Gastronomic Tour Programs

Gastronomic Tour Highlights

• Cheese tasting in the rustic organic farm in Val d’Orcia region
• Tastings of the world-known wines in Montepulciano and Montalcino regions
• Cooking class with from field to table experience in Tuscany
• Private tour to a pasta factory and oil mill in Tuscany
• Chianti winery tour with tasting
• Visiting German breweries, beer museums, and numerous tastings and time spent on the actual Oktoberfest
• Wine tastings in Paris, Loire Valley, Saint-Emilion, Medoc, and Champagne Region
• Exciting whiskey tours with local experts in Scotland
• Wine tasting Kakheti Region, Georgia

Tips for Gastronomic Travel

• In Italy, you can expect to find some shops and restaurants closed from 1-4 p.m. as it is "Riposo" time. Most places will be also closed on Sundays
• In France, you can expect to find some shops, restaurants, and museums closed for lunch between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Most of the tours you’re going to have are walking, so make sure to bring convenient walking shoes
• It's always best to bring some cash in local currency for your trip
• Weather in the United Kingdom is unpredictable, make sure to pack an umbrella
• In Italy and France, tipping in restaurants might be included in the bill
• Tipping in Scotland tipically is 5-10% from the total amount
• Tipping in Caucasus are accepted but are fully at your discretion