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Some say that the best way to get to know a place is to sample its local cuisine. These hand-crafted Adventure Life itineraries allow you to do just that! Wine connoisseurs and casual fans rejoice in the savory flavors of the locally vinted wines of Chile and the vineyards of Europe. And foodies will delight in the many opportunities we offer to acquaint you with authentic fare from around the world, from Thailand and Vietnam to the unique dishes of isolated tribes in Africa and South America to the palate of flavors that define the modern societies of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Many of these tours even give you the chance to see the food being made and try your hand at making it. And while you spoil your tastebuds, you'll enjoy an exciting slate of activities to accompany your tour. Start planning today!

Top 10 Food & Wine Tours for 2021-2022

Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.
Captivating Rhine
14 Days from $5,649
Explore the Rhine River aboard the MS AmaMora starting with 2 nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, and ending with 2 nights in Lucerne and 2 nights in Zurich. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
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Christmas Market in Prague
Christmas Markets on the Danube
13 Days from $5,159
Enjoy a 13-day exploration of central and Eastern Europe, starting with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna and concluding with 3 nights in Prague. Along the way, you will see Budapest's Great Market Hall & Vörösmarty Square, bike through Vienna, and visit important historic sites.
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Cobblestone street in Colonia del Sacramento
Best of Uruguay Self-Drive
Colonia to Montevideo
11 Days from $4,500
This 11-day Uruguay tour offers you plenty of chances to savor the wine and relax on the beaches. Visit Colonia and Montevideo before heading northeast into the hilly region for two nights to visit wineries and olive oil plantations. The trip ends with two days in the coastal village of Jose Ignacio to relax and enjoy the beach.
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Porto with Dom Luis Bridge
Enticing Douro
Lisbon to Regua
11 Days from $4,399
Taste wines from historic vineyards on this 11-day Douro River cruise aboard the MS Amadouro. After spending 3 days exploring Lisbon, embark on a 7-night roundtrip cruise from Porto, visiting Salamanca, Vega Terron, Regua, and Pinhao. Stops include Belem Tower, Castelo de Pena, Nossa Senhora dos Remédio, and Sandeman Winery.
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Porto Cityscape, Portugal
Flavors of Portugal & Spain - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,698
Embark on an 8-day Douro River cruise aboard the MS Amavida tasting of some of the regions most famous vintages and culinary delights. Take in the beauty of Porto, Portugal and the Douro River, the enchanting village of Castelo Rodrigo and disembarking at Vega Terron, on the border of Portugal and Spain.
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Visit charming Passau
Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen
Budapest to Vilshofen
8 Days from $3,399
Enjoy a 7-night wine-themed Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau along the way. As you savor the expertly vinted local wines of the Strudengau Valley, indulge your passion for music, art, and architecture in each of the stunning cities you visit.
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Porto Cityscape, Portugal
Enticing Douro - Cruise Only
Porto to Douro River
8 Days from $3,499
Board the MS Amadouro for this 8-day roundtrip river cruise of the Douro River Valley departing from charming and historic Porto. As you cruise the scenic Douro River, sample some of the best local wines and soak in the Portuguese culture in the towns of Regua, Vega Terron, and Pinhao.
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Food and travel: gelato
Epicurean Delights of Southern Italy & Sicily
Valletta - Civitavecchia
8 Days from $4,750
Board Le Jacques Cartier for an 8-day luxury Italy cuisine cruise and join New York Times experts Eric Asimov and Arthur Schwartz on this very special exploration of the foods and wines of southern Italy and Sicily. Start in Rome and visit the gastronomic capitals of Gaeta, Naples, Agropoli, Reggio Di Calabria, Taormina, and Syracuse before disembarking in Valletta, Malta.
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La Bella Vita
Venice and Mantua Cruise
7 Days from $4,050
Departing from Venice aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, enjoy a 7-day cruise of Italy, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the Renaissance city of Ferrara, Adria, Governolo, and ending in Mantua. Along the way, savor the wine at Bagnoli Estate and Villa Widmann Borletti, visit famous monuments, and explore the Naval Museum.
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La Bella Vita cruising in Venice
Private Charter - Venice and Mantua Cruise Aboard La Bella Vita
7 Days from $64,500
Enjoy a 7-day private cruise of Italy aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, departing from Venice, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the Renaissance city of Ferrara, Adria, Governolo, and ending in Mantua. Along the way, savor the wine at Bagnoli Estate and Villa Widmann Borletti, visit famous monuments, and explore the Naval Museum.
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Top Wine-Themed Cruises

Trip NameFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Captivating Rhine$564914Aug 17, 2021Explore the Rhine River aboard the MS AmaMora starting with 2 nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, and ending …
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Christmas Markets on the Danube$515913Nov 29, 2021Enjoy a 13-day exploration of central and Eastern Europe, starting with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen …
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Enticing Douro$439911Jul 7, 2021Taste wines from historic vineyards on this 11-day Douro River cruise aboard the MS Amadouro. After spending 3 days exploring Lisbon, embark on a …
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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen$33998Jul 28, 2021Enjoy a 7-night wine-themed Danube River cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS AmaMagna, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau …
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Enticing Douro - Cruise Only$34998Jul 3, 2021Board the MS Amadouro for this 8-day roundtrip river cruise of the Douro River Valley departing from charming and historic Porto. As you cruise the …
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Flavors of Portugal & Spain - Cruise Only$36988Jul 27, 2021Embark on an 8-day Douro River cruise aboard the MS Amavida tasting of some of the regions most famous vintages and culinary delights. Take in the …
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Epicurean Delights of Southern Italy & Sicily$47508Oct 16, 2021Board Le Jacques Cartier for an 8-day luxury Italy cuisine cruise and join New York Times experts Eric Asimov and Arthur Schwartz on this very …
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Venice and Mantua Cruise$40507Jun 20, 2021Departing from Venice aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, enjoy a 7-day cruise of Italy, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the Renaissance city …
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Private Charter - Venice and Mantua Cruise Aboard La Bella Vita$645007Jun 20, 2021Enjoy a 7-day private cruise of Italy aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, departing from Venice, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the …
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Enchanting Rhine$379812Aug 15, 2021This 12-day exploration of the Rhine Valley starts with two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland before departing on an enchanting 7-night …
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Foodie Travel Guide

What to expect on a Food and Wine experience with Adventure Life
Each culture around the world has a full menu of delicious foods and unique ways to prepare them. These food and wine experiences shine the spotlight on the various cuisines of your destination, allowing more time to appreciate the culinary delights of the region in addition to the daily adventures.

What's a Food & Wine itinerary like?
All of our itineraries feature the staple activities like walking or biking city tours, adventure activities (like hiking & visiting archaeological sites), and plenty of time for relaxation. Our Food & Wine tours also include these activities but also feature opportunities to learn about how the food and wine are made, spend a bit more time allowing you to enjoy the flavors, and even allow you to try your hand at making them.

Our Favorite Foodie Destinations:
  • Germany - A Rhine or Danube cruise will acquaint you with some savory sausages & pretzels plus some excellent local brews.
  • Mediterranean - From Greece to Italy to France and even Spain, the variations of Mediterranean plates will leave your tastebuds begging for more!
  • Thailand - Every stop on a Mekong River cruise will delight you with new twists on classic flavors.
Our Favorite Wine Destinations:
  • Chile - With a distinctly Mediterranean climate, Chile has gained global acclaim for its exquisite wines.
  • Wachau Valley (Danube River) - One of the best places to tour vineyards that have been perfecting their craft for centuries.

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