CULINARY TOURS

Travel Deliciously

Your Culinary Vacation Awaits

Early in our travel years, we stumbled upon a quaint restaurant, overlooking the sea in Positano, Italy. The restaurant owner visited with each dinner table, topping off the wine glasses of his guests while shouting repeatedly, “Donne Felici,” (Happy Women). This memorable experience is precisely the feeling we strive to create in every culinary tour we offer today. 

International Food Tours

Great For: Polish Heritage Seekers
1-Day Domestic Trip
Experience the heart and soul of Chicago’s vibrant Polish community with a full day immersed in history, faith, culture, cuisine, and tradition in the legendary Polish Village.
April 28th, 2026
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$149
Great For: History Buffs & Foodies
2-Day Domestic Trip
Savor a two-day Mississippi River getaway filled with history, flavor, and heartfelt hospitality. Enjoy a scratch-made French luncheon at Saint Francis Hermitage, tour the grand Villa Louis with a special women-focused tea, sip local brews at Potosi Brewing Company, and stay at the historic Hotel Julien in Dubuque—plus stunning Tiffany glass, blooming gardens, Dickeyville Grotto, and meaningful cultural landmarks along the way.
June 17th – June 18th, 2026
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$499
Great For: Oktoberfest Revelers & Fairytale Explorers
10-Day International Trip
Enjoy the wonders on this Best of Bavaria Tour of fairytale castles and more through Germany and Austria, beginning with a warm welcome in Frankfurt before cruising the romantic Rhine River, exploring Heidelberg’s storied castle, Salzburg for historic landmarks, local treats, and scenic beauty, before arriving in Munich for Oktoberfest festivities.
September 13th – 22nd, 2026
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$8621
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Great For: Hidden Gem Seekers
11-Day International Trip
Join us for a 11-day, this exclusive travel through Italy’s Amalfi Coast, where every day is filled with fresh flavors, hidden stories, and breathtaking views. Travel alongside Milwaukee writer, Bobby Tanzilo, with a career of uncovering the hidden stories, as you explore vibrant markets, sip limoncello overlooking the sea, and uncover the legends tucked into every narrow street. This is experiential travel at its finest, designed for those who crave deeper connection, authentic taste, and memories you’ll carry forever.
October 18th - 28th, 2026
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$8542
Great For: Parade Lovers
4-Day Domestic Trip
Join us for the 100th Anniversary of America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit! Celebrate Thanksgiving with a memorable four-day getaway filled with food, history, music, and festive traditions.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Saturday, November 28, 2026
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$1,325
Krakow Christmas Market ornament
Great For: Old-World Romantics
12-day, 10-night International Tour
Join us on the Magic of Poland Christmas Markets culinary adventure which combines sightseeing, shopping, dining, and Polish cooking classes.
December 1-12, 2026
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$5,998
Great For: Holiday Magic
5-Day Domestic Trip
Experience the magic of this NYC Christmas trip during the most enchanting time of the year on this five-day holiday getaway. Your journey begins on the Upper West Side at the charming Hotel Beacon, where you’ll kick off your adventure with a hands-on pizza-making class. The excitement continues with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Radio City Music Hall, followed by the legendary Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. You’ll also have time to admire the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and its famous ice rink.
December 9th - 13th, 2026
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$3,298
Colorful Tournament of Roses Parade float in Pasadena, California under blue skies – deluxe Travel Deliciously tour with Rose Bowl tickets available.
Great For: New Year's Bucket List
5-Day Domestic Trip
Celebrate the New Year in California sunshine with reserved seats at the world-famous Tournament of Roses Parade. From Hollywood to Catalina Island, enjoy a deluxe small-group tour filled with festive charm, coastal beauty, and unforgettable memories.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026 - Saturday, January 2, 2027
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3,078
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Great For: Faith & Architecture Seekers
Domestic Trip
In 2027, step inside history with rare access to the Salt Lake Temple during its limited-time Open House—an opportunity that hasn’t happened since 1893 and won’t come again in our lifetime. This four-day Travel Deliciously journey blends meaningful moments with regional flavor: witness the 360-voice Tabernacle Choir live, explore Temple Square and the Great Salt Lake, visit Olympic Park in Park City, enjoy a hands-on cooking class and walking food tour, and soak in the beauty of gardens and an inspiring organ recital—all in a small, thoughtfully guided group where every detail is handled for you.
May 14th, – May 17, 2027
June 4th - June 7th, 2027
September 17th - September 20th, 2027
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$1998
Great For: Wine Enthusiasts
6-Day Domestic Trip
Unwind in California’s wine country on a 6-day culinary escape filled with boutique tastings, hands-on experiences, and vineyard-to-table dining. From sunrise balloon rides to winemaker-hosted dinners, Savor Sonoma is your invitation to travel with fellow wine enthusiasts Keri & Ed Price to sip rare wines, savor local flavor, and connect with good company.
April 4-9, 2027
Christkindlmarkt, Rathausplatz / Christmas Market, Rathausplatz
Great For: Christmas Market Lovers
9-Day International Trip
Celebrate the Christmas markets season through four enchanting countries—Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia—on a festive 9-day, 8-night culinary vacation discover the traditions of central Europe at THE most Magical Christmas Markets. Enjoy cooking demos, guided food tours, and exclusive holiday experiences. A warming hearts, magical journey filled with lights, flavors, and traditions awaits you!
December 8 - 16, 2027

Come, Travel Deliciously, With Us



What do our trips include?

  • Our trips once-in-a-lifetime adventure where all you need to do is get to the airport—we handle the rest while you enjoy the rich history and delicious cuisine of these bucket list destinations.
  • Our trips are inclusive itineraries, meaning the price you see on the website is the price that you pay. We handle everything, including gratuities for all tour and dining partners. 
  •  Our trips include airfare from our Gateway Airport, usually Chicago O'Hare. (Add-on fare from airports around the country available.)

Who attends our trips?
  • Anyone interested in an expert-led experience that is planned for them!
  • Many of our travelers are first or second time international travelers. 
  • We find an equal mix of solo travelers and those traveling with friends / spouses on our trips. 
  • Our trips are best for those that want to travel in small groups (24 or less attendees) that go beyond the typical tourist experience.
     
      

Simple begin by paying the $250 per person refundable deposit, refundable less $100 from time of reservation, for your chosen trip and we'll handle the rest!

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