For the epicurean traveller, Tripsmiths offer to tantalise your taste buds on these chef-accompanied trips. Indulge in various gastronomic experiences, staying on stylish ships that meander through idyllic surroundings upon gorgeous European waterways, whilst world-renowned food connoisseurs serve up their knowledge on a platter.
Savour the flavours of Bordeaux on this cruise with Raymond Blanc OBE
Where better to learn the art of French cooking than in Bordeaux? Travellers will lose themselves in a region renowned for its bountiful wine and indulgent cuisine, an experience underpinned by its glorious scenery. During this eight-day trip, travellers will sail the region onboard a luxury ship, enjoy a demo by award-winning chef, Raymond Blanc, and soak up some of the region’s most idyllic landscapes, all washed down with a glass (or two!) of wine.
Trip details:
8 days from £2,995
Available in October 2023
Luxury Venetian Lagoon cruise with Rick Stein
Travellers will become intimately acquainted with the glorious Venetian Lagoon aboard the elegant river ship, the S.S. La Venezia. Guests are accompanied for three days by renowned celebrity chef, Rick Stein, who will impart his knowledge and skills during a cooking demonstration and accompanying visit to a market in Chioggia. But that’s not all, travellers also have exclusive after-hours access to famous sights, like experiencing a special lighting ceremony at St Mark’s Basilica.
Trip details:
8 days from £2,499
Available in October 2023
Cruise the Rhône in luxury with Rosemary Shrager and Lord Botham
On this superlative cruise through the South of France, travellers can pick up valuable tips during a cooking demonstration by TV presenter and haute cuisine expert, Rosemary Sharager, and they’ll also enjoy the company of cricketing legend and wine enthusiast, Ian ‘Beefy’ Botham for an entire week, including an accompanying visit to the Paul Jaboulet Aîné estate’s wine cellar. Tuck into Rhône valley delights, such as truffles, olives and wine whilst exploring the gastronomic region of Lyon.
Trip details:
8 days from £2,499
Available in March 2023
Clipper cruise around the Mediterranean with James Martin
Watch the St Tropez Regatta from an incredible viewpoint and meet TV chef James Martin as he cooks up a storm on this extraordinary clipper cruise through the Mediterranean. You’ll dock at some of the French and Italian rivieras’ most sought-after destinations, including Cannes, Lerici and Portoferraio. James joins the ship in St Tropez, hosting an onboard cooking demonstration and joining guests for a cocktail reception on the decks of the majestic Royal Clipper.
Trip details:
9 days from £2,485pp
Available in September 2023
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