Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Travel Partner for Specialized Tours
Northwest Travel Service has been a trusted name in the travel industry since our founding in December 1984. Over four decades, we have evolved from traditional travel agency services to specialize in curated special interest tours, adapting to industry changes while maintaining consistent ownership and management. Our expertise lies in creating immersive travel experiences focused on gardens, wine tourism, and cultural exploration, with partnerships featuring renowned experts like Ciscoe Morris and Marty Wingate. Since 2014, we have pioneered wine-focused river cruises and land tours across Europe, South America, and beyond, offering small-group journeys limited to 14 guests for personalized attention.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through collaborations with local winemakers, access to exclusive destinations, and meticulous itinerary planning that balances educational content with leisure. With direct industry experience spanning multiple decades, we provide authoritative guidance on travel logistics, destination expertise, and specialized tour planning. Our reputation for reliability is built on transparent communication, attention to detail, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional travel experiences that exceed client expectations.
Services
Garden Tours
Wine Tours
Cultural Journeys
River Cruises
Special Interest Travel
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized experience in special interest travel since 1984
- Our partnerships feature renowned experts like Ciscoe Morris and Marty Wingate
- We provide curated small-group tours limited to 14 guests for personalized attention
- Our wine tourism expertise includes direct collaborations with local winemakers
- We maintain consistent ownership and management through industry transformations
Services
Garden Tours
Our garden tours offer immersive experiences exploring historic and contemporary gardens worldwide. Led by horticultural experts like Ciscoe Morris, these journeys include private estate access, botanical lectures, and cultural context. Limited to 14 guests, each tour combines curated garden visits with regional cuisine and accommodations.
Wine Tours
Specialized wine-focused itineraries feature vineyard visits, winemaker collaborations, and regional wine tastings. Our European river cruises and land tours include Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Piemonte regions. Each journey combines wine education with cultural experiences and luxury accommodations.
River Cruises
Luxury river cruises operate on the Rhine, Danube, Rhne, and Douro rivers. These itineraries include UNESCO site visits, local cuisine experiences, and curated shore excursions. Partnerships with Uniworld Cruises ensure premium onboard amenities and expert-led programming.
Cultural Journeys
Cultural immersion programs explore historical sites, traditional arts, and local customs across 20+ countries. These tours include expert-led lectures, authentic dining experiences, and access to restricted heritage locations. Itineraries balance structured programming with free exploration time.
Special Interest Travel
Custom-designed tours cater to specific interests including sports travel, literary journeys, and architectural exploration. Our football road trips and wine-focused adventures combine event access with regional cultural experiences. All programs maintain our signature small-group format.
People
Brad Cilley
Owner
Brad Cilley has owned and operated Northwest Travel Service since its founding in 1984. With expertise in special interest travel, he has developed award-winning garden and wine tours across five continents. His industry experience spans commercial travel, college sports tours, and luxury river cruises.
Questions
What types of tours does Northwest Travel Service specialize in?
We specialize in garden tours, wine tourism, cultural journeys, and river cruises across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
How are your tours different from other travel companies?
Our small-group format (max 14 guests) ensures personalized attention, with expert-led programming developed over 40 years of specialized experience.
Do you offer customized travel options?
While our scheduled tours follow fixed itineraries, we can arrange pre- or post-tour extensions and private group bookings for special interests.
What is included in your tour packages?
Packages typically include accommodations, meals as specified, guided tours, and transportation between destinations. Specific inclusions vary by tour.
