Our quilt guild has had several quilt shop hops over the years - one day, 5 stores maximum. We have a schedule, which makes it easier for the stores we visit, knowing when we'll be arriving. The best was one which was organized so that each store we visited had a 10 to 15 minute demo on a cool technique (some needed a special template, ruler or tool, but most did not). Half shopped while the other half of the group saw the demo - made it easier on the staff.
My friends organized a birthday shop hop for me which was an over-nighter on the beach; every person's interests were accommodated - including a stop at a very cool museum - and we had a terrific dinner at a Greek restaurant. OFF THE CHARTS FUN. Lots of laughing (and snickering), wonderful Show & Tell each evening.