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True Food and Wine Experiences

Athens Food Tour, Greece

Food and wine

Athens food tour

Explore Athens through its food markets, tavernas and neighbourhood eateries with a local guide. Taste Greek specialities, discover traditional ingredients and learn how the city’s food culture reflects centuries of Mediterranean influences.
Chefs Counter Dining Buenos Aires, Argentina

Food and wine

Chef’s counter dining in Buenos Aires

Enjoy chef’s counter dining in Buenos Aires, watching the kitchen team at work as they prepare a carefully curated menu showcasing Argentina’s exceptional produce and culinary traditions.
Comida Criolla Cooking Class, Dominican Republic

Food and wine

Comida criolla cooking class

Learn to prepare traditional Dominican comida criolla in a hands-on cooking class, using fresh local ingredients and time-honoured recipes. Cook alongside a local host before sitting down to enjoy a generous home-style meal.
Garzon Francis Mallmann Cooking Experience, Uruguay

Food and wine

Cooking experience at Francis Mallmann’s restaurant in Garzón

Take part in an immersive cooking experience at Francis Mallmann’s restaurant in Garzón, discovering the chef’s distinctive approach to cooking over fire and enjoying the flavours of Argentina and Uruguay.
Central Restaurant, Peru

Food and wine

Dine at Central, one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants

Dine at Central in Lima, one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, where chef Virgilio Martínez’s tasting menu explores Peru’s extraordinary ingredients and diverse ecosystems.
Medellin, Colombia

Food and wine

Medellín street food tour

Explore Medellín’s street food scene with a local guide, sampling Colombian specialities from markets, stalls and neighbourhood eateries while discovering the flavours of the city.
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour, Spain

Food and wine

Pintxos tour of San Sebastian

Explore San Sebastian’s famous pintxos scene with a local guide, hopping between traditional bars and sampling some of the Basque Country’s most-loved small dishes.
Lisbon Foodie Tour, Portugal

Food and wine

foodie tour of Lisbon

Explore Lisbon through its food, visiting local markets, bakeries, cafés and traditional restaurants with a knowledgeable guide. Taste Portuguese specialities while discovering the stories and influences behind the city’s cuisine.
Eat With Locals, Chile

Food and wine

Eat with locals

Enjoy a private dining experience with locals in Chile, sharing a home-cooked meal and discovering the flavours, stories and traditions behind Chilean cuisine.
Cartagena Cooking Workshop, Colombia

Food and wine

Cartagena cooking workshop

Learn to cook Colombian dishes in a private Cartagena cooking workshop, discovering local ingredients, traditional techniques and the flavours that define the Caribbean coast.
Carmelo Wine Tasting, Uruguay

Food and wine

Wine tasting in Carmelo

Enjoy a private wine tasting in Carmelo, Uruguay, visiting local vineyards and discovering the region’s wines, landscapes and growing reputation for quality winemaking.
Jose Ignacio Coastline Asado, Uruguay

Food and wine

Traditional Uruguayan asado overlooking the José Ignacio coastline

Enjoy a traditional Uruguayan asado overlooking the José Ignacio coastline, combining fire-cooked local specialities with spectacular views of the Atlantic.
Merida Street Food Tour, Mexico

Food and wine

Mérida street food tour

Explore Mérida through its street food, sampling classic Yucatecan dishes from local stalls and family-run eateries. With a knowledgeable guide, discover regional specialities such as cochinita pibil, panuchos and marquesitas while learning about the influences behind Yucatán cuisine.
Coffee Tasting, Nicaragua

Food and wine

Coffee tasting

Discover Nicaraguan coffee at Selva Negra, a lush working coffee estate in the mountains. Learn how coffee is grown, harvested and roasted before tasting the finished beans and discovering what gives Nicaraguan coffee its distinctive character.
Pasta Making Class, Italy

Food and wine

Pizza and pasta-making class

Learn to make classic pizza and pasta in a private cooking class in Italy, discovering traditional techniques and regional flavours before sitting down to enjoy what you have created.
Sistine Chapel, Italy

Food and wine

Special access to the Sistine Chapel

Enjoy special access to the Sistine Chapel in Italy, discovering Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes with an expert guide while experiencing one of the Vatican’s most celebrated spaces.
Tuscany Wine Tasting, Italy

Food and wine

Wine tasting in Tuscany

Discover the wines of Tuscany with a private tasting, visiting a local vineyard and learning about the region’s winemaking traditions while sampling some of its most celebrated varieties.
Truffle Hunting, Italy

Food and wine

Truffle hunting

Join a local forager and their trained dog on a private truffle hunt, heading into the countryside in search of these prized seasonal delicacies. Learn how truffles are found and harvested before enjoying a tasting that showcases their distinctive flavour.
Private Whisky Tasting, Scotland

Food and wine

Private whisky tasting

Enjoy a private whisky tasting in Scotland, discovering the character and craftsmanship behind a selection of exceptional Scottish whiskies with a knowledgeable local expert.
Wine Tasting, Australia

Food and wine

Wine tasting

Taste exceptional Australian wines with a private visit to a leading cellar door in the Barossa or Hunter Valley. Meet knowledgeable producers, explore the vineyards and discover the character of the region through its wines.
Traditional Tea Ceremony, Japan

Food and wine

Traditional tea ceremony

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, where every movement is performed with deliberate precision and meaning. Learn about the history, etiquette and philosophy behind the ritual while enjoying matcha in an intimate setting.
Sushi Making Class, Japan

Food and wine

Sushi-making class

Learn the art of sushi-making in a private class with a professional chef. Discover how to prepare sushi rice, handle fresh ingredients and create classic pieces before sitting down to enjoy the results of your lesson.
Cape Peninsula Private Tour, South Africa

Food and wine

Private tour of the Cape Peninsula

Explore South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on a private guided tour, travelling from Cape Town along the spectacular coastline. Discover dramatic viewpoints, beaches and wildlife while taking in landmarks including Cape Point and the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Cape Winelands, South Africa

Food and wine

Private tour of the Cape Winelands

Experience private Cape Winelands tour in South Africa, with local experts bringing the destination, landscape and culture to life. Discover the highlights at an unhurried pace while gaining a deeper understanding of what makes this part of the world so distinctive.
Tea Plantations, Malawi

Food and wine

Tea plantation tour

Discover Malawi’s tea country with a guided visit to a working tea plantation, learning how the leaves are grown, harvested and prepared. Walk among the neatly planted fields and meet the people behind the process while taking in the lush scenery of the Shire Highlands.
Private Cooking Class, Morocco

Food and wine

Private cooking class

Discover Moroccan cuisine in a private cooking class, beginning with fresh ingredients and traditional flavours before preparing classic dishes with a local chef. Learn the techniques behind fragrant tagines, salads and other regional specialities, then sit down to enjoy what you have created.

Our Recent Trips

Journeys we love

To provide you a taste of what True Travel can create, our team of global destination specialists have created a selection of suggested food and wine holidays, from our recent travels.

Switzerland | Italy | France

Switzerland, Italy & France: Mountains & Legendary Trains

Travel through Switzerland and the Alps on a journey where the route is as memorable as the destinations themselves. Begin beside Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne, exploring its historic city and surrounding…
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Oaxaca, Mexico

Mexico

Mexico: Ruins, Flavours & Pacific Coast

Ancient ruins, exceptional food and time on the Pacific coast come together on this 14 day journey through Mexico, with plenty of space to explore at your own pace. In…
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Osorno, Chile

Chile

Classic Chile

Chile’s landscapes shift dramatically as you travel south, from the volcanic peaks and lakes of the Lake District to the forests and coastline of Chiloé, before reaching the wild scenery…
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Atacama, Chile

Chile | Bolivia | Peru

Lima to Santiago: Peru, Bolivia & Chile

Crossing three countries, this 18 day journey moves from the Pacific coast of Peru into the high Andes before reaching the vast landscapes of northern Chile. Begin in Lima, exploring…
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Fitzroy, Argentina

Argentina

Classic Argentina: From Vineyards to Glaciers

Explore Argentina’s dramatically changing scenery over 14 days, from the vineyards of Mendoza to the glaciers and mountains of Patagonia, before ending among the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires. Among…
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Hoi An, Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnam: Hanoi to the Mekong Delta

Vietnam unfolds through food, countryside and changing landscapes on a 13 day journey from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta. In the north, explore Hanoi by cyclo before hiking through the…
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Kyoto, Japan

Japan

Japan: Modern Cities & Ancient Traditions

Over 14 days, experience a varied side of Japan, combining the energy of Tokyo with mountain villages, historic cities, contemporary art and Kyoto’s enduring traditions. Start in the capital, moving…
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Athens, Greece

Greece

Aegean Odyssey: From the Parthenon to the Caldera

Greece unfolds through a journey that combines ancient history, island life and the flavours of its Aegean culture. This 8 day trip begins in Athens, moving between the Acropolis and…
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Spain

Spain: Barcelona to Andalusia

Spain’s artistic heritage, Moorish history and food culture come together on a 10 journey from Catalonia to Andalusia. Begin in Barcelona, exploring the medieval streets before heading into the countryside…
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Saint Tropez, France

France

France: Paris to the Côte d’Azur

From Paris to the vineyards of Bordeaux and the sun-drenched coast of the Côte d’Azur, this 15 day journey brings together some of France’s most distinctive settings. Begin in the…
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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Culture, Tea & Wild Coast

Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary variety of experiences into one 13 day journey, moving from ancient cities and tea country to wildlife and the southern coast. Explore the Cultural Triangle…
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Portugal

Portugal: Lisbon, Alentejo & Comporta

Portugal unfolds through a 8 day journey from Lisbon’s historic streets into the quieter landscapes of the Alentejo and the Atlantic coast of Comporta. Begin in the capital, exploring its…
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Rome, Italy

Italy

La Dolce Vita: Rome to Lake Como

Twelve days bring together the layers of Italy, from Rome’s ancient streets to Tuscany’s countryside, Florence’s Renaissance treasures and the quiet elegance of Lake Como. Begin in Rome, moving between…
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Milford Sound, New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand: Vineyards, Mountains & Fiords

Over 15 days, discover a wilder side of New Zealand, combining vineyards, geothermal landscapes and Māori culture with the mountains, fiords and waterways of the South Island. Begin around Auckland…
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Glenorchy, New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand: North to South Island

Fourteen days bring together New Zealand’s vineyards, lakes and mountains, with plenty of time to experience the country outdoors. Start in Auckland and Waiheke Island before heading south to Taupō,…
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Singapore

Singapore & Malaysia: City to Beach

Twelve days bring together the contrasting character of Singapore, the energy of Kuala Lumpur and a slower finish on Langkawi. In Singapore, explore the city’s different neighbourhoods, gardens and food…
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