PRIVATE PORT BLENDING & LIVE FIRE COOKING ON HISTORIC DOURO WINE ESTATE
Fire & Vine Uncover the flavors that define the Douro Valley as you blend your own port and enjoy a live-fire, wine-paired lunch at a historic estate.
S.A.L.T. Experiences offer immersive trips into local food cultures led by regional experts — from farms to markets to private kitchens. Harvest, learn, and savor experiences that turn flavors into memories and strangers into friends.
From intimate wine tastings in Bordeaux to cooking classes with master chefs, S.A.L.T. Experiences on our Grape Harvest voyages reveal rituals, recipes, and culinary craftsmanship that honor the season.
Fire & Vine Uncover the flavors that define the Douro Valley as you blend your own port and enjoy a live-fire, wine-paired lunch at a historic estate.
A Michelin-Starred Moment Go behind the scenes at Château du Prince Noir with a Michelin renowned chef, then enjoy a private lunch paired with local wines.
Discover the Bounty of Basque Cuisine Dive into the legacy of Basque gastronomy with a tasting at a txakoli winery and a wood-fired feast at the Micheline-starred Garena.
A Taste of Normandy Learn to prepare Norman recipes with renowned Chef Brigitte Dumant at her home in the countryside, followed by a leisurely garden lunch.
Cooking with a Countess Spend an afternoon cooking with a Portuguese countess at her historic estate, then enjoy each dish alongside local wines.
The Art of Grapes & Glass Taste exquisite wines, explore terroir, and discover Lalique artistry at Château Lafaurie Peyraguey — a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate.
Feast & Forage Experience a traditional truffle hunt before sitting down to a château dinner, gaining a deeper sense of Southwest France’s gastronomic heritage through its most prized ingredient.
A Culinary Celebration in Sintra Forage with a master chef in Sintra, then enjoy a four-course lunch with wine and kombucha during this authentic farm-to-table experience.
From Russian caviar to the smokehouses dotting the Swedish countryside, there is much to recommend for a culinary tour of Northern Europe. Discover expertly guided shore excursions that uncover the history, stories and personalities behind the well-known dishes, as well as shine a light on lesser-known culinary treasures. Think of anything from an exploration of the world-class restaurant culture of Copenhagen to the preserving methods of Iceland, to foraging for flavors the New Nordic way.
Copenhagen is the center of Scandinavian gastronomical stage. The new Nordic cuisine principles, traditional French influence, and delicious Nordic ingredients, all go hand in hand with sustainability, zero-waste cooking and using locally grown ingredients (the “Noma effect”) of the highest quality. Chef Fischer will let you discover Organic Seerupgaard Farm and host a cooking class at Gastronomic Innovation in the heart of Copenhagen. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Chef Rasmus Leck Fischer, Organic Seerupgaard Farm & Picnic, Gastronomic Innovation Private Cooking Class & Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Copenhagen, Denmark
The history of Guernsey seaweed dates back over 10,000 years, first used as a fertilizer and fuel, it is now commonly found in food, cosmetics and it is even used within the fashion industry. Be taken through the process from collecting seaweed directly from the west coast beaches of Guernsey, to enjoying a three-course gourmet lunch showcasing how seaweed can be transformed into a delicious meal. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Guernsey Seaweed, Port Soif, Seaweed Beach Picking, Tasting, Seaweed Gourmet Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey), UK S.A.L.T. Experience available in St Peter Port (Guernsey), UK
Taste the very best flavors of Bordeaux through an intimate meeting with a 2-star chef, a cooking class and a gourmet wine tour. Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Les Sources de Caudalie, Chef Nicolas Masse Cooking Class, Exclusive Hotel Kitchens’ Visit, Lunch at La Table du Lavoir, Château Haut-Bailly Gourmet Wine Tour. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bordeaux, France
Unique S.A.L.T. experience, introducing you to the Nordic Kitchen Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: The Østergaard Organic Farm, Guldbaek Winery, Alimentum Restaurant, Nordic Kitchen Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Aalborg, Denmark
Embrace the culture and flavors of Estonia during this memorable culinary experience. Your half-day excursion features a visit to a local market, and an interactive cooking lesson with Chef Tarmo Griffel combining traditional and modern Estonian cooking methods. Afterward, you are served the three-course meal you have helped to prepare. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Tallinn City Center, Local Market, Chef Tarmo Griffel, Cooking Workshop, Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Tallinn, Estonia
Experience Finnish Organic Cuisine with Chef David Alberti at his Natura Restaurant. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Natura Restaurant, local farm, Finnish Lunch, Chef David Alberti. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Helsinki, Finland
Wonderful S.A.L.T. experience, giving you the opportunity to discover the typical village of Espelette and its world-famous pimento pepper. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Espelette village, The Piment d’Espelette Workshop, farm visit tasting, workshop. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
Discover the secret of Northern Irish cooking during this memorable experience with Chef Tracey. Your half-day excursion features a scenic drive to the beautiful Strangford Lough. Upon arrival, proceed for a farm visit, followed by an interactive cooking lesson and a tasting. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Belfast City, County Down, Strangford Lough, The Jeffery Family Farm, Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Tracey’s Walled Garden and Orchard, Cooking Class & Tasting. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Belfast, Ireland
Ballyknocken Farm is the 4th generation home to Irish Celebrity TV Chef, Day Time Emmy Nominated and award-winning food writer Catherine Fulvio who is passionate about offering all guests a ‘Taste of Real Ireland’ when they visit, creating memories to last a lifetime. Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Ballyknocken Farm, Catherine Fulvio Cooking Class. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Ireland
Discover Latvian culinary heritage on a journey through Riga’s iconic food outlets. Accompanied by one of the top Latvian chefs, explore the local market, browsing for the ingredients that will then be used for a traditional cooking class, followed by a delicious meal. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Riga, Central Market, Pavilions, Food Tastings, Latvian Cooking Lesson with Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Riga, Latvia
Enjoy the flavors of Klaipeda during this experience, including a cooking workshop and a visit to a local brewery. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Klaipeda City, Old Town, Ciop Ciop Culinary Studio, Chef Laura Brekke, Lighthouse Brewery. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Klaipeda, Lithuania
Explore the exquisite beauty surrounding Bergen as you enjoy a leisurely boat ride taking you to a remote island where your chef awaits you for a memorable culinary adventure with tastes from the fjord. Highlights include stunning fjord views, ocean breezes, a visit to a remote island, eating fresh produce, and learning about local “naustkultur”. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bergen, Private Boat, Seafood Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bergen, Norway
Discover the culinary traditions of this spectacular village located at the end of the fjord. Visit a local farm, enjoy an authentic Norwegian farm lunch, visit a local brewery and a chocolate shop. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Norwegian Lunch at Westerås Farm, Brasserie Posten, Geiranger Sjokolade. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Geiranger, Norway
Nordfjord is a region where food, history and culture have gone hand in hand for generations. The Kalvåg project started in the 1980s, with the aim of protecting the old sea arches. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Scenic Drive & Ferry Ride, Kalvåg Fishing Village, Knutholmen Restaurant, Seafood Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Nordfjordeid, Norway
Spend your day with Chef Daniel Madsen, one of the most famous Norwegian chefs, and learn his cooking techniques and taste his delicious food. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Chef Daniel Madsen, ingredients shopping, cooking demo, Chef’s Table. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Stavanger, Norway
Travel along the roads of Biscay to discover the local gastronomy and way of life of the Basque country. Taste the native Txakoli, the white Basque wine; get to know its heritage and the way it is produced. Visit Garena Restaurant in the beautiful countryside, where the local, high-profile Chef Julen Baz will introduce you to the traditional dishes of the Basque country. Each dish will be presented with its history and connections to the local heritage. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Txakoli Bodega Gorka Izagirre, Garena Restaurant, Basque Cuisine S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bilbao, Spain
Travel on a culinary journey through Blekinge, also called the “Garden of Sweden” and discover the wide range of culinary delights and variations of local products of the South of Sweden. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Swedish Fika, Eriksberg Safari, Lunch at Villa Lily Croft, Stora Horn Winery S.A.L.T. Experience available in Karlskrona, Sweden
Meet Rupert Cooper, the proud owner and Head Chef at Philleigh Way, a Cornish cookery school renowned for its authentic and refreshingly unpretentious approach to cooking great food. Rupert’s lifelong passion for food, his love of quality Cornish seasonal produce, and a desire to get people together to sample it all make him a great personality. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Roseland Peninsula, Ferry Ride, Philleigh Way Cookery School, Head Chef, Rupert Cooper Cooking Demo and Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Falmouth, UK
Enjoy a taste of Wales with an exclusive visit to the family-run Velfrey Vineyard where the Pembrokeshire sunshine combined with coastal breezes provide the perfect ripening conditions. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Velfrey Vineyard, Mounsey Family, Wine Tasting & Welsh Fruit Scones. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Fishguard, UK
In the Mediterranean, S.A.L.T. Experiences invite you to discover the region's rich cultural tapestry through privileged access to local food artisans and traditions. On these highly curated Shore Excursions, you can ascend Portofino's famous Monte for an exclusive eco-farm picnic featuring wood-fired focaccia and panoramic views. Learn about time-honored cheese-making traditions in Mykonos or immerse yourself in Croatian cooking methods at the Miloslavic family homestead in Dubrovnik. Each Mediterranean S.A.L.T. Experience reveals centuries of culinary wisdom — shared by the people who continue to preserve traditions.
Menorca, Spain's easternmost island, exudes peace, tranquility and traditional Mediterranean lifestyle like few other places. Recipient of the European Region of Gastronomy Award in 2022, its cuisine draws from both land & sea, driven by quality, simplicity, flavor and respect. Torralbenc, a pioneer winery & culinary project located on the island's spectacular southeast coast, has secured its place as the reference for modern Menorcan gastronomy, led by chef Gerard Espinoza. After learning the story of Menorcan wines, S.A.L.T. guests are invited to a multi course seasonal lunch crafted by chef Espinoza. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Port Mahon, Menorca, Torralbenc, Chef Luis Loza, Sion Bosch, Vineyards & Cellar Visit, lunch tasting and aperitif. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Port Mahon, Spain
Edible clouds pass gently overhead; forests of edible mushrooms glow atop wet moss; a springtime soup called “Dali’s Dream.” For chef and food designer Xavi Morón, it’s the shapes, textures and objects of everyday life that forge our most unexpected and lasting culinary memories. With such creativity in mind, Xavi has crafted a 7-course tour de force exclusively for S.A.L.T. Barcelona: each course reflecting a historical period, a cuisine, an aesthetic, a universe; tracing an arc of 2,000 years of the city’s history. With equal parts charisma, creativity and craft, Xavi embodies the relentless avant-garde spirit of his native Barcelona. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Barcelona, La Boqueria food market, the Kitchen, 7-Course Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Barcelona, Spain
Indulge your senses with the exquisite scenery and flavors of Dalmatia during this gastronomic, S.A.L.T. Program journey to Split and its surroundings. Your special, half-day excursion offers a unique opportunity to savor traditional Dalmatian wine, cuisine and specialties, and, of course, interact with the warm, welcoming locals. This S.A.L.T. Program includes a wine tasting at an organic winery, and, the highlight of your Dalmatian experience, a delightful lunch served al fresco at a traditional, family-run restaurant in a hilltop village in the Primošten hinterland. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Split, Croatia
Discover the wonderful flavors and culinary culture of Corfu during this interactive S.A.L.T. experience. This immersive full-day journey explores the local ingredients, traditional Corfiot cooking methods, and culinary culture that is the very essence of Corfiot cuisine. Included are tours and tastings at an aviary, coffee house and award-winning olive grove, an engaging and interactive cooking class, and lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped to prepare. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Corfu, Greece
Discover the wonderful flavors and culinary culture of Corfu during this interactive S.A.L.T. experience. This immersive full-day journey explores the local ingredients, traditional Corfiot cooking methods, and culinary culture that is the very essence of Corfiot cuisine. Included are tours and tastings at an aviary, coffee house and award-winning olive grove, an engaging and interactive cooking class, and lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped to prepare. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Corfu, Greece
Explore the winemaking traditions and flavors of Sicily during this unforgettable S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Your immersive, full-day journey takes place in the foreground of majestic Mt. Etna, and features winery and cellar tours, a Sicilian lunch, and tastings of vintage wines at the Benanti Winery. This sensory experience is further enhanced by the wineries and verdant, wooded splendor of the sunny eastern slopes of Mt. Etna. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Giardini Naxos
What better pairing than excellent wine and a fire-cooked delicious Italian meal right in front of you? Head to the gorgeous hills outside Lucca and enjoy a special day at Fattoria Sardi in the company of Damiano Donati, one of Italy’s most talented young chefs, who will prepare an unforgettable meal just for you, paired with wines from the farm’s own biodynamic vineyards. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Livorno
Take a walk on the wild side and join this unique foraging experience in Puglia, a true adventure in one of Italy’s most fascinating ecosystems, the Murge plateau, learning about rare and tasty edible plants and their beneficial properties. As you trek on the plateau, you will be accompanied by two charismatic young chefs and their foraging mentor, local legend “Ciccillo”, and together you will also transform the day’s bounty into a most unforgettable (and delicious) lunch in the countryside. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bari
Live Portofino like an insider: go beyond the touristy “piazzetta” and immerse yourself in the natural reserve of the famous Monte di Portofino. This is an exclusive enclave, accessible only via special vehicles along a private road through the woods. Let them take you all the way to the top, where you will enjoy the best views of the sea and an unforgettable tasting and cooking experience (with wood-fired, oven-baked focaccia!) among the olive groves, vineyards and beehives of eco-farm La Portofinese. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Portofino
Wheat, grapes, sugar. Romans, Greeks, Arabs. The many layers that make up Sicily’s history and gastronomic tradition inspire this tasty tour that will take you from an iconic artisanal candy shop in the famous market of Ballarò to one of Tasca d’Almerita’s most beautiful estates, in the countryside just outside of the city, where you will feast your eyes and taste buds thanks to great wines, extraordinary pasta (made by a local family with Sicilian durum wheat) and the best cannoli, freshly made for the occasion. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Palermo
Embrace the exquisite flavors of Spain’s lovely Empordà region during this gastronomic, full-day S.A.L.T. Program excursion to Mas Marcè, and a gourmet lunch prepared with Mas Marcè products. The Empordà region has become a major attraction for haute cuisine, headed by famous chef Ferran Adrià. Also, many wineries with Empordà DO (Designation of Origin) wines and initiatives of professionals from the world of gourmet cuisine promote the Empordà region as a first-class gastronomic destination. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Palamós, Spain
Located in the geographic heart of Andalucía, between Granada and Sevilla, Córdoba and Málaga, sits Antequera. This ancient, whitewashed village of spectacular natural beauty is the birthplace of Charo Carmona, recipient of Spain’s prestigious Award for the Showcasing of Gastronomic Values and Premio de Excelencia. Her restaurant Arte de Cozina, (The Art of Cooking) is a living testament to a bygone era. It is here, in a meticulously restored 17th-century patio and alongside her two sons, that Charo warmly invites her guests on a culinary journey to a forgotten time. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Málaga, Spain
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a sleepy coastal village in the extreme southwest corner of Spain with an outsized culinary and cultural heritage. Its seafood is prized throughout Spain, earning the village the official title of Gastronomic Capital of Spain in 2022. This experience celebrates these four elements, inviting S.A.L.T. guests on rare barrel tastings and a multi-course gourmet lunch in the spectacular 18th-century Bodega Hidalgo. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Hidalgo vineyard, Bodegas Hidalgo. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Cadiz, Spain
Our focus during this SALT experience will be on Aegean cuisine, which was influenced by the many different civilizations who passed through the region. You will view the olive harvesting process and witness the magic of olives turning into oil. Visit an olive museum that displays the traditional ways of oil production in Anatolia for centuries. Top off the day with a lunch at Degirmen Farm and a chance to meet the people behind some of Turkey’s other local products. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Kusadasi, Turkey