159 culinary experiences

Wine Grand Journey

by Butterfield & Robinson (0 testimonials)
Departs June

For a wine lover, it could be said that there are three Edens: Bordeaux, home to the great full blends of Châteaux Petrus, Figeac, and Lafite-Rothschild; Burgundy, home of the chardonnay by which all others are compared, and tamer of that most delicate and tricky of grapes, pinot noir; and Piemonte, where Barbaresco and Barolo—“the king of wines”—reign. Experiencing all three over the course of one journey (seamlessly, with the aid of private jets) is nothing short of heavenly. On… more

Length: 11 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Food, Wine And Architecture In The Basque Country, La Rioja And Madrid

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs May

Spanish Wine and Cuisine in Modern Settings Highlights     * Modern Spanish winery architecture     * Private cooking class     * Pintxos tour in San Sebastián     * Tapas tour in Madrid     * Artisanal Basque cider making Explore the food and wine of northern Spain in the most modern of settings–late 20th and early 21st century wineries, museums, restaurants, hotels and airports. From Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum to the Marqués de Riscal Hotel and Restaurant, both designed by Frank Gehry,… more

Length: 12 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Theme: Classic Wines & Tuscan Views

by Italian Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs May

Maremma  not far from Rome, is the region between Lazio and Tuscany that joins outstanding hilly and marine landscapes; here the Etruscan left their more impressive memories. We start visting the coast, and then inland the tombs and the entrenched roads around Sovana. We taste the Morellino di Scansano, Pitigliano, Ansonica dell’Argentario, and Monteregio di Massa Marittima wines. In Massa we see the Balestro del Girifalco  games, a colorful reenactment of ancient warlike traditions. Driving quiet, swirling country back roads,… more

Length: 8 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 10 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Spring In Sicily, Easter Week 8 Days 7 Nights.

by Italian Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs April

We discover the more beautiful Sicilian places follwing the guidelines of the most scenic, traditional religious celebrations, and the paths of the best wines and wineries. From Taormina to Syracuse, to Marsala, and back to Palermo, you will join some of the most theatrical pageants, with bands, statues - sometimes gigantic puppets - and the local people above all, reenacting the Palms procession, the Passion and the Resurrection, among street bands music and chanting, according to the oldest Italian and… more

Length: 8 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 10 people
Comfort level: Comfort

2 Days Cooking and Trekking in Umbria (Italy)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! This package is especially offered to fans of walks and trekking who want to discover the most fascinating hidden places of our region. These walks through the gentle landscape of Umbria take us through a countryside that is timeless. Umbria is a region well suited to a walking pace and there is much to absorb. Walk through a varied countryside of rolling hillsides, vineyards, olive groves and forests alive with colour. Trekking paths in Umbria is a… more

Length: 2 Days
Price: From €550* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

2 Days Cooking tours In the Artistic Umbria (Italy)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Umbria is an enchanting region blessed with nature’s bounty, culture, art and a thriving culinary tradition. The beauty of Umbria is seductive and at times seems quite perfect, thanks to the splendid balance between man and nature, in the bond that Umbrians have always had with their land and their rich past. In the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, it was a pulsating region at the heart of Italian historical, cultural, and religious events, and its… more

Length: 2 Days
Price: From €550* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

7 Days Cooking Tour of the Umbria Flavours (Italy)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Discover the food, wine, and culture of this wonderful italian region, rivaling Tuscany for its natural beauty and richness, known as the "green heart" of Italy. Umbria is an enchanting region blessed with nature’s bounty, culture, art and a thriving culinary tradition. Umbria, untouched by mass tourism, has preserved the magic and richness of its past. more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From €920* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

2 Days Wine, Truffle and Chocolate Tour ( Italy - Umbria)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Discover the food, wine, and culture of this wonderful italian region, rivaling Tuscany for its natural beauty and richness, known as the "green heart" of Italy. The visits to winemakers involve a visit to the cellars, a walk through some of the vineyards and ending with a wine tasting with some local food specialties. You will join an expert truffle hunter on his daily search for precious black truffles. more

Length: 2 Days
Price: From €650* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

2 Days WineTour in central Italy (Umbria and Tuscany)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Discover the food, wine, and culture of this wonderful italian region, rivaling Tuscany for its natural beauty and richness, known as the "green heart" of Italy. The visits to winemakers involve a visit to the cellars, an introduction to the wines by the owner or local enologist, a walk through some of the vineyards and ending with a wine tasting with some local food specialties. more

Length: 2 Days
Price: From €580* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

4 Days Cooking Tour of the Natural Umbria (Italy)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! The Italian region of Umbria is one of the smallest in the country. Located in the mountainous regions of central Italy, by the valley of the Tiber River, this tiny sector of Italy thrives in historic tales of medieval flavour. Rich in history and in nature, Umbria offers the Falls of the Marmore, which are the highest in Italy, the Trasimeno lake and the Mount Subasio. more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From $820* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

4 Days Cooking Tour of the Artistic Umbria (Italy)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Umbria is an enchanting region blessed with nature’s bounty, culture, art and a thriving culinary tradition. The beauty of Umbria is seductive and at times seems quite perfect, thanks to the splendid balance between man and nature, in the bond that Umbrians have always had with their land and their rich past. In the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, it was a pulsating region at the heart of Italian historical, cultural, and religious events, and its… more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From €820* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 6 people
Comfort level: Comfort

4 Days Cooking Tour of the Mystic Umbria (Italy)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! A journey through the medioeval heart of Italy where art, religion and way of living were strongly tied up and where you can get a true idea of the origin of the italian spirit. Umbria exudes an almost serene sense of spirituality, perhaps as a result of the thousands of pilgrims who, over the centuries, have walked through its green valleys to pay homage to St. Francis of Assisi. Today, Assisi is still an important pilgrimage center.… more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From €860* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 6 people
Comfort level: Comfort

4 Days Wine, Truffle and Chocolate in Italy (Umbria)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Discover the food, wine, and culture of this wonderful italian region, rivaling Tuscany for its natural beauty and richness, known as the "green heart" of Italy. The visits to winemakers involve a visit to the cellars, a walk through some of the vineyards and ending with a wine tasting with some local food specialties. You will join an expert truffle hunter on his daily search for precious black truffles. You will enjoy the magic of Chocolate coming… more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From €850* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 6 people
Comfort level: Comfort

4 Days Wine Tours of central Italy (Umbria and Tuscany)

by Cook Umbria Culinary Vacations (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Welcome to Umbria! Discover the food, wine, and culture of this wonderful italian region, rivaling Tuscany for its natural beauty and richness, known as the "green heart" of Italy. The visits to winemakers involve a visit to the cellars, an introduction to the wines by the owner or local enologist, a walk through some of the vineyards and ending with a wine tasting with some local food specialties. more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From €850* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Ambrosia & Nectar

by Aegean Adventures (3 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Ambrosia & Nectar is a food and wine extravaganza. Cooking classes, wine tasting, vineyard visits and gastronomic activities conducted by local gastronomical experts. Santorini lies in the midst of the alluring Cyclades islands. Everything in its vicinity seems to be bluer and whiter than Greece's national flag. Owing to a perfect dry climate, the volcanic island has been a wine making center since the Bronze Age, and its food epitomizes healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Crete is so huge, it is practically… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From €2,900* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

India–Connecting Cuisine and Culture

by Peggy Markel (0 testimonials)
Departs February

Embark on a passage to India, on a ground-breaking journey to discover the superb cuisine and incredible cultural wonders of one of the world's most intriguing civilizations. This 13-day adventure in the Rajasthan region of India is offered in partnership with Asia Transpacific Journeys. Read detailed itinerary and a full description of this wonderful journey more

Length: 12 Days
Price: From $8,000* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Tuscany – La Cucina al Focolare

by Peggy Markel (0 testimonials)
Departs May, September

A wine and food adventure through the magical hills of Tuscany. Three Valoriani wood-fired ovens give us the best kitchen in which to explore authentic Tuscan cooking. Tuscany. Its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage have long made it one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Yet the typical visitor rarely has the time to delve more deeply – to understand the essence of the place by exploring the land, meeting its people and sharing a traditional meal. To… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $4,595* per person
Exertion level: 4 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

The Amalfi coast

by Peggy Markel (0 testimonials)
Departs June

All hands on deck as we travel down the Amalfi coastline for seven days, learning about regional specialties, sailing and life at sea, the famed Limoncello of Amalfi, baked whole fish with garlic and herbs, and other local specialties. There is plenty of room for invention on our "go with the wind" itinerary and an entire coast and bay to explore … more

Length: 8 Days
Price: From $4,495* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 8 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Morocco A Feast For The Senses

by Peggy Markel (0 testimonials)
Departs April, October, November

Our journey begins in the mystical city of Marrakech, home to one of the world’s great marketplaces – the famed Djemaa el Fna. We locate ourselves on the outskirts of the city in the Jnane Tamsna guesthouse, a paradigm of Moroccan luxury and class, and home to Meryanne Loum Martin, designer, and Gary Martin, ethnobotonist. We will study hands-on with Baija Tarik, a wonderful chef, who shares with us her authentic recipes and techniques. The tagine is a central focus,… more

Length: 10 Days
Price: From $4,595* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 16 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Sicily A Different Italy

by Peggy Markel (0 testimonials)
Departs May

We will spend time exploring the unique character of different regions of Sicily, making three or four different stops on our journey. Staying at private estates farmhouses and boutique hotels, eating in kitchens, restaurants and the market, we will explore many niches of food production and tradition. The possibilities for threading together narratives of Sicilian culinary culture are many. On each trip, we take a somewhat different route through this land that is blessed in ingredients, tradition and variety. more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $4,995* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 16 people
Comfort level: Comfort

GOURMET TOUR OF INDIA

by Royal Expeditions (0 testimonials)
Departs December-February

Gourmet tour of India , will introduce you to the real taste of India . The tour offers you an excellent opportunity to learn some of the treasured recipes of popular dishes, handed down from generation to generation. Join your hosts in the cooking demonstrations held especially in your honour in their splendid heritage homes. India 's fabulous wealth of culinary delights is culled from her regional traditions and the cosmopolitan influences of contemporary times. Discover this splendid repository of… more

Length: 15 Days
Price: From $3,925* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Epicurean Roads: Andalucía

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Highlights     * Guided by Spain expert Gerry Dawes     * Tapas tours     * La Alhambra de Granada     * Barrio de Santa Cruz in Sevilla     * Bodega visits in Jerez de la Frontera     * La Mezquita in Córdoba     * Cádiz–the oldest city in Europe Insider’s Tour in Andalucía Culinary travel for adventuresome travelers. We explore each stopping point on our journey and taste the authentic dishes, the regional specialties and the best wines selected by… more

Length: 10 Days
Price: From $4,150* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Epicurean Roads: Western Spain

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs September

A nine-day food and wine trip through Andalucía and Extremadura–the last great undiscovered region in Spain. Gerry Dawes will guide this journey, introducing you to chefs and winemakers, and to the culinary delights of the two regions. We begin our journey in Andalucía, experiencing Sevilla’s impressive tapas scene and exploring the twisting streets of the Barrio de Santa Cruz, one of the largest intact historical city centers in Europe. We spend a day tasting sherry in Jerez de la Frontera… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $4,520* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Wine Roads: Rioja & Ribera del Duero

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

An insiders food and wine trip in northern Spain including the renowned Rioja wine region, San Sebastián–Spain’s foremost culinary epicenter–a morning at the Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, a visit to a beautiful Gothic village in the ancient kingdom of Navarra and a night in Peñafiel in the heart of the Ribera del Duero wine region. The Wine Roads of Rioja and La Ribera del Duero is led by Gerry Dawes, leading wine and gastronomy writer and recipient… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $4,520* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Wine Roads: Catalunya

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Highlights Guided by Spain expert Gerry Dawes Wine bars and seafood in Barcelona Cava bodega visits and tastings Undiscovered Catalan villages Traditional Catalan cuisine Cistercian Monastery in Poblet DOC Priorat winery visits Parador Nacional in Tortosa Roman ruins in Tarragona Moderniste winery designed by Domènec i Montaner Explore five unique wine regions, all within a short distance of one of Spain’s most exciting culinary capitals–Barcelona. Taste and compare the wines ranging from the deep tintos of the Priorat, the sparkling… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From €2,675* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Gourmet Empordà

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Live the Catalan country lifestyle! The setting is a tranquil village barely inland from the stunning Mediterranean coast. The village is located in a bountiful comarca (county) whose valley floors and soft hills carpeted in cork and olive trees soothe the soul. Your hotel is a beautifully converted luxurious village townhouse from the 15th century in Madremanya, a quiet village near Girona. Your instructor for the week is Vicenç, the hotel’s chef, whose restaurant specializes in Catalan cuisine with a… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From $3,825* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

One Day Cook

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Our cooking classes are different in two ways: they are entirely private–it’s you and your private chef–and the chefs are Spaniards who teach the classes in English. (Our classes in Barcelona may include other participants unless you request a private class.) Each class is custom designed for you based on what you would like to cook. You are free to focus on a particular ingredient or families of ingredients, say tuna or shellfish, specific dishes, or you can have the… more

Length: 1 Days
Price: From $265* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Gourmet Seville

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Join us for Classic Spanish Food and Wine in Andalucía March 15-21. Tapas tour in Sevilla’s former Jewish quarter, Sherry wine making visits, ancient Moorish white villages and Ronda visit (Hemingway’s haunt), market visit and cooking with a professional chef. Call for details. Add on 3 days in Madrid via high-speed train, gourmet tour with award-winning Spanish chef. Private insider’s tapas tour of the best bars in Seville. Two cooking classes with a renowned Seville chef and a day in… more

Length: 4 Days
Price: From $1,875* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Gourmet Catalunya

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Experience bold flavors and architecture in this Mediterranean city of style. Barcelona offers up modern style in architecture, fashion, interior design and cuisine amidst medieval streets. You will be guided in a discovery of the Boquería Market and Barcelona’s extraordinary Moderniste architecture. A tapas tour through the medieval streets to acquaint you with this Spanish style of dining. Experience the benign Mediterranean climate; the architecture that includes 9 Moderniste World Heritage Sites; the labyrinthine Gothic quarter and the stately 19th-century… more

Length: 6 Days
Price: From €2,500* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Gourmet Andalucía

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Join us for Classic Spanish Food and Wine in Andalucía March 15-21. Tapas tour in Sevilla’s former Jewish quarter, Sherry wine making visits, ancient Moorish white villages and Ronda visit (Hemingway’s haunt), market visit and cooking with a professional chef. Call for details. Add on 3 days in Madrid via high-speed train, gourmet tour with award-winning Spanish chef. In Andalucía you sense the culinary traditions in the scents of traditional dishes and the age-old recipes. Tradition lives in the tapeo… more

Length: 6 Days
Price: From $2,475* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Gourmet San Sebastián

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Join us in San Sebastián, Spain’s culinary epicenter. Known as Donostia in Basque, a jewel of a city. A pintxos bar-hopping tour for sampling San Sebastián’s famed pintxos –small tapas–, a private cooking class in a traditional Basque Sociedad gastronómica, or cooking society, a day-long Rioja wine region tour and a costal hike in the Basque Country hills combine to make this a memorable four-night culinary trip. The cuisine in northern Spain’s Basque country is widely regarded as the best–or… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From $1,920* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Gourmet Madrid

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Join us in captivating Madrid as we explore Spanish cuisine, wine, art and history. You will see why millions visit Madrid’s stellar museums every year–and why they call Madrid the city that never sleeps. Our small group tour is meant for curious culinary travelers who are intrigued by great art and historic architecture. You will have a variety of sophisticated encounters with Spanish cuisine in Spain’s capital. A private tapas tour shows you the bars that specialize in the little… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From €2,280* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Priorat Walking

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Priorat is the name of a wine and also the name of this hidden land of slate soils. The soil, the terrain and the scarcity of water in this mountainous region make survival difficult. The grapevines produce fruit of a special character becauae of these at times inhospitable conditions. Taste the wines and you will understand the land. This small region of only 500 square kilometers has two protected Denominations of Origin (DOs): the DOC Priorat which occupies the central… more

Length: 8 Days
Price: From €1,590* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 18 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Priorat Wine

by Epicurean Ways (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Explore the Priorat with a small group and a private guide. Accommodation in a historic boutique hotel, dinner in the region’s most highly acclaimed restaurant and guided tastings of DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant wines.Visit the wineries making some of Spain’s most exciting wines. Call us for more information or to reserve! Experience the tranquility of this historic region where winemaking was carried on for centuries by the Carthusian monks. Visit the Scala Dei Monastery and the nearby wineries. See… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From €1,465* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 10 people
Comfort level: Boutique

Thailand and Laos Gourmet Indulgence

by Buffalo Tours Vietnam (1 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

Enjoy a nine day culinary adventure in Thailand and Laos , experience legendary hospitality and soak up the culture of these two highly civilised and gracious peoples.   Highlights   Soaking up the shopping and culture in Bangkok Learning to cook thai food in the cultural capital, Chiang Mai Learning dancing, martial arts and flower arranging in Chiang Mai Joining the Buddist ceremony of Alms Giving in Luang Prabang Learn the secrets of Laos cuisine with a cookingclass in Luang… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $2,000* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Argentina—Patagonia & the Wine District

by Classic Journeys (0 testimonials)
Departs January, March, November

Patagonia is a glorious paradise. Great escarpments of glacial ice slice into super-chilled mountain lakes. One day, you’re walking in a high forest carpeted with yellow and orange wildflowers. The next, you’re in a sun-drenched vineyard up against a deep blue backdrop of Andes. Condors soar overhead. Ears up, guanacos graze near your paths. And you’ll realize again how big the outdoors really can feel—whether you’re picnicking on a volcanic slope, lacing on crampons for a glacier walk, or gliding… more

Length: 9 Days
Price: From $4,695* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 12 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Chile - Vineyards North to South

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs Year-round

About the time that A&C started up, a friend brought to a ‘bring along a strange bottle of wine’ party, a bottle of Chilean Cabernet. It was the first Chilean wine that any of us had seen, and yes it had that strong character and vibrancy that has won Chile so many friends. It was surprising that it was so good, many of the wines at that time had a strange flavour that came from using barrels made from a… more

Length: 1 Days
Price: Contact Provider
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Chile & Argentina

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs February

We are delighted to offer this tour at the same price as 2009 despite the fall of the pound against the dollar. This outstanding tour offers you the chance to visit two fascinating South American countries in one well planned trip! Chile and Argentina is an extremely popular tour that is a perfect excuse to escape the British winter, there is also the option of an additional extension to Uruguay. Both countries have made significant advances into quality wine that… more

Length: 13 Days
Price: From £3,299* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

South Africa Wine Tour

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs February, November

The Cape is one of the most spectacular vineyard areas in the world, and this tour is a great excuse to escape the depths of our winter. On our South Africa Wine Tour we'll discover the latest developments in the wine scene, as well as exploring some of the most beautiful and famous sites: the Waterfront at Cape Town, the Cape of Good Hope, the Huguenot town of Franschhoek and the University town of Stellenbosch, the sea-side town of Hermanus… more

Length: 8 Days
Price: From £1,999* per room
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

New Zealand Wine Tour

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs February

New Zealand is a country blessed with spectacular natural scenery, open space, quality wines in a wide variety of styles and a high standard of accommodation. Meeting wine-makers who put the country on the wine world map offers you a privileged insight. Established wine regions are found on both the northern end of the North Island to the southern end South Island, so a serious wine tour in fact covers most of the country. The range of wines is outstanding… more

Length: 14 Days
Price: From £3,199* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Great Wines of Northern Spain

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs September

This great tour takes in some of the great regions of Northern Spain: Rioja Alta, Alavesa and Baja; Ribera del Duero, Navarra and Catalyud. From Madrid airport we head north to the region of Ribera del Duero, where we stay in the village of Penafiel under the shadow of its Castle. We begin our wine visits with dinner at the estate of Condada de Haza, which belongs to Alejandro Fernandez and over dinner we will taste wines from his four… more

Length: 8 Days
Price: From £1,795* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Sherry & Andalucia

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs February

Andalucía is startlingly beautiful with the Sierra Nevada rising dramatically from the sea. Being on the coast in Southern Spain the area has a temperate Mediterranean climate and most years that we have offered this tour in February we have had lovely blue skies, and a welcome escape from the depths of our winter! We visit leading Sherry Bodegas, where we are offered fascinating tastings and welcomed to delicious traditional Southern Spanish food as private guests. This region is also… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From £1,699* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Douro Vineyard Walk

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs September

This is probably our most spectacular walk. The walking is way off the beaten track and you’ll experience genuine rural Portugal seeing truly spectacular countryside. We are based in the peacefully located Quinta do Passadouro, a small top quality Port Estate who also make superb table wines. Indeed this tour is as much about the new wave of table wines being made by energetic young winemakers as it is about Port and its traditions. From this stunning setting we visit… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From £1,399* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Sicily

by Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (0 testimonials)
Departs October

Sicily is quite distinct from Italy in terms of culture, history, language, and wines. Highly individual grapes give good reds, perfumed whites and rich dessert wines. We have been bowled over by our reception from the family domaines we have visited in Sicily such as at Rapitalà, where we have a delicious home-cooked lunch at the estate. It is through the wines and such personal invitations to meet the winemakers that you will see a side to the country not… more

Length: 7 Days
Price: From £1,999* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Gourmet Piemonte & Slow Food Festival

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Departs October

This is an enjoyable short autumn break for "foodies" taking you to Italy's greatest culinary region. Here you'll indulge in fine dining, go hunting for the famous white truffle, taste superb Barolo wine sand visit one of Northern Italy's classic food markets and stock up on some superb ingredients for your festive entertaining! After spending our first day exploring the Slow Food Festival, we are based deep in the heart of the evocative Langhe countryside at the welcoming wine hotel… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From £1,199* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Rhone Reserve

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Departs March

Following the success of this tour in 2007 we are delighted to be repeating it, this time in the spring. The tour stays in luxury hotels, and visits the great names of the Rhône, offering an excellent insight into the region and some fantastic gastronomic meals. On the first day we will meet you in Lyons at our 4* hotel and dine at a nearby Bouchon for a traditional Lyonnais dining experience. The next day will be a master-class in… more

Length: 5 Days
Price: From £2,199* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Early Autumn Champagne

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Departs September

Champagne is fun to drink and a fascinating wine to see being made and being easy to get to makes for a great weekend. Our base for the weekend is a comfortable 3* hotel in the centre of the lively attractive city of Reims. Our aim is to taste a wide spectrum of Champagnes, to visit a good cross section of Houses, from those that forged Champagne’s reputation such as Taittinger, Pol Roger and Veuve Clicquot as well as to… more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From £399* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Autumn Champagne Extra

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Departs October

Our 'Extra' Champagne tours are luxury wine tours that are designed for those who are passionate about Champagne and require a higher standard of comfort and exclusivity. These tours feature some of the highest quality houses, a prestige cuvée tasting on the first evening, and lunch and dinner at a Champagne House or Michelin rosette restaurant. Numbers are restricted to just 24, so that you have plenty of space to spread out on the coach and extra space to bring… more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From £845* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

May Champagne Extra

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Departs May

Our 'Extra' Champagne tours are luxury wine tours that are designed for those who are passionate about Champagne and require a higher standard of comfort and exclusivity. These tours feature some of the highest quality houses, a prestige cuvée tasting on the first evening, and lunch and dinner at a Champagne House or Michelin rosette restaurant. Numbers are restricted to just 24, so that you have plenty of space to spread out on the coach and extra space to bring… more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From £819* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort

Aÿ Champagne Festival

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Departs July

The Grand Cru village of Aÿ, the greatest of all the champagne villages, is holding its bi-annual champagne festival in 2010. Aÿ is home to many of the most famous houses such as Bollinger, Deutz & Gelderman, Gosset and Ayala, as well as smaller producers such as Champagne Goutorbe, who make high quality, good value Champagnes, which are mainly from the vineyards of Aÿ. During the festival there is a tremendous atmosphere in the village as the whole street joins… more

Length: 3 Days
Price: From £399* per person
Exertion level: 3 (7 is most strenuous)
Max size: 24 people
Comfort level: Comfort