All-inclusive Culinary Vacations Across the Globe - Tripaneer.com (2023)

All-inclusive culinary vacations cater to travelers seeking a no-fuss holiday, plenty of perks, and excellent value for the money. After all, all your meals, accommodation, cooking classes, tastings, and extra activities are bundled into a single price. Some hosts go the extra mile to also included the airport transfer. You just need to show up!

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Ready to take on the cooking world without any hassle? Here, we share some outstanding all-inclusive cooking vacations from across the world, so that you can sit back, relax, and cook up a storm.

Note: Tripaneer offers a flexible cancellation policy. Should you not be able to travel as scheduled, we’d be happy to help you alter your booking with the same organizer or a different organizer.

Europe

7-Day Unexplored Sicily: All-Inclusive Gastronomic Tour

• Availability: From March 2023
• All meals included
• Airport transfer included

This all-inclusive culinary tour in Italy is suitable for you if you are looking for more than a trip. You’ll feel the spirit of true Sicily, stroll through famous baroque cities, discover the secrets of cooking Sicilian dishes and enjoy magical sunsets.

The program will allow you to live like a local on a traditional Sicilian 18th-century farm, take a master class with the famous chef David di Corato, discover the secrets of handmade organic cheese, chocolate, and olive oil at the respective farms, and visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

You’ll enjoy the Sicilian flavors of haute cuisine in a two star Michelin restaurant, taste the famous Aperol-Spritz and discover the Sicilian street foods snacks in an authentic bar, and taste appetizing sparkling wines at the foot of Mount Etna.

You’ll be staying at Villa Santa Margherita, which boasts beautiful views of the hills.

Included in the price are also excursions to Chiaramonte Gulfi, Zafferano, Catania, Ragusa, Modica, Caltagirone, Etna Volcano, and Valle dell'Acate winery.

Three meals each day, as well as drinks (water, coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages), are also included in the package, as well as the round-trip airport shuttle (from/to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport - CTA).

» Read more:Why You Should Go on a Culinary Vacation in Italy

5-Day All-Inclusive Gourmet Cooking Course in the Province of Lucca, Italy

• Availability: Year round
• All meals included
• Airport transfer included

Have fun and join a cooking vacation in northern Tuscany. Learn the basics of Italian cooking techniques, enjoy wine tasting, and discover the traditional area of La Garfagnana.

The complex offers two apartments and 4 en-suite double rooms.

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The package includes 2 cooking sessions (with wine!), wine tasting at La Mezzaluna, a visit to the medieval village of Barga, exploring a local market in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, as well as a guided tour of Lucca. You’ll also stop briefly in Pisa to admire Piazza Miracoli with the cathedral and the leaning tower.

You’ll learn how to make pasta and various sauces to go with it and become an expert in pizza and focaccia.

This price also includes all meals, transfers to and from Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport - PSA), as well as local transfers.

8-Day Spa, Cycling, and Wine Tasting Holiday in Southwest France

• Availability: March to November 2023 (except in July)
• All meals included
• Wine tasting

This holiday takes place in Gascony, France, an undiscovered region in Southwest France. Gascony is famed for its local produce and is one of the main producers of foie gras.

This holiday is perfect for those who want to enjoy outdoor activities, rejuvenate by the pool, and indulge in good food and wine.

During this culinary vacation, you will stay at Baron-Figués which is a part of a gorgeous 150-year old farmhouse.

The package includes a canoe trip to a lovely local village, a fun day trip to explore a city (Toulouse, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion or Lectoure), a visit to a chateau, a walk to Condom with a meal in a restaurant, a bicycle ride to a local market for coffee and croissants, a spa visit with treatment included, all meals and wine tasting at the chateau.

» Read more:Why You Should Go on a Culinary Vacation in France

5-Day Healthy Vegetarian Cooking Vacation in the French Alps

• Availability: all year round
• All meals included
• Transfer included from the train station

This culinary vacation in France specializes in organic, healthy vegetarian cooking, a fusion of French flavors and culinary delights to tantalize your taste buds. Discover local cheeses, fruits, and vegetables.

You’ll be staying at Chalet Savoie Faire, a farmhouse that offers cozy comfort. If you enjoy being active on your vacation, there is a wealth of activities at your doorstep, such as mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, or Nordic skiing.

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The package includes three vegetarian cooking lessons, a full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wine), a three-course meal at a local restaurant, the entrance to thermal springs, and a trip to the market with cheese tasting.

The return transfer is included if you arrive by train. Pick up/drop off is at Albertville or Moutiers. Airport transfer (from either Lyon or Geneva) is available for an additional fee.

7 Days Taste, Cook, and Experience the Real Algarve Culinary Holiday in Portugal

• Availability: all year round
• Olive oil tasting
• Airport transfer included

Get a chance to experience and discover the real Algarve. During this culinary holiday in Portugal, you will taste local produce, enjoy traditional dishes and drinks, visit heritage sites, and take part in culinary activities.

You’ll stay at GuestMar, an authentic guesthouse, located in the historic center of Olhão, a traditional fishermen town. You’ll be just five minutes walking distance from the markets, the marina, and the restaurants. Or you may also choose to stay at Real Marina 5-star Hotel and Spa, which features indoor and outdoor pools with panoramic sea views.

The package includes daily breakfast, 3 lunches, olive oil tasting, a visit to the local market, a boat drive to the nearby islands, cooking classes, a food tour, a pastry workshop, visits to historical sites, and more.

Kindly book your flight to Faro Airport (FAO) as the transfer is included in the price.

• Availability: March toNovember 2023
• Airport transfer & all transport throughout the itinerary included

Experience real Scotland, learn how to cook traditional dishes and discover its vibrant history. Taking advantage of a wealth of locally produced ingredients, you’ll learn how to develop a range of traditional mouthwatering and delicious Scottish feasts.

The produce available and the dishes you’ll learn to cook depend on when you travel. The seasonal variations won’t affect the itinerary, though. Some of the dishes you’ll cook and enjoy during the stay include Braden roast (hot smoked Scottish salmon), cranachan (raspberry oatmeal, cream, oats, dessert), Cullen skink (smoked fish soup), haggis, oatcakes, and shortbread.

During this cooking vacation, you’ll join a variety of half-day and full-day excursions. You’ll explore the island of Mull and visit Duart Castle, visit Oban whisky distillery, forage for wild garlic, and small.

Most of the meals are included in the price, except one dinner on day 6 when you’ll have half a day for yourself. You may choose to eat out at a pub or restaurant. A whisky tasting session is included in the package.

Kindly book your flight to Glasgow Airport (GLA) as the airport transfer is also included.

6-Day Vegan Cooking Holiday in Costa Rica

• Availability: Until September 2023
• All meals included

During this cooking holiday in Costa Rica, you’ll learn how to cook vegan recipes in hands-on cooking classes, visit a local organic market, and also get a chance to explore the area.

You’ll be staying at the Cascadas Farallas Waterfall Villas, which features six eco-luxurious suites. All suites have glass doors to enter an open veranda.

The vegan cooking package retreat includes a luxury suite and all the meals for the five nights, with four cooking classes crafted to give you a full spectrum of vegan specialties.

Cooking classes last from 11 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m. each day and will include a variety of dishes, including those requested by students.

In your free time, you may enjoy some amazing activities, such as a canopy zip line tour, a waterfall tour, white water rafting, bird watching, or visiting a national park nearby.

The closest airport is Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP), but you may also fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). The airport transfer is available for an additional fee.

Asia

11-Day into the World of Vietnam Culinary Tour with Yoga Experience in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

• Availability: all year round
• Excursions included
• Airport transfer included

Get a glimpse of real Vietnam, learn how to make Vietnamese dishes, cruise along Saigon River and Ha Long Bay, go on a street food tour, join yoga and meditation sessions, pamper yourself with spa treatments, and more.

Without a doubt, this luxury holiday will spoil you both physically and mentally!

During this holiday, you’ll stay in 4-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Ha Long Bay.

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The package includes cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An, yoga classes in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, walking meditation, a 2-day boat cruise with an overnight on the boat, a visit to a colorful market, a walking tour in Hoi An, street food tour in Hanoi, two domestic flights, 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner.

Kindly book your flight to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) as the transfer is also included in the price.

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