WINE

*** Wine Regions of Chile***
Duration: Various from late February to early April

Earlier dates are white wine grapes - Chardonneys, Gewurztraminer,
Sauvignon Blanc
Later dates are red wine grapes - Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlot, Malbec

Schedule your tour around the festivities of the Vendimia or Wine Harvest. The regional festivals are a good way to enjoy the Wine Country of Chile while appreciating the hard work of the grape pickers.. These festivals are centenary events that reflect the culture and folklore of the small towns. The colonial atmosphere, colorful dances and local parades are reminiscent of a 19th Century move setting.

 

*** Golf and Wine Australia ***
Duration 11 nights
Overnights Sydney (3n), Cypress Lakes Resort (2n),
Cairns (4n), Melbourne (3n)

Highlights:
* Four rounds of golf.
* Sydney Harbour Cruise.
* Bridge Climb.
* Private wine tastings in Hunter and Yarra Valleys.
* Great Barrier Reef Cruise.

 

*** Wine and Wildlife Australia ***
Duration 12 nights
Overnights Sydney (2n), Adelaide (3n),
Tasmania (2n),Melbourne (3n)

Highlights:
* Sydney Harbour Cruise.
* Viewing the wildlife up close and personal at Kangaroo Island.
* Exploring the pristine wilderness of Tasmania.
* Tasting wines at the boutique wineries of Hunter and Barossa Valley.

FOOD

***Create your own Recipe***
Duration Variable
Customized itineraries can be designed for small groups or
culinary organizations who wish to travel with their own chef or
other gastronomic expert or avail themselves of a culinary host.

Here's a sample of the many culinary experiences that can be
incorporated into your itinerary. Other locations also available.

In Sicily:

* Demonstrations of pastry making and gelato {ice cream}
* Wine tasting at the Donnafugata, Florio and many other wineries
* Culinary demonstrations conducted by Anna Tasca Lanza at Regaleali Winery
* Visit the local cheese producers and taste natural ricotta and mozzarella
* Aeolian Islands' cooking and Malvasia wine-tasting

In Malta:

* Cooking lessons by local experts
* Learn dishes such as "pastizzi" (cheese pies) and "fenek" (stewed rabbit}
* Visits to a colorful fishing village, herb farm and winery

In Tunisia:

* Cooking lessons by local experts.
* Learn dishes such as fish cous cous, spicy lamb sausages, meat stews, and French/Tunisian-style pastries
* Bread making in clay ovens- by Berber women
* Visit to olive oil producer

*** Australian Gourmet Food Tour ***
A Taste of South Australia
Duration: Various

Highlights:
* Meetings with food producers and wine makers.
* Visiting markets throughout the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.
* Visiting Springs Smoked Salmon.
* Visiting he nationally-acclaimed cheese factory in Woodside.
* Eating in the regions most innovative restaurants.
* Tour of Medlow Fine Gels and Chocolates .
* Luxury country house accommodation.

 

*** Cooking in Cyprus ***
Duration 7 nights/8 days
Overnights at the luxurious The Annabelle and Anassa Hotels

Highlights:
* Cooking lessons with hotel chefs learning to prepare local specialties.
* Excursions to wine producing villages in the Troodos Mountains.
* Visit the hotels' own farm, Natasha Estates, to pick that days produce.
* Two spa treatments.
* Picnic lunch at the Chrysorrogiatassa Monastery
* Performances by local musicians and folkloric dancers.

SCHOOLS

*** Villa Delia Cooking School ***
Tuscany Region, Italy
Duration 10 days
Overnights restored 17th Century in Ripoli de Lari

Highlights:
* Morning hands on cooking classes.
* Wine and olive tastings.
* Visit to outdoor markets and pasta factories.
* Excursions to Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Sienna, San Gimignana
* Walk between the cliff hanging seaside villages of the Cinque Terre.
( or have a lazy day and take the train!)
* Relax with the villas amenities including swimming pool, tennis courts and mountain bikes.

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