From lobster soup in Reykjavik to goulash in Budapest, from chole bhature in Delhi to pho in Hanoi, from malts on Islay to Malbecs in Mendoza, sampling traditional food and beverages is a wonderful way to connect with the local culture and people of the places we visit. Tourfind has put together a selection of food and wine holidays for UK over 50s.

Guided culinary tours in Spain for seniors introduce you to the diversity of flavours and styles that make up Spanish cuisine. Whether it’s pintxos in San Sebastian, tapas in Barcelona, or anchovies in Malaga, your taste buds will be tingling. Wine enthusiasts will be keen to head to the Rioja and Jerez regions to sample the world-famous wines and sherries at source. Over in Portugal, the beautiful Douro Valley wine-producing region welcomes you for tastings of its world-famous Port wine.

Escorted gastronomic holidays in Italy take you to the home of some of best known dishes, delicacies and wines. Foodies flock to the Emilia Romagna region, whose provinces of Parma and Bologna are renowned for their cured meats and cheeses, not to mention a certain pasta sauce. Besides breathtaking landscapes and stunning medieval towns, Tuscany is home to Chianti and Montepulciano wineries. Down south, Puglia has its own emblematic breads, pastas and seafood dishes.

European river cruise tours for over 50s provide memorable culinary experiences. From goulash and Wiener schnitzel to Viennese pastries and Black Forest gateau, you can savour all the local specialties as you progress through the sights and towns of the Rhine and Danube. There’s plenty to wash them down with, too, whether it be a Rhine Valley Riesling or a beer from one of the local German, Hungarian, Czech or Slovakian breweries.

Sampling the local cuisine forms an integral part of most good tours, including our excellent cultural tours and walking tours for over 50s. Browse all our senior tours to find great experiences in a host of destinations around the world.

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