Gourmet globetrotters, look no further. Our food & drink holidays will give you your destination on a plate, a chance to get a real flavour of a country or region. These foodie holidays aren’t about exclusive, high-end restaurants; they’re about authentic flavours, traditional techniques and recipes handed down through the generations. You’ll be breaking bread with the locals, seeing where the ingredients are sourced and even learning a classic dish or two. On an Exodus food & drink adventure you’ll samplea range of regional dishes particular to an area. The itineraries will include visits to key sights but also give an insight into the flavour, history and culture of a region through its food. The food & drink trips will bring to life the region’s most famous but also less well-known dishes, and restaurants are selected for their locally renowned reputation.
You’ll not only eat well on one of our food & drink tours, you’ll also discover more about the culture and the customs of your destination. Visit the places where local delicacies are made and the food markets where they’re sold, and learn how to prepare dishes yourself as well as witness them being made from scratch. Our special wine-tasting food & drink trips have the same ethos, and you’ll go beyond simply sampling finished bottles. Walk or cycle through the vineyards themselves and meet the people who follow each wine on its journey, from grape to glass. All Exodus food & drink holidays not only put local produce centre stage, but the leader will be selected for their culinary knowledge and enthusiasm for food too – and they’re also great at getting you talking to passionate locals as you go. Make friends along the way and get a real taste for adventure…
Southern India serves up sensory overload in the best way. On our Tropical South adventure, trek through Munnar’s misty tea hills, taste blends at an organic estate, and visit a social enterprise that supports local artisans. In Thekkady, cook with a Keralan family using just-picked spices, then share dinner in their home. From sunrise food stalls to backwater feasts, your expert local guide helps unlock the flavors that make this trip unforgettable.
Spain: Share Tapas and Stories
Food is the heart of Spanish life—and you’re invited to the table. On our Picos de Europa walking adventure, try Queso Cabrales (a bold blue cheese aged in mountain caves) and hearty Fabada Asturiana (a rich bean stew) in cozy village taverns your guide knows by name. Snack your way through Seville’s tapas bars and markets on our Three Cities of Andalucía tour. And on our Valencia to Orange Blossom Coast ride, seafood paella and sunset toasts are always on the menu.
Portugal: Bold Flavors, Big Welcome
Sip your way through Porto with a guided port tasting on our Highlights of Portugal tour, then tuck into the grilled fish cafés your guide recommended. On our Madeira Discovery – Premium Adventure, sample poncha (a citrusy rum punch) in a fishing village, and taste six varietals at the hilltop Quinta do Barbusano winery in São Vicente. Wrap it up on our Atlantic Coast ride with ginjinha, a cherry liqueur served in a chocolate cup. This is local flavor, poured generously—and best enjoyed together.
Argentina & Chile: Dine at the Edge of the World
Argentina and Chile are as diverse as they are full of local flavor. On our Discover Patagonia tour, trek among glaciers and granite peaks by day, then swap stories over a traditional Argentine dinner. In Buenos Aires, join your guide for a tango night in San Telmo—where sizzling dance meets steak grilled to perfection, empanadas come hot from the oven, and the Malbec flows as freely as the music.
Morocco: Savor the Soul of the Sahara
In Morocco, hospitality starts at the table. On our Highlights of Morocco tour, you’ll ride camels into the Sahara and gather for a home-cooked meal under a sky full of stars. Taste semolina bread with amlou in the souks, and trek to a remote Amazigh village to learn how locals cook tagine in clay pots. Whether you’re dining at our favorite women’s cooperative or toasting with mint tea on a mountaintop, this is food worth traveling for.
Highlights of our food & drink holidays
Restaurants: Every place we eat at is carefully planned, and you’ll be taken to locally renowned restaurants to try a wide range of good-quality and authentic dishes. This will give a real flavour of a destination.
Tastings and food markets: These opportunities can vary depending on the destination, but we visit food markets wherever we can to see how locals shop and to sample the fresh produce. We visit specialist stalls to try local delicacies and regional street food.
Cookery classes: There will be a minimum of two or three interactive cookery classes on each food & drink trip, so you can learn how to make local dishes. The Sicily Food Adventure includes a cookery class with a local chef, and encourages you to be adventurous with your taste buds.
“Sicily’s cuisine bursts with Mediterranean flavours – it has all the classic Italian ingredients but with exotic twists coming from the various civilisations, like Arabic, which have occupied the island over the years.”