All Of Our Small Group Gourmet Tours

 
 

Paris, Loire Valley & Champagne

Fabulous wines, historic châteaux, cooking class, gourmet dinners, optional balloon ride, true behind-the-scenes travel.

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Bordeaux, Dordogne & Languedoc

France's best wines and gastronomic cuisine, optional balloon ride, under-ground boat ride, prehistoric cave paintings, idyllic hilltop villages, exciting castles and unspoiled medieval towns with no cars, warm friendly hosts, Toulouse-Lautrec, history, beauty.

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Burgundy, Rhône Valley & Provence

Great white wines of Burgundy and reds of the Côtes du Rhône, renowned gastronomy of Lyon, sensuous aromas of Provence, all combined with ancient Roman, medieval and Renaissance architecture and humble villages along the Rhône Valley.

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Normandy & Brittany, France

A gourmet voyage through the fascinating history of this region, from William the Conqueror's castles to Anne of Bretagne's fortress in Saint Malo to Joan of Arc's last days in Rouen to the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. Exceptional French cuisine!

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Southern France & Northern Italy

Medieval hilltop villages, cappuccino in Venice, Pastis on your veranda overlooking the Mediterranean, Valpolicella at a trattoria on Lake Como, the pink and yellow houses of Portofino, Juliet's balcony in Verona, Chagall's art in St. Paul de Vence.

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Tuscany, Umbria & Cinque Terre

Magnificent architecture and Renaissance art, Etruscan tombs and Roman ruins, miracle olive oil, wines from Montepulciano, Montalcino, Orvieto, Chianti, and Montefalco, Pecorino cheese, Prosecco, trattorias, panoramic hilltop vistas.

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Sicily, Rome & the Amalfi Coast

Breathtaking scenery, the grandeur of Rome, Amalfi's stunning cliffs, the magic of Capri, the awe of Pompeii, Sicily's ancient temples, colorful markets, wonderful wines and foods, spectacular scenery, warm hearted people. Taormina.

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Grape Escape to Northeast Spain

The best wines of Spain, Bilbao's Guggenheim, Barcelona's Gaudi, gourmet tapas in San Sebastian, cooking class, history, architecture, local culture.

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Andalusia & Extremadura, Spain

Explore medieval castles and royal palaces, wander the narrow streets of ancient villages, learn about the architecture of magnificent cathedrals and mosques, relax on the terrace of your hotel overlooking the Mediterranean. A once-in-a-lifetime tour.

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Back Roads & Wines of Portugal

Wonderful Portuguese historian as escort, two cooking classes, outstanding wines and foods, friendly locals, picturesque villages and great historic cities, the real Portugal.

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East Anglia, England

See the homeland where the first settlers of New England lived. Picturesque villages dotted with ancient churches, half-timbered and plaster fronted cottages, and narrow cobblestone streets, you may feel like you are back in the 17th century.

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Ireland: Castles to Pubs

Ireland's spectacular seascapes, historic sites, delicious home-cooked meals, fireplace sing-alongs in castles and singing pubs, and friendly Irish locals. The majestic Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and views that will take your breath away.

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Hidden Charms of New England

Lobsters, clambakes, rocky shores off deep blue Atlantic waters, three and a half centuries of American architecture. From picturesque harbors and mountain peaks to splendid forests and serene lakes, see our brilliant fall colors unequalled in the world.

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Specialty Tours
 

Chez Boucher Culinary Tour

Join Chef Ron Boucher on this year's culinary adventure. Experience the local cuisine, the finest wines, and lessons from local chefs. Cooking classes and gastronomic dinners are interspersed with excursions into local history and culture.

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Painting in Umbria, Italy

An unforgettable week in a luxurious Umbrian villa. Daily plein-air excursions to paint the exquisite Umbrian and Tuscan landscapes. Painting classes led by artist Bill Cloutman, who shares with you his love of art, good food, good wine, and good company.

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Custom Group Tours

Use our tours as a starting point to plan the vacation of your dreams! Give us an idea of where you would like to go, and we will take care of the rest. From anninversaries to club trips to family vacations--our custom trips will exceed your expectations!

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