Transformative Culinary & Wine Tours & Trip Packages

Transformative Culinary & Wine Tours & Trips

631 Transformative trips. Tours from 209 tour companies. 1,503 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Puglia and Matera Magnifica Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
75 reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They offer a unique way to enjoy a classic destination by combining active travel with authentic cultural experiences.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alberobello , Matera

Highlights

  • Two night stay and a walking tour of Matera where they have just filmed the remake of the colossal Ben Hur movie with Morgan Freeman
  • Captivating clusters of conical trulli structures
  • Discover the white-washed town of Ostuni and the beaches near the fishing village of Savelletri
  • Spectacular fields of ancient olive trees
  • Savory cuisine: grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and fresh seafood!
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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Imperial China and Japan Tour
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Beijing, Kyoto, Shanghai, Tokyo, Xian

Highlights

  • Explore contemporary imperial Beijing
  • Visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City and hutong
  • Enjoy a taste of Beijing roasted duck
  • Visit the terracotta army in ancient capital, Xian
  • Explore the modern futuristic Shanghai
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Highlights of Tokyo and Seoul for Family Vacation
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Seoul

Highlights

  • Take a glimpse of the culture of East Asia by visiting Tokyo and Seoul;
  • Cooking class for Japanese and Korean cuisine;
  • Enjoy hotspring in Hakone;
  • Shopping in Seoul

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Moscow Ulan-Bator and Beijing Trans-Siberian Railway Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Moscow, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • The ultimate train journey that covers 2 continents, 7 time zones and countless views of mountain, lake and steppe scenery.
  • For travelers seeking for luxurious experience, there is option of the outstanding Golden Eagles services of the train.
  • Meet people of different cultures and countries in a train can be the most interesting things ever in a journey.
  • Visit Moscow for the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, extraordinary metro system and Bolshoi Ballet.
  • Visit Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, the oldest, deepest and one of the largest lakes in the world.
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Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Transformative, Photography

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"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Russia Siberia Yamal Peninsula Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

St. Petersburg

Highlights

  • The most exciting off-the-beaten-track tour of Russia;
  • Following the footsteps of Russia's indigenous reindeer-herding Nenets, enter the Yamal Peninsula, a stretch of peatland that extends from northern Siberia into the Kara Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This off-beaten track tour offers four days living with Nenets, the tribe of nomadic reindeer herders for centuries.
  • Visit St. Petersburg, one of Europe’s finest and most dazzling cities.
  • Moscow, The Russian capital

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Athens & the Heart of Greece in 14 Days Tour
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4.2/5 Great
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Delphi, Delphi Museum, Mycenae

Highlights

  • Acropolis tour
  • National Archaeological Museum tour
  • Olive and olive oil tasting
  • Mani Peninsula villages
  • Byzantine Mystras tour
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Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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Best of Eastern France in 14 Days
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4.2/5 Great
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Burgundy, Chamonix , Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, Reims

Highlights

  • Enjoy the walking tour to Reims' historic city center, where we'll learn about the design and history of its glorious Gothic cathedral
  • Explore the enchanting town of Colmar.
  • Visit Albert Schweitzer's hometown village of Kaysersberg and find the perfect winery to sample some local varieties
  • Enjoy the wonders of the French Alps

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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A Taste of Tuscany Culinary Tour
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1/5 Terrible
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Florence

Highlights

  • Testing mouthwatering recipes in friendly cucinas
  • Strolling through vineyards and sampling their wares
  • Seeing premium olives pressed into oil

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Life changing! Alex our guide incredibly knowledgeable, caring and has a great sense of humor. If I needed a day to relax (and perhaps shop) it was totally encouraged and acceptable - Porto Fino amazing! The itinerary and hotels spot on! I’m ready to go back, maybe the Amalfi Coast!!! Don’t hesitate, book the guided trip now!!"

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Transformative Reviews & Ratings

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Tour-the COVID tour

May 2020

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How to not go tour Morocco

I booked with G Adventures over a year prior to the tour. The primary reason was the 100% guaranteed departures and 24 hour communication. 1 week before I was to lea...

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Selfish and Lacking Integrity

Apr 2020

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Its my money not yours. No service means no pay!

I am so fully disheartened and disgusted by the handling of G Adventures with this crisis. We paid over 7,000 for our honeymoon tour in Morocco. It was fully paid fo...

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Emma

Oct 2015

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Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised

Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised and free time. Great travelling by train

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John

Oct 2015

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The format of the trip enabled two

The format of the trip enabled two significant factors to coincide to make the entire experience overwhelmingly positive. 1. Our trip guide - Yuri Awanohara, made th...

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Fenella

Oct 2015

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Great introduction to the country. Variety of

Great introduction to the country. Variety of activities and all well planned by guide Yuri

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Transformative Tour Selection Trips

  • Transformative travel may sound like a lofty term, but it really is one of the best ways to describe certain tours. Keep an open mind!
  • These kinds of tours are often challenging emotionally. You may find yourself in the midst of poverty, or learn about some devastating effects on local wildlife due to human activity.
  • Discovering and learning about different cultural perspectives is a key component of transformative travel. Ask a lot of questions and listen closely - you may be surprised as your perspective begins to shift.
  • Being out in nature is another key component on transformative tours. Reconnect with your soul on a fundamental level through outdoor meditation and invigorating activity.
  • The world today is very individual focused. Particularly younger people are used to maintaining their own world from their palm - across social media platforms and other apps. Transformative travel will present you with the unique opportunity to challenge this way of life and participate in a community atmosphere off the internet - both with your tour companions and with the people you meet.

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