Food & Wine Travel Guide

Food and wine can be an introduction to a home, a village, a region, a community, or a greater country, and this Food and Wine Travel Guide gives you ideas on how to explore them all.

From learning how to craft a traditional dish to sampling the evolution of a family recipe, tasting the shifting layers of a customary vineyard to exploring the different ways a country embraces a specific market, local flavors are endlessly eye-opening.

You can use our Food and Wine Travel Guide as inspiration to discover the world’s best food and wine destinations.

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Cape Town meal at a wine farm.

15 Best Food Destinations in the World

Embarking on a culinary journey is one of the most enriching ways to explore the world. Few experiences rival the delight of savoring exquisite dishes...
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15 Best Food & Wine Destinations

Exploring new and familiar food and wine is one of travel’s greatest pleasures, and can give you lasting memories of trips focused on the world’s best...
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8 Best Cities for Gourmet Food Experiences

The best cities for gourmet food experiences stand out for a variety of reasons. From diverse culinary offerings and dishes comprising local ingredients...
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16 Best Food and Wine Destinations in Europe

The best food and wine destinations in Europe invite you to taste how culture and landscape become flavor, turning every sip and bite into a story about...
Crepes on the street in Paris, France

The World’s 12 Best Cities for Street Food

This list offers insight into the 12 best cities for street food, revealing the globe’s depth of culinary delights. The cultural and culinary traditions...
Sunrise hot air balloon ride over the vineyards of Tuscany, Italy

Experiences of a Lifetime: Trip Ideas for the Wine Lover

Our four best wine experiences demonstrate the connections between technique and tradition, innovation and culture. Wine is influenced by subtle details...
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Experiences of a Lifetime: Trip Ideas for the Culinary Traveler

These three food experiences of a lifetime explore the exciting possibilities of the world through flavor and custom, tradition and shared memories, no...
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9 Popular Drinks of the World and Where to Try Them

Whether you’re the type to enjoy a cocktail at sunset or a relaxing drink on the beach, some of your best travel experiences can stem from sampling the...
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6 Best Underwater Restaurants for a Unique Food Tour

These standout restaurants of the world offer wonders beneath the waves that you can dine in during your trip to find fascinating and rich ecosystems...
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Types of Italian Food by Region

The regional foods of Italy have distinct ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques, with each destination demonstrating its heritage, and it’s here...
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9 Best Foods and Drinks to Try in Italy on Vacation

Italian cuisine is among the world's most celebrated culinary traditions, where ancient techniques meet passionate artistry to create flavors that have...
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The Top 10 Italian Pastas to Savor in Italy on Vacation

Italy is renowned for its culinary traditions, especially when it comes to pasta. This beloved staple is woven into the fabric of Italian identity and...
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12 Best Italian Cheeses to Try on Vacation

This list of 12 of the best cheeses to try in Italy unveils their diversity, providing an explanation of their particular attributes, from flavor to texture,...
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14 Best Italian Cured Meats to Try on Vacation

Cured meats are a culinary staple across the Italian peninsula and you can enjoy 14 of the best during your travels in Italy. The Italian term for cured...
White Pidemont truffles and glass of wine with castle in the background in Piedmont, Italy

6 Best Truffle Festivals to Visit in Italy on Vacation

Every autumn, as the Italian landscape transforms into a canvas of golden and russet hues, the country's celebrated truffle season begins. Between October...
Vineyards around Panzano in Tuscany, Italy

Best Wine Regions of Italy

Wine in Italy is a culture all its own and the country’s best wine regions provide the perfect introduction to the preserved traditions and evolving techniques...
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Top Tips for Wine Tasting in Italy

The order in which you taste wine can have a marked effect on the aromas and flavors you find in each glass, outlining the first important hint in our...
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Top 4 Wine-Tasting Experiences in Italy

From wine tasting in Chianti towns to exploring Sicilian cellars or pairing wines with Venetian delicacies, you can enjoy the top wine-tasting experiences...
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7 Best Places for Food and Wine in Spain

The seven best places for food and wine in Spain are idyllic, offering picturesque views, tasting rooms, and gourmet restaurants that present some of...
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Top 7 Food and Wine Things to Do in Spain

With an extensive area of Spain dedicated to viticulture, finding unique, picturesque, and essential wine experiences throughout the country is simple...
Vineyards in the La Rioja Region of Spain

6 Best Wine Regions in Spain

Grab your favorite glass of Spanish red or white as you follow our guide to the six best wine regions in Spain. Vineyards in areas you may have heard...
Vineyards of the Lake Biel in Switzerland

6 Most Popular Wine Regions in Switzerland

The most popular wine regions in Switzerland boast excellent varietals and you can explore six of the top areas for an unforgettable perspective of the...
Vineyards in the Douro Valley wine region of Portugal

7 Best Wine Regions in Portugal

The best wine regions in Portugal share the character and charisma of the country by revealing flavorful diversity in every bottle. With vines rolling...
Saint Emilion Village in Bordeaux, France

9 Best Wine Regions in France

The best wine regions to visit in France embody the elegant flavors, long arc of regional history, and the intertwining of cultural traditions with wine-production...
Vineyard in One Tree Hill, South Australia.

4 Best Wine Regions in Australia

Australia is one of the world’s premier wine producers, its vintages capturing the terroir and spirit of its diverse landscapes. The Southern Hemisphere...
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9 Best Wine Regions in Argentina

The nine best wine regions in Argentina offer distinct flavors and unique landscapes. With a variety of tastes that satisfy local and international markets,...
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4 Female Sushi Chefs Challenging Japanese Tradition in the Best Sushi Restaurants in Japan

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What to Eat in Buenos Aires: 7 Best Food and Dishes to Try

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12 Dishes to Try on Your Trip to Vietnam

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Top 8 Food Cultures to Discover Around the World

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Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...
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10 Coveted, Secret Desserts From Around the World

The world's most extraordinary desserts exist beyond restaurant menus and tourist guides. These culinary treasures embody cultural secrets, family traditions,...

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Reviews of Zicasso's Food & Wine Tours and Vacations

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Norway, Sweden Vacation Review: Fjords, Stockholm, Oslo, 8 Nights

The trip was wonderful and everything our Zicasso travel specialist arranged went without a hitch. She did a wonderful job planning where to go to give us a feel for the countries, given the short week she had to do it in. The guides were almost to a tee wonderful: well informed, interesting, friendly, and amiable. All the drivers were reliable and helpful, and arrived at our meeting places on time.

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England, France, Italy Vacation Review: London, Rome, 3 Weeks

The trip was fabulous. The only negative was the heat and I don't think you control that. We had a few small hiccups, but the support team was on top of them each time. Very professional and on top of things.

We had five guides on this trip and each was fantastic. Our guides in London, France, and Italy were all wonderful. Their English was good and their stories and context were wonderful.

The hotels were good. We all liked the one in Rome the best, but all were good.

My family had a fabulous time and I would recommend Zicasso's travel company highly and use them in the future.

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Portugal Tour Review: Lisbon, Douro Valley, São Miguel, 9 Days

We loved the travel company. Our Zicasso travel specialist planned an excellent trip!

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Italy Family Trip Review: Venice, Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Guides, 2 Weeks

We cannot recommend Zicasso's travel company enough!! Our family just got back from a two-week trip to Italy (starting in Venice, then Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast). Our travel specialists did an incredible job planning our trip and it was an experience of a lifetime!! We had the best time in every city!

Everything was seamless, from the events and tours we had planned to the transportation from city to city. What we loved most was how our tour guides were all natives of the areas we were visiting, so they offered unique perspectives on every part of Italy. Also, our travel specialists, being local to Italy, helped us plan some really special things to do (walking wine-window tour, bike ride in Tuscany, boat taxi to Burano to visit the small town where lace is still being made, and a Capri boat tour). All of our guides were English-speaking and absolutely wonderful!

We had frequent communication with our travel specialists regarding scheduled plans and if we had questions, they were readily available via WhatsApp.

I also turned 55 while on vacation and our travel specialists were kind enough to send Prosecco, wine, and some wonderful Italian snacks to our room. This was, by far, the best family vacation we have ever taken and we will definitely be vacationing with them in the future. If you're considering vacationing with this travel company, don't hesitate! They are fabulous and leave no stone unturned to make sure you have the best experience possible!!!

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Indonesia Vacation Review: Whitewater Rafting, Temple Visit, Hiking, 1 Week

The guides were wonderful. They were really more like cultural ambassadors. They really made a difference, not just in terms of smooth logistics, but in understanding the culture and context.

The first hotel was also amazing! It was just what I needed after a long, long work slog.

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France Travel Review: Paris, Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, Loire Valley, 2 Weeks

We had an amazing time on our travels from Paris to the D-Day beaches of Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, and the Loire Valley. Our Zicasso travel specialist was an excellent communicator and adjusted quickly when the heat wave in Paris resulted in a couple of changes to our itinerary. We felt very well supported throughout our trip.

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