Your Ticket to Europe’s Hottest Foodie Destinations

Georgia is known as the Cradle of Viticulture thanks to a history of wine production that dates back to 6,000 BCE – and oenophiles can enjoy some of the best wine tours of the world here. On Culture Trip’s nine-day wine-themed Georgia tour you’ll discover the ancient wine-making traditions of the Kakheti region at a winery where grapes are still fermented in qvevri (large, clay egg-shaped vessels). There’ll also be a family meal of churchkhela (a sausage-shaped sweet made from nuts and grape juice) and home-baked bread, plus a visit to a farmer’s market to buy local ingredients for a masterclass in traditional Georgian cooking.

The old saying goes that a Mediterranean diet leads to a longer life – so what better excuse to indulge your love of food, wine, and travel on a tour of Greece and its idyllic islands. This eight-day trip by Culture Trip begins with a full day in Athens before taking to the Aegean Sea for an island-hopping adventure. You’ll cruise to and around the islands of Milos, Naxos and Santorini, discovering local wines, spirits and sumptuous seafood beneath a deep blue, volcanic backdrop. The highlight for devoted foodies is a cooking masterclass that takes place in a local’s home. You’ll be guided through generations-old recipes for classic dishes like Naxian potatoes and arseniko cheese, before diving in with the nearest fork you can find.