Top Culinary Trips to Take in 2023

If you’re feeling a bit peckish, perhaps a little wine and bread in Georgia will hold you over? The people in these parts know a thing or two about bread-baking and wine-making; their ancient practices are among the oldest in the world. You won’t need to pack any snacks, either. You’ll dive into traditional Georgian lunches in Tbilisi, a wonderful dinner in Stepantsminda and a masterclass culinary lesson using fresh ingredients from the country’s largest farmer’s market.

Embrace la dolce vita on this nine-day Rail Trip that calls at all of Northern Italy’s highlights. Start in Rome on a tour encompassing the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. Next, wine and olive oil tasting in Tuscany. You’ll wander vineyards and olive groves, trying out fresh produce along the way, before heading to Italy’s culinary capital, Bologna, for a gourmet food tour. After an excursion to Emilia-Romagna full of Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar, we’ll visit Lake Como and cap off the trip with a farewell dinner in Milan.