Food and Cultural Vacations
Featured Destinations
Vietnam
Explore this beautiful destination that combines many of the best elements of Southeast Asia. Lose yourself in underground caves, white-water rapids, and treetop ziplines. Trek through a variety of pristine forests, home to rare and unique creatures.
Experiment with Laotian cuisine and its kaleidoscope of spices and flavors. Every type of traveler finds something to love in one of the most authentic destinations in Asia.
Discover Danang, the fourth largest city in Vietnam and home to the Golden Bridge. The coastal province, with its surrounding lush hillsides, provides ample opportunity to enjoy the area`s scenic beauty including some amazing white-sand beaches.
Spain and Portugal
Among the world's most popular destinations, these Southern European gems are known for their ancient cities, sprawling scenery, flavorful food, and colorful festivities.
Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and the Pyrenees Mountains, Spain is an intriguing country that blends unique cultures and distinct flavors. From Bilbao to Mallorca, explore a wide range of art, culture, and cuisine that celebrates each individual region.
Charming Portugal is a brilliant collection of romantic seascapes, diverse cultures, and modern interpretations of rustic cuisine. Explore the countryside to find wonderful villages perfect for strolling and medieval castles that offer up a true taste of the Old World.
Peru
Once the epicenter of the Inca Empire, modern Peru is the ultimate cultural destination. From the metropolitan capital of Lima, perched on cliffs along the Pacific Ocean, to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu guarding the Sacred Valley, and to colorful Rainbow Mountain in the Andes Mountains, Peru is a vivid and diverse mixture of landscapes and cultures.
Peruvian cuisine integrates Inca staples into a melting pot filled with Spanish, Italian, German, African, Chinese, and Japanese influences. This centuries-spanning fusion has produced famous local gems like Ceviche, Chifa, and Pisco Sour. Savor all Peru has to offer, be it seafood along the coast, meat and potatoes in the Andes Mountains, or fruits and vegetables in the rainforest.
Food brings people together from all walks of life, and eating is a universal experience deeply rooted in culture and tradition. If you want to get a taste of other cultures and their cuisines, consider taking a vacation focused on exploring cultural customs and eats.
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Featured Vacations
Below are popular vacations to explore cultures and their cuisines. Your AAA Travel Agent can help you book these or customize a trip that's right for you.
Highlights of Northern Morocco
Discover Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Fez.
- 6 days/5 nights hotel accommodations
- Private Tangier City Tour
- Private Meknes, Moulay Idriss, and the Roman City of Volubilis Tour from Fez
- Private Fez Medieval Heritage Driving/Walking Tour
- Private Transportation Throughout
- Daily breakfast
Best of Italy by Rail
Visit Rome, Florence and Venice.
- 10 days/9 nights hotel accommodations
- Small Group Panoramic Tour of Rome by Driving Escort
- Small Group Morning Walking Tour of Florence With Academy Entrance
- Private Gondola Ride
- Private Arrival and Departure Transfers per city
- Daily Breakfast
Foodie Flavors of Japan
Experience Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka
- 9 days/8 nights hotel accommodations
- Private Market Visit, Sake Tasting and Cooking Lesson Tour from Kyoto
- Shared Downtown Osaka Walking and Local Food Tour
- Private Tokyo Sake Brewery Tour via Public Transportation
- Private Arrival and Departure Transfers
- Daily Breakfast
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