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The Best Foodie Holidays in Europe

Charcuterie and cheese form key components of gastronomy in a number of European nations
Charcuterie and cheese form key components of gastronomy in a number of European nations

Discover the delicious, authentic flavours Europe has to offer on one of these inspiring trips. If you’ve got an appetite for travel and food, book your place now with Culture Trip.

For some, vacation is a time to relax and unwind – including loosening up our belts so we can gorge on Europe’s amazing food. This continent is a culinary delight for every palate; even picky-eaters can’t turn down fresh seafood from the Mediterranean, delicious wine from the hillside, and diverse delicacies sourced, prepared and presented in unique ways.

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Chef making fresh italian pasta

Northern Italy for heaping helpings of pasta

There’s more to do in Northern Italy than drink wine, cook pasta and try every food imaginable soaked in olive oil – but who said a holiday can’t be focused on food? Between morning cappuccinos and late-night gelato, you’ll have your schedule and plate full when you visit cities like Milan, Rome and Florence. Come back home with the skills to make your own pasta by hand when you take a culinary class and more during this delicious nine-day Culture Trip dine and dash through Northern Italy.

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STARTS AT Naples, Italy
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ENDS AT Lecce, Italy
DURATION 10
GROUP SIZE 14
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Arancini flanked by endive leaves, prosciutto, prawns and olive oil ready to eat.

Sicily for a different taste of Italy

If you think of Italy’s mainland as an all-you-can-eat buffet, then consider the island of Sicily an exclusive restaurant serving up a masterful multi-course tasting menu. Spaghetti with sea urchin; salty sardines; a crispy panino. Every delicious meal is only improved by a bubbly Aperol spritz. Capers, pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes will fill your plate and every pocket of your stomach. Explore the full range of Sicilian flavors during this eight-day Culture Trip tour of Sicily.

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STARTS AT Taipei, Taiwan
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ENDS AT Taipei, Taiwan
DURATION 9
GROUP SIZE 16
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Making fresh bread in Georgia in an outdoor oven

Learn ancient wine making & bread baking practices in Georgia

When it comes to culinary European tours, Georgia is ready to wine and dine you like no other country can. It’s a place where wine was first-known to be fermented and these ancient traditions are still practiced today. Between the vino, the ancient baking practices and fresh farmer’s markets featuring other handmade goodies, you’ll have a lot on your plate when you visit Georgia. Bring an apron on this Georgia foodie tour; you’ll need it for the traditional cooking masterclass.

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STARTS AT Tbilisi, Georgia
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ENDS AT Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION 9
GROUP SIZE 16
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Explore the culinary evolution from Spain to Morocco

Cross continents on our 12-day Rail Trip that traces the historical, cultural and culinary evolution from Spain to North Africa. We’ll start in the capital, Madrid, for gazing at splendid architecture with a glass of Rioja in hand and a table of tapas devoured. Then we hop onboard the train south to Andalusia, firstly stopping at the remarkably historic city of Cordoba. The foodie highlight of the European leg of this trip is without doubt Seville, one of the best culinary cities in all of Southern Europe.

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STARTS AT Casablanca, Morocco
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ENDS AT Marrakech, Morocco
DURATION 11
GROUP SIZE 16
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Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.

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