For centuries, travelers go to other countries to learn about the cultures, history and traditions of other people's lives from all over the world. The most significant part of their culture is the food and cuisine. Cooking and eating are the heart of culture, religious and social activities that has shaped our perspective on the world. Food is nutrition, medicine, aphrodisiac and offering. It is a statement of cultural values class structure and religious beliefs. The growing, storing, trading, preparing and sharing of food have driven history, politics and economics.

Food offers valuable insights into societies past, present, and is perhaps the most distinctive expression of a culture, nation or historical period. It connects families and friends, lies at the heart of many or our rituals, ceremonies and celebration, and in the hands of the world's great chefs has evolved into and art form.

Culinary tours will trace modern culinary history from its roots and explore the distinctive traditions of France, Morocco, Portugal, Italy, Austria and Germany, Turkey, Russian and many other countries. These tours will take you to the farms, vineyards and markets to see the role of the food and wine in both local and international economies. You will learn from experts aged old arts of making fine wines and cheeses, chocolate and bread, olive oil and beer, and visit ancient olive groves, wine cellars and exotic spice bazaars.