BLACK TOMATO REVEAL DETAILS OF FIRST-EVER JAMES BOND INSPIRED TRIP 

London (30 March, 2023) – Black Tomato is thrilled to reveal further details of their James Bond travel experiences. Immersing clients into the storied world of Bond, travellers may choose from a menu of tailormade experiences that have been developed with EON Productions and 007 film production crew; providing travellers with unprecedented access to iconic Bond partners, personalities and adventures. Learn action stunts with Daniel Craig's stunt double Lee Morrison, gain unparalleled access to the Bollinger estate, explore the Cote d'Azur onboard a vintage yacht accompanied by actress Carole Ashby Octopussy (1983) and A View To A Kill (1985), and learn about special effects across the 007 films from Oscar-winning special effects supervisor Chris Corbould OBE*.

Black Tomato has crafted a definitive 12-night journey, named 'The Assignment' – a hand-picked selection of Bond experiences in five locations across Europe. This itinerary will culminate in Venice with an immersive finale dining experience, created exclusively for this collaboration, at the Murano glass factory: the glass-filled venue in which Bond and Chang battled in Moonraker (1979). Travellers may also customise their own itinerary, choosing from a variety of 007 experiences in the UK, France, Monaco, Italy and Austria. Trips range from five nights to any length of time desired with prices from £15,000 per person. 

In celebration of the 60 year franchise, only 60 limited edition trips are available for purchase; each of which includes a complementary, exclusively commissioned Dr. No (1962) inspired attaché case by Globe-Trotter. 

*all experiences are date and availability dependent

Example experiences include:

United Kingdom: 

A cinematic start in London will feature a privately guided, high-speed chase down the Thames in the original Superhawk 34 from The World Is Not Enough (1999) with a drone capturing the entire pursuit. From here, travellers will have the opportunity to train with Lee Morrison, the award-winning stunt co-ordinator who has worked on the last five Bond films. Finally, travellers will embark on a privately-guided sartorial tour of Burlington Arcade and Jermyn Street where they may get to see iconic garments and accessories from the films.* 

Stay: The Corinthia Hotel

France:  

We've arranged extraordinarily rare and exclusive access to explore the champagne of 007 at the Champagne Bollinger Chateau and Estate, in the village of Ay, Champagne. Open only by appointment, Champagne Bollinger will open their doors exclusively for these trips. Touring the vineyards by vintage Land Rover, exploring the coveted 1829 Reserve Cellars, and enjoying an ultra-rare, guided tasting of a La Grand Année vintage, as sipped by Bond in Casino Royale (2006).                   

Stay: Hôtel de Crillon, Paris A Rosewood Hotel

Monaco: 

In the true spirit of James Bond, see the sights of Monaco's Cote d'Azur aboard a private yacht. Explore the iconic Cote d'Azur accompanied by actress Carole Ashby who appeared in Octopussy (1983) and View To A Kill (1985) alongside Roger Moore. Hear Carole's fabulous stories from the making of the films as you glide past the backdrop of so many Bond adventures. Drop anchor at La Reserve de la Mala for lunch – before swimming in secluded, languorous coves; finally, making an unforgettably glamorous arrival into the bay of Monaco, heading to the Casino de Monte-Carlo for a VIP behind the scenes tour and time at the tables with Andreas Daniel, who consulted and played the part of the dealer on Texas Hold'em for Casino Royale (2006).                                                                        

Stay: Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo

Italy:  

Bond's Italy is a place of romance, relaxation and intrigue. Fittingly, travellers will take in the breathtaking glamor of Lake Como; water-skiing before jumping aboard a private seaplane and meeting a waiting wooden Riva boat to drive you to Villa La Gaeta and onto a private visit of Villa de Balbianello – both featured in Casino Royale (2006). As the sun sets over Venice, we'll organise a private speedboat to the island of Murano for special access to the Glass Museum to see the famed Coppa Barovier, around which Bond and Chang battled in Moonraker (1979); ending the day in the Nason Moretti glass factory for a gourmet, candlelight dinner.                                                                           

Stay: Villa Passalacqua, Lake Como & Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice

Austria:  

A breath-taking Bond ski odyssey awaits travellers in the Austrian mountains of the Ötztal Valley. Here, travellers will ascend, by snow groomer, long before the crowds, to experience this sublime landscape at their own pace – and on freshly groomed piste. From here, venture to the summit of Gaislachkogl for a private, behind-the-scenes tour of 007 Elements – a dramatic exhibition profiling the high-tech world of Bond. This tour will be led by its curator and there is the option to be accompanied by Oscar® winning Chris Corbould OBE – the Bond special effects supervisor who has worked on fifteen of the franchise's films – an honour he rarely bestows. Travellers will have window-side seating for a reservation at the adjacent ice Q restaurant, the building that played the Hoffler Klinik where Madeleine Swann worked in Spectre (2015) – overlooking the dramatic landscapes of Sölden and beyond.                        

Stay: Das Central

“The narratives of so many Bond films are enhanced by the distinct feel of iconic destinations, so recreating these stories for a first-person travel experience has been a true delight and honour. We're thrilled to be at the forefront of creating something bespoke that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, so clients can experience real immersion into Bond's world on their terms. It's been brilliant to work with a breadth of captivating European settings that have allowed us to fully embrace the full scope of this incredible franchise."

- Tom Marchant, co-founder, Black Tomato 

“It's a joy to see 007's travels come to life with such authenticity, having undergone a nostalgic trip into the archives. It's been a labour of love not only working with Black Tomato to determine the locations and refine the experiences and locations, but also involving many of EON's iconic partners, and myriad people that have worked on the films – from producers to location scouts and front of screen talent. This creative collaboration allows us to get travellers into Bond's world and offering truly extraordinary experiences, some of which are only accessible with these trips.”

- Ali James, location manager

For further details: www.blacktomato.com/james-bond 

About Black Tomato:

Black Tomato is an award-winning, bespoke luxury travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge private travel experiences around the world for a discerning and global clientele. Known for handcrafting inspiring, immersive, and deeply personal itineraries for clients, they have been awarded accolades such as Conde Nast Traveller's Top Travel Specialists and Readers' Choice Awards 2022 and Travel + Leisure's World's Best Tour Operators 2022. For more information, please visit www.blacktomato.com.

About EON Productions:

EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/ Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company that has made the James Bond films since 1962 and together with Danjaq controls all worldwide merchandising. For more information, visit 007.com & 007Store.com.