WONDERFUL CUISINE AND MEMORABLE DINING
We endeavour to make every meal an occasion whether it's in a traditional restaurant in our hotel or at a favourite intimate local restaurant. Many special lunches and dinners are included in each itinerary so that our guests can savour wonderful regional cuisine and local delicacies, and enjoy a glass or two of local wine. Here are just some included dining highlights:
Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine - "If it's good enough for Jamie.."
During our stay in Venice, we take a short boat ride to Burano Island for dinner at Trattorio al Gatto Nero. This intimate, yet renowned restaurant was voted by Jamie Oliver as his favourite authentic Italian restaurant in Italy and it features on his website and in his book 'Jamie Oliver does Italy'
Cook with a Michelin star chef
Not many people get to join a master chef, at a manor house in the Normandy countryside, as he prepares their gastronomic dinner. Then to sit down in the award winning restaurant and enjoy the meal with a glass or two of local wine recommended by the in-house sommelier.
An evening of Tapas and Flamenco
Enjoy a 'Tapas' dinner followed by traditional Flamenco dancing performed in Seville's historical area of Santa Cruz, Spain.
Madrid, Spain
On our first night in Madrid, join fellow guests in the city's main square for a delightful welcome dinner.
Lisbon, Portugal
Enjoy dinner and an evening of listening to the beautiful Fado melodies in the Alfama Quarter of Lisbon.
Ronda, Spain
Dine each evening in the renowned restaurant of our historical Parador during our 3-night stay in Ronda.
Ston, Croatia
Enjoy a lunch and a wine tasting in the beautiful seaside town of Ston, famous for its fresh seafood - especially oysters.
Vienna, Austria
In Vienna, join your fellow passengers on a drive to the Vienna Woods for an evening of regional cuisine and traditional Viennese music at a Heurigen wine tavern.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
On your final evening in Croatia, you'll venture into the hills behind Dubrovnik for a farewell dinner at the renowned traditional restaurant Konavoski Dvori. Choose from local delicacies like smoked cheese, young lamb and veal baked under an iron bell all accompanied by enticing wines. A night to remember!
Tuscan countryside picnic, Tuscany, Italy
Stop and enjoy a relaxed picnic in the Tuscan countryside on our way to Siena, prepared from wonderful fresh produce and regional delicacies we picked up in the San Gimignamo markets just a while ago.