Wine Experiences – Like you, we truly enjoy wine and the wine experience in it’s many expressions. Picture yourself embarking on a wine tour, where you have the opportunity to visit renowned vineyards, wineries, and picturesque wine regions around the world. The wine is only a portion of of the experience. Explore rolling vineyards, sun-drenched valleys with mountains backdrops, and quaint villages. Leave the crushing crowds behind. From the award winning Sauvignon Blanc, of the Marlborough region of New Zealand, to the famous Shiraz of Australia, or Barolo from the Piedmont region of Italy ‐ see where your favorite wines are grown and bottled. We offer a large selection of specific, unique tours tailored to suit the “wine connoisseur” to the basic traveler who wishes to add an additional experience to their trip. From a one day tour to a month long tour, we design memorable experiences for the traveler looking for something beyond the ordinary.
Cooking Classes – Delve into the local culture, learn about regional cuisine, and acquire new culinary skills. Our cooking class venues are not public, but rather private, wherein the owners (chefs themselves) offer hands on lessons. This popular activity is offered in all the countries we offer as destinations and range in size from one person to a group of 20 persons. Instructors are passionate about sharing their culinary traditions and are adept at teaching cooking techniques to individuals of all skill levels. Lessons are all in English and tailored to the interests of the guests. This is hands on cooking and you may pickup new techniques to use at home. Menus vary by location and may include appetizers, main courses, side dishes, desserts, and even beverages. Participants receive printed or digital copies of the recipes used in class, enabling them to recreate the dishes for friends.
Gourmet Experiences – Are you a foodie looking to savor exquisite flavors, culinary creativity, and the finest ingredients then overseas gourment experiences are a must. These experiences go beyond simple dining and consist of exceptional food, expert craftsmanship, beautiful settings, and attentive services.
Examples of gourmet experiences we deliver are:
- Fine Dining at Michelin-Starred restaurants – From carefully curated tasting menus to expertly paired wine selections, this is an immersion gourmet experience.
- Farm-to-Table experiences – These vary in format from pick your own fruits or vegetables, participate in cooking classes using farm-fresh produce, or indulge in a farm-to-table meal prepared by a chef.
- Food and Wine tours – These tours can take you to local markets, food stalls, and iconic eateries, exposing you to traditional dishes and regional specialties.
