Collette Tours

The Essence of France tour with Collette features several memorable culinary experiences in Paris, Provence, and along the French Riviera. Travelers will taste locally-made cheeses at a Provençal goat farm, indulge in a gourmet French lunch at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, and explore the flavors of Le Marais in Paris during a neighborhood food tasting tour.

The Southern Italy & Sicily tour by Collette indulges travelers in the rich gastronomic offerings of the Italian south. Experiences include a dinner paired with regional wines inside an agriturismo winery restaurant, touring the cellars and vineyards of Basilicata’s rugged landscape, and learning traditional mozzarella-making during a visit to a local buffalo dairy farm.

On Kingdoms of Southeast Asia, Collette travelers will be immersed in the diverse culinary landscapes of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Highlights include a home-hosted dinner with a Laotian family, discovering the secrets behind Vietnamese cuisine during a cooking class, and sampling iconic Vietnamese street food favorites on a walking tour through Hanoi’s atmospheric Old Quarter.

​Globus’ Spanish Fiesta tour tantalizes tastebuds across Spain, from pintxos in San Sebastian to sweets in Madrid. In Pamplona, travelers will stroll along the tapas-lined Calle Estafeta before a Riojan wine dinner at Basaburua restaurant. The tour also includes horchata tastings, an excursion to Málaga for a guided walk through the historic center, and tapas at the famed El Pimpi Bodega to sample Andalusian flavors and wines. With its mix of guided tastings, signature dishes at beloved local eateries, and immersive culinary activities, this journey allows travelers to fully experience the diverse and dynamic food culture of Spain.

Globus’ Visions of Japan tour incorporates culinary activities across the country, like partaking in a traditional tea ceremony, visiting a wasabi farm, going sake tasting in Takayama’s historic San-Machi Suji district, and learning the art of gold leaf making to create a personalized bento box. The tour also includes an interactive cooking class to master Japanese dishes like miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and makizushi.

The tastes of Northern Italy—from Parmesan and balsamic vinegar to risotto and pesto—take center stage on Globus’ Northern Italy’s Highlights and Cinque Terre tour. Activities include Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar tastings, a pesto demonstration, and a risotto lunch after visiting a traditional rice factory.

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​On Trafalgar’s Impressions of South America tour, travelers will mix caipirinhas in Rio de Janeiro, experience a five-course dinner showcasing Brazilian cuisine, sample Argentine wines, and indulge in a lunch of sizzling steak at a family-owned ranch.

Luxury Gold’s Essence of India tour allows for culinary exploration in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and beyond through activities like a private cooking demonstration with a renowned Indian chef, intimate high tea inside a local family’s colonial bungalow, and sampling treats from the spice and flower markets of Jaipur.

On Insight Vacations’ Highlights of Spain tour, travelers can master Valencian cuisine during a paella cooking demonstration and celebrate their Spanish adventures with a final highlight dinner featuring regional favorites paired with wine.

Want to experience local cuisines during your travels? Contact our travel advisors at (314) 439-5700