From Bordeaux to Dubrovnik to Gothenburg, new food and wine
excursions offer unique and enriching cultural experiences
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
-- Ultra-luxury
Silversea Cruises is rolling out several new shore excursions in the
Mediterranean and Northern Europe this summer designed for those
travelers whose wanderlust is guided by
a passion for fine food and wine.
New
options, such as a sunset stroll and wine tasting in one of Croatia's
largest vineyards, a hands-on lesson in Ukrainian cookery, and an
exquisite lunch at a two-Michelin-star
restaurant in Bordeaux, are joining an already expansive collection of
shore tours tailored to the traveler who is a gourmet at heart.
"These
new tours are a great way for our guests to attend dining events and
wine tastings or learn about new cooking techniques in
the destinations they visit," said Darius Mehta, Silversea's vice president of air and land programs. "They tap into a growing trend among travelers to seek out
unique food and wine experiences as a way to understand and connect with other cultures, traditions and people."
Over
the years, Silversea's destination experts have developed dozens of
culinary and wine excursions that have become hugely popular with the
line's guests. A cooking class
covering French provincial cuisine in Marseille, an Italian cooking
class with a countess in Venice, a wine tasting at a bodega in Ibiza,
and a cooking class focused on Moroccan cuisine in Casablanca are just a
few examples.
Some of the NEW tours taking their place alongside these proven epicurean favorites include:
Sunset Wine Tasting
(Dubrovnik): In southern
Dalmatia, the magic of a setting sun provides the perfect backdrop for a
leisurely stroll and wine tasting set amid one of the region's largest
vineyards, owned by Dubrovnik Cellars winery. Participants will savor
locally produced smoked ham, cheese, olives
and bread as they sample fine wines and learn the history of the
winery.
Castle to Culinary Delights
(Bodrum): Travelers
enjoy panoramic views of the Aegean Sea from atop the Castle of St.
John before heading to a popular seafood restaurant for a hands-on
cooking experience. Participants learn the secrets of Mediterranean
cuisine as the chef of the Denizce restaurant shares
his techniques, special ingredients and family recipes.
Culinary Gothenburg:
Gothenburg's largest indoor
market, Saluhallen, with its 40 stores and eateries, and Fiskekyrkan
(the Fish Church), an indoor fish and seafood market, are showcased on a
city tour that culminates with lunch at the elegant Sjömagasinet
restaurant. Originally an 18th-century warehouse
of the East India Company, this storied waterfront restaurant offers
visitors the freshest fish and seafood delicacies cooked to
perfection.
Odessa and its Cuisine:
Travelers cap off a tour
of Odessa's historical and architectural monuments with a cooking class
and lunch at one of Frantsuzsky Boulevard's iconic 19th-century
mansions. The Dacha restaurant, housed in a former summer residence of
Odessa's nobility, offers a class in Ukrainian cookery
that lets participants join in the preparation of a sumptuous lunch
that they will enjoy after class, accompanied by a glass of Ukrainian
vodka, a local wine, tea or coffee.
Dinner at Classified Wine Château Haut-Bailly
(Bordeaux):
Sitting majestically overlooking a 30-hectare vineyard in the heart of
the Graves and Pessac-Léognan region, Château Haut-Bailly, Grand Cru
Classé, stands at the gates of
the city of Bordeaux and offers an elegant and intimate setting for a
wine tour, tasting and four-course gourmet dinner.
Chocolate Flavors of Dubrovnik:
Designed for
chocolate lovers, this walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town, fabled for
its cobbled streets and medieval architecture, culminates with a
decadent chocolate tasting at the Dubravka restaurant. Participants will
enjoy a rich palate of typical local sweets flavored
with a selection of dark and white chocolates, fruit, nuts and
Mediterranean herbs.
Médoc & Château Cordeillan-Bages Lunch
(Bordeaux):
Following a scenic drive through one of France's most famous
wine-producing regions, travelers will learn the techniques of
winemaking and sample two vintages at the Château
Lynch-Bages winery. Afterwards, a three-course lunch is provided next
door at Château Cordeillan-Bages, a Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel
that has earned two Michelin stars for its cuisine.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury cruise line industry, offering guests
large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud,
Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ship
Silver Explorer, Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide
luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 450 fascinating destinations in between.
In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of
Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Small Ships" by
Luxury Travel Advisor (2011). International awards include
"World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards
(2010); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of
Hospitality Sciences (2011); "Number One" small-ship line in
the Readers' Choice survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller
magazine (2010); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" Excellence Award by Spain's
Cruise News Media Group (2009); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's
Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2011); and "Best Small Luxury Cruise Line" according to China's
Travel & Leisure magazine (2011).
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