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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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Paris, Champagne & Bordeaux
Paris, Champagne & Bordeaux

Fill your days with French cuisine and culture on this expedition highlighting four renowned regions.

Dublin, Killarney & Galway
Dublin, Killarney & Galway

Cities overflowing with history, culture and culinary prowess collide with the Emerald Isle's impressive coastal scenery.

Rome, Florence & Venice
Rome, Florence & Venice

Wine, architecture and all-encompassing culture welcome you to Italy on this 9-day rail vacation.

Lisbon & Porto
Lisbon & Porto

The sunny Iberian Peninsula is brimming with stunning coastlines and delicious gastronomy, all of which are yours to savor.

Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
Barcelona, Madrid & Seville

Sunny Spain, where a colorful atmosphere is cultivated through flavorful cuisine and centuries of tradition.

Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest

Delicious produce grows abundantly, prolific vineyards produce award-winning wine, and fresh seafood and shellfish are brought in daily.

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Cuisine & Culture: Rome, Florence & Venice
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Cuisine & Culture: Lisbon & Porto
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Cuisine & Culture: Pacific Northwest
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Cuisine & Culture: Dublin, Killarney & Galway
19/Apr
Anne Rieger
5 stars
“There were a couple of issues. We did not receive itinerary timely and had to call. Itinerary did not have explanations so we had to call for clarification. There was a timing problem with train tickets and VBR changed it but did not give me new reference number. Personal at...
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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
14/Apr
LUCINDA ANN DALY
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“This unescorted tour of Barcelona, Madrid and Sevilla was outstanding. The preferred seating on the train is spectacular.! The food tour in Barcelona for tapas was lovely and generally, we enjoyed the entire trip!
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Cuisine & Culture: Rome, Florence & Venice
28 Oct 2024
FRANCISCO LANDAVAZO
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“Great trip!
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Cuisine & Culture: Lisbon & Porto
31/Mar
PAMELA JO MILLS
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“We really loved our trip and the side trips that were offered. Guides were great (especially Samuel in Lisbon and Carlos in Porto) and transfers on time. We especially liked the Janelas Verde Hotel and staff. It had such a "European" feel and was in a very walkable district. I...
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