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Welcome! If you crave the extraordinary, Active Gourmet Holidays is the perfect place to discover your next adventure. Search our site for divine active or culinary vacations (or a combination of both!), then CONTACT US and let the professionals do the legwork. We offer over 75 splendid culinary vacations from which to choose. You can be assured that the experts will make the best recommendations as to which gourmet cooking tours will best fit your needs! Active Gourmet Holidays has been in business since 2002 and is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program, IACP, Slow Food and ICTA. Give us a call and find out why we have an A+ Rating with the BBB!

Slovenia Hiking and Culinary Adventure

(Option: Customized Itineraries)
Slovenia - 7 nights
Available July-September

Imagine yourself hiking the solitary routes in the Slovenian Alps, exploring Triglav National Park's breathtaking scenery, admiring the wonderful Bohinj & Bled lakes, as well as the Soca River Valley. In the spectacular high highlands of Triglav National Park, you will stay two nights in a mountain hut. You will taste the diverse Slovenian food and will eat at a two Michelin star restaurant. Taste different Slovenian wines and explore various Slovenian regions.

Lisbon and Beyond

(Option: Customized Itineraries)
Lisbon, Portugal - 4 nights
Available year round

If you haven't been to Lisbon, you are definitely missing out! What a fascinating city and one which I want to re-visit again and again. In this four night tour you will taste traditional Portuguese foods and wines through a guided walking tour. You will also have a sunset sailing tour, a cooking class, a "tuk tuk" city tour, and a full day private tour to the amazing city of Sintra!

Discovering Apulia

(Option: Customized Itineraries)
Apulia (Puglia), Italy - 6 nights
Available year round

Once you have been to Puglia you will understand why this region of Italy is a best kept secret. There is good reason why the Italians take their holidays here! This week long escape will leave you completely satiated, but yet yearning for more. Delicious smells, divine tastes and a feeling of peace will quickly overcome your senses while you enjoy accommodation at a beautiful "Masseria".