Gastronomic tours in Russia and abroad: wine tours to France, tasting tours to Italy, gastronomic tours to Portugal and other countries.
Just imagine a tempting picture: while crowds of tourists who consider themselves fans of painting, sculpture and architecture languish in kilometer-long lines to the Vatican Museums, the Louvre or Versailles, you are in the cool hall of the restaurant, accompanied by unobtrusive music, trying dishes from Piedmontese truffles, washed down with fragrant Barolo. Or enjoy transparent slices of jamon “with a tear” wrapped around a golden-orange piece of juicy melon, the color of which is so reminiscent of the Sagrada Familia glowing in the rays of the sunset, which is over there, a little further away. Or delve into the rules for preparing national Korean sauces and snacks, and not just anywhere, but in royal palace Gyeongbokgung. Or tasting "edam" and "gouda" - and it is in Edam or Gouda. In a word, you already understood that we are talking about the recently appeared, but already very popular destination tourism - gastronomic.
Food can tell about the spirit of the people much more than other works of architecture and painting. Fine arts are individualized, but the national cuisine, as the French say, is “a matter of pinches” of numerous and nameless authors.
What are food tours
Someone will say that gastronomic tourism is the lot of natures with a fine mental organization, others argue that all this is a whim, hedonism and money down the drain. Like, in today's globalized world, almost any product of the terroir - even from Spain, even from Mauritius, can be found in a good supermarket. Oysters and frog legs will not surprise a Russian for a long time, as well as the wines of the X valley, the Y slope. Undoubtedly, the times of gastronomic deficit have happily sunk into the past, and today it costs nothing to try international delicacies without leaving the capital. However, as the satirist noted, “everything is there ... and a small deficit” - Parma ham in Moscow is a little different from the blessed Parma, sushi in the Country rising sun definitely different from the Yakitorian goods, and the real pasta in the village by the sea in Puglia cannot be compared with the assortment of the metropolitan "vero"-Italian establishments.
It is thanks to gourmets-maximalists who live (or rather, eat) according to the principle "all or nothing", that such a branch of tourism as gastronomic tours has appeared. In short, gastro tours are trips abroad (still foreign, although all the prerequisites for a gourmet run through Mother Russia are obvious), which are based on taste impressions. Visiting restaurants on such trips is not a side effect, so as not to die of hunger, but the very essence of the trip. Of course, you can’t do without sights - it’s stupid to go to Paris and not even look towards the Champs Elysees, but visual impressions rather go in addition to taste, set off the “impression”, so to speak.
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The local recipe for centuries, if not millennia (remember the oldest of the world's cuisines - Armenian), absorbed the customs and traditions of the people who created it. So, Arabic spicy dishes are both a tribute to the hot climate in which you need to sweat thoroughly to cool down, and a remedy that helps not to get sick “in unsanitary conditions”, and a portrait of an average Egyptian or Moroccan imprinted in taste: emotional, quick-tempered and direct.
Separately, it should be mentioned that the purpose of a gastronomic tour is not to try a couple of certain exotic dishes (say, the same frog legs, fried worms or durians), but to form your own global idea of the country through taste buds. And, of course, to learn more about “near-kitchen” traditions: how vegetables are grown or poultry is bred, what time they eat and how dishes are served.
What are gastronomic tours
Conventionally, gastronomic trips can be divided into two large groups: rural and urban. During the first, tourists are offered to enjoy natural products "from the ground" - to participate in the collection of berries, nuts and mushrooms (especially truffles), to try fruits from the tree and vegetables from the garden, of course, one hundred percent environmentally friendly, cook jam or bake a cake under the supervision of a culinary specialist . This also includes a taste acquaintance with the so-called "products of the earth" - those gastronomic delights (and not ready-made dishes!), For which this area is famous: Parma ham, Spanish jamon, Dutch cheese, Brussels praline, Swedish bleak caviar, Japanese fugu fish, etc. d.
City gastro tours involve visiting restaurants national cuisine, where the guest is invited to taste local delicacies, as a rule, "from the pen" of eminent chefs. The establishments themselves, of course, are also marked with at least one Michelin star. On such trips, the emphasis is more on the virtuoso combination of numerous components than on enjoying the simple taste of "peasant" food. In other words, if you like an escape from civilization - welcome to the expanses of Alsace or Tuscany, and for those who want rare dishes on porcelain and boiled white starched napkins - a direct road to Parisian or Milanese haute cuisine restaurants.
Among other things, one can study the gastronomic map of the world, so to speak, synthetically or analytically. In the first case, we take one product (for example, cheese) and study it in all countries of production - we visit cheese factories in France, cheese factories in Holland, private farms in Belgium, we try mozzarella in Italy and suluguni in Georgia. With an analytical approach, we choose a country and “taste” it - vegetables and fruits, snacks and sauces, cold and hot dishes, desserts and compotes.
And of course, you can’t do without wine on such tours! Although there are special wine routes(what only trips to Champagne or Chianti are worth), to some extent strong drinks are always present in the programs of gastronomic trips, because it has long been known that the taste of even the most exquisite dish without wine will lose half of its uniqueness.
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Where and what to try
Generally speaking, any country that decides to develop gastronomic tourism has every chance of success - there are no tasteless cuisines, there are only more mass or more “highly specialized” areas. In other words, any tourist can chop Bavarian sausages, but fried larvae and pickled chameleons are a pleasure for everyone.
Gastronomic Europe is primarily pasta, pizza, Italian hams and wines, foie gras, snails, oysters and other seafood, cheeses, as well as numerous French wines and champagne, dry-cured delicacies, fish dishes and, again, Spanish wines, pastries, sweets and chocolate from Austria, Switzerland and Belgium, cheeses and herring from Holland, sausages, meatballs and beer from Germany and numerous other products with a national flavor.
IN exotic countries they go mainly for global impressions of local gastronomy: Jewish hummus, falafel and invariable stuffed fish are just a small part of Israel's multicultural cuisine, as well as the national gastronomic traditions of India - a mixture of dozens of local dishes, spices and seasonings from different states.
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Programs, duration, cost
Depending on the slope chosen, gastronomic tours are offered ranging from a weekend (urban programs, say, oysters in Paris) to a full two weeks of immersion in an ocean of taste (rural routes, for example, along the roads and restaurants of Puglia).
In most cases, tourists choose combined gastronomic tours - after all, from morning to evening, tasting, tasting, evaluating and describing can only be interesting to a graphomaniac glutton. In such combined programs, visiting restaurants is harmoniously combined with excursions or beach holiday. Fortunately, the most noteworthy countries in terms of gastronomy, as a selection, have excellent opportunities for recreation - whether it is sightseeing Belgium, Holland, the Czech Republic and Hungary or "solar-sea" Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
For example, one of the popular Italian gastro tours based on accommodation in Parma, in addition to getting to know the local ham, includes a trip to memorable places associated with the name of Giuseppe Verdi, a visit to an opera performance, a tour of the castles of the county of Parma and, in order to complete the pleasure, shopping in one of outlets.
Gastronomic tours, like any exclusive, are not cheap pleasures. To a certain extent, this is due to an individual approach to the client: it is impossible to gain large group, so the program is most often calculated for one or two people. The cost depends on many factors - destination, duration, time of year, etc. Trips to significant gastronomic events - for example, to the gourmet festival in St. Moritz, will cost more. In general, going on a trip to popular programs (to Italy, Spain, France) you should expect an amount of 1500-1800 EUR for a weekly tour. The cost of exclusive routes, such as eating snails in Madagascar, can reach up to 5000 EUR.
Yes, and finally, a few branded valuable tips from Subtleties. First, you should know the measure: do not lean on all the dishes offered. After all, you did not come for indigestion (you can get it at home), but for pleasant impressions. It is better to try a little bit of everything than to fill up with snacks and longingly look at soups, hot dishes and desserts. Secondly, thoughts about unwanted waist sizes should definitely be left at home - or not at all. culinary tour- otherwise, the taste joys will be overshadowed by annoyance at the kilograms acquired during the vacation. And finally, grab a package of medicines like “indispensable for the stomach” - you will have to absorb delicacies in considerable quantities.
Bon appetit and wonderful gastronomic experiences!
Portugal is a charming country that can be called a quiet European province, where everyone can find something for themselves: diverse natural landscapes; majestic monuments of the past; and the visiting card of Portugal - port wine.
The term "enogastronomy" appeared from a combination of the words "eno" - "wine" and "gastronomy" - "a set of rules and customs of cooking." This is a real culture in which wine and food should be a wonderful couple, harmoniously complementing each other.
You have a wonderful opportunity to travel and learn all about the production of Portuguese wines and ports!
Scotch whiskey is a drink that the people of Scotland are rightly proud of, they say that he even absorbed the rebellious spirit of this northern country. Its distinguishing feature is a slight smack of smoke. It is associated with the technology of making a drink: in order to dry barley grains, it is traditionally customary to use burning peat.
Champagne is the drink of kings, aristocrats and true gourmets. We invite you on a journey with tasting the best wines of the iconic Champagne Houses - Louis ROEDERER and GOSSET.
Sunny, cheerful and alluring with its color Spain invites you. A country known for its history of winemaking going back thousands of years.
Wineries and cheese dairies, the art of making real Swiss chocolate and dinners in picturesque villages - we invite you on a journey where you will discover Switzerland in a new way!
Tempt your ladies with the luxury of Paris and the finest Bordeaux wines. Plunge into the atmosphere of romance, gourmet restaurants and visit the capital of world winemaking. Fashion exhibitions, cultural attractions and of course wine tastings are waiting for you.
Do you want to experience the real fullness of taste? Then we invite you on a culinary journey through central Spain!
We invite you to Montenegro, to visit the vineyards of the Lipovac estate: to enjoy wine, cuisine and the beauty of nature in this beautiful country.
We offer all golf lovers a trip to Tuscany, where, in addition to an exciting game, you will find relaxation in the spa and visits to wineries.
Bordeaux is a unique region where history and the art of creating wine masterpieces merge together. We invite you to plunge into the most important period of the year for every winemaker - the harvest.
Tuscany is a real paradise for gourmets, this region boasts a variety of its culinary traditions.
Croatia is one of the few countries, the "pearl of the Adriatic" in the center of Europe, which is still a bit of a mystery, and therefore of great interest to active and caring travelers.
A trip to Ireland combining a visit to Dublin with its sights and beautiful nature around.
Trip to Ireland for the most beautiful West Coast- Cliffs of Moher. Immersion in the unforgettable flavor of the local culture, tasting local salmon, oysters, goat cheese, craft beer.
A trip to Ireland, to the Atlantic, to the counties of Kerry and Killarney, which are famous for their nature reserves and authentic villages untouched by civilization.
The date of birth of Scotch whiskey is still unknown and, apparently, will forever remain a mystery. But it is absolutely clear that over the centuries the drink has become one of the most important symbols of Scottish culture. Its distinguishing feature is a slight smack of smoke. Are you dreaming of the perfect weekend? Travel to Scotland and enjoy this colorful drink in an authentic atmosphere!
We invite you on a journey through Tuscany to the famous farms of the Marquis Frescobaldi. For 700 years, the illustrious family has been engaged in winemaking and is synonymous with the quality and excellence of Tuscany.
Unforgettable holidays in the Alps and eno-gastronomy of the region.
We invite you on a journey where you can spend time actively skiing, as well as warm up and relax by visiting the best wineries in the region.
We invite you to a week-long yacht trip along the coast of Mallorca. Visit the beaches and coves of this coast with crystal clear waters, experience the atmosphere of sailing, enjoy the views of the cliffs with picturesque pine forests. Visit the island's unique sights, wineries and restaurants in Palma de Mallorca.
We invite you to plunge your whole body into the magical properties of Kodali. “Our story began in Bordeaux. This is where the roots of "Caudalie" are found. While exploring our wine estate, we discovered an underground warm spring at a depth of 500 meters. We tried to make the most of this lucky find and combined wine and grape extracts to develop unique body treatments. And so, in 1999, our first Spa Vinothérapie was born.” Matilda Thomas.
Picturesque lakes and islands, boat trips, gastronomic workshops and gourmet dinners in restaurants - all this awaits you in cheerful Italy!
Galicia is a gastronomic paradise for gourmets! We offer an original way to get to know this corner of Spain through its wines, cuisine and contemporary art.
Ireland is a country through which a river of fun and music flows. It flows both through the old remote Irish villages and through the noisy modern cities. It unites the past and the present, capturing everyone who finds himself on Irish soil.
We invite you on a tour of Scotland, where you will visit the best distilleries, enjoy fantastic views and get acquainted with the sights of this unique country.
Coming to the UK and getting to know English culture is easy! We invite you to London to spend an informative weekend there, as well as go out of town and visit the mysterious Stonehenge.
A journey for real men awaits you: tastings in the best cognac houses, gastronomic restaurants and accompaniment by our wine expert.
Sardinia is amazing beautiful island in the Mediterranean. There are still paradises untouched by civilization with golden beaches and secluded rocky bays. Exclusive direct VIP flight on PRIVATE JET!
The program proposes to combine visits to the main attractions of Edinburgh and an active program in Scotland with accommodation in Edinburgh, trips to the Scottish highlands, among the most beautiful Scottish nature, as well as on the coast North Sea. This combination will allow you to see both the medieval heritage of Scotland and the unique atmosphere of the country, as well as the most beautiful Scottish nature.
Lyon is the gastronomic center of France, the capital of silk, the birthplace of cinema, the birthplace of Antoine Marie Roger de Saint-Exupery and the Roman emperors Tiberius Claudius and Caracalla... and that's not all! Visit Beaujolais, where there are wines aged over 3 years, and discover the secret of the illusion born in Beaujolais Nouveau.
We invite you to an exciting gastronomic journey to Austria with Irina Klimenko! The capital of Austria - luxurious Vienna, hospitable and hospitable, always tasty food and drink beautifully.
And the lakeside Burgenland will surprise you with wonderful wines - white and red, sweet and very sweet.
We invite you to a fascinating enogastronomic journey through southern Tuscany. Walks on medieval cities, tasting the iconic wines of Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montepulciano, visiting a cheese factory, an olive farm. Horseback riding and relaxation at the thermal springs of Chianciano Terme.
We present you a program of acquaintance with Austrian winemaking in the unique region of Styria - the "green heart of Austria". The fascinating and hospitable world of Austrian wines and cuisine will open wide its doors and family secrets. You will go to unforgettable journey By wine road with our experts. Welcome to Austrian Tuscany!
We invite you to one of the main wine and gastronomic centers of France - Burgundy. Festive tasting of the best vintages in the heart of Bon from Sandro Khatiashvili!
We invite you on a trip to the Costa Brava in spring with a unique fishing opportunity sea urchins and subsequent tasting of the famous delicacy - caviar of sea urchins.
A gastronomic journey with Anatoly Gendin through the Spanish region of Andalusia. A unique wine made according to the original technology. A unique ham that has no analogues in the world. And great snacks in non-stop gastro show style.
We invite you to an unforgettable journey along the Wachau and Styrian Wine Road with our expert Tatjana Schwegelbauer.
The bewitching and hospitable world of Austrian wines and cuisine will open wide its doors and family secrets to you. We are going to visit winemakers, we will live with winemakers, taste Austrian wine, communicate with them and listen to unique stories about their work, “ageing” and not only ... Apricot blossoms, the beauty of the Styrian hills and dizzying clean air will be excellent companions of your impressions.
We invite you to incredible country Basque!
Your journey will begin in the extraordinary city of Bilbao with a visit to the even more extraordinary Guggenheim Museum. You will visit the city of gourmets - San Sebastian, get acquainted with the world of Basque wine, enjoy breathtaking landscapes.
We invite you to participate in an exclusive 4-hour car tour: experience the latest Ferrari models.
Provence is the brightest region, full of cultural traditions and excellent gastronomy. We invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of harmony and beauty, appreciate the splendor local cuisine and discover new pages of history.
Why do people regularly visit Monaco? Of course, to try to catch your luck in the Monte Carlo casino. Its doors are open daily from noon until dawn. Those who prefer peace and quiet to secular parties are waiting for magnificent sandy beaches, walks in the gardens and palaces of the principality, a world of luxury luxury.
We invite you to follow in the footsteps of celebrities in unique places of this magnificent Principality, and, of course, to succumb to the temptation of excitement in our company.
A journey through unexplored Occitania to the cities of Montpellier and Nimes, acquaintance with famous wineries, oyster tasting and an unforgettable walk near Lake Etang de l'Or, where pink flamingos live.
Journey to Champagne and discover the Great Champagne Houses of Billecart Salmon and Louis Roederer, Lanson, Selosse and Geoffroi
Welcome to Emerald Ireland! Take a trip from Dublin to the ocean coast along the 2.5 thousand km long Wild Atlantic Way. You will visit authentic pubs and distilleries, where you will taste real whiskey and ale.
Visit the largest annual wine exhibition in Merano - Merano Wine Festival 2018, with the leading teacher of the Enotria wine school Veronika Denisova. In terms of importance and scale, this event is second only to the Vinitaly exhibition in Verona. The best wines, Italian gastronomy, picturesque Alpine towns and relaxation at the thermal springs are waiting for you.
Breathtaking landscapes, exclusive dinners with winemakers, boat trips on Lake Garda, acquaintance with the Sirmione peninsula, tastings with the best wine producers at the international exhibition Vinitaly 2020!
We invite you to take part in a colorful, active journey through Piedmont. You will visit the best wineries in the region, taste iconic vintages, dine in the company of winemakers. Piedmont is famous for truffles - take part in the historic truffle hunt and visit the truffle fair. As part of the gastronomic journey, you will take part in a culinary master class, visit the production of local DUMA cheese and salumeria.
Elegant, neat, smart, free, rich, and everything, everything, everything as we love - so that it tastes delicious, dizzyingly beautiful, carelessly carefree, and the beach is a kilometer away, and yachts with snow-white sails, and champagne in the morning instead of coffee ...
Normandy is one of the most romantic regions of France. Camembert and Pont-l'Eveque cheeses, Benedictine liqueur and Calvados were born here. Normandy is also known as the birthplace of impressionism.
Implemented programs
January March
We invite you to plunge into the atmosphere of cozy Switzerland, live in Zurich, visit cheese dairies and restaurants, as well as visit the famous Swiss resort of Montreux.
Amarone has received DOC status since 1990. And since December 2009 - DOCG status. Translated from Italian, "amarone" literally means "bitter", as opposed to the sweeter high-alcohol wine Rechoto (Ricioto). Amarone is a very gastronomic wine - it goes well with stews, game, especially hare, duck with oranges, aged cheeses, it goes surprisingly well with lobsters in tomato sauce.
Umbria is the "green heart" of Italy. We suggest you start your journey with this gastronomic region famous for its Umbria DOP olive oil, deli meats, cheeses and vegetables. Tuscany is an ideal place for wine tourism.
Cobbled streets, long shadows falling from burning lanterns and the dark outlines of Gothic cathedrals ... - this is magical Prague, a city fanned by numerous legends and myths that have arisen over its thousand-year history.
August 2016
We invite you to amazing journey to Tuscany - the most picturesque region of Italy. We will make your journey into the world of colors and flowers unforgettable.
autumn
2014
By inviting you on an enogastronomic journey through Holland, we want to break the stereotypes that have developed about this country here in Russia. What is Holland? This is a country windmills, beer, cheese and herring. On our journey, of course, you will see and try all this. But, not only that.
The award-winning 19th-century Inverlochy (www.inverlochycastlehotel.com) luxury hotel and restaurant is set in the natural beauty of the Scottish Western Highlands. The hotel has 17 individually designed rooms with luxurious décor. Fort William city center is just 6.4 km from the hotel.
Oct. 2015
We invite you to an exciting tour that will not leave anyone indifferent! The Silver Mine (“Sala Silvermine”) will reveal its secrets to you, where a unique tasting of local cheeses and wines will take place at a depth of 150 meters.
We invite you to visit the wine region - Bordeaux. This region can perhaps be called the most important wine-growing region in France and one of the most famous in the world. Wines of Bordeaux are a standard of quality, prestige and good taste.
Tuscany is now one of the iconic and best wine regions of Italy. The zone of dominance of red wines. But back in the 1970s. few people knew about him outside the country. The incredible diligence of local winemakers, coupled with rich terroirs and mild climate, have made this land a mecca for wine connoisseurs and connoisseurs from all over the world.
A master class on cooking truly Piedmontese dishes in their authentic presentation will slightly open the curtain on the history of the formation of the cuisine of the northern part of Italy. Home cooking from the best chefs!
We invite you to one of the world's greatest wine regions - Piedmont, the gastronomic capital of Italy. The region that gave the world such wines as Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi.
Wine Festival & Gourmet in Italian city Merano is a real summit of fine wines and products. It is difficult to say what is more important here - tasting the world's top drinks or master classes from the best chefs.
On this rich wine and gastronomic journey, we invite you to visit the three most significant wine regions in Spain: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Navarra. Each region is interesting in its own way: with its wines, wine culture, and cuisine.
We invite all lovers of wine and skiing to take part in the brightest event of March! What is Winterfest? A 3-day festival that brings together your two passions - wine and skiing. Enjoy tasting the best wines from the Balkan region.
For many people around the world, the word "Rioja" is synonymous with Spanish wine as such. This is recognized by the Spaniards themselves: despite the fact that the country produces many excellent original wines, only the Rioja region was awarded in 1991 the status of DOC (Denominacion de Origen Calificada), the highest category according to the classification adopted in Spain. Literally, it means "Deserved Designation of Origin".
We invite you to one of the world's greatest wine regions - Piedmont, the gastronomic capital of Italy. The region that gave the world such wines as Barolo, Barbaresco Barbera. Your residence for the duration of the tour will be the Hotel Villa Beccaris.
We invite you to use the unique opportunity to become a member of the world's oldest wine auction Hospice de Beaune in Burgundy, which will be held from 14 to 16 November.
Weekend gastronomic tours in 2020 from Moscow are one of the most popular ways to organize leisure. Gastro Mania travel agency specializes in organizing such short and tasty tours. We will be able to please even an experienced gourmet and offer to spend the weekend in such a way that they bring maximum pleasure and remain in memory for a long time.
Organize a weekend getaway with GastroMania!
The prices set by us for gastronomic tours to Europe for the weekend are low and allow you to have a great time at an acceptable cost. Choose a country and we will be able to organize an exquisite culinary journey in the shortest possible time. If you already know where you want to visit, we will definitely make your wish come true. If you haven’t decided, we will tell you where delicious and delicious food is served, focusing on your preferences. Book a gastronomic weekend tour with the Gastro Mania travel agency on favorable terms. We have been organizing gastronomic weekend tours from Moscow for many years and we have significant experience that allows us to fully fulfill all the wishes of the client. Weekend culinary tours will help you get acquainted with the traditions of the cuisine of different countries, learn a lot of new and interesting things. Travel with Gastro Mania if you are interested in organizing tours at a high professional level!
Gastronomic tours are very popular tourist destination which appeared relatively recently. Someone thinks that gastronomic tourism is suitable only for great gourmets and aesthetes, while others, on the contrary, regard this type of recreation as a very serious occupation. But imagine for a moment how instead of standing in line to view paintings or sculptures in the museums of Paris, New York, you are at a table in a Tbilisi restaurant, tasting elite Georgian wines. Or learn the rules of cooking with rostil in one of the villages of Serbia. Agree, it sounds tempting and appetizing?
In fact, a gastronomic holiday opens up the spirit of the peoples whose national cuisines you choose to taste and explore. It was gourmets-maximalists who were the founders of this type of recreation. Initially, gastro tours were practiced only in Europe and Asia. But now culinary routes are organized to the countries of the Near Abroad. On such trips, the main bias goes to visiting restaurants, culinary master classes, where taste impressions are the basis. Many people want to learn how to cook deliciously, so gourmet travelers are already planning a gastronomic tour for 2019.
Gastronomic tours from Moscow
You can go on a culinary journey from Moscow all year round. This is another uniqueness of gastro tours to get to know different countries through the kitchen. Each point of the trip is thought out in the programs, and the price for a gastronomic tour is more affordable when compared with a beach holiday. Culinary trips from Horizonta will allow you to meet talented chefs, see private wineries, learn how to create the very taste of national dishes that are not in cookbooks.
Excursion and gastronomic tour can conditionally be of two categories: urban or rural. In the case of urban, travelers are invited to visit restaurants to sample national delicacies from virtuoso chefs. Going on rural gastro tours from Moscow will be interesting for those who want to see how berries are picked, homemade cheese is made, poultry is grown. And of course, to participate independently in all these processes.
However, one can study national cuisines not only analytically, but also geographically. For example, you can choose one specific product - cheese or wine - and try it in all countries. The analytical method is suitable for those who want to get to know a certain country, getting to know it thoroughly through dishes - from tasting desserts and snacks, ending with savoring meat dishes, with vegetables, fruits. Gastronomic tours of the tour operator "Horizons" allow you to choose exactly what you like best. So where can you go when you don’t want to go far, but there is a great desire to feel the real taste of delicacies without spending a huge budget?
Gastronomic tour to Georgia
One of the oldest cuisines in the world. Very often, when entering Georgian restaurants, you can hear the phrase “tasty, like home”. But this is the real truth. Products in cooking are always fresh. No semi-finished products and frosts. Complementing the cooking process is cooking with your own hands. The famous khinkali, churchkhela and khachapuri with cheese melting in your mouth are just a small part of what most gourmets love Georgian cuisine for.
The Georgian diet consists of numerous dishes:
Meat - mtsvadi (national shish kebab from beef tenderloin);
pastry - achma (pie with cheese), shoti (traditional flatbread cooked in the oven);
first courses - chikhirtma (thick soup);
vegetable snacks and side dishes - pkhali, lobio;
Various sauces, headed by tkemali.
Culinary will open to many who wish the secrets of creating a unique taste of national cuisine, teach how to cook local cheeses that cannot be bought in stores. And Georgian wines will perfectly complement a dinner prepared with your own hands.
Gastronomic tour to Armenia
Traditions and dishes of Armenian cuisine are no less famous. Numerous dairy products, cheeses, meat dishes, grains and legumes, as well as a large number of greens and herbs. Learning how to cook khashlama or the famous variety of Matsoni cheese is not a miracle? And you can taste delicious whitefish, which is found in the famous Lake Sevan, both fried and on coals. Spending time with benefit and learning will allow tourists to get a good experience in cooking traditional dishes and enjoy the true tastes of this country.
Gastronomic tour to Serbia
Delicious and absolutely inexpensive food that you must try and learn how to cook. This is an interesting combination of Mediterranean, Austro-Hungarian and Turkish cuisines. In Serbia, preference is given to meat dishes, fruits and vegetables are not in a special move here, with the exception of the famous Shopska salad. Therefore, lovers of meat, such a culinary tour will be to their liking. they will teach how to cook such national dishes as lamb under the coals (which takes 4 hours to cook), splash, kapama, juvech. And you should definitely try the insanely delicious Serbian honey.
Gastronomic tours in Russia
Russian cuisine occupies one of the leading positions in the world. The program of a gastronomic tour in Russia may include an acquaintance with ancient Russian dishes and also the opportunity to learn foreign cuisines without leaving the country. How is this possible? Everything is quite simple. Let's start, of course, with Russian dishes. The nationality of ancient Russian food has about 1000 dishes, in the centuries-old history of which there is cooking that requires certain skills.
From the main products, starting from ancient Rus', food was prepared from:
Cabbage, mushrooms, radishes, turnips, potatoes;
berries and fruits;
· meat, fish;
cereals: millet, rye, oats, buckwheat, lentils, wheat.
Milk, sour cream, cottage cheese, curdled milk.
Shchi, pies, cheesecakes, potato pancakes, kvass, jelly, sbiten - the range of ancient Russian dishes is extensive. You can also go on gastronomic tours around the Moscow region on the weekends. In just a couple of days, you can get a lot of benefits, learn the history through cooked dishes, and most importantly, learn how to create your own traditional dumplings, offal stew or pumpkin porridge.
You can also taste real European dishes in Russia. Gourmet travelers have the opportunity to go on a gastronomic tour with the Horizons tour operator to get acquainted with real European, Old Russian cuisine and take away the best souvenir - the ability to cook traditional, national dishes. Private agricultural farms, wineries of foreign farmers and cheese makers have been established in many Russian cities.
Buy a gastronomic tour from the tour operator "Horizons": prices and programs
Travel Company "Horizons" offers the best gastronomic tours in Russia and the Near Abroad. You will discover the history of different cultures, where for many centuries and generations, the recipe has absorbed the traditions and features of the dishes of the creating peoples. Getting to know countries will turn out to be truly warm and special if you buy a gastronomic tour, with the aim of discovering the world through culinary travels. The program does not forget the sights of the countries where the trip will be planned. This will serve as an excellent combination of relaxation, knowledge and impressions.
