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Italy Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$4,496

8 days From$3,330

Highlights

Stay in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse near San Gimignano, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, and tour the grounds, indulging in tastings of their local wines and rich organic olive oil.
Take a cooking class and watch a demonstration of how Bologna pasta is made right in the heart of this culinary namesake before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (or pasta sheets) of your labour for dinner with your host.
Swap stories with a Roman local as you feast on seasonal dishes, homecooked for your group for dinner right in their home.
See Italy’s iconic sights, like the canals of Venice, the romantic streets of Rome and the UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Gimignano.
Find foodie bliss with a food tour that lets you taste all the regional highlights, like gelato, cicchetti, pasta, vinegar, cheese, seasonal fruit and veg and organic meats.

26% OFF$4,496

8 days From$3,330

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Rome to Amalfi

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$3,186

8 days From$2,360

Highlights

Explore Rome’s ancient wonders like the Colosseum (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), the Forum and Vatican City, immersing yourself in centuries of history and culture.
Discover the preserved ruins of Pompeii, offering a glimpse into daily Roman life before the city’s tragic fate under Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Ascend Mt Vesuvius for breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples and witness the powerful crater of this still active volcano. Finish the day with a pizza tasting in Naples – the alleged birthplace of this beloved carb.
Experience Sorrento’s seaside charm and its famous lemon groves, tasting local limoncello and exploring its vibrant streets and cafes.
Wander the stunning Amalfi Coast, from historic Amalfi town to the dramatic landscapes of Ravello, offering unparalleled views.

26% OFF$3,186

8 days From$2,360

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Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$4,367

15 days From$3,235

Highlights

Explore the remote northern reaches of Albania and take one of the world’s best boat trips with a cruise through the mountainous corridors of Lake Koman
Experience daily life in the Valbona Valley with a stay at a local guesthouse. Clink glasses with the locals in the village and hike the rugged valley passes.
Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction – nobody would want to let it go.
Kososvo is rich in history and contrasts. Step back in time and learn about the infamous Battle of Kosovo on a day trip to the Field of Blackbirds, before embracing the modern culture thriving in Prishtina, Europe’s youngest capital.
Lose yourself in Tirana, the Albanian capital full of a revitalised urban energy, and partake in the local's favourite pastime: drinking coffee and people-watching.

26% OFF$4,367

15 days From$3,235

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Northern Spain Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$5,393

10 days From$3,995

Highlights

Learn tried and tested techniques to make the best and most authentic Catalan and Basque cuisine from local experts.
Tour the markets of Oviedo, Potes and A Coruna where stallholderswill show you how to spot the most flavourful ingredients. After all, who knows where to find the freshest produce better than the locals?
Sample the plates that make Northern Spain a true foodie's delight. Whether it’s tapas and paella, or regional specialty cheeses, hams and fresh seafood, your tongue and tummy will be happy you made the trip.
Discover the iconic sights of Spain as you wander La Rambla in Barcelona, stroll the Parte Vieja in San Sebastian, and savour Santiago de Compostela.
Savour the vast range of delicious drops that Spain is known for, including cava, vermouth, wine and cider. Get up close and personal with their production methods, learn the traditional ways to drink them and sit back and enjoy a sip in the Spanish sunshine.

26% OFF$5,393

10 days From$3,995

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Portugal Real Food Adventure, featuring Galicia

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Portugal Real Food Adventure, featuring Galicia

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$4,313

8 days From$3,195

Highlights

Explore the Coa Valley, the centre of a rewilding project, and enjoy a night in a gorgeous historical guesthouse where you’ll join your hosts for a home-cooked meal of fresh, local produce.
Pick up some local recipes during a cooking class at your farm stay in the rolling hills of the Alentejo region, whipping up regional specialties like pork with clams.
Meet local producers along the way, including an olive oil producer where you can taste-test everybody’s favourite cooking staple. Sample Douro Valley wines and Porto’s fortified namesake.
Take in the renowned riverside district in Porto, the colourful coastal hotspot of Lisbon and the rolling hills of the lush Douro Valley on the quintessential tour of Portugal.
Sample iconic foods of the region – francesinha, cured meats, cheese, pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) and canned fish – with local producers and a local leader who knows all the best spots.

26% OFF$4,313

8 days From$3,195

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Classic Spain & Portugal

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$9,167

22 days From$6,790

Highlights

Gaze in awe at the artistic feats of the Spanish masters in Madrid, and experience a different sort of mastery with a fiery flamenco performance in Seville.
Unwind in a laidback fishing village in the Algarve on Portugal's scenic south coast. Soak up the sun on a beach and enjoy a cocktail-coloured sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
People from all over the world come to Spain to walk the famous Camino de Santiago. Join pilgrims along the last leg of the journey, as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the immense Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous bull run.
Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included tapas crawl. Delicioso!

26% OFF$9,167

22 days From$6,790

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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure

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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$9,578

21 days From$7,095

Highlights

Experience an authentic taste of this region and a look at local life when you dine in family homes in Rakovica, Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dihovo.
See behind the scenes of local produce when you visit local farms, a centuries-old smokehouse, an olive mill, a Benedictine nunnery and meet a local beekeeper for a honey tasting.
Take a day trip to the island of Brac and indulge in the finest organic olive oils from the largest olive grove in Croatia, followed by a sugared walnut cake that has become ‘a protected item of intangible heritage’!
Try the most iconic foods of Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
Learn how to make a hand-formed pasta shape in a Croatian konoba, the greens-filled soparnik with experts in Split, and brightly coloured and flavoured ajvar in Dolno Dupeni.

26% OFF$9,578

21 days From$7,095

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Dubrovnik to Ljubljana

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$5,562

15 days From$4,120

Highlights

Spend a full day exploring the green island of Mljet – with its small seaside villages, lush national park trails, shimmering waters and largely untouched environment, you’ll never want to leave!
Snack on salty cheese made from sheep’s milk during a trip to the karst island of Pag, where a determined group of islanders wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape.
A guided tour of the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace in Split reveals not just Roman-era beauty, but also the local businesses that operate in the alleyways and cellars of this epic structure.
Gaze over the beautiful hillside, lavender fields and vineyards of Hvar Island during a leisurely organic dinner at an agriturismo.
Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park, marvelling at luminous lakes and waterfalls that seem to have been sketched by an artist.

26% OFF$5,562

15 days From$4,120

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Italy Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$4,496

8 days From$3,330

Highlights

Stay in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse near San Gimignano, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, and tour the grounds, indulging in tastings of their local wines and rich organic olive oil.
Take a cooking class and watch a demonstration of how Bologna pasta is made right in the heart of this culinary namesake before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (or pasta sheets) of your labour for dinner with your host.
Swap stories with a Roman local as you feast on seasonal dishes, homecooked for your group for dinner right in their home.
See Italy’s iconic sights, like the canals of Venice, the romantic streets of Rome and the UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Gimignano.
Find foodie bliss with a food tour that lets you taste all the regional highlights, like gelato, cicchetti, pasta, vinegar, cheese, seasonal fruit and veg and organic meats.

26% OFF$4,496

8 days From$3,330

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Rome to Amalfi

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$3,186

8 days From$2,360

Highlights

Explore Rome’s ancient wonders like the Colosseum (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), the Forum and Vatican City, immersing yourself in centuries of history and culture.
Discover the preserved ruins of Pompeii, offering a glimpse into daily Roman life before the city’s tragic fate under Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Ascend Mt Vesuvius for breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples and witness the powerful crater of this still active volcano. Finish the day with a pizza tasting in Naples – the alleged birthplace of this beloved carb.
Experience Sorrento’s seaside charm and its famous lemon groves, tasting local limoncello and exploring its vibrant streets and cafes.
Wander the stunning Amalfi Coast, from historic Amalfi town to the dramatic landscapes of Ravello, offering unparalleled views.

26% OFF$3,186

8 days From$2,360

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Kosovo, Albania & Macedonia Explorer

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$4,367

15 days From$3,235

Highlights

Explore the remote northern reaches of Albania and take one of the world’s best boat trips with a cruise through the mountainous corridors of Lake Koman
Experience daily life in the Valbona Valley with a stay at a local guesthouse. Clink glasses with the locals in the village and hike the rugged valley passes.
Sail across the blue waters of Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes. No wonder North Macedonia and Albania share this beautiful attraction – nobody would want to let it go.
Kososvo is rich in history and contrasts. Step back in time and learn about the infamous Battle of Kosovo on a day trip to the Field of Blackbirds, before embracing the modern culture thriving in Prishtina, Europe’s youngest capital.
Lose yourself in Tirana, the Albanian capital full of a revitalised urban energy, and partake in the local's favourite pastime: drinking coffee and people-watching.

26% OFF$4,367

15 days From$3,235

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Northern Spain Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$5,393

10 days From$3,995

Highlights

Learn tried and tested techniques to make the best and most authentic Catalan and Basque cuisine from local experts.
Tour the markets of Oviedo, Potes and A Coruna where stallholderswill show you how to spot the most flavourful ingredients. After all, who knows where to find the freshest produce better than the locals?
Sample the plates that make Northern Spain a true foodie's delight. Whether it’s tapas and paella, or regional specialty cheeses, hams and fresh seafood, your tongue and tummy will be happy you made the trip.
Discover the iconic sights of Spain as you wander La Rambla in Barcelona, stroll the Parte Vieja in San Sebastian, and savour Santiago de Compostela.
Savour the vast range of delicious drops that Spain is known for, including cava, vermouth, wine and cider. Get up close and personal with their production methods, learn the traditional ways to drink them and sit back and enjoy a sip in the Spanish sunshine.

26% OFF$5,393

10 days From$3,995

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Portugal Real Food Adventure, featuring Galicia

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$4,313

8 days From$3,195

Highlights

Explore the Coa Valley, the centre of a rewilding project, and enjoy a night in a gorgeous historical guesthouse where you’ll join your hosts for a home-cooked meal of fresh, local produce.
Pick up some local recipes during a cooking class at your farm stay in the rolling hills of the Alentejo region, whipping up regional specialties like pork with clams.
Meet local producers along the way, including an olive oil producer where you can taste-test everybody’s favourite cooking staple. Sample Douro Valley wines and Porto’s fortified namesake.
Take in the renowned riverside district in Porto, the colourful coastal hotspot of Lisbon and the rolling hills of the lush Douro Valley on the quintessential tour of Portugal.
Sample iconic foods of the region – francesinha, cured meats, cheese, pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) and canned fish – with local producers and a local leader who knows all the best spots.

26% OFF$4,313

8 days From$3,195

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Classic Spain & Portugal

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$9,167

22 days From$6,790

Highlights

Gaze in awe at the artistic feats of the Spanish masters in Madrid, and experience a different sort of mastery with a fiery flamenco performance in Seville.
Unwind in a laidback fishing village in the Algarve on Portugal's scenic south coast. Soak up the sun on a beach and enjoy a cocktail-coloured sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
People from all over the world come to Spain to walk the famous Camino de Santiago. Join pilgrims along the last leg of the journey, as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the immense Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous bull run.
Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included tapas crawl. Delicioso!

26% OFF$9,167

22 days From$6,790

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Slovenia to Macedonia Real Food Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$9,578

21 days From$7,095

Highlights

Experience an authentic taste of this region and a look at local life when you dine in family homes in Rakovica, Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dihovo.
See behind the scenes of local produce when you visit local farms, a centuries-old smokehouse, an olive mill, a Benedictine nunnery and meet a local beekeeper for a honey tasting.
Take a day trip to the island of Brac and indulge in the finest organic olive oils from the largest olive grove in Croatia, followed by a sugared walnut cake that has become ‘a protected item of intangible heritage’!
Try the most iconic foods of Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
Learn how to make a hand-formed pasta shape in a Croatian konoba, the greens-filled soparnik with experts in Split, and brightly coloured and flavoured ajvar in Dolno Dupeni.

26% OFF$9,578

21 days From$7,095

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Dubrovnik to Ljubljana

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Small Group Tour

26% OFF$5,562

15 days From$4,120

Highlights

Spend a full day exploring the green island of Mljet – with its small seaside villages, lush national park trails, shimmering waters and largely untouched environment, you’ll never want to leave!
Snack on salty cheese made from sheep’s milk during a trip to the karst island of Pag, where a determined group of islanders wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape.
A guided tour of the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace in Split reveals not just Roman-era beauty, but also the local businesses that operate in the alleyways and cellars of this epic structure.
Gaze over the beautiful hillside, lavender fields and vineyards of Hvar Island during a leisurely organic dinner at an agriturismo.
Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park, marvelling at luminous lakes and waterfalls that seem to have been sketched by an artist.

26% OFF$5,562

15 days From$4,120

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Joshua

Oct 2015

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Italy Real Food Adventureby Intrepid Travel

Our tour leader was wonderful. She knew

Our tour leader was wonderful. She knew so much about the c...

rebecca

Oct 2015

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Italy Real Food Adventureby Intrepid Travel

Liked the fact the tour was food

Liked the fact the tour was food based and included cookery lessons and wasn't based in one place. reduced score because some of the accommodation wasn't comfortable...

Priscilla

Oct 2015

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Italy Real Food Adventureby Intrepid Travel

Our tour leader was exceptional. Everything went

Our tour leader was exceptional. Everything went smoothly. No complaints. Activities were great. Nice to see different area of Italy you would not normally see on yo...

Kirk

Sep 2015

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Italy Real Food Adventureby Intrepid Travel

Most of all, the leader. Ilaria

Most of all, the leader. Ilaria was the best and very entertaining. The trip ran very smooth with her guidance. Second, the activities were great. All the experi...

Ruth

Sep 2015

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Italy Real Food Adventureby Intrepid Travel

The itinerary was a good one, with

The itinerary was a good one, with plenty of variety in the sights a...

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