Food holidays & tours

Luxury food holidays & wine tours with A&K

It's often said that to truly discover a place, you should first discover its food. The cuisine of a country tells you much about its history, its culture and its people, and we're big believers in sampling the local delicacies and dishes of every place we visit.

From a private wine tour of California's best vineyards to a noodle-making cookery class in Tokyo, we can design a unique food holiday or culinary tour to suit your own tastes (pun very much intended).

Take a look at our favourite food and drink holidays below, or contact one of our travel specialists to talk about the flavours you want to discover.

"The foodie tour of Jinli Street in Chengdu was great fun. Our guides took us to a few really good places that we would not have found on our own."

Mrs D, 2017

"We had two guides on our trip; one for a Melbourne city tour and one for a day trip around the Margaret River wineries. They were quirky characters, and both great – full of insights, knowledgeable and friendly, and never intrusive or overly directional."

Mr A, 2019

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A taste of Japan

12 nights from £12,540

Let us reveal the secrets of sushi and sashimi as you learn to make soba noodles, sushi rolls and miso soup in Tokyo and Kyoto

Discover Thailand

13 nights from £7,225

Discover the best of Thailand, from Bangkok’s golden temples to the hill tribes of Chiang Mai and island paradise in the south

Taste tour of West Sweden

7 nights from £8,750

Sweden invites you to explore its exciting culinary scene. Discover stylish Stockholm before heading out to Gothenburg and the west coast on this incredible culinary adventure

Private jet tour of the Mediterranean

13 nights from £30,809

Visit the jewels of the Mediterranean on this jet-setting itinerary, taking you to must-see destinations in Portugal, Spain, Monaco, Italy and Croatia

Argentina & Chile: nature, wine and culture

17 nights from £12,215

Wine tasting, polo and gaucho horse riding are this trip’s Argentine highlights, while Chile’s Easter Island and Lake District make a grand finale

Gourmet Salta in Argentina

12 nights from £8,330

Argentina is famed not only for its diverse and dramatic landscapes but also for the quality of its food and wine.

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Explore Japan's foodie capital

2 nights from £2,010

Spend two nights exploring Japan’s culinary capital, Osaka. Unleash your appetite on street stalls and night markets and unravel Japan’s foodie culture

Cultural Japan

2 nights from £2,690

Experience Kyoto’s ancient and traditional Japanese culture when you dine with a maiko and enjoy a private tea ceremony

Okanagan Valley wine tour

3 nights from £1,890 to £2,390

Spend three days discovering the wide range of wineries and wine estates across the stunning Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia

Ho Chi Minh City for foodies

2 nights from £670

Take two nights to explore Ho Chi Minh, visiting morning markets, tasting superlative street food and sipping on regional craft beer as well as sightseeing

Margaret River rambling

2 nights from £2,100 to £2,565

Take three days walking through the Margaret River region, enjoying fine dining and wine tasting as well as the beautiful coastal wilderness

A foodie fix in Melbourne

2 nights from £700 to £1,045

Three days in and around Melbourne learning about cuisine, and Aboriginal culture, sipping wine in the Mornington Peninsula and enjoying tastings in the Yarra Valley

Experiences

Enjoy a private tea ceremony

Kyoto, Japan

Experience a traditional tea ceremony in an old-world private tea house. Learn from a master about the history and meaning behind this elegant custom

Sipping sake in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s sake district with an expert by your side. Drink sake in Japan’s oldest breweries and delve behind the scenes of an iconic producer

Sample the ultimate street food

Singapore, Asia

Sample Michelin-starred street food and Chinese-inspired dishes when you embark on a foodie tour of traditional markets with your expert guide

Food lovers tour of Sorrento

Amalfi Coast & Bay of Naples, Italy

Discover Sorrento’s proud culinary heritage with a foodie tour taking you to the region’s best lemon groves and cheesemakers. Learn the secrets of making the perfect pizza. Buon appetite!

Mornington Peninsula wine tour

Victoria, Australia

Sample unique wines and fresh artisan food as you discover all the culinary delights the Mornington Peninsula has to offer

Meet San Francisco's chefs and foodies

San Francisco, California

Explore San Francisco’s diverse and dynamic food scene on a catered tour. Enjoy special insider access to curated selection of food stores and eateries

Gourmet hideaways

Where to stay for access to the world’s greatest food and drink

Soneva Fushi – Maldives

Where to begin? Enjoy an astronomical dinner cruise featuring a four-course meal with wine pairings, whilst the resident astronomer teaches you about the wonders of the clear, night sky. Or perhaps you would like to visit the resort’s own herb and vegetable garden that supplies all four restaurants, with “Fresh in the Garden” a unique eatery immersed in the island’s greenery. Or if you have children, enjoy a visit to the Chocolate Room – a willy-wonka style fantasy.

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One&Only Cape Town – South Africa

One&Only Cape Town lets you stay in luxury on the popular V&A Waterfront. On-site restaurant Nobu was founded by Michelin-starred chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, and is sure to sate your appetite for fine dining. From this five-star base, head out to the neighbouring Cape Winelands for a taste of South Africa’s famous vineyards. Book early if you’re planning to visit during the 2021 crushing season (March-April), as this is when the wineries are at their most popular.

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