival to your destination, we take the reigns! From your accommodation, food, wine and activities, this is a premium all inclusive tour... with a twist!
As antique dealers ourselves, we have the best sourcing spots, be it an antique fair, a dealer or estate to purchase pieces for your own home, business or build/renovation project. We help you negotiate the price and take over from there, managing the logistics to ship goods home to you... anywhere in the world, to your door.
We have been asked over the years to take clients with us, and now we welcome you with open arms into our captivating world!
From boutique and authentic accomodation, artisan experiences, luxury transport, culinary delights (from the finer experiences to a rustic sunset table), we make it our mission to give you an unforgettable journey.
What does it cost and include?
Each tour is different, however prices for a 10 night tour start at approximately NZ$16,000 pp.
This price includes all meals, wine, during tour, 4-5 star accommodation (luxury hotels and private villas with maid and chef service), personal guides and private transport, not to mention access to dealer and fairs.
Our guidance not only extends to getting you from A to B and planning the most beautiful itinerary, we are with you negotiating and coordinating purchases of goods, right through to the logistics management of shipping them home - wherever in the world that may be. Dealer to door!
Who is this suitable for?
We have designed beautiful experiences that will appeal to all ages and stages, from solo to groups, whether sourcing a full house lot of unique pieces to just enjoying the 'browse' and culture along the way.
Our clients range from couples renovating, to single home owners building the dream European style home to business owners looking for inventory, architects and interior designers sourcing decor, furniture and architectural elements for projects
How many people are on a tour?
Keeping the groups small mean we are agile, follow the fun and get into places that are hard to with a larger group. Our groups range from 4 to 12 guests.
Can I organise flights and other travel through you?
We work with preferred travel agents who we can coordinate your flights and other travel plans with. Before and after your tour you may want to travel to other areas, see the big sights or stay on for more of the city we finish in... we can work with the agent or your own preferred agent to design the perfect itinerary for you. Your flights and insurance will be paid directly to those providers by you. We love to help you!
Here is a snapshot of the exciting tours we have coming up. Our tours are boutique, staying small (max 12 people) which ensures we can provide a personalised experience and access to magical places and people.
Tuscany 25 September - 7th October
From 5 star accommodation in Florence to a private villa in Chianti, this tour will be an exquisite experience and rare opportunity to purchase from incredible collections at Antique fairs and private dealers throughout Tuscany, while indulging in the comfort, style and cuisine Tuscany has to offer!
Paris to Provence, April 2026
The 2025 April tour was absolutely magical, we are excited to plan our return for 2026! The Paris ambience, antiques and style of this city never fail to capture our hearts, the Provence leg is other worldy as we make a luxury hotel our home in the heart of 'Lisle sur la sorgue for an Internationally renowned antique fair. Wine and food are not overlooked, and celebrated throughout, especially on a stop in Aix-en-Provence!
Are you after something different? We offer 'tours by design'. Perfect for those wanting one on one and tailored buying opportunities whether you are building, renovating or buying for business. Contact us with your requirements.
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