Some of world’s best destinations for food and wine are of course right here in Europe. In the forgotten past, the UK was the embarrassing uncle at the party of European food destinations.  Well, thanks in part to the assimilation of culinary traditions from around the world, and a new pride in local ingredients, the UK is now a great place for enjoying food.  Look through our food tours in the UK to take advantage of home-based culinary talent.

Best Regions in Europe for Food and Wine Tours

Travellers with a passion for food often have a country in mind when looking for a foodie tour.  However, it's also about getting the right regions or cities included in your itinerary. Here are our recommendations for which countries, and which regions or cities, offer the best gastronomic experiences in Europe:

• In the north of Spain, on the border with France, San Sebastian has the highest density of Michelin Stars in Europe. On foodie tours in Spain that include San Sebastian, enjoy sampling gourmet pintxos (‘snacks’) accompanied by delicious wines as you go around the city or take pleasure in some of the world’s best and most creative fine dining restaurants. Alternatively, visit Europe’s seafood capital, Galicia, on a Camino de Santiago, where fabulous ingredients are accompanied by the subtle and unbeatable Albariño white wine.
• France has an incredible food and wine heritage. On a food and wine tour of Paris you can enjoy fantastic patisserie in Saint Germain des Pres, sample the best wines in Les Caves du Louvre, as well as being indulged with the best fine dining in the world. Lyon brings together an incredible diversity of ingredients and influences and is thought by many to rival Paris as France’s gastronomic capital. Loire river cruises invariably stop off at Lyon, so there are few better ways to explore it’s culinary heritage.
• For those on Italy food and wine tours, every region has its specialities and delights. Piedmont in the north offers truffle flavoured slow-cooked dishes, hazelnut desserts and the deservedly revered Barolo wine. Tuscany gives you rustic food with fantastic fresh ingredients.  The Emilia-Romagna region is the Italy’s gastronomic centre and hosts the famous foodie cities of Parma and Modena. And don’t forget Sicily because … well this blessed Island has everything!
• If you are vegetarian, you will love how food in Greece provides unique ways of cooking vegetables and grains. Greece is also known for its fantastically flavoured seafood and unique breads.  Lamb is the preferred meat, with skewered souvlaki dipped in tzatziki yoghurt sauce a favourite. Crete, Santorini and the other main islands are where to find the best in Greek gastronomy.

If you would like to explore Asian or American cuisine, we have a wonderful menu of food and wine tours around the world for you to browse through.

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