Take a Bite out of Germany
Culinary Tours to Whet Your Appetite
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Germany boasts a centuries-old wine culture renowned for meticulous vineyard practices and is home to 13 excellent wine-producing regions. The wine culture extends beyond vineyards to vibrant wine festivals, celebrating local wines, traditional cuisine, and community. Whether exploring historic cellars or savoring a Franconian Silvaner, Germany's wine culture offers a captivating journey through time and taste. Contact your Virtuoso advisor for details.
PRESENTED BY EXETER INTERNATIONAL
Available for travel May 1, 2024
Enjoy a custom culinary tour through Munich and Berlin. In Munich’s main open-air market, Viktualienmarkt steps from Marienplatz, you will stop by some of the stands to taste the local delicacies, including Bavarian cold cuts, artisanal breads, cheeses, and marinated snacks. Discover Berlin’s food scene through your food specialist guide with a focus on local neighborhoods like Prenzlauer Berg where you will learn some of Berlin’s history through its food.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Eight nights’ accommodation, including Virtuoso exclusive amenities
- Sightseeing guides
- Admissions to all included museums
- Train tickets, touring, and transfers
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
- A pretzel-making class in Munich
Virtuoso rates FROM $9,500 per person, per package
PRESENTED BY KER & DOWNEY
Available for travel through March 13, 2027
Germany’s many Michelin stars shine brightly on this customizable 10-night culinary journey through Northern Germany. Beginning in Frankfurt and concluding in Hamburg, Ker & Downey’s Gourmet Germany reveals a range of delicious diversions – from international markets to centuries-old winemaking traditions to reservations at some of the country’s finest restaurants. Visited destinations include Frankfurt, the Rheingau wine region, Cologne, Münster, and Hamburg.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Hotel accommodations in Frankfurt, Geisenheim, Cologne, Münster, and Hamburg
- Virtuoso amenities at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
- Breakfast daily
- Private arrival and departure transfers to and from hotels
- Four dinner reservations at Michelin-starred restaurants
- Cider tasting at Frankfurt wine pub
- VIP tour and wine tasting at Schloss Johannisberg vineyards
- Private guided tours throughout and entrance fees
- First-class rail between cities
VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
- A US$100 spa credit per person
- A complimentary bottle of wine
Virtuoso rates FROM $1,300 per person, per day
PRESENTED BY AVANTI
Embark on a delectable journey through Bavaria with our meticulously crafted Munich and Nuremberg trip. In Munich, indulge your culinary senses with a private walking tour tailored for foodies, uncovering hidden gems and local delicacies tucked away in the city's vibrant neighborhoods. In Nuremberg, delve into the city's subterranean secrets with a private rock-cut cellars walking tour, culminating in a tantalizing beer and whiskey tasting experience.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Three nights' accommodations in Munich
- Two nights' accommodations in Nuremberg
- Dinner at The Ratskeller Restaurant in Munich
- Bratwurst dinner at Restaurant Roslein in Nuremberg
- Food and beer walking tours in Munich and Nuremberg
- Private Nuremberg rock-cut cellars tour with beer and whiskey
- Private Iphofen Tour with Franconian wine-tasting from Nuremberg with a driving guide
Virtuoso rates FROM $3,499 per person, per package
Rhinehessen: Forever Following the Rhine Terrace
Explore Rhinehessen, Germany's largest wine-producing area, nestled between Worms, Mainz, and Bingen on the River Rhine. For white wine enthusiasts, Rhinehessen offers a range from soft and floral to spicy and tangy varietals and the renowned Rote Hang produces exquisite Rieslings. Embark on the 46-mile Rhine Terraces Trail, divided into six stages, passing through charming hamlets inviting you to savor local wines, and don't miss the Most Beautiful Wine View of 2020 at Nollig Castle.
Palatinate: Germany's Oldest Wine Route
Experience Germany's oldest wine route in the Palatinate, a picturesque region between Saarbrücken and Mannheim. Known for Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Silvaner, and Chardonnay, the landscape is a wine lover's paradise, featuring endless vineyards cascading down to the Rhine and Moselle. With mild winters and pleasant summers, the region also hosts citrus and kiwi groves.
Baden: Lovely Weather, Wonderful Wine
Discover Baden, the “Burgundy Paradise", a versatile wine-growing region stretching 248 miles along the Upper Rhine Plain, located close to Stuttgart. Renowned for its warm climate, Baden excels in Burgundy grapes and is famous for its Cuvée wines. For eco-conscious enthusiasts, the Markgräfler Land offers an eco-wine trail, while the Ortenau Wine Trail promises a delightful experience.
Moselle: Head up along the steepest vineyard in EuropE
Explore the historic Moselle region, one of Germany's oldest wine areas, known for its steep slopes. This unique landscape hosts Europe's steepest vineyards, cultivating Rieslings, Müller-Thurgau, and Pinot Noir on primeval shale. Perfect for experienced hikers, the slopes offer stunning views of castles, vineyards, waterfalls, ostrich farms, and charming wine villages like Cochem and Bremm.
Franconia: Quite small, but very refined
Discover Upper Bavaria, once the largest wine region in the Holy Roman Empire, now a moderately sized gem. Beyond wine, Franconia hosts 200 wine-related festivals annually. Explore deep forests, gentle hills, and villages with half-timbered houses on some of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany and enjoy Silvaner wine and stunning views of Vogelsburg along the Volkacher Mainschleife.
Don’t miss The Wurstmarkt, held in Bad Dürkheim from September 6-10 and 13-16, 2024. Dating back to the 15th century, this festival draws wine enthusiasts from across the globe to indulge in German wines, local delicacies, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
