F.A.Q

1. Where does this trip go?

The trip begins in London and will continue through Paris, Monaco and Lake Como. The finale takes place in Venice.

2. How much is the trip?

The price will be released in March 2023. Sign up to our emails to ensure you get all the latest updates between now and then.

3. How can I book the trip?

We’ll be sharing details on how to book later in the year, with the main sale opening in March 2023. However, if you want to express your interest today then please sign up to our emails so you be amongst the first to know. We’ll be reaching out as soon as booking opens.

4. When is best to travel?

The trip is best experienced between May — September 2023/2024. As always, we’ll try to accommodate your ideal travel dates. Just let us know when you’d prefer to go.

5. Can I join a group or is it private?

The Assignment: Europe has been curated as a private trip, and is best enjoyed as a couple or small group.

6. I love James Bond, but I’m not sure about this trip – what can I do instead?

The Assignment: Europe is the only James Bond holiday to have been endorsed by and created with EON Productions. If you’re looking to travel elsewhere, however, then please drop us a line. We’re a bespoke travel company and can plan almost anything in the world.

7. Why is this trip special – I’ve seen other trips like this from other travel companies?

The Assignment: Europe has been created in conjunction with EON Productions, the owners of the James Bond film franchise. They have endorsed us to create this itinerary with their oversight, ensuring it remains true to James Bond. Other bespoke travel experiences you may have seen are not endorsed.

8. Can I book just one section of the trip?

As a bespoke travel company we will do our best to accommodate your needs and interests but there are some parameters and minimum requirements when it comes to arranging your trip (such as duration and spend). More details on this to come in March 2023.

9. Can you do a James Bond holiday for a lower budget?

We will do our best to accommodate your needs but there will be a minimum spend. More details regarding pricing to come in March 2023.

10. Can I make this trip longer or shorter?

As a bespoke travel company we will do our best to accommodate your needs and interests but there are some parameters and minimum requirements when it comes to arranging your trip (such as duration and spend). More details on this to come in March 2023.

11. Are there set dates, or can I pick when I want to do this trip?

There are no fixed travel dates for The Assignment: Europe. However, we recommend taking this trip between May and September (see question 4). It is worth noting that all parts of the experience are subject to availability with hotels, guides and partners in each location.

12. Can I do this trip as part of a bigger holiday?

By all means you can buy this trip and then we can create an add-on to it afterwards (or prior). Such as continuing the trip through other parts of Europe.

13. Can you create james Bond holidays in different destinations?

We will be looking to create other James Bond inspired holidays in the future. For now, this is the only James Bond holiday available.

14. Can I skip a section of the trip?

As a bespoke travel company we will do our best to accommodate your needs and interests but there are some parameters and minimum requirements when it comes to arranging your trip (such as duration, time spent in each location and spend). More details on this to come in March 2023.

15. Do you offer other movie-inspired trips?

We do not offer any other trips that we have collaborated with the production companies on. However, should you have a favourite film you‘d like us to bring to life, then we would be delighted to discuss this with you.

16. Can I book this trip as a gift for someone?

Yes. More details will follow in November, so please let us know that you are interested and we will share the details as soon as they’re available.

17. What exactly is included in the cost?

An outline of the trip and indicative price will be shared in November, while full details will be released in March 2023.

18. Are meals and drinks included?

Details on meals and drinks will be available in March 2023 – when full details about the trip are released.

19. Is this trip available for solo travelLers? and/or large groups?

The published price of the trip will be based on two adults travelling together and sharing accommodation on a double or twin basis. Solo travellers can be accommodated but there will be a single price supplement and the final price for the solo traveller will be approximately the same price as a couple due to the underlying experiences within the itinerary. Larger groups of up to 8 can be accommodated (subject to availability) but some of the experiences may need to be split into sessions to allow everyone to participate.

20. Am I able to change any of the properties to suit my taste?

No. The properties in this holiday are fixed – the precise details of which will be revealed in March 2023.

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The Assignment: Europe

Special Terms & Conditions

The following special terms and conditions apply to all our The Assignment: Europe trips in addition to our general Black Tomato Booking Conditions

  1. Deposit: By paying a deposit to secure your trip, whether on behalf of yourself or as a gift to a loved one, you are expressing your interest in purchasing one of our The Assignment: Europe trips. The deposit secures your right to be offered one of our limited edition trips in March 2023, and is not a payment for travel services until such time as you confirm your booking. The deposit will be fully refunded to you if, at the time of our releasing the full itinerary and price of the trip in March 2023, you do not want to proceed. Alternatively you may wish to use your deposit for a different trip with Black Tomato. You will be given 21 days to confirm your booking after the full itinerary is advised to you. If you do not want to proceed, we will be free to offer the limited-edition trip to someone else.
  2. Gift vouchers: If you purchase one of our gift vouchers for a loved one, the voucher value can be used as part payment for one of our The Assignment: Europe trips or an alternative Black Tomato trip.
  3. Contract: You will be asked to confirm your booking once full details and itinerary have been released in March 2023. When we issue our booking confirmation, a binding contract will be formed between you and us. Once a binding contract is formed we will use your deposit to make advance payments to secure your trip and the financial protection referred to in paragraph 9 will apply. If you wish to purchase a trip as a gift for someone else, you will be responsible for the booking and for payment of the balance.
  4. Price: The price of the trip will be inclusive of all fees and taxes and will be confirmed by 31st  March 2023.
  5. Trip Summary: The trip will be of a flexible duration to London, Paris, Monaco, Lake Como and Venice and will include:
    • any required transfers by private car, train, boat, helicopter, or a commercial flight (in a class superior to economy) in between locations
    • some tours and experiences with expert private guides
    • 5* Luxury hotels
    • breakfast
    • The trip will exclude:
      • Tips
      • meals (other than breakfast and the occasional lunch or dinner)
      • international flights to place of arrival and departure*
      • excludes any additional personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs, snacks etc)
    • *can be arranged at extra cost
    • Full details and a day to day itinerary will be released in March 2023.
  6. Availability: You can choose your dates of travel in 2023 or 2024 – the recommended time to travel is between May and September.
  7. Payment: Depending on your bespoke trip, we may require you to pay a further instalment in order for your booking to be confirmed. We will advise you of this at the time of confirming your booking. The balance will also be advised at the time of booking and must usually be paid 12 weeks prior to departure date or for a departure that is less than 12 weeks away, immediately upon booking.
  8. Restrictions: There are parts of this trip that have a minimum age requirement of 25 years old however should someone under the age of 25 wish to do this then we may be able to find a suitable substitute. Elements of this trip may not be suitable for persons with reduced mobility. Please tell us if you have any restrictions on your mobility so we can discuss if this trip is suitable for you.
  9. Financial protection: When you receive your booking confirmation, if your Assignment:Europe trip includes a flight, your trip will protected by our ATOL and you will be issued with an ATOL certificate. If no flight is included, your trip will be protected by our ABTA bond. Please see section 18 of our Booking Conditions for further details of financial protection of customer monies.
  10. Travelling solo? Solo travellers can be accommodated, however as costs of private activities and accommodations are very similar whether for one or two guests, our prices for solo travellers will be approximately the same price as for a couple.
  11. Groups: Larger groups of up to 8 can be accommodated, subject to availability, but some of the experiences may need to be split into smaller group sessions to allow everyone to participate.
  12. Package: All The Assignment: Europe trips will constitute a package under the Package Travel Regulations 2018 and Black Tomato will be responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole and you will have rights under the Regulations when you make a booking for your trip, in addition to your rights under your contract with us. Click here to see your rights under the Regulations.