History & Gastronomic Unique Trip Ideas
A Symphony of Vineyards and Heritage
Insider Tips
1 Week in France for Foodies: Lyon & Marseille
Trip Highlights:
- Private guided walking food tour of Lyon, a gastronomic capital of France
- Guided small group tour to Beaujolais wine region, known for fruity red wines made from the Gamay grape.
- A private guided walking food tour of Marseille to taste the delicious Mediterranean Flavours
- A private guided wine tour to Bandol, known for its robust red wines made from Mourvèdre grapes, rosés and white wines.
- Semi-private Calanque Cruise to see the limestone fjord-like formations feature crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs.
A History & Gastronomic Journey Through Atlantic Coast: Bordeaux & Basque Country
Trip Highlights:
- Private guided walking food tour in Chartrons, a wine district of Bordeaux to taste local pastries, charcuterie pairing with fine wine
- Private guided tour to Saint Emilio, known for velvety texture and deep fruit flavors wines based on Merlot blended with Cabernet Franc grape.
- Private guided tour to Medoc, known for blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and earth falvours tannin wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
- Guided small group tour to Arcachon, Dune du Pilat (The highest sand dune in Europe) & Oyster tasting
- Private guided walking food tour in Bayonne to savour the local food & drinks
- Small group guided tours to Basque villages: Espelette, Ainhoa & Sare
- Small Group guided e-bike tour through Biarritz & the Basque coast
France for Art Lovers: In the footsteps of Claude Monet & Vincent Van Gogh
Trip Highlights:
- Private guided street art tour of Paris and admire murals, graffiti, and stencils adorning its walls
- Visit of Musée Marmottan Monet, world’s largest collection of Claude Monet’s works
- Small group guided visit of Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
- Private guided visit of Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days
- Private guided visit Saint Paul de Mausole monastery where famous artist Vincent van Gogh stayed
- there, and made some of his most famous works
- Private guided visit of Arles and admire Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces during his stay in 1888-1889
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” – Hellen Keller
