CULTURE TRIP SALE: Discover Your Foodie Heaven Before 2023 is Over
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Prepare to have your mouth watered and your tummy rumbled – some of the tastiest trips in our collection are now on offer, so you can make huge savings on departures throughout the remainder of 2023. Expect cooking classes, street food tours and unique dining experiences on these foodie adventures with Culture Trip.
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Flash Sale
Georgia and the Caucasus – 24 September – $437 OFF
This small nation, nestled high amid the Caucasus Mountains on the fringes of Europe and Asia, is hardly world famous for its culinary prowess. We think that should change, however, and our eight-day itinerary is like a manifesto promoting the food scene of Georgia. We’ll start with a Georgian staple for lunch – khachapuri, a beloved cheese-filled bread creation – before taking things to the next level on day three. You’ll meet a local chef at an old farmer’s market, where we’ll be picking up some supplies for our cooking masterclass back at the chef’s own home. The following day is dedicated to the country’s ancient baking and winemaking traditions – they’ve been fermenting grapes here longer than anywhere else on Earth – as well as munching on the unique sweet treat of churchkhela. More wine tasting and lunch with a traditional toastmaster is on the menu before we tackle the Caucasus. Time’s running out on this one, so book today and travel next week! It’s last minute but you’ll save $437 in the process.
From US$1167
Next available from 24th Sep 2023
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STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Foodie Puglia – 6 October – $353 OFF
This bitesize trip to one of our favourite regions in Italy is dedicated almost solely to the joys of Italian cuisine. The quirky towns of Puglia make for a perfect backdrop to a series of culinary experiences you’ll never forget, from learning how to hand-make pasta the Puglian way to a mozzarella-making workshop at a rural masseria. You’ll get a street food tour of Bari – featuring focaccia, salami and gelato – and visit a rural olive oil mill, as well as a local winery. Don’t worry, you’ll get to sample the goods for yourself wherever we go. Take advantage of $353 off and join us in early October for a proper Italian feast!
From US$1007
Next available from 6th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Italy, Europe
ENDS AT
Italy, Europe
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy
STYLE
Foodanddrink
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Epic Morocco – 7 October and 4 November – $702 OFF
This 11-day itinerary is a pretty comprehensive exploration of Morocco, from its extraordinary natural landscapes to its vibrant cities and ancient history. Food always ends up taking centre stage here, though, and that’s no different on our trip. In the old city of Fes you’ll visit a local family’s house for a home-cooked dinner and storytelling experience, as well as lunching on falafel and tagine at Café Clock. You’ll sip on mint tea and dine on hearty Berber cuisine when we camp out in the Sahara, before heading up to the Atlas Mountains to lunch with a local family at a guesthouse. The trip finishes with an explosion of flavour in colourful Marrakech, where you’ll be treated to a guided street food tour of the city and an expert Moroccan cooking class. Join either of our next two departures and save a whopping $702!
From US$1897
Next available from 7th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Casablanca, Morocco
ENDS AT
Marrakech, Morocco
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Soulful South Korea – 8 October – $805 OFF
Love East Asian cuisine? Our 10-day South Korea trip might just be the ultimate foodie itinerary. This nation is obsessed with food, as you’ll discover on our first night, when we’ll tuck into a delicious Korean barbecue. You’ll explore the fish market in Sokcho and dine in a traditional Hanok in Gyeongju, before going veggie with the monks during a Korean temple stay. Busan is the ultimate food destination in Korea, so we’ll make sure you explore Jagalchi Fish Market, sample a Busan Hotteok and take part in a Korean cooking class, followed by a tea ceremony and rice wine tasting. You’ll sip soju on the beach before waving bye-bye to Busan and hello to Jeonju, home of Bibimbap, an iconic Korean dish that you’ll tuck into on our final night. Join our final departure of 2023 and save a whopping $805!
From US$2414
Next available from 8th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Seoul, South Korea
ENDS AT
Seoul, South Korea
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Japan by Train – 12 October and 5 November – $985 OFF
Keeping it in the Far East, Japan is hardly bland when it comes to its food scene, either. Our 12-day Rail Trip covers an awful lot of ground, so you’ll be treated to unique foodie experiences all over the country. Visit the Dotonbori strip (home to the first sushi train in the world) in Osaka and gorge on okonomiyaki in Hiroshima, visit Nishiki food market in Kyoto and sip on sake in the Japanese Alps. The trip ends in Tokyo, one of the world’s greatest culinary cities, where you’ll visit Tsukiji Outer Market and take an expert sushi-making class. Feeling hungry yet? We have two autumnal departures on offer right now, and you can save an incredible $985 on either.
From US$2774
Next available from 12th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Osaka, Japan
ENDS AT
Tokyo, Japan
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Seductive Southern Italy – 14 October – $632 OFF
Any trip to Italy is bound to place immense focus on food, and this 10-day jaunt along the country’s finest stretches of coastline is no different. We start in arguably the country’s best foodie city, Naples, AKA the birthplace of pizza. You’ll be treated to an incredible street food tour of the city, which includes sweet sfogliatelle pastries, aubergine parmigiana and, of course, the best slice you’ve ever had in your life. Pasta, gelato and limoncello is sure to feature as we venture along the Amalfi Coast and east to Puglia, where we’ll visit a traditional Puglian farmhouse to sample their world class olive oil. Our last Italy departure of 2023 is in October, so don’t miss out on this $632 saving – your tastebuds will be forever grateful!
From US$1766
Next available from 14th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Naples, Italy
ENDS AT
Lecce, Italy
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy
STYLE
Discovery
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International Istanbul – 8 November – $173 OFF
Istanbul is a fascinating city, straddling two continents, housing over 15m people and having entered countless chapters into the history books. This, unsurprisingly, has rubbed off on the city’s culinary scene, as our five-day city break trip showcases. From mussel-wielding street vendors and delicious fish sandwiches to meaty kebabs and shop windows full of Turkish delights, this place lives and breathes its food. Be sure to take a break from shopping in the Grand Bazaar to grab a plate of sweet syrupy baklava, washed down with a traditional Turkish tea, and thrill your inner-chef as you stroll down the sensory-overloading spice market. We’ll whisk you over to the Asian neighbourhood of Kadikoy for an incredible street food tour, featuring borek pasties, a fish market and an old baklava shop. Might you be sipping Turkish coffee in a few months time, bragging about your $173 Culture Trip discount?
From US$481
Next available from 8th Nov 2023
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
17
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy
STYLE
Culture
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Express Mexico City – 9 November – $316 OFF
Another city famous for its food scene is the capital of Mexico, which is full of incredible markets and charming old food joints. Our five-day tour of the city features plenty of tasty experiences, including hot chocolate at Cafe de Tacuba, dinner in Salon Corona and a food tasting in Mercado de San Juan. You’ll try a shot of an ancient liquor called pulque, while those with a sweet tooth with fall in love with the iconic Pasteleria Ideal. There’ll also be plenty of time to gorge on tacos, washed down of course with an ice-cold cerveza, or maybe even some tequila. $316 off? We’ll drink to that!
From US$802
Next available from 9th Nov 2023
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STARTS AT
Mexico City, Mexico
ENDS AT
Mexico City, Mexico
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy
STYLE
Discovery
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Ancient Peru – 1 December – $729 OFF
Peru might not be the first South American country that comes to mind when talking about foodie destinations – this place is more famous for ancient ruins than local delicacies – but our nine-day tour is one hell of an advert for Peruvian cuisine. The bulk of your foodie experiences will come at the beginning and end of this trip, either side of exploring the Sacred Valleys of the Incas, Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu. We’ll start in Cusco, where you’ll get a guided tour of San Pedro market, followed by a traditional Peruvian cooking class. In Ollantaytambo you’ll visit Mayu Coffee to learn how to master the art of home brewing, while lunch in Chuncho will be based around high-quality local ingredients. The trip ends in Arequipa, where you’ll be treated to an incredible tour of the city’s picanterias – independent lunch restaurants. Trust us, that is a food crawl like no other. Join us on our last departure of 2023 and save a huge $729 in the process.
From US$1824
Next available from 1st Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Cusco, Peru
ENDS AT
Arequipa, Peru
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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A Taste of Taiwan by Train – 30 December – $548 OFF
Cap off 2023 in style and see the new year with a satisfied stomach on this culinary extravaganza in Taiwan. This island nation in East Asia is one of our favourite foodie destinations right now, so eating (and drinking) plays a big part in this nine-day loop of the island by train. You’ll visit the incredible night markets of Fengjia and Raohe, in Taichung and Taipei respectively, and sample some of the world’s finest tea at a local factory near Sun Moon Lake. You’ll lunch in the culinary capital, Tainan, and have a delicious group dinner in Kaohsiung. Enjoy stunning mountain views over lunch in Shifen and perfect the art of Taiwanese cooking with a masterclass back in Taipei. It’s called A Taste of Taiwan for a reason, after all. Book today and see in the New Year in style, saving $548 in the process.
From US$1522
Next available from 30th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
ENDS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
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Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
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