WINE & CULINARY TOURS
 
 
 
Eat, Drink, and... Understand  Here at Sparrow Travel, we believe that in order to truly understand a culture, you need to eat! Food plays a very important role in every culture, its beliefs and its lifestyle. That’s why Sparrow Travel has partnered with some amazing people to bring you incredible wine and culinary tours in some of the best places on earth.  ITALY Many would say Italy is the food capital of the world. Sparrow Travel is proud to join forces with EAT to bring you a delicious way to discover the Piedmont Region, known for its world-class food and wine. Our 7-night vacation focuses on the agricultural and wine producing hills of the Langhe. Highlights include: Visits to local wineries of Piedmont to learn and taste the famous Barolo and Barbera wines Sample Piedmont cheeses like Roccaverano at the farm Hands-on cooking lessons from an Italian chef Each tour incorporates a different local food or wine festival: The Vinum Wine Festival in Alba in April; the Bra Cheese Festival and Barolo Wine Festival in September, and the Alba White Truffle Festival in October Visit a historical mill to learn how rice for risotto is produced, followed by a risotto cooking demonstration and lunch Demonstration of the art of chocolate making from an award-winning pastry chef Truffle hunt with an authentic truffle hunter and his dog Dinner in a local castle Turin walking tour with a local guide and a visit to Slow Food’s famous marketplace, Eataly 2011 Piedmont Italy Tours Wine & Spring Time, April 30 - May 7 Formaggio & Vino, September 10 - 17 Gourmet Piedmont, October 23 - 30 Price: $2,800 Single Supplement: $500 (Price does not include airfare, gratuity and personal expenses)  FRANCE Fall in love with wine. Sparrow Travel and Journeys in Wines are pleased to present you custom-designed trips through France’s exceptional wine regions. This is a dream trip for wine enthusiasts. Areas you’ll discover include Burgundy, The Rhone Valley and Provence, The Dordogne, Basque Country, and Alsace. Included in each guided tour: Scheduled visits to wineries, local artisans and historical sites Pickup and drop off at the main regional train station and local transportation Accommodations in hand-selected inns and hotels All breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with one independent evening, and selected wines at included meals Activities available during your custom-designed trip (depending on region): Wine tasting Biking Hiking Canoeing and Kayaking Hot air ballooning Cooking classes Guided tour prices vary depending on group size, level of accommodations, and choices of activities, meals and wines to be included. Please contact Tracey directly at tracey@sparrowtravel.com to get a quote for your custom designed vacation. Self-guided tours are available starting at $150 per day for two people.  AUSTRALIA For the lover of food, wine and all the luxuries a city has to offer, these trips are for you. Sydney Wine Break - 5 days - Your trip starts with a spectacular Seaplane flight over Sydney Harbor to a waterview restaurant for a three course lunch (weather, water and weight permitting). From there, you’ll be driven through the spectacular Hunter Valley countryside to your luxurious boutique hotel. The trip also includes a private wine tour of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 multi-course dinner in Sydney. Additional nights can be arranged so you can enjoy even more of the region. Outback Break - 5 days - Enjoy the outback in 5-star comfort. Your trip begins with a 2-night stay at a working cattle and sheep station, enjoying traditional elegance and luxury. Then spend another two incredible nights overlooking Sydney Harbour. The trip includes all meals and beverages at the outback station, 2 breakfasts in Sydney, 1 dinner in Sydney and your choice of a local tour in Sydney. Sydney Summer Sensation - 8 days - This is a true indulgence for the traveler interested in fine dining, wonderful wines, luxury cruising and a touch of Australian wilderness adventure. The trip includes 4 nights overlooking Sydney Harbour or Opera House in a luxury, all-suite hotel; three nights luxury cruising in the Sydney and Hawksbury region, all meals on the ship, 4 breakfasts in Sydney, 1 dinner in Sydney, and choice of two tours or one tour and a spa experience. Prices vary depending on the time of travel and level of accommodations. Please contact Tracey at tracey@sparrowtravel.com directly for a detailed itinerary and price quote. mailto:tracey@sparrowtravel.commailto:tracey@sparrowtravel.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1
“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” ~ Benjamin Franklin