112 Cooking & food holidays found
Umbria cooking holiday, Italy
Learn traditional italian cooking in a beautiful farmhouse
From 1,340 to 1,590 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Aug, 2 Sep, 10 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
2019: 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
Come to Umbria, live and cook like a local, learn great recipes from a professional chef, explore Umbria and Tuscany, enjoy Italy at its best Pick up any date
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Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,300 to £1,400 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 1 Oct
2019: 18 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
2019: 18 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
Helsinki city break, winter sports & gastronomy
Helsinki with an overnight tour in the countryside tailomade
From 634 to 800 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs on a Friday
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
A gastronomical experience in the Spanish Pyrenees
From 1,295 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Oct
2019: 16 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 May, 8 Sep, 13 Oct
2019: 16 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 May, 8 Sep, 13 Oct
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Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country
From £1,315 to £1,670 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 8 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul ...
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 8 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul ...
Up to £70 off. Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 04 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 20 Nov
Mexico small group holiday, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From £1,140£1,071 to £1,470 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 22 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £180 off. Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 20 Oct, 17 Nov
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From 510 to 780 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but the length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
India small group holiday, a food adventure
2 week discovery of the sights, sounds & flavours of India.
From £1,595£1,356 to £1,720 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec ...
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec ...
Up to £230 off. Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 06 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov
Vietnam small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Vietnam.
From £1,290£1,273 to £1,420 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Up to £60 off. Late availability on these dates: 26 Aug, 02 Sep, 16 Sep, 07 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov
South Indian food tour, Kerala
Food & culture of Kerala
From £1,575 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and adapted to suit your budget and requirements
Cooking holiday in Thailand
Learn to cook Thai food & insider experiences with locals
From £2,175 16 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This gourmet and cooking holiday is a private tour and can be taken on dates convenient for you (subject to availability). Great for a couple but you can also travel with friends.
Nutritional food holiday in the Peloponnese
Cook delicious food for longevity and to eradicate illness.
From £689 to £775 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Oct, 20 Oct
Cambodia small group tour, a food adventure
Discover Cambodia's unique, ancient and exotic food culture
From £855£783 to £945 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Aug, 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £80 off. Late availability on these dates: 30 Aug, 11 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Small group cooking holiday in Thailand
Discover Thailand through its food. No Single Supplement.
From £2,225 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct
2019: 9 Feb
2019: 9 Feb
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Short break pasta and risotto making holiday, Tuscany
A Tuscan food adventure, learn to make pasta
From £650 to £700 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Sep, 26 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
2019: 11 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 17 Jun, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 24 Oct
2019: 11 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 17 Jun, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 24 Oct
Peru small group tour, a food adventure
Peru is an exciting region to go on a foodie adventure.
From £1,695£1,570 to £1,780 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 31 Aug, 16 Nov
2019: 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2019: 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
Up to £170 off. Late availability on these dates: 31 Aug, 16 Nov
Turkey small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Turkey.
From £1,030 to £1,060 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Apr, 5 May, 30 Jun, 1 Sep, 29 Sep
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo citys incredible food scene
From £3,395£3,102 to £3,830 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Up to £540 off. Late availability on these dates: 09 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 04 Nov
North Thailand group holiday, a food adventure
Experience the freshness, tanginess and spiciness of Thailand
From £820£619 to £905 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 16 Mar, 27 Apr, 18 May, 13 Jul, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 16 Mar, 27 Apr, 18 May, 13 Jul, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £200 off. Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 06 Oct, 27 Oct, 24 Nov
Andalucia walking & local cuisine holiday
Walking and gastronomy in tranquil and rural Andalucia
From £1,985 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Italian food tours
Flavours of northern Italy on this special food-lovers journey
From £2,090£1,970 to £2,295 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Aug, 10 Sep
2019: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2019: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 27 Aug, 10 Sep
Umbria gourmet tour, Italy
Relaxing gourmet tour: oil,wine, food tasting & art in Italy
From 590 to 998 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sicily food holiday in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicilys cuisine
From £1,439 to £1,599 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 28 Oct, 11 Nov
2019: 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 16 Jun, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 16 Jun, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Sep, 16 Sep, 28 Oct, 11 Nov
Creative Spanish cooking holiday, Spain
Discover new cooking ideas and the charms of Extremadura
From 950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 20 Oct
French Riviera holiday, food, walking & culture
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From 370 to 1,275 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Iberian Ham tour in Andalucia, Spain
Become immersed in the destination of Iberian Ham, Andalusia
From 525 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vegetarian food & cooking retreat in Portugal
Sumptious wine & vegie cooking retreat near amazing Sintra
From 1,700 to 1,800 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar
2019: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar
Iran food and culture tour with Simi Rezai-Ghassemi
10 days exploring Iran food and culture with a specialist
From £3,595 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Apr
India food tour with Romy Gill
Explore the flavours of West Bengal in India with Romy Gill
From £3,995 to £4,275 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Feb, 3 Oct
Peru food tour
Discover the culinary highlights of Peru
From £3,150 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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The wonderful hospitality that Marina gave us, and the unbelievable meals that Gianluca prepared, some with our help. It is really impossible to pick one thing. The whole week was absolutely wonderful. (more)Peggy Harrison
Had a truly amazing time, in spite of the variable weather. Learning to cook lots of new dishes, amazing food, and meeting likeminded people from the USA and Europe. Such a fun yet relaxing trip. (more)Suzy Dobson
We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the cooking classes, delicious meals, the excellent tours of nearby villages and towns, the spacious and comfortable rooms and the beautiful rural setting in Umbria. Podere le Olle is a truly memorable experience.
(more)Susan White
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£783
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The bike ride to the little villages was my most fun experience and to see how they make rice wine, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, etc. Also really enjoyed the
cooking class the last night. Fun to try so many different foods. (more)Amy Cochran
Best bits: There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap. (more)Lauren Supplee
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First class. Lucy and Simon could not have been more helpful and accommodating and so knowledgeable. (more)Diane Hall
Watching bearded & gryphon vultures flying in the foothills of the Pyrenees was memorable. Brilliant guide, fabulous scenery, not difficult walking. A good mix of walking/cooking/geology/local culture and all in a quiet place: lovely scenery & very friendly company. (more)Anna Avery
Meeting a great bunch of like minded people on our trip including our hosts. The mix of activities we did worked really well, not just the cooking and walking but also everything else we managed to do including wine tasting, visiting the olive oil co-operative, evening visits to local historical town, and more. (more)Mike Smith
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Memorable parts?
Seeing a quiet and unspoiled part of Tuscany. Meeting the local food producers who are passionate about their work and their commitment to sustainable production.
Tips?
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Oli and Flo are very knowledgeable and
flexible with the itinerary
Local benefits?
Yes. It also taught us about sustainability.
Overall rating?
Excellent! A very relaxed yet busy itinerary. Very knowledgeable people
who are passionate about... (more)Ed Erl
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The highlight was spending a wonderful afternoon and evening at the country home of our Finnish guide, meeting her delightful family and enjoying a superb dinner while listening to her son's girlfriend singing Finnish songs. (more)Nomi Paynton
We really enjoyed the bicycle tour through green spaces around the edges of Helsinki. It was definitely off the beaten tourist track. Our guide was informative and delightful. We loved the evening boat trip to a tiny island west of Turku. (more)Diane Banner
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If I were to pick one particular moment as most memorable it would have to be being in France, mingling with the locals at the neighborhood restaurant and watching France beat Belgium to make the World Cup finals. (more)Deborah Beane
A lovely B&B in a small village run by 2 wonderful people who will do everything to make your stay special and memorable. (more)Karen Sands
The views from Saint Jeannet are fabulous and I met so many lovely people at the inn. (more)Melanie Fluharty
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£1,315
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This tour brings you to peoples homes to cook and that is the best part. That, and the train ride through the green hills make up my favourite parts :)Moreover, you see Sri Lankas highlights such as the hill country, tea plantations,(cave) temples, colonial history and beaches. (more)Juul van Hoof
Undoubtedly the most memorable and exciting part of the trip was the food, Sri Lankan food is spicy, flavourful and delicious. (more)Smita Shah
A most enjoyable experience, getting much closer to the local culture than a standard trip. (more)Andrew Jackson
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Exploring some of the food markets, the cooking school days with Mr Da and Ya. The jungle (seeing elephants), amazing Andaman Islands and Chiang Mai at Loy Krathong. (more)Jacquie Radford
I loved the Central Plains homestay, after Bangkok it was amazingly beautiful and peaceful. All the cooking schools were so beautiful and peaceful, and the food was amazing! (more)Suzanne Smith
The most memorable part of the holiday was definitely the cooking ... and all the eating. Swimming in the Andaman sea was also a real highlight. (more)Shelley Kennedy
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£1,071
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This trip was pretty disappointing. The itinerary changed constantly and there were only three of the nine days that were actually as written. We didn't stay
at Mizunte. (more)Amanda Madorno
Going to local markets and learning and tasting about different foods was the highlights. 11/10 had a fantastic time with great people who were all travelling alone. (more)Ian Robertson
I liked having the focus on food--we tried so many different things, all delicious. (more)Nancy McCormick
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£619
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Memorable parts?
The food experiences, especially the cooking class at Apple Resort with Noi.
Every market visit was also an eye opener.
Tips?
Just go... only complaint too much food!
Local benefits?
I think all our interactions were respectful and responsible.
Overall rating?
Fabulous. As soon as I got home, I was ready to book my next Intrepid Holiday. (more)Jill Sugden
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Memorable parts?
The entire trip was memorable however my favorite aspect to this trip was the people I met. I went on this trip alone however I met some very friendly people who were also staying at the house. And the day trips with Benoit and Corrine felt more like a friend showing me around the area rather than a small group tour, which is something I really loved!
Tips?
The weather was beautiful when I was there but bring layers because some of the day trips have you going to... (more)Divya Patel
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My trip was full of exciting and memorable moments every day! To choose one, we visited the Old Delhi the first day, had the breakfast in the narrow lines and then visited the Sikh Temple and were introduced how the local volunteers prepare free meals to be shared to anybody. (more)Jarmo Kaariainen
Excellent. Pancham our guide was great too. (more)Alison Pick
How would you rate your holiday overall? One of the best (more)Mick Sanders
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Our cooking classes here were wonderful. We were using locally sourced ingredients and had so much fun turning them into delicious meals that we enjoyed with the stunning view of the valley beyond. (more)Georgina Orme
The entire stay was perfect. The best part was the hospitality. Francesca, Francesco, and Stella really make guests feel at home. All the farm fresh food was amazing. It was wonderful to be able to share meals with them and the other guests. (more)Lana Frantz
Meeting Italian people, truffle hunting, the making of pasta, tasting Italian home cooking. (more)Simon Bramwell
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415
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Memorable parts?
The food was fantastic, and the landscape.
Tips?
This holiday was very well organised by Giovanna in Italy, and ran like clockwork. If you are interested in regional food,i.e. cheese making, vinegar production and wine, its fascinating and we enjoyed the cultural aspects too. Parma had plenty to offer and we enjoyed the day travelling by train.
Local benefits?
Yes, certainly we visited small regional producers of food made in the traditional manner. The local... (more)Helen Jeffreson
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Memorable parts?
The entire holiday was memorable! From the moment we got there and were welcomed by our wonderful hosts at their beautiful B&B in the mountains, to
the stunning walk through the Alps, the freshly baked treats each morning, the market tour and all the amazing cheese, the cooking class using local or homegrown ingredients, the local tour, the passion of our hosts in sustainably revitalising their area and showing us how they were trying to achieve that, the pizza party. All... (more)Josylin Saunders
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£689
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I have just got back and I had the most wonderful time on holiday - Fiona and her friends and family were great hosts, made me feel very welcome. They also took me around to see wonderful sites in and around Kalamata..... (more)Katy Poynter
Being part of and immersed in the Greek lifestyle through being with Fiona, her team and their families. The course was taught in a relaxed fashion, was fun
and we came away with a new approach to cooking. (more)Jean Doorley
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£1,296
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Memorable parts?
It's hard to decide but the Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti in Georgia was very beautiful as was the Noravank Monastery in Armenia.
Tips?
Women should take a few scarfs/shawls for church visits in Georgia as trousers are not regarded as modest attire and head's need to be covered.
Local benefits?
Yes, definitely
Overall rating?
Had a fabulous time in two very beautiful countries. (more)Melinda Vos
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The excursions which were well thought out and very informative. So much we wouldn't have known if it wasn't for Benoit. Corrines cookery lesson was amazing too and very relaxed.
(more)Brenda Muir
By the end of the week (helped by the glorious weather) I had laughed a lot, had some hugely interesting conversations, seen some beautiful places, learnt a lot of interesting facts, made some new friends, eaten some delicious food, tried lots of new things and completely relaxed. I practically cried when I had to leave, I'd loved it so much! (more)Ali James
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This was one of the best small group experiences we've had, and we've been traveling the world for at least twelve years. (more)Claudia Sanzone
Hiking in the fresh air of Spanish Pyrenees and being up close to many of the endangered lammergeier, or bearded vultures, soaring near the cliffs. My wife and I had a lovely week. The mix of hiking, local cultural visits, tastings and home-cooked meals made a splendid holiday. (more)Ross Gould
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A relaxing and enjoyable break - sociable and laid back, and finally learned how to make pasta! Accommodation fine, and really enjoyed the pool as it was really hot. (more)Veronica Thompson
Overall, it was a splendid holiday that I will cherish forever. Umbria was the right blend of beauty, serenity, culture and great cuisine. (more)Ambika Thandavan
