Your Ticket to Europe’s Hottest Foodie Destinations
If your holiday itinerary revolves around your stomach, then explore Europe courtesy of Culture Trip – and book your spot now.
For many, food and wine travel is the key to unlocking the culture of any destination. Especially in Europe, where food culture is as diverse as the people who live there. Whether it’s the aroma of sweet Sicilian almonds, the waft of fresh Neapolitan pizza or the fragrant spice scents of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Europe is packed full of flavour. Get a taste for Europe’s hottest foodie destinations with Culture Trip.
Georgia, for a lesson in ancient baking and wine-making
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.
From US$1287
Next available from 18th May 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Turkey, for tender meats, sweet pastries and rocket-fuel coffee
Turkey is the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and consequently boasts a unique culture that combines the best of both continents. This manifests marvellously in the national cuisine – best known for its richly seasoned meats, deliciously sweet pastries, and strong, unfiltered coffee. On Culture Trip’s 12-day Turkey trip, you’ll get to savour all of this during tours of colourful Istanbul, capital city Ankara, and the troglodyte dwellings of Cappadocia. Notable highlights include a food tour of Kadıköy – which occupies Istanbul’s Asian shore – the chance to sip çay (Turkish tea) at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, and a winery visit in Cappadocia.
From US$2798
Next available from 16th Aug 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
This is an updated rewrite of an article originally written by Tara Jessop. Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting.
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