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Chef Maria Jimenez Latorre has become the face of Spanish gastronomy over the course of her culinary career and is now the native Expert Host on our Expertly Done Culinary & Wine Travel tours to Spain. She has a following throughout Spain for her magnetic personality and culinary style. She is a radio and television personality, an author of cookbooks such as The Best Salads and Magias en la Cocina, and the Madrid delegate for Mujeres en la Gastronomia in Spain. She loves to teach at Alambique Esquela de Cocina in Madrid, to explore local markets (particularly spice markets), and to find new places that surprise her with their cuisine, products, and wine. Her insider’s knowledge of Spain is exceptional and she shares it with the guests on our tours.
Our Expertly Done Culinary & Wine Travel Includes:
EXPERTLY CURATED ITINERARIES
Over 35 years of experience goes into planning every custom itinerary and represents a balanced blend of cultural, culinary, and wine-related experiences.
HAND-SELECTED EXPERT HOSTS
Carefully selected Expert Hosts to ensure each tour is enhanced with knowledgeable, approachable insights, and hands-on cooking and/or wine tasting and education.
INTENTIONALLY SMALL GROUPS
Each tour is kept intentionally small to ensure more one-on-one experiences with our Expert Hosts.
CAREFULLY CHOSEN ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels, villas, and chateaus are expertly chosen with an eye toward modern-day comfort, amenities, and location that enhance your experience.
ASSURANCE
Our team is at the ready to assist you any time, for any reason while traveling — 24/7.
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Wine, Cuisine & Culture of San Sebastian, Rioja & Madrid with a Master of Wine
★★★★★San Sebastian, Spain
A night out in cosmopolitan San Sebastian.
Cuisine, Culture & Wine of San Sebastián, Rioja & Madrid With a Chef
★★★★★Bilbao, Spain
Touring with "the Keeper of the Keys" at the Guggenheim.
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Macon, France
Tasting wines and enjoying the amazing views in Burgundy!
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Chateauneuf en Auxois
French influence at its finest!
Wine, Cuisine & Culture of San Sebastian, Rioja & Madrid with a Master of Wine
★★★★★La Rioja, Spain
Meandering the glorious vineyards of Rioja.
Wine, Cuisine & Culture of San Sebastian, Rioja & Madrid with a Master of Wine
★★★★★San Sebastian, Spain
Relaxing after a day of eating and drinking our way through the city.
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Beaune, France
Immersed in the pleasures of the Saturday market.
Wine, Cuisine & Culture of San Sebastian, Rioja & Madrid with a Master of Wine
★★★★★Getaria, Spain
Enjoying Basque cuisine.
The Distinctive Tastes of Tuscany & Florence with a Chef
★★★★★Tuscany
Basking in the beautiful landscape and hilltop villages.
Provencal Flavors of Aix-en-Provence & the Luberon
★★★★★Gordes, France
Cocktails on the terrace of the villa.
Andalusia & Madrid with a Chef
★★★★★Ronda, Spain
Lunch al fresco amidst the olive trees.
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Beaujolais, France
France in a glass!
Provencal Flavors of Aix-en-Provence & the Luberon with a Chef
★★★★★Gordes, France
Our Premier team in Provence.
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Vonnes, France
A culinary treat in the Georges Blanc’s village.
Wine, Cuisine & Culture of San Sebastian, Rioja & Madrid with a Master of Wine
★★★★★La Rioja, Spain
Tour and tasting at one of the finest vineyards in the world!
The Distinctive Tastes of Tuscany & Florence with a Chef
★★★★★Tuscany
Enjoying time in the kitchen with the Chef.
Provencal Flavors of Aix-en-Provence & the Luberon
★★★★★Bonnieux, France
Enjoying the climb in the hilltop villages, as well as the views.
Provencal Flavors of Aix-en-Provence & the Luberon
★★★★★Gordes, France
Visiting the gardens with our friend in Gordes.
Andalusia & Madrid with a Chef
★★★★★Madrid, Spain
Our tour leader and expert local guide.
Provencal Flavors of Aix-en-Provence & the Luberon
★★★★★Gordes, France
Friends and fabulous food and wine in Provence!
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Vonnes, France
Enjoying George Blanc's fairytale village.
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Commarin, France
Soaking in the rich history at Chateau de Commarin.
Andalusia & Madrid with a Chef
★★★★★Ronda, Spain
Nothing compares to the organic olives and olive oils of Spain -- right from the grove.
Lyonnais & Burgundian Culture, Cuisine & Wine with a Chef
★★★★★Lyon, France
A quintessential Lyonnais lunch with our Chef.
The Distinctive Tastes of Tuscany & Florence with a Chef
★★★★★Bagno Vignoni
Spectacular sunset and dinner on the town.
The Distinctive Tastes of Tuscany & Florence with a Chef
★★★★★Siena, Italy
Our tour leader and expert local tour.
Wine, Cuisine & Culture of San Sebastian, Rioja & Madrid with a Master of Wine
★★★★★La Rioja, Spain
Enjoying family time in the vineyards of Rioja.