Essential Andalucía |
Essential Andalucía
Seville, Spain
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8 Days from $2,400* per person
Provider: Epicurean Ways (3 testimonials) The Culinary Magic of the SouthTaste centuries of flavors inherited from the coexistence of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic cultures. The bounty of the southern fields and Atlantic shores appears in the traditional recipes and renowned tapas. Farm and sea to table are a way of life in southern Spain. Discover what Spanish chef Ferran Adría calls “la vida tapa”, a lifestyle centered on food and congeniality. Local food and wine experts will escort you, sharing their professional insights along the… more |
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Sicily A Different Italy
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Sicily A Different Italy
Palermo, Italy
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9 Days from $4,895* per person
Provider: Peggy Markel 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 |
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Essential Basque Country
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Essential Basque Country
San Sebastián airport, Spain
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7 Days from $2,400* per person
Provider: Epicurean Ways (3 testimonials) This gastronomic voyage explores the fascinating world of Basque and Riojan food and wine. Enjoy unique Basque cuisine in San Sebastian, including pintxos, the Basque variant of tapas. Visit Bilbao, with its Guggenheim Museum, and indulge in gastronomic excellence at the recently Michelin-starred Etxebarri restaurant. Then head to La Rioja to explore some of the best wineries in Spain and fantastic Riojan cuisine, including both traditional fare and lunch with the Michelin star chef of Echaurren restaurant.The Region and the… more |
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Cambodia Culture & Cuisine
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Cambodia Culture & Cuisine
Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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6 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: Exotissimo Travei The Angkorian empire that ruled Cambodia until the 14th century left an indelible mark on the culture and beliefs of the country. Our 'Culture and Cuisine' tour takes you on an insightful journey to explore the legacies of a bygone era as well as the modern glory of Cambodia. With expert guides, exotic cuisine, and luxurious hotels you will be amazed at the, often unexpected, wonders along the way.Arrive in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, and indulge in a traditional massage… more |
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A Taste of Paris and Beyond
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A Taste of Paris and Beyond
Charles De Gaulle Airport, France
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6 Days from $3,990* per person
Provider: French Wine Explorers (2 testimonials) Find all the elegance, romance and excitement of Paris, paired with your favourite wine region for a 6-day Townand Country Experience. Discover major landmarks and hidden gems of the City of Light, the most beautifulcity in the world. Stay at a lovely 4* luxury boutique hotel on the Left or Right Bank. This is the city for food,wine, culture and bliss! Next, travel to your favorite wine region and discover all the beauty and splendour ofwine touring. This is the… more |
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South Of France Getaway
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South Of France Getaway
Avignon - Caumont Airport, Avignon, France
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12 Days from $7,095* per person
Provider: Cork And Fork- Epicurean Travel Highlights:12 days/11 nights of epicurean and cultural immersion in some of themost tranquil spots in Provence and the RivieraOff-the-beaten path, small, discreet and highly unique historicaccommodations in Villeneuve-les-Avignon, a medieval town justacross the river from Avignon, where your stay will be at a former priorybuilt in 1322, Cassis, a less-glitzy, more authentic version of St. Tropezin Cotes de Provence wine country where your accommodations will beat an 11th-century castle once visited by Napoleon, and Eze Village, aromantic spot built into… more |
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Vip Epicurean Paris
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Vip Epicurean Paris
Charles De Gaulle Airport, France
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7 Days from $7,875* per person
Provider: Cork And Fork- Epicurean Travel Highlights:7 days/6 nights of epicurean and cultural immersion in the City of LightsDeluxe accommodations at Le Meurice, one of the most iconic hotel propertiesin all of ParisHands-on private culinary lesson with a Parisian chef in addition to a two-dayculinary lesson program at Ecole Ritz Esoffier, one of the premier culinaryschools in the cityA delightful Epicurean Walking Tour of the gourmet food shops of the LeftBank with a culinary guideA tour of exceptional Parisian markets with a culinary guideHistorical walking tour… more |
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Walking & Cooking In Eastern Sicily
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Walking & Cooking In Eastern Sicily
Catania Airport, Catania, Italy
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6 Days from $4,190* per person
Provider: Italian Connection Welcome to our neighborhood, southeastern Sicily! Hosted by Italian Connection’s founders, Anita and Emanuele, this walking and cooking tour in Sicily focuses on the quiet beauty and rich culinary heritage in Eastern Sicily, and includes a meal in our home for a true taste of life in the Sicilian countryside. Learn to cook with genuine locally grown ingredients that are the heart and soul of Sicilian food, meet Sicilian designers and chefs, and walk secret pathways discovered through local farmers.TRIP… more |
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The Great Wines & Food of Northern Italy
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The Great Wines & Food of Northern Italy
Turin, Italy
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7 Days from £1,699* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours On this gastronomic wine tour we’ll discover, at source, many of Italy’s famous delicacies in the culinary heartland of Italy, Emilia-Romagna and Piemonte. Explore the wonderful food markets and enjoy great wines along with the huge variety of local foods. We begin in Turin, capital of Piemonte and one of Italy’s gastronomic centres with a tasting over dinner at a classic restaurant. Turin was where chocolate was first made in Europe and there are still many artisan chocolate producers in… more |
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Ambrosia & Nectar
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Ambrosia & Nectar
Athens Airport , Athens, Greece
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9 Days from €2,020* per person
Provider: Aegean Adventures (3 testimonials) Ambrosia & Nectar is a food and wineextravaganza. Cooking classes, winetasting, vineyard visits and gastronomicactivities conducted by localgastronomical experts.Santorini lies in the midst of the alluringCyclades islands. Everything in itsvicinity seems to be bluer and whiterthan Greece's national flag. Owing to aperfect dry climate, the volcanic islandhas been a wine making center sincethe Bronze Age, and its foodepitomizes healthy Mediterraneancuisine.Crete is so huge, it is practically its own country with its ownculinary and wine traditions specific to the island and… more |
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Thailand - Flavors and Culture of Exotic Siam
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Thailand - Flavors and Culture of Exotic Siam
Bangkok International Airport Bangkok Thailand
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11 Days from $2,590* per person
Provider: Access Trips (3 testimonials) Come with us to Thailand to experience an exotic gem, a country where the architecture and artistry are matched only by the friendliness of the people; where every flavor is more pleasing than the last; and where Buddhism binds the culture seamlessly. On our Thai culinary tour, we’ll head from bustling Bangkok to the charming northern city of Chiang Mai, and finally, end up at our relaxing riverside resort in Thaton. You’ll learn to cook incredible Thai food, explore the… more |
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Argentina Food & Wine
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Argentina Food & Wine
Buenos Aires Airport, Argentine
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11 Days from $3,650* per person
Provider: Cork And Fork- Epicurean Travel Highlights:8 Days/7 Nights of cultural and epicurean discovery in Argentina including thecapital of Buenos Aires and Latin America's top appellation of Lujan de Cuyo inMendoza Wine Country: Option to add 4 Days/3 Night in Chile's "Big Red"Colchagua Valley Wine Country and the capital of SantiagoDeluxe accommodations at a classically-styled, Buenos Aires five-star propertyand an incomparable luxury wine country retreat carved out of the vineyards ofMendozaTwo intimate Mendoza wine tasting tours in the standout Lujan de Cuyoappellation (additional wine experiences available… more |
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7 Day Signature Buenos Aires & Mendoza Vineyards
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7 Day Signature Buenos Aires & Mendoza Vineyards
Buenos Aires Airport, Argentine
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7 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: Kensington Tours (3 testimonials) Arrive Buenos Aires “The Paris of the Americas” and spend 3 days exploring this incredible city. Grab a hold of history and culture and embark on a panoramic city tour. Discover the origins of Polo and how the game is played; even learn about the horse selection process. Taste scrumptious cuisines from a traditional BBQ and immerse yourself in the seductive Tango (dinner show & lessons included!).Fly to Mendoza and enjoy an in depth tour of the land of sun… more |
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Le Ponant Wine Cruise
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Le Ponant Wine Cruise
Nice, France
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8 Days from £3,999* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours A&C are excited to announce our new small ship luxury wine cruise for late summer 2011 on this most beautiful sailing ship. Of all the ships that we have sailed on to date, since 1994, Le Ponant has been the most highly praised by our clients for its perfect size, elegance of line, comfort, cuisine and the overall professionalism of the Captain and his team. The new itinerary takes in superb wines from the classic wine regions of the South… more |
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New Wines of Greece
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New Wines of Greece
London Heathrow Airport, UK
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8 Days from £1,899* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours Greek wine has changed beyond recognition over the past 25 years. The changes have been at least as profound as say New Zealand or Austria. The generation of pioneers has been followed by a new generation sporting their degrees in Oenology and experience working at Bordeaux chateaux and in the New World. They are determined to exploit Greece’s secret weapon, its huge number, (at least 600), of native grape varieties. These ‘autochthonous’ varieties have been in place for hundreds or… more |
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Rioja Vineyard Walk
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Rioja Vineyard Walk
Airport near Bilbao, Spain
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7 Days from £1,799* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours The vineyards of Rioja are set in huge tracts of land that make for excellent walking countryside. Autumn is an ideal month to go for a vineyard walk – the buzz of the harvest will be in the air, at harvest time the vineyards will be beginning to take on their multicoloured autumn hues, and it should be a great temperature for walking!We meet in Bilbao and drive down to Rioja to check into our first hotel. This afternoon there… more |
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The Rhône by Train
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The Rhône by Train
Valence, France
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6 Days from £1,450* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours The Rhône was once the most important economic and political route in the development of Western Europe. Its numerous beautiful towns are steeped in history. The Phoenicians, the Greeks and the Romans all used the river as their route into the country and beyond, preferring to navigate the river (as far as Lyons) then continue across Gaul by horse and cart or on foot rather than face the sea beyond the Straits of Gibraltar. The long succession of conquerors and… more |
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Cooking, Wine & Pampering Tour At A Lovely Villa Near The Amalfi Coast
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Cooking, Wine & Pampering Tour At A Lovely Villa Near The Amalfi Coast
Sorrento+Italy
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7 Days from €2,100* per person
Provider: Mama Margaret & Friends Cooking Adventures In Italy (2 testimonials) Indulge in a dream-come-true cooking, wine and sightseeing adventure in Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Stay at a lovely four star boutique villa hotel on 5 ½ acres with park, pool, gardens and vast views over the Bay of Naples. Just 10 a minute walk from Sant’Agata Sui Due Golfi and 25 minutes by bus to Sorrento. Peaceful but close to town. In the hotel’s state of the art kitchen with individual work stations, cook with joyful teacher, Carmen,… 1 testimonial & more |
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Flavours Of Morocco
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Flavours Of Morocco
Marrakech Menara International Airport, Morocco
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8 Days from €1,785* per person
Provider: Gourmet On Tour The VillaOur luxury palazzo, set against the backdrop of the majestic Atlas and Jbel Ette Mountains,was constructed to reflect the traditional style of Moroccan architecture while offering modernconveniences. Magnificent Moroccan antique doors open from the grand columned entrance, as well as in the great hall and dining room. The graceful archways of the villa create a calm and elegant ambience surrounding an interior courtyard filled with scented flowers and the calming sounds of a bubbling fountain.The eight spacious bedrooms are… more |
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Granada and tha Alpujarras Mountains
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Granada and tha Alpujarras Mountains
Malaga, Spain
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9 Days from $2,975* per person
Provider: Peggy Markel In the Alpujarras mountains of Spain, in the village of Ferreirola, lies the charming country house and retreat center of Casa Ana. On this extraordinary culinary adventure we invite you to celebrate the abundance of the harvest. We will gather herbs on mountain walks, harvest vegetables from the garden, cook wild asparagus in casuelas, make authentic paella, feast on tapas, make romesco sauce for spring onions, roast a seven hour lamb with pistachio pesto, taste deep, rich and spicy Spanish… more |
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