Luxury Travel, Tailored to You
For over 35 years, G/Hardy Tours has crafted unforgettable journeys for travelers seeking more than the ordinary. As a boutique luxury travel agency and destination management company based in Toronto, we specialize in custom-designed experiences - from student enrichment trips and cultural group tours to private, high-end vacations across Europe and beyond.
Our Founder: Georgia Hardy, Pioneer in Educational Travel
Rooted in Europe, inspired by the world—G/Hardy Tours began with a passion for crafting travel that transforms.
The vision started with the extraordinary Georgia Hardy. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Georgia lived in Austria and Venezuela before coming to Canada in the 1950s. With a personal exuberance and cosmopolitan flair, Georgia made her name in the educational travel business, honing her talents at Butterfield & Robinson. She developed a rare mastery of the student trip niche and soon attracted an avid following of teachers and youth leaders.
From there, she broke out on her own. In 1987, Georgia founded Georgia Hardy Tours, as a specialty travel company serving schools, youth organizations and educational institutions.
Today, Georgia’s legacy lives on, and G/Hardy Tours is a family-owned and operated bespoke travel company based in mid-town Toronto. While still a Canadian leader in student travel, it has expanded to also offer specialty tours, luxury vacations, and bespoke, tailor-made adventures around the globe.
While Europe remains a focus and a real specialty, there is no point on the compass G/Hardy Tours can’t take you to — with flair, finesse and first-rate planning.
Today, our team continues her legacy—delivering curated, high-end travel experiences to clients across North America and beyond.
George Hardy
President
Strong leadership is in the details.
As president of G/Hardy Tours, George blends his mother’s passion for travel with a business background in corporate finance. A chartered accountant with a degree in commerce from the University of Toronto, he took the helm of the family business in 1992, expanding its scope beyond strictly student travel to encompass bespoke journeys for individuals and groups.
George is very much a hands-on leader, travelling widely to inspect hotels and restaurants, and ensure all itineraries flow smoothly. He’s built a team with deep destination knowledge and decades of experience setting G/Hardy Tours apart from other luxury travel agencies.
In addition to leading the company, George is also an experienced tour organizer and destination expert himself. Notably, he’s arranged ski trips to Zermatt, exclusive golf trips to some of the world’s signature locations, and top-notch student music trips for one of Canada’s premier choir schools.
- Places he’s lived: Canada and the UK.
- Travel destinations he loves most: South of France (wine, cuisine and lifestyle). Skiing in Zermatt Switzerland (winter). Sailing in the Mediterranean (summer)
Melina Mancini
Vice President, Sales
Creator of captivating voyages.
Melina has been the heart of client experience at G/Hardy Tours since 2004, bringing global travel know-how and unmatched energy to every itinerary. As client liaison for the company today, she is the first point of contact for all G/Hardy Tours travellers and suppliers.
Her passion for travel started at University of Western Ontario (UofW) where she was selected as the very first UofW student to study Italian language and culture in Siena, Italy on the study abroad program. After studying abroad in Siena, Melina moved to Madrid to teach business English to high-profile clients like the European Commission, then sharpened her client service skills in Scotland before joining G/Hardy Tours.
Energetic and resourceful, Melina is the first point of contact at G/Hardy Tours for clients in the trip planning process. Melina’s understanding of the detailed requirements for groups is unparalleled. She is an expert at navigating the complex trip approval process for school boards and public institutions. Melina’s dedication to planning and executing tours for educators and teachers is remarkable.
Fluent in Italian and a true citizen of the world, Melina is most passionate about rooting out enthralling new locations to share with her travellers. As a mother of two young boys, she also understands the delightful challenges of travelling with active kids and keeping them engaged and happy.
Kathleen Hardy
Vice President, Product Development & Luxury Experiences
Navigator of extraordinary travel experiences.
Kathleen leads luxury itinerary design at G/Hardy Tours, blending deep destination knowledge with a gift for creating tailored, high-touch experiences. Together with her husband George, she helps steer the organization forward, respecting its proud heritage while innovating its present and future. Prior to joining the company, Kathleen was a corporate communications executive, leading national campaigns for some of Canada’s top technology brands.
An avid traveller with an insatiable curiosity (and a BAH in History and English from Queen’s University), she is a master at crafting imaginative itineraries, packed with a bounty of special extras, for clients like the Royal Ontario Museum, culture-focused small groups, and luxury family vacations. Kathleen’s knowledge of destinations and carefully curating experiences to reflect a particular travel style is an invaluable resource that all G/Hardy Tours staff rely on.
The mother of two well-travelled teen girls, she has a special interest in designing magical, multi-generational family trips that delight, excite and celebrate special occasions.
Kathleen is a go-to expert for luxury family travel, cultural group tours, and tailor-made itineraries across Europe and beyond.
- Places she’s lived: Canada, England and Switzerland.
- Travel destinations she loves most: London (culture), Utah (hiking), Switzerland (skiing), Tofino, BC (surfing), Greek Islands (sailing).
Bryan Bonnah, OCT
Experiential Learning Leader & Product Developer
Curator of cultural learning journeys.
Bryan is G/Hardy Tours’ educational travel specialist. With more than twenty years of experience developing and leading experiential learning opportunities around the world, Bryan works with the sales team to craft custom tours for educators from the initial “inspiration phase” through to the post tour follow-up.
Bryan is also a passionate lover of the arts including opera, classical music, and film. He’s attended multiple opera and classical music festivals across the UK and Europe, while in Toronto he is a passionate supporter of the Canadian Opera Company (COC) and is a contract employee with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Bryan helps design inclusive, curriculum-aligned student tours that blend education with cultural discovery.
- Places he’s lived: New Zealand and Canada.
- Travel destinations he loves the most: Verona (opera), Norway (luxe wilderness), Tanzania (safari), South Africa (Franschhoek and Stellenbosch wines)
Mark Morra
Travel Designer
Mark has been exploring the world since 1995, turning a lifelong passion for travel into a career built on expertise, trust, and thoughtful planning. Early in his journey, Mark lived in Italy from 1999–2000, working as a tour guide and gaining an insider’s understanding of European culture, history, and travel logistics.
Since returning to Canada, Mark has led countless excursions across Europe, creating immersive, education-focused itineraries that balance learning, cultural discovery, and seamless organization. Known for his hands-on leadership and attention to detail, Mark ensures every traveller feels supported, informed, and inspired throughout their journey.
Mark joined G/Hardy Tours in 2012, drawn by a shared commitment to exceptional service and personalized care. Whether guiding student groups or supporting individual travellers, his goal is always the same: to deliver well-planned, worry-free trips filled with meaningful experiences and lasting memories.
- Places he has lived: Canada, Italy
- Languages: Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Greek
- Countries of Expertise: Italy, Greece, Peru, Bolivia, Iceland, Spain, Portugal, China, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia
Travel Inspired by Experience
These handpicked itineraries reflect the passions and expertise of our team—crafted from firsthand knowledge and tailored for discerning travelers like you.
- 8 nights
- 10 nights
- 7 nights
Dolomites Ski Itinerary: Madonna di Campiglio
Madonna Di Campiglio | The Chic Resort in the Italian Dolomites
From
$3,025
USD/PP
- 6 nights
Dolomites Itinerary: Luxury Skiing & Spa
Selva di val Gardena, Dolomites
From
$3,000
USD/PP
- 7 nights
France & Spain Itinerary: Basque Country in Depth
Bilbao, San Sebastián, Biarritz, Bayonne
- 4 nights
France Itinerary: Normandy D-Day by Bike
Sainte-Mère-Église, Arromanches, Mont-Saint-Michel, Honfleur, Caen, Bayeux
Unforgettable Travel. Thoughtfully Designed.
At G/Hardy Tours, we create personalized journeys that immerse you in local culture, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable moments. With decades of expertise and a commitment to quality over quantity, we design every trip to reflect your unique travel style.