133 culinary experiences found
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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Argentina—Patagonia & the Wine District
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Argentina—Patagonia & the Wine District
Buenos Aires Airport, Argentina
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8 Days • from $5,895* per person
Provider: Classic Journeys Patagonia is a glorious paradise for your Argentina adventure vacation. When you travel to Argentina with us, you will witness the natural wonders of Patagonia, where 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… more |
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Wine Grand Journey
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Wine Grand Journey
Bordeaux Airport, France
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Butterfield & Robinson 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 |
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Burgundy: The Wine Route 2011
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Burgundy: The Wine Route 2011
Lyon, France
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10 Days • from $3,295* per person
Provider: VBT Bicycling Vacations You'll call it soul-stirring as you cycle the verdant Saone River region past world-renowned vineyards, classic chateaux, and ancient abbeys where monks are said to have produced the world’s first reds. We’ll follow tranquil canals, medieval lanes, and the Route des Grand Crus of the finest Chardonnay vineyards … pausing for lovely picnics and visits with a local family and a world-class vintner. It’s a delightful pedal through a breathtaking part of the world, and one you’re sure to raise… more |
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California Wine Country & the Pacific Coast 2011
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California Wine Country & the Pacific Coast 2011
Sonoma, CA, United States
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6 Days • from $1,745* per person
Provider: VBT Bicycling Vacations You’ll roll through the lush scenery of such prestigious appellations as Carneros, the Russian River Valley and the Dry Creek Valley, enjoying tastings along the way. You’ll also sample freshly pressed olive oil … view majestic redwoods and the ethereal Valley of the Moon … and relax to the pounding surf at Bodega Bay. Bracket your bicycling adventure with stays in lively Sonoma and Healdsburg, with their eclectic shops and restaurants. And toast your discoveries with your convivial small group! more |
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The Wonders Of Tuscany
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The Wonders Of Tuscany
Airport near Florence, Italy
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8 Days • from €849* per person
Provider: Saracino Viaggi free arrival in Florence: accommodation in a 4 * Hotel in downtown Florence. Possibility to park your car in agarage near the hotel. Double room. Free dinner. Overnight at hotel. more |
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Medieval Umbria & Calendimaggio
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Medieval Umbria & Calendimaggio
Umbria Airport, Italy
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11 Days • from $3,560* per person
Provider: Viaggi di Gusto Depart the USA for Rome, Italy more |
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Taste Of Marche Art Tours And Cooking Courses In Italy
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Taste Of Marche Art Tours And Cooking Courses In Italy
Caravanserraglio Airport, near Florence, Italy
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8 Days • from €1,250* per person
Provider: Terra D'Arte Taste of Marche combines Italian cooking classes with Art Tours in Marche Italy. Enjoy daily Italy activities: tours to Art towns, Italian cooking courses, visit to local markets, wine tastings and lively lectures on Italian culture and....relaxing in the swimming pool or in the sun with a nice glass of Italian wine! Dutch Art historian Phaedra de Zeeuw MA leads you to Art Cities, monuments, churches, museums and to magnificent frescoes and inspiring convents and abbeys. She opens doors to… 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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Alsace and Mosel by Train
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Alsace and Mosel by Train
Eurostar
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6 Days • from £1,599* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours This superb tour to Alsace and the Mosel has featured in the Arblaster & Clarke programme since 1989 and remained extremely popular ever since. We stay in Trier, the oldest city in Germany with many Roman remains. There is an attractive colourful town square lined with many traditional shops and weinstubes. In Alsace we stay in the picturesque town of Riquewihr one of the prettiest of the Alsatian villages. Stylistically the fullness of Alsace contrasts with the elegance of the… more |
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Seven Day Program – Culinary Immersion Adventure
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Seven Day Program – Culinary Immersion Adventure
Airport near Florence, Italy
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7 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Il Campo Cucina This is a sample itinerary for our seven day culinary immersion adventure.Please check back periodically for calendar updates. Approximately 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival, your week’s specific itinerary will be posted. The final itinerary will be waiting for you when you arrive at Il Campo. more |
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Burgundy Cote D'Or Vineyard Walk
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Burgundy Cote D'Or Vineyard Walk
Airport near Gevrey-Chambertin, France
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7 Days • from £1,599* per person
Provider: Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours This is our original Vineyard Walk. The Burgundy Walk was first offered 19 years ago and it has continued to be one of our most enjoyable walking wine holidays.You will hear much about the importance of ‘terroir’, and by walking through the appellations, you will gain a far greater understanding of what makes great Burgundy wine. We visit selected growers, all of them good quality and some very well known. At these, you’ll taste a wide range of appellations, covering… 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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