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Cuisine & Culture Vacations

The world is brimming with destinations that tantalize your taste buds and feed your sense of adventure. From Spain's tasty tapas to the world-renowned gastronomic epicenters in France and Italy, explore the best of these locales, tasting spectacular wine and delicious food along the way when you set out on one of our cuisine and culture tours by train.

  • Explore by Travel Type:  Independent itineraries to explore on your own or Escorted tours guided by a tour manager.
  • Iconic Experiences: Wine tasting in France, flamenco performance with tapas dinner in Spain, Irish dancing and dinner at Merry Ploughboy Pub in Ireland.

Why should you go on a cuisine and culture vacation? By delving into local cuisine, you savor authentic tastes and gain insight into culinary heritage. Exploring cultural landmarks, festivals, and traditions enriches your understanding of your chosen destination and helps you truly immerse yourself in wonderful new experiences around the world.

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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville
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Matsumoto Castle Japan
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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
15 May 2024
C CHRIST
5 stars
“It was a great overview of Spain.
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Cuisine & Culture: Lisbon & Porto
13 May 2024
ELAINE TUCKER
5 stars
“This trip was amazing and beyond our expectations. Everything from transfers to the hotel to the walking tours and a full day private excursion and wine tastings through the Douro Valley as well as the dinner and Fado experience deserves a 5 star rating. Would definitely recommend this trip!
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Cuisine & Culture: Rome, Florence & Venice
13 May 2024
REBECCa
4 stars
“We had a great time, we went with the superior upgrade and the hotel choices were good, along with the seating on the train. The guides on the planned excursions were awesome as well. The only complaint I would have would be is the communication when an excursion was cancelled! We spent $50 on an Uber to get to a gondola ride only to be told, “sorry it is cancelled due to the water conditions and we attempted to contact VBR and they did not respond? I understand that due to weather conditions plans change and get cancelled, but VBR did not let us know and we spent time and money to get there and we could have made other plans! Other than than that we had an unforgettable experience.
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Cuisine & Culture: Dublin, Killarney & Galway
07 May 2024
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“The journey and logistics management went smoothly. The customer service at the office was poor and inconsistent.
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