Runway Travel knows that cuisine is a travel highlight and luxury culinary tours are a fabulous way to immerse yourself in a destination’s culture. Sharing a meal is universal and heightens the taste and smell senses. Regional culinary tours expose you to the ingredients and the local geography, climate, regional industries, and local wildlife. You don’t have to be a Foodie to learn the art and traditional techniques and the history passed down not through recipe cards, but through living experience.

Below are some of our hand-picked, carefully designed culinary tours from around the globe. Each destination includes exclusive experiences that best capture the unique food, wine and culinary traditions of each destination. We will customize an itinerary to suit your level of culinary interest and proficiency in any of our destinations around the world. Contact us to curate the perfect wine and dine experience!

Immerse yourself in the unique stories that simmer in the Slovenian gastronomic pot. Discover the secret of fullness of flavors, learn about the close connection between people and nature in food production and about their dedication to tradition, then indulge in the boldness and innovation of top Slovenian chefs. This 6 nights/7 days culinary trip will take you to the Slovenian Riviera, to the Brda wine region, to the capital Ljubljana and many gorgeous destinations in between. You will dine at several Michelin Plate restaurants that are set in castles, estates, and beautiful restaurants that are unique, such as Kempinski Sophia, which is designed as a tribute to the Sophia Loren. The Slovenian Culinary Tour immerses you in its beautiful landscapes, lakes and dramatic scenery.

Make Craveiral Farmhouse part of your Portugal vacation! It is an authentic and sustainable retreat on the unspoiled Alentejo coast of Portugal. With 38 thoughtfully designed houses, two outdoor swimming pools, and a well-being area, Craveiral offers a serene escape. From farm-to-table cuisine to an educational farm with animals, Craveiral offers a genuine and conscious journey for family getaways, romantic escapes, or solo retreats. You’ll prepare a typical dish from the region where 70% of the ingredients used are from their farm and local producers source the remaining 30%. When you book through runway travel you will receive a 20-minute free massage! Contact us for additional details.

As one of the oldest parts of Paris, there is a lot to discuss; you’ll hear stories dating back to the Middle Ages, and also learn about the evolution of French cuisine and how it grew along with Paris. The tour includes various tastings of both savory and sweet to delight your senses.

The Marais, a celebrated neighborhood in the heart of Paris, has as many architectural treasures as it does excellent addresses for food! On this delightful three-hour stroll you’ll discover history, architecture, local stories…and of course, food! With a selection of tastings at some of Paris’ most chic and reputed boutiques, you’ll be able to sample macarons, pastries, chocolates, and more. View Paris Culinary trip details.

Napa Valley days are defined differently, attuned to the seasons and longstanding ritual of wine country joie de vivre. Steps away from the iconic French Laundry and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro guests can enjoy the meal of a lifetime or linger in the sanctuary that is the TFL garden. Explore JCB Village and the intimate Prive tasting room indulging in the decadence of the JCB Collection reserve wines. And take in the views from high above the Napa Valley with a hot air balloon ride followed by a vineyard picnic. Or perhaps you’d prefer to experience Napa Valley from the original rancher’s perspective—riding through the vineyards on horseback. Read more about Runway Travel’s Napa Valley culinary recommendations.

Celebrate traditional Tuscan recipes that are designed by Silvia Baracchi, Michelin Star chef and owner of Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere & Spa. You will learn to cook authentic Tuscan cuisine in focused, spirited classes in our residential style kitchen, using local ingredients personally selected by the Chef under healthy, ethic and protection of the land criteria. Then enjoy your prepared meal at a seated, served dinner in our charming dining room. View Tuscan Culinary trip details.

On a hot summer day, how does a private lesson in making gelato sound? If you’re more adventurous, take a helicopter tour over Mt. Etna which is followed by a luxury wine tasting. For a real hands-on experience, enjoy a Sorrento fishing boat excursion and enjoy the Gulf of Naples views! Learn the secrets of the old fishing tradition while tasting your catch cooked especially for you by a local chef. We offer an array of Italian culinary trip options.