Islay & Whisky Coast - 8 Day Small Group Escorted Tour |
Islay & Whisky Coast - 8 Day Small Group Escorted Tour
Edinburgh Airport, United Kingdom
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8 Days from $1,689* per person
Provider: Celtic Tours (3 testimonials) A tour taking in two of the most famous whisky regions in the world. First you visit the beautiful island of Islay, renowned for its peaty, smoky malt whiskies. Following 2 nights in the historic city of Edinburgh, your tour continues north to Spekside, home to more than half of Scotland's malt whicky distilleries.Your Islay & Whisky Coast Tour Highlights:• GUARANTEED DEPARTURES• Transportation by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini coaches• Seven nights accommodations at your choice of… more |
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Exotic Morocco |
Exotic Morocco
Marrakech near Morocco
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8 Days from $2,650* per person
Provider: Food N' Wine Vacations Our Moroccan cooking school at Dar Liqama is located just outside the ancient imperial city of Marrakech, a walled garden city of tall graceful palms set beneath the snow-capped Atlas Mountain range. About ten minutes from the medina, you will find the Palmeraie, a grove of over 150,000 towering palm trees. It is here you will find the luxury villa Dar Liqama, aptly named the ‘house of green mint.The VillaOur luxury palazzo, set against the backdrop of the majestic Atlas… more |
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Douro Valley Wine Tour |
Douro Valley Wine Tour
Portugal
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6 Days from $3,795* per person
Provider: La Dolce Vita Wine Tours (1 testimonial) Tour Douro Valley wineries & Port lodgesVisit three of the “Douro Boys,†who are revolutionizing dry table wine in the Douro (Niepoort, Vallado, and Vale D. Maria) See two regions of the Douro Valley to see the two halves of Port-making: Upstream where the grapes are grown; and the port city of Oporto, where Port ages in old shipping lodges Private sit-down tastings at Graham’s, Ramos Pinto, Niepoort’s Quinta do Nápoles, Dow's Quinta do Bomfim, Quinta do Tedo, and more Home-cooked meals at… more |
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Tuscany, Rome & The Cinque Terre |
Tuscany, Rome & The Cinque Terre
Airport near Florence, Italy
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13 Days from $3,850* per person
Provider: Viaggi di Gusto Depart the USA for Florence, Italy. more |
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California :Wines Of The Central Coast |
California :Wines Of The Central Coast
San Jose International Airport, San Jose, CA, United States
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7 Days from $4,295* per person
Provider: Cork And Fork- Epicurean Travel Highlights:7-day/6-night wine travel program focused on the spectacular CaliforniaCentral Coast including the Monterey Peninsula, Paso Robles and SantaBarbara County, to provide exposure to the range of outstanding varietalsthat thrive in this regionThree customized private guided wine tours featuring private tastings,tours and winemaker/owner meetings at some of the finest boutiquewineries in CaliforniaLuxury accommodations including Bernardus Lodge, an intimate 57-roomhideaway with a strong epicurean focus, Hotel Cheval, a boutique,16-room property just off the charming grassy town square of wine boomtown, Paso Robles,… more |
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Napa & Sonoma'S Culinary Treasures |
Napa & Sonoma'S Culinary Treasures
San Francisco International Airport, California, United States
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6 Days from $4,295* per person
Provider: Classic Journeys When we're in California's wine country, we always seem to have a moment when we nibble a handmade chocolate, sip a perfect Zin, and feel just a little sorry for the drive-by visitors who miss the whole point of this wonderful lifestyle. But that’s not you…not when you travel with us. Our culinary tour of the Napa and Sonoma valleys plugs you right into the local tempo. You’ll cook with amazing chefs and take home the secrets to meals that… more |
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Culinary & Wine Discovery |
Culinary & Wine Discovery
Lewiston Airport, Lewiston, ID, United States
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8 Days from $3,995* per person
Provider: Inner Sea Discoveries Become modern-day explorers, discovering America’s extraordinary wine regions in the spectacular setting of the Columbia River Gorge and valleys east of the Cascade Mountains. Sample award-winning wine, gourmet cuisine, and cruise through the history and natural beauty of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Through golden coulees and deep canyons, witness the engineering feats that harnessed this mighty river, and enjoy your passion for highly-rated fine wines amidst one of the USA’s most scenic backgrounds. more |
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Rioja & Ribera del Duero |
Rioja & Ribera del Duero
Madrid
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7 Days from £1,599* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours This fabulous Spanish wine extravaganza is the culmination of 23 years of Arblaster & Clarke’s wine touring experience in Spain. We reckon this may well be our best tour yet to the region! Whilst newer companies are suddenly making wild and unfounded claims to be the experts in Spanish wine tours (having never even operated there!), Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours has been offering top level tours here to meet the owners of leading estates since 1990 and have throughout… more |
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California |
California
San Francisco Airport
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7 Days from £2,125* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours The wine world owes so much to California; the idea of varietal wines, of the ‘boutique winery’, of scientific site selection, indeed the whole idea of ‘the new world’.This wonderful wine tour includes idyllic vineyard lunches, superb tastings of the greatest wines with the winemakers, gorgeous pairings of wine and food and in-depth discussions about the wine. California is best known for full bodied reds and full bodied, oaky whites made from very ripe fruit. In fact, it is one… more |
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The Vineyards of Chile |
The Vineyards of Chile
Airport, Chile near Santiago, Chile
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9 Days from £2,999* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours This wonderful wine tasting holiday in Chile is dedicated to the fine wine regions of this fascinating and beautiful country. In order to do the vineyard regions justice we will be visiting and meeting winemakers from the following valleys: Casablanca, San Antonio, Maipo, Rapel (for Colchagua & Cachapoal) and Maule, for this in-depth wine tasting holiday. We will also be tasting wines from other regions such as Bio Bio, Elqui and Leyda. We are offering a fantastic optional extension to… more |
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Northern Rhone & Beaujolais Crus Walk |
Northern Rhone & Beaujolais Crus Walk
Juliénas, France
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7 Days from £1,575* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours There is something iconic about walking whole Beaujolais Crus, Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Régnié, Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, Chénas, Juliénas and St Amour, and tasting each in turn! The walk starts in the northerly Cru, St Amour and from here goes to Juliénas, where we taste achitypical wines. We continue through the vineyards and woods of Chénas, stopping for a picnic. We’ll see the famous windmill of Moulin-à-Vent then finish the day with a great tasting of Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent.… more |
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Chile, Argentina & Uruguay |
Chile, Argentina & Uruguay
Airport, Chile near Santiago, Chile
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12 Days from £3,599* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours This unique South American wine tour visits the spectacular vineyards of Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. All three have made advances in quality and this has firmly established them on the world wine scene. Chile is best known, but Argentina has huge potential and Uruguay is a big surprise! We recommend a night in Chile’s capital, Santiago (which we will be pleased to arrange for you) before the start of the tour. From here, we head south to the small, traditional… more |
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The Grand Wine Tour of Italy |
The Grand Wine Tour of Italy
Airport near Florence, Italy
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10 Days from £3,450* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours This fabulous new tour takes the spirit of 19th Century ‘Grand Tour of Italy’ and applies it to our 21st Century Wine Tour of Italy. In addition to wonderful wines we’ll be taking in Italy’s beautiful gardens, famous historic sites and a chamber music concert on the island of Ischia at William Walton’s La Mortella Garden. We start this wonderful journey through Italy in Florence, travel south to Umbria, then on to Rome and finish in Naples.The first of our… more |
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South Africa Wine Tour |
South Africa Wine Tour
Cape Town Airport, South Africa
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8 Days from £2,499* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours The Cape is one of the most spectacular vineyard regions in the world. Our wine holiday of South Africa covers the best of the wine and some of the most beautiful sites. On this winetour, unlike casual tourists in the wine lands, you receive personal welcomes from the wine-makers, great wine tastings and private invitations to lunch or dinner.The Cape has a long tradition of wine production dating back to the Dutch settlers of 1652. When the British took over… more |
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The Great Wines & Food of Northern Italy |
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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Douro Vineyard Walk |
Douro Vineyard Walk
Airport near Porto, Portugal
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7 Days from £1,799* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours The Douro remains as one of Europe’s unspoilt paradise and is classified as a World Heritage Site. On this stunning walking tour, we’ll explore the vineyards, quintas, villages and towns of the dramatic Douro valley; mostly on foot, but also by support vehicle and train.The Port industry is famous for its hospitality, its lunches at the Factory House in Oporto, and its house parties at the remote Quintas of the Douro. A Quinta is a working farm complete with winery… more |
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and the Wine Country |
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and the Wine Country
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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9 Days from $2,748* per person
Provider: Vaya Adventures You'll explore Buenos Aires, take in the thundering majesty of Iguazu Falls in the tropical north, and savor the wines and vistas of the wine country, including a day in Aconcagua National Park. more |
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Bicycle Tours in Chile: Bicycling Chile's Wine Country Plus! the Pacific Coast |
Bicycle Tours in Chile: Bicycling Chile's Wine Country Plus! the Pacific Coast
Santiago de Chile Airport, Chile
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11 Days from $4,395* per person
Provider: ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours (3 testimonials) One of the most prestigious "new world" wine producing regions, Chile's central valley has produced award winning wines in recent years. Join us on our bicycle tour of the Chilean wine country where we pedal through vineyards of the Central Valley before turning south and bicycling along the stunning beaches of the scenic Pacific Coast. We stay in historic colonial cities such as Santa Cruz and Constitucion and visit secluded villages and beach resorts. This is an excellent trip for… more |
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Ambrosia & Nectar |
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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Napa Valley, Biking |
Napa Valley, Biking
St Helena
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6 Days from $2,650* per person
Provider: Great Explorations (3 testimonials) Like the bouquet of a spicy Zinfandel, the wine country of California, north of San Francisco, opens up to reveal many delights and pleasures. Napa Valley and Sonoma County are synonymous with great wine and fine food and dining. By bike, discover shady back lanes, towering redwood groves, a surprising Russian history and delightful pedaling – past vineyards and wine chateaus of every conceivable design more |
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