Good food and travel should go hand in hand – and we’re experts at guiding you through some of Europe’s finest culinary regions. Our food tours are designed to tempt every kind of hungry traveler, think cave-matured blue cheese in the Spanish Picos de Europa, Corsican charcuterie savored against mountain backdrops, and glasses of rich port sipped in historic Porto. From visiting rustic patisseries and seafood markets to getting hands-on in a Tuscan kitchen or dining al fresco in Corsican villages, these itineraries serve up regional flavors that bring each destination to life, one delicious bite at a time.
1. Tuck Into Street Food in Sicily, Italy
Home to a fascinating cultural heritage, Sicily is not only known for its ancient architecture and beautiful landscapes, it’s also famous for its wonderful culinary history. The Sicily Food Adventure takes you on a sensory journey through the Italian countryside and vibrant markets, renowned for their street foods and local delicacies. Throughout the tour, you’ll have lots of opportunities to try regional dishes and produce. Our personal favourites are arancini, sfincione, and cannolis.
If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, you’ll also learn about the traditional cuisine of Trapani during a hands-on cookery course before heading off to Marsala to sample the internationally acclaimed, fortified wines of the region. Cheese lovers will also be in their element with a cheese-making demonstration and cheese tasting on a visit to a family-run farm near Ragusa.
2. Enjoy a Port Wine Tour in Porto, Portugal
This Atlantic cycling adventure kicks off in Porto with a swirl of deep ruby red. On your first day, your welcome includes a guided port wine tasting in one of the city’s historic cellars, where centuries-old barrels breathe the spirit of the Douro into every glass. It’s rich, it’s complex, and the perfect way to toast the journey ahead.
From there, the ride is seasoned with foodie gems: grilled fish fresh off the boats in Furadouro, arroz de marisco (seafood rice) in Costa Nova, and café stops serving buttery pastries.
By the time you reach Nazaré, where record-breaking waves crash theatrically offshore, you’ll be perfectly content to watch with a plate of seafood stew in hand. And in Óbidos? The legendary ginjinha (cherry liqueur) served in a chocolate cup sweetens your final days before Lisbon dishes up Fado and farewell toasts. In short, saddle up hungry because Portugal never skimps on flavor.
3. Try Queso Cabrales, a Cheese Matured in Mountain Caves, Spain
Hiking through the Picos de Europa, the oldest national park in Spain with its jaw-dropping blend of jagged peaks, deep gorges, and emerald valleys, is guaranteed to work up an appetite. Luckily, the local cuisine more than rewards your efforts. Think hearty Fabada Asturiana (a rich bean stew), fresh-off-the-hook fish, and tender Cordero a la Menta (minted lamb) served in cozy village eateries where the views are as satisfying as the dishes.
But the real culinary crown jewel? Queso Cabrales, the region’s famously feisty blue cheese. Crafted by local dairy farmers with almost as much passion as pedigree, this pungent delicacy is aged in natural limestone caves that have been used for cheese maturation since the 18th century. The caves’ humid but cool microclimate encourages the growth of penicillium mould, creating the Cabrales’ signature tang. It’s like a geological and gastronomic miracle rolled into one gloriously smelly bite, making it a must-try on this tour.
4. Master Pasta-Making in Chianti, Italy
Tuscany’s rolling hills serve up more than just scenic drama; this week-long adventure is a love letter to wine, food, and the places that do both best.
From your base at the family-run Hotel Le Renaie in Pancole, you’ll sip organic reds at the Majnoni Guicciardini estate near Colle Val d’Elsa, then swirl Chianti in Castellina’s cobbled heart. There’s hands-on pasta and tiramisu making at a local wine estate – aprons on, prosecco optional.
In Florence, you get to peek through ancient buchette del vino (wine windows) once used to discreetly sell wine during the plague. Free time in San Gimignano invites a glass of Vernaccia, Tuscany’s storied white, and it all ends with a generous pour at the Cesani estate, where wine is paired with bruschetta, cheeses, and sweeping countryside views. This is Tuscany at its tastiest.
5. Unwind With Charcuterie in Corsica, France
Wedged between mainland France and the Italian peninsula, Corsica is a Mediterranean island brimming with intrigue, rugged beauty, and enough culinary charm to make even the most seasoned foodie pause mid-bite. It’s a magnet for gourmands who come not just for the scenery (though it’s breathtaking), but to dine on traditional Corsican fare in settings that rival a film set.
On the Mountains & Villages of Corsica tour, you’ll quickly see how food is woven into the island’s cultural fabric, sometimes quite literally, as you’ll find charcuterie hanging proudly in village markets. Evenings are spent savoring piquant dishes crafted with fresh fish, game, and wild local herbs, all dished up at your hotel with typical Corsican flair. And of course, there’s enough downtime built in to sample the local patisseries and restaurants. Don’t leave without trying the island’s celebrated charcuterie or the creamy, tangy brocciu cheese, Corsican staples that are as essential as the mountain views.
If these tours have tingled your tastebuds, why not browse our collection of foodie holidays in Europe here.
