What we’re about
This group is for anyone who wants to get to the heart of a culture through an exploration of its cuisine. Through official Meetups we can discover different cultures through small group culinary events, field trips, culinary theaters, and discussions. We also organize small culinary tours to foreign destinations and will have plenty of opportunities to travel and eat!
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See all- 2024 Culinary and Cultural Tour to MoroccoMarrakesh, Marrakesh
Join us in getting to the heart of Moroccan culture through an exploration of its tantalizing cuisine. We will discover the secrets of Moroccan dishes by watching renowned chefs prepare classic creations such as stew-like tagines; hearty, well-spiced soups; salads of raw or cooked vegetables in flavorful olive oil dressings; savory and sweet pastry delights; and signature dishes such as bestila, which is made with almost translucent pastry sheets, and the classic Berber couscous.
Also included will be talks on culinary topics and visits to bustling markets to learn about the herbs, spices, and condiments that are prevalent in Moroccan cookery. We will also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way.
Our tours are cross-listed on our website at www.eatsmartguides.com/ourtours.html. Participants who sign up and are not members of Meetup will be included as guests of the hosts to reflect actual number of participants.
The minimum number of participants is 6; the maximum number of participants is 12.
More information can be found on our website, www.eatsmartguides.com.
Price starting from $4,175 per person*, double occupancy with 12 participants. Single Supplement $750.
*The tour will proceed if we have a minimum of 6 participants. Final price to be determined by number of participants and will be discussed with confirmed participants prior to final tour commitment and payment of deposits to Morocco tour operator.
Included Services:
• Accommodations in Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech and luxury camp in the Agafay desert (including breakfast)
• All airport transfers and group transfers
• Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional English-speaking guide for all of the featured group tours
• Services of tour leaders Joan Peterson and Susan Chwae
• Entrance fees to museums and historical sites included in the group day tours
• All cooking demos, classes, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, unless specified
• Copy of Eat Smart in Morocco eBook
• Water or soft drink during lunches and dinners
• Bottled water on bus
Services not included:
• International flights*
• Wine during lunch and dinner unless specified in the itinerary
• Tips for guide and driver
• Tips for porters at hotels
• Tips for wait staff
General Notes:
• On this tour there is moderate walking on uneven surfaces, so you will want to pack good walking shoes.
* Assistant tour leader Susan Chwae (based in US) can help you obtain international flights and Travel Insurance (minimum coverage required).
- 2024 Culinary and Cultural Tour to ScotlandNeeds location
Join culinary experts Joan Peterson and Susan Chwae in getting to the heart of the culture through an exploration of its tantalizing cuisine. Our premiere tour will take you to the best restaurants and hidden gems that Scotland has to offer. From fabulous cuisine to whisky and chocolate tasting, this package will delight all your senses. Sample the infinite variety of regional specialties in their natural setting. Delve into the secrets of local dishes by participating in cooking classes. Also included are talks on culinary topics and visits to learn about the herbs, spices and condiments that are prevalent in regional cookery.
We also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way. You’ll come away with a knowledge of the culinary traditions and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture.
Our Culinary and Cultural Tours are perfect for those with special dietary needs. Because we work closely with all of our chefs on our tours, we can easily accommodate dietary choices and restrictions.
Do you have limited mobility? We can make special arrangements to accommodate most limited mobility situations. Please ask when inquiring about our tours.For more information and to sign up, go to www.eatsmartguides.com/scotland.html
FOR A MINIMUM / MAXIMUM OF 8 PARTICIPANTS
Rates per person in shared TW/DBL rooms - £ 5,455
No Supplement for SNG rooms - ( max 3 x SNG rooms)
Prices are in GBP, and will be converted to USD on the day of deposit and on the day of final payment.
Payment: A non-refundable* deposit of 25% will be required upon booking. Once your deposit and Reservation Form has been received, you will be confirmed on the tour. *Your deposit is refundable until the tour fills and the deposits have been sent to our Scotland tour operator.
Final Payment: Due 60 days prior to departure.
Cancellation and Refund: If a written or faxed notice of cancellation is received from passenger 90 days or more prior to departure, all advance payments, minus any expenses, including the non-refundable deposit, incurred by Eat Smart Culinary Travel or the Tour Operator, will be refunded. If cancellation is made 60 – 46 days before departure, the cancellation charge is 50% of the tour cost. If cancellation is made 45 days before departure, the cancellation charge is 100% of the tour cost. - 2024 Eat Smart Culinary Tour of South Africa, Zimbabwe and BotswanaSouth Africa, South Africa
Back by popular demand! Join us on our 2024 Eat Smart Culinary, Cultural and Safari Tour of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Our small group tours allow you to experience each destination in a meaningful way to create not only fond memories but you’ll gain a strong understanding of the culture.
FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 PARTICIPANTS, MAXIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS
Price starting from $11,775 per person, double occupancy with 10 participants. Price starting from $14,445 per person, single occupancy with 10 participants.
Our tours are cross-marketed on our website: www.eatsmartguides.com/ourtours.html so guests who sign up and are not on Meetup will appear as additional guests with our hosts.
Deposit:
A non-refundable***** deposit of $4,200 USD per person sharing a room, or $4,900 for single occupancy, is required upon booking.
Once your deposit has been received, you will receive a Reservation Packet to fill out and return.
*****Your deposit is refundable until you have been notified that the tour has filled and the deposits have been sent to our Africa tour operator, at which point the deposit is non-refundable.
Balance due 70 days prior to departure.
For detailed information on the program, please click HERE. Please email susan@eatsmartguides.com if you are interested in deposit payment information and a reservation packet.
Included Services:
- Accommodation in Cape Town, Franschhoek, Johannesburg, and the Motswari Private Game Reserve (single or double rooms - including breakfast)
- Domestic flights in South Africa
- First day and last day of tour airport transfers, as group (extra charge for separate transfers)
- Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of co-leaders Joan Peterson and Susan Chwae
- Entrance fees to museums and historical sites
- All lunches and dinners unless specified on non-Safari All-Inclusive days
- All Inclusive Game Preserve includes all meals, local beers, house wines and soft drinks, 2 Game drives daily, Guided safari walks with refreshments
- Cooking demonstrations and classes
- Bottled water (available on the motor coach and at lunch and dinner)
Services not included:
- International flights for the participants
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during lunch and dinner, unless specified
- Tips for driver and guide
- Tips for the porters at the hotels and airport
- Tips for the wait staff
As a full-service travel agency, we can assist with international flights and recommended travel insurance.
