Gourmet lakes and mountains holidays
Shop for the freshest olive oils, artisan breads and cheeses, taste your way through a selection of wines and enjoy some of the finest restaurants around; there's a wealth of gastronomic delights just waiting to be discovered.
The best destinations for gourmet lovers
France and Italy have a world-famous reputation for delicious food and wine. If you take your dining experiences seriously, we thoroughly recommend the following French and Italian resorts:
Wine tasting, cheese-making and chocolate!
We've got some fantastic gourmet experiences to add to your lakes and mountains holiday. Here's a few ideas:
Head to Lake Garda for a wine tour of a local Trentino vineyard to learn about, and taste your way through some excellent regional wines. From £34 per person from most of our Lake Garda resorts.
Perhaps not as famous for its wines as its stunning coastline, Croatia's mediterranean climate is perfect for wine producers. Enjoy a tour of a family-run vineyard close to the Istrian coastline followed by wine tasting and home-made snacks. From £46 per person from Rovinj and Porec.
Join the Swiss chocolate train from Montreux to Gruyere to learn how the famous Swiss cheese is made, then onto the Cailler chocolate factory to discover more about Switzerland's other famous export. From £75 per person - discounts available for Swiss Card or Swiss Pass holders.