About Us

Travels with Friends LLC is a US based travel agency. We work with a variety of independent tour operators throughout Europe and the Middle East who provide Private Shore Trips for our clients. While the tours are not personally operated by our staff, we travel extensively to meet with the owners, tour managers and local guides to ensure the high standards and quality that is expected by our clients.

Travels with Friends LLC began in 2001 as a dream, but has flourished as a result of thousands of satisfied clients (please read our past guest comments).  If there is one thing our team shares, it is a passion for travel and a strong desire to offer the best private tours possible. We'd be happy and honored to help arrange your Private Shore Trips.

Our Team

Steven Hurley is the founder of Travels with Friends LLC.  He was a key Travel Consultant at a multi-state full-service travel agency prior to starting Travels with Friends. He has earned the CTA -Certified Travel Associate designation, as well as France Destination Specialist, Bavarian Ambassador and Portugal Specialist. 

Steven is the majority owner and President of Travels with Friends.  He writes the web site, coordinates local tour operators and vendors to provide tours and sets the vision for the future of the companies.

Favorite Port of Call: Villefranche - Provençal Hilltop Towns Tour

Ken Diaz became a partner and investor in Travels with Friends LLC in 2007.  Working closely with clients to arrange private tours, he is responsible for many administrative responsibilities and brings over 19 years of experience in superior customer service and client management.  

Favorite Port of Call: Istanbul - Full Day Highlights of Istanbul Tour

Roger Tinsman is the co-founder of Travels with Friends LLC and he is responsible primarily for web graphic design including photos, logos and text editing. He has been traveling to Europe since 1973 when he attended school in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and then spent a year traveling the Continent. Roger and Steven have been traveling to Europe together for over 20 years and combined have visited 23 countries during their 52 trips. 

Favorite Port of Call: Santorini - The Best of Santorini Full Day Tour

Agency Details

Travels with Friends LLC is a Registered Seller of Travel in the State of California, CST # 2065029-40, and is a participant in the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF).  Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.  California law requires Sellers of Travel to have a trust account or bond. This business has a client trust account.  

Agency Mailing Address: 3601 East Island, Elk Grove, California, 95758 USA

Agency Telephone: 916-684-7963 (small groups)

Agency Telephone: 916-897-6977 (large groups)

Agency Fax: 916-405-3374