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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

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

Dublin, Killarney & Galway

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

Rome, Florence & Venice

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

Lisbon & Porto

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

Barcelona, Madrid & Seville

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

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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Our customers love our Cuisine & Culture tours
Cuisine & Culture: Lisbon & Porto
08 Nov 2024
Mr Alan R Zalewski
5 stars
“When we cleared immigration at Lisbon AirPort and began to walk out with our bags we were greeted by Ivo, our sharply dressed driver, who took our bags and led us to his car for the drive to our hotel. As Janelas Verdes is a priceless gem with Old...
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Cuisine & Culture: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville
05 Nov 2024
Gretchen
5 stars
“Loved the food, most guides and sights
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Cuisine & Culture: Rome, Florence & Venice
28 Oct 2024
FRANCISCO LANDAVAZO
5 stars
“Great trip!
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Cuisine & Culture: Dublin, Killarney & Galway
18 Oct 2024
CHRISTOPHER MADEYA
4 stars
“Overall the trip was very enjoyable The excursions were top notch. The itinerary needs a little help addressed of hotels were missing “2 of my excursions had conflict with plane and train schedules
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