Our favourite luxury food and wine vacations in Europe
Dining is an integral part of any vacation experience, as sampling a region’s cuisine and perusing local produce is a great way to understand its culture and way of life. The diversity and quality of ingredients across Europe make it a great destination for food and wine vacations. Whether you’re looking to dine at the finest Michelin-starred restaurants or to discover local hidden gems, Lightfoot Travel can customise an itinerary to keep you well satiated.
Wine connoisseurs can embark on tours to vineyards and acclaimed wineries in the famed Old World regions of Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Tuscany, Piedmont, Rioja, or Porto. Whisky lovers can go on an unforgettable tour of Scotland, discovering exclusive whiskies from over 128 different distilleries.
For an off-the-beaten-path wine and gourmet trail, head to Istria, Croatia and time your trip with truffle season for an opportunity to go truffle hunting.
Beach, Food, & Art Summer Vacation
GreeceCyclades: Mykonos & SantoriniBarcelonaMadridSpainEurope
- Explore Athens on a private guided tour, including a trip to the Acropolis
- Visit the sacred site of Delphi, home of the oracle of Apollo
- Enjoy beautiful beaches and fun activities in Mykonos
- Get a taste of Spain on a tapas tour of the Spanish capital, Madrid
- Discover the world of Gaudi in the avant-garde city of Barcelona
Anemi Hotel
Blending contemporary design with Cycladic architecture, Anemi Hotel is a sophisticated island hideaway on Folegandros and a member of the exclusive Design Hotels group. Its whitewashed sugar-cube houses ooze Cycladic charm, while its premium facilities promise a stay as memorable as the view.
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Arctic Treehouse Hotel
Tucked amongst snow-laden trees on a hillside in Finnish Lapland, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel offers fantastic views over the Arctic wilderness. Oozing modern Scandinavian style, this unique hotel features cubic wooden pods set around the main lodge, which is shaped like a five-pointed snowflake.
Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel lies in the heart of Lisbon overlooking Luis de Camões. Conveniently located, it’s close to shops, theatres, museums, and the bohemian Bairro Alto and hip Chiado neighborhoods.
This stylish hotel is housed in a 19th-century building and blends traditional Portuguese architecture with sleek, contemporary décor.
Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo
Perched on a rocky outcrop in front of the historic Greek Theatre in the center of Taormina, this luxury hotel is renowned as being one of Italy’s most glamorous retreats. Overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and the majestic Mount Etna, it's a firm favorite with the international jet set.
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