Spotlight of the Month:
Flavors of Europe  

In Greece, food is connection. On our Highlights of Ancient Greece tour, your guide knows which seaside taverna serves the best catch—and where the wine is plentiful. Cruise the Aegean on a traditional kaiki for a barbecue of Greek mezedes on our Dodecanese Islands trek, then learn to cook local dishes and sample island-grown wines. On our Evia walking tour, trek between mountain villages and dine in tucked-away tavernas, just like the locals do.

Food is the heart of Spanish life—and you’re invited to the table. On our Picos de Europa walking adventure, try Queso Cabrales (a bold blue cheese), hearty Fabada Asturiana (a rich bean stew) and local cider in cozy village taverns your guide knows by name. Snack your way through Seville’s tapas bars and markets on our Three Cities of Andalucía tour. And on our Valencia to Orange Blossom Coast ride, seafood paella and sunset toasts are always on the menu.

Sip your way through Porto with a guided port tasting on our Highlights of Portugal tour and enjoy lunch and wine tasting in an 18^th-century Douro winery. On our Madeira Discovery – Premium Adventure, sample poncha (a citrusy rum punch) in a fishing village, and taste six varietals at the hilltop Quinta do Barbusano winery in São Vicente. Wrap it up on our Atlantic Coast ride with ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup. This is local flavor, poured generously—and best enjoyed together.

Turkey blends deep tradition with bold flavor in every dish. On our Essential Turkey tour, join a hands-on cooking class in a village kitchen run by local women—learning to prepare meze, clay pot stew, and semolina dessert with pine nuts. On our Discover Istanbul trip, your guide leads you through fragrant spice bazaars and tucked-away cafés to the best baklava in town. Gather with your group for smoky kebabs and fresh seafood—at the kind of spots only locals know.