Food and Wine

Whether you're a connoisseur or simply an enthusiast, a food and wine themed vacation is an exciting and fun way to expand your palate's horizon. Explore cultures and traditions through food and drink as you travel to diverse wine growing regions and gastronomical capitals such as California's lush Napa and Sonoma Valleys, South Africa's Winelands, Mendoza in Argentina, Austria's Wachau Wine Valley and Lyon -- France's epicurean highlight. Along the way, visit beautiful restaurants, farms, vineyards and wineries where you'll enjoy tastings and perhaps meet the owners. Cruise guests also enjoy onboard wine tastings and food pairings as well as lectures hosted by distinguished food and wine authorities.

Most culinary and wine excursions are included in the price of your trip, though there may be some optional activities available for an additional cost. These tours and cruises include accommodations, many meals, transportation and guided sightseeing in the upfront price. We also offer independent vacations that include your hotel stay and may also feature a local host to help you plan your daily activities.

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Receive $300 per couple in air credit when you purchase a cruise and flights through Avalon Waterways. Book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $500 per couple off the cruise price of select AmaWaterways wine cruises, plus receive $300 per couple in onboard credit and a free cabin upgrade. Book by May 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple off select Globus 2014 river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 5% to 10% off the cruise price of select AmaWaterways sailings when you book by May 26, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Last Minute Deals on select Brendan tours! Prices shown reflect discount. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple off select 2014 Avalon sailings in certain cabin categories when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $500 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2014 Avalon river cruises when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive $300 per couple in air credit when you purchase a cruise and flights through Globus. Book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive free unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board select 2014 Tauck river cruises. Click here for eligible departures.

Save up to 40% off select Orion sailings in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures.

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Save $500 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2014 Globus river cruises when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

AARP members save $100 per couple on G Adventures independent stays and trips that are 6 days or less or save $400 per couple on trips that are 7 days or longer. Book by July 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

AARP members save $200 per couple on select trips with Discovery Adventures when you book by July 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Single travelers pay no supplement on Tauck river cruises in Category 1 cabins. Click here for eligible departures.

Single travelers save $1,000 per person off the single supplement of select Tauck river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures.

Single travelers pay no supplement on 2014 Tauck river cruises in Category 1 cabins. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $250 per stateroom off the single supplement price of select AmaWaterways wine cruises, plus receive a free $150 onboard credit and cabin upgrade when you book by May 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Single travelers save $1,000 per person off the single supplement of select 2014 Tauck river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures.

Military members save $50 to $100 off the cruise/land price of select Globus itineraries when you book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive a free Be My Guest dining experience at an exclusive venue on select Trafalgar vacations. Click here for eligible departures.

Globus Journeys Club members save 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Trafalgar Frequent Traveler Club members save up to 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Military members save $100 off the cruise/land price of select Avalon trips when you book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures.

Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off the land price of a Brendan tour. Click here for eligible departures.

Group discounts! Book a group of 5-15 on the same Brendan tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Book a group of 16 or more and one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures.

Group discounts! Book a group of 10 or more on the same Brendan tour and one person saves 50% off the land price. Book a group of 21 or more and one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures.

Book two guided Brendan vacations of 8 days or longer and save up to 5% per person off the land-only price of the shortest tour. Click here for eligible departures.

Repeat Brendan travelers save up to 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Past passengers receive 5% off the cruise price of Orion Expeditions. Click here for eligible departures.

Avalon Journeys Club members save 5% off the cruise/land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Group discounts! Book a group of 5-8 on the same Trafalgar tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Book a group of 16 or more and one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures.

Book consecutive Trafalgar tours of 8 days or longer and save 5% off the land price of the shorter tour. Click here for eligible departures.

Trips are rated according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. The vacations below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any vacation name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Vacation Name Days Starts In Ends In Travel Style Company Quality*

Food and Wine - Asia

Bite-size Break - Thailand 2013	5	Bangkok, Thailand	Chiang Mai, Thailand	Escorted	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Bite-size Break - Tokyo 2013	5	Tokyo, Japan	Tokyo, Japan	Escorted	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Real Food Adventure - China 2013-2014	10	Beijing, China	Shanghai, China	Escorted	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Real Food Adventure - Vietnam 2013	12	Hanoi, Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	Escorted	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Real Food Adventure - India 2013	14	Delhi, India	Goa, India	Escorted	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Food and Wine - Australia & New Zealand

Great Barrier Reef & Islands - Food & Wine 2013	6	Cairns, Australia	Brisbane, Australia	Expedition	Orion	Dates and Prices

Tasman Discoverer - Food & Wine 2013	8	Brisbane, Australia	Auckland, New Zealand	Expedition	Orion	Dates and Prices

Food and Wine - Europe and Britain

Bite-size Break - Venice 2013	4	Venice, Italy	Venice, Italy	Independent	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Bite-size Break - Galicia 2013	5	Santiago de Compostela, Spain	Allariz, Spain	Independent	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Austrian Highlights & Bavaria 2014 (Beer Tasting Cruise, Vienna to Passau, Cruise-Only)	6	Vienna, Austria	Passau, Germany	River Cruise	Globus	Dates and Prices

Austrian Highlights & Bavaria 2014 (Beer Tasting Cruise, Vienna to Passau, Cruise-Only)	6	Vienna, Austria	Passau, Germany	River Cruise	Avalon	Dates and Prices

Piedmont’s Gastronomic Pleasures 2013	7	Milan, Italy	Milan, Italy	Escorted	Brendan	Dates and Prices


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Food and Wine - Mexico & Central America

Real Food Adventure - Mexico 2013-2014	8	Mexico City, Mexico	Mexico City, Mexico	Escorted	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

Food and Wine - South America

Mendoza Wine Experience 2013	4	Mendoza, Argentina	Mendoza, Argentina	Independent	G Adventure	Dates and Prices

Argentina Gourmet & Community 2013	4	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Independent	G Adventure	Dates and Prices

Argentina & Chile Gourmet Adventure 2013-2014	12	Santiago, Chile	Buenos Aires, Argentina	Escorted	Discovery	Dates and Prices

Food and Wine - U.S. (Continental)

Bite-size Break - New Orleans 2013	4	New Orleans, LA	New Orleans, LA	Independent	Intrepid	Dates and Prices

6 Day Northern California & Wine Country Fly & Drive 2013	6	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA	Independent	Gate 1	Dates and Prices

6 Day Northern California & Wine Country Fly & Drive 2013 (Alternate Itinerary)	6	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA	Independent	Gate 1	Dates and Prices

8 Day Northern California & Wine Country Fly & Drive 2013	8	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA	Independent	Gate 1	Dates and Prices

San Francisco & Wine Country Delights 2013	8	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA	Escorted	Brendan	Dates and Prices


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* Key to Quality Ratings
These vacations are classified according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered.

= Budget vacations that typically range from $50 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.
= First class vacations that typically range from $80 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
= Deluxe vacations that typically range from $200 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

** The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines.

Book Now and Save on These Trips!
	Receive $300 per couple in air credit when you purchase a cruise and flights through Avalon Waterways. Book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Save $500 per couple off the cruise price of select AmaWaterways wine cruises, plus receive $300 per couple in onboard credit and a free cabin upgrade. Book by May 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Save $1,000 per couple off select Globus 2014 river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Save 5% to 10% off the cruise price of select AmaWaterways sailings when you book by May 26, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Last Minute Deals on select Brendan tours! Prices shown reflect discount. Click here for eligible departures. Save $1,000 per couple off select 2014 Avalon sailings in certain cabin categories when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Save $500 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2014 Avalon river cruises when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Receive $300 per couple in air credit when you purchase a cruise and flights through Globus. Book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Receive free unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board select 2014 Tauck river cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Save up to 40% off select Orion sailings in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures. + Show all 36 specials Save $500 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2014 Globus river cruises when you book by June 25, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. AARP members save $100 per couple on G Adventures independent stays and trips that are 6 days or less or save $400 per couple on trips that are 7 days or longer. Book by July 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. AARP members save $200 per couple on select trips with Discovery Adventures when you book by July 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Single travelers pay no supplement on Tauck river cruises in Category 1 cabins. Click here for eligible departures. Single travelers save $1,000 per person off the single supplement of select Tauck river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures. Single travelers pay no supplement on 2014 Tauck river cruises in Category 1 cabins. Click here for eligible departures. Save $250 per stateroom off the single supplement price of select AmaWaterways wine cruises, plus receive a free $150 onboard credit and cabin upgrade when you book by May 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Single travelers save $1,000 per person off the single supplement of select 2014 Tauck river cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures. Military members save $50 to $100 off the cruise/land price of select Globus itineraries when you book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Receive a free Be My Guest dining experience at an exclusive venue on select Trafalgar vacations. Click here for eligible departures. Globus Journeys Club members save 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures. Trafalgar Frequent Traveler Club members save up to 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures. Military members save $100 off the cruise/land price of select Avalon trips when you book by December 31, 2013. Click here for eligible departures. Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off the land price of a Brendan tour. Click here for eligible departures. Group discounts! Book a group of 5-15 on the same Brendan tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Book a group of 16 or more and one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures. Group discounts! Book a group of 10 or more on the same Brendan tour and one person saves 50% off the land price. Book a group of 21 or more and one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures. Book two guided Brendan vacations of 8 days or longer and save up to 5% per person off the land-only price of the shortest tour. Click here for eligible departures. Repeat Brendan travelers save up to 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures. Past passengers receive 5% off the cruise price of Orion Expeditions. Click here for eligible departures. Avalon Journeys Club members save 5% off the cruise/land price. Click here for eligible departures. Group discounts! Book a group of 5-8 on the same Trafalgar tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Book a group of 16 or more and one person travels for free. Click here for eligible departures. Book consecutive Trafalgar tours of 8 days or longer and save 5% off the land price of the shorter tour. Click here for eligible departures.

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