Culinary Journeys

Venture into Germany’s enchanting wine villages for intimate tastings in centuries-old cellars. Join local chefs in the Black Forest to craft authentic Black Forest cake or explore Cologne’s chocolate museum. Special wine cruises through Riesling country include visits to prestigious wineries and hillside vineyards, where vintners share family secrets passed down through generations.

Discover Central Europe’s rich flavors through exclusive experiences. Learn to make traditional strudel in Vienna’s cooking schools, taste Hungary’s noble Tokaji wines in prehistoric cellars, and taste German delicacies, like bratwurst and spätzle. Don’t miss special tastings of Wachau Valley’s crisp white wines at historic monasteries and family estates.

Along the Rhône, the Provence region reveals its culinary soul through truffle hunting adventures, artisanal cheese tastings, and visits to centuries-old olive oil mills. The Seine offers fun cooking classes in Paris, where you’ll learn to make freshly-baked croissants and macarons. Both rivers feature special wine-focused excursions celebrating France’s most celebrated vintages.

Port wine takes center stage as you explore historic quintas (wine estates) and learn the art of port production. Join local families for traditional Portuguese cooking lessons, discover olive oil production at historic mills, and enjoy farm-to-table lunches in vineyard settings with spectacular river views.

The Mekong reveals its flavors through Vietnamese cooking classes in floating markets, visits to family-run rice wine distilleries, and authentic street food tours. Meanwhile, Mississippi River cruises celebrate America’s southern cuisine with exclusive access to New Orleans’ top kitchens, bourbon tastings in historic distilleries, and traditional barbecue experiences in Memphis.