Gourmet & wine
Find a smorgasbord of holidays based on culinary delights. From long, lazy lunches in the Tuscan sun to visiting bustling fish markets in Tokyo, wine tasting in New Zealand to cooking lessons in Kerala - these fantastic holidays bring food and wine to the forefront and really showcase the destination through local cuisine.
When we travel, diving into the food and drink culture of a destination helps to unlock social customs and reveal cultural traditions, making us feel like we belong and adding to the overall experience.
Step into a world of tantalizing cuisines with our foodie escapes that are designed to bring you closer to a country's freshest produce, wineries and local markets as you explore new destinations or rediscover old favourites whilst immersing yourself in unique cultures. From the best wine in La Rioja, Spain, to addictively good picarones sold on the street corners of Lima, go beyond the traditional culinary epicenters and explore our around-the-world guide to great global delicacies to try and gastronomic destinations to visit.
Private Berber cooking class
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Your private cooking class takes place amongst hectares of olive groves and vegetable gardens in the Berber countryside in the verdant Amezmize Valley. Learn the techniques to make traditional Moroccan dishes as you prepare a delicious two-course meal.
Private Culinary Experience at Grandma's Cooking School
Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
Join Grandma’s Home Cooking School for a hands-on culinary experience. Visit a local market, learn Thai food culture, and cook authentic dishes with a local chef. Savor your creations and return with new recipes and a full belly.
Private Florence market tour and cooking class
Florence, Italy
Head to one of Florence's bustling markets with a professional chef, where you'll choose your ingredients before heading to the kitchen and learning how to cook traditional Italian dishes.
Roman street food in Testaccio
Rome, Italy
One of Rome's most authentic neighbourhoods, Testaccio is renowned for its culinary scene and home to some of the city's best places to eat. Discover the delicious street food in this up-and-coming area of Rome.
Santorini wine and cooking class
Santorini, Greece
Discover the art of Greek cuisine as you learn how to make traditional dishes from Santorini with a local cooking lesson. Following a wine tasting session, head to the kitchen for a private class before enjoying your delicious creations for lunch.
Seafood Odyssea Cruise (Shared)
Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough and Nelson, New Zealand
Enjoy a foodie experience like no other as you set sail on the Seafood Odyssea Cruise. Sample the best of Marlborough's seafood paired with some delicious regional wine. You will cruise past a salmon farm and learn about the local fishing industry.
Sicilian cooking class
Sicily, Italy
Discover the art of Sicilian cooking in a private masterclass with a local chef. You'll visit the market to purchase your ingredients before heading to the kitchen and learning how to cook traditional Sicilian recipes.
Tastes of Crete cooking class
Crete, Greece
Delve into the world of Cretan cuisine with a traditional cooking class in a 17th century farmhouse. After visiting a local market, learn how to create a selection of authentic dishes before enjoying your creations for lunch.
Teotitlan Market visit & Cooking class with Zapotec family
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico
Meet your guide for a full day excursion to Teotitlan Del Valle, possibly the prettiest village in the east side of the valley. Here there is a remarkable church with authentic art subjects from XVI Century.
Truffle hunting at Borgo Pignano
Tuscany, Italy
Explore the forests of Borgo Pignano's estate with your experienced truffle hunter and their dog, searching for renowned Tuscan truffles, and discover the unique skills required to find these famous treasures.
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