We believe that food offers a gateway into other cultures, it provides lasting memories that define a travel experience, it embodies cultural identity and individuality, and offers a deeper insight into the destination. And this is what our S.A.L.T. Experiences are all about.
From Russian caviar to the smoke-houses dotting the Swedish countryside, there is much to recommend a culinary tour of Northern Europe. Discover expertly-guided shore excursions that uncover the history, stories and personalities behind the well-known dishes, as well as shine a light on lesser-known culinary treasures. Think of anything from an exploration of the world-class restaurant culture of Copenhagen to the preserving methods of Iceland, to foraging for flavours the New Nordic way.
Unique S.A.L.T. experience, introducing you to the Nordic Kitchen Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: The Oestergaard Organic Farm, Guldbaek Winery, Alimentum Restaurant, Nordic Kitchen Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Aalborg, Denmark
Copenhagen is the centre of Scandinavian gastronomical stage. The new Nordic cuisine principals, traditional French influence, delicious Nordic ingredients, it all goes hand in hand with sustainability, zero waste cooking and using locally grown ingredients (the “noma effect”) of the highest quality. Chef Fisher will let you discover Organic Seerupgaard Farm and host a cooking class at Gastronomic Innovation in the hearth of Copenhagen. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Chef Rasmus Leck Fisher, Organic Seerupgaard Farm & Picnic, Gastronomic Innovation Private Cooking Class & Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Copenhagen, Denmark
Embrace the culture and flavours of Estonia during this memorable culinary experience. Your half-day excursion features a visit to a local market, and an interactive cooking lesson with chef Tarmo Griffel combining traditional and modern Estonian cooking methods. Afterward, you are served the three-course meal you have helped to prepare. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Tallinn City Centre, Local Market, Chef Tarmo Griffel, Cooking Workshop, Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Tallinn, Estonia
Experience Finnish Organic Cuisine with Chef David Alberti at his small Natura Restaurant. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Natura Restaurant, local farm, Finnish Lunch, Chef David Alberti. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Helsinki, Finland
Taste the very best flavors of Bordeaux through an intimate meeting with a 2-star chef, a cooking class and a gourmet wine tour. Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Les Sources de Caudalie, Chef Nicholas Masse Cooking Class, Exclusive Hotel Kitchens' Visit, Lunch at the Table du Lavoir, Château Haut-Bailly Gourmet Wine Tour S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bordeaux, France
Wonderful S.A.L.T. experience, giving you the opportunity to discover The typical village of Espelette and its world-famous pimento pepper. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Espelette village, The Piment d'Espelette Workshop, Farm visit tasting, workshop S.A.L.T. Experience available in St Jean de Luz, France
Discover the secret of Northern Irish cooking during this memorable experience with Chef Tracey. Your half-day excursion features a scenic drive to the beautiful Strangford Lough. Upon arrival, proceed for a farm visit, followed by an interactive cooking lesson, and a tasting. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Belfast City, County Down, Strangford Lough, The Jeffery Family Farm, Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Tracey's Walled Garden and Orchard, Cooking Class & Tasting S.A.L.T. Experience available in Belfast, Ireland
Ballyknocken Farm is the 4th generation home to Irish Celebrity TV Chef, Day Time Emmy Nominated and award-winning food writer Catherine Fulvio who is passionate about offering all guests A Taste of Real Ireland when they visit, creating memories to last a lifetime. Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Ballyknocken Farm, Catherine Fulvio Cooking Class, S.A.L.T. Experience available in Dublin (Dun Loaghaire), Ireland
Discover the Latvian culinary heritage on a journey through Riga's iconic food outlets. Accompanied by one of the top Latvian Chefs, explore the local market, browsing for the ingredients that will then be used for a traditional cooking class, followed by a delicious meal. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Riga, Central Market, Pavilions, Food Tastings, Latvian Cooking Lesson with Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Riga, Latvia
Enjoy the flavours of Klaipeda during this experience including a cooking workshop and a visit to a local brewery. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Klaipeda City, Old Town, Ciop Ciop Culinary Studio, Chef Laura Brekke, Lighthouse Brewery S.A.L.T. Experience available in Klaipeda, Lithuania
Explore the exquisite beauty surrounding Bergen as you enjoy a leisurely boat ride taking you to a remote island where your chef awaits you for a memorable culinary adventure with tastes from the fjord. Highlights include stunning fjord views, ocean breeze, visit to a remote island, eating fresh produce, learning about local "naustkultur". Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bergen, Private Boat, Seafood Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bergen, Norway
Discover the culinary traditions of this spectacular village located at the end of the fjord. Visit a local farm, enjoy an authentic Norwegian farm lunch, visit a local brewery and a chocolate maker boutique. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Norwegian Lunch at Westerås Farm, Brasserie Posten, Geiranger Sjokolade S.A.L.T. Experience available in Geiranger, Norway
Nordfjord is a region where food, history and culture have gone hand in hand for generations. In the 1980s, the Kalvåg project started, aiming at the protection of the old sea arches. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Scenic Drive & Ferry Ride, Kalvåg Fishing Village, Knutholmen Restaurant, Seafood Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Nordfjoreid, Norway
Spend your day with Chef Daniel Madsen, one of the most famous Norwegian Chef, learn his cooking techniques and taste his delicious food. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Chef Daniel Madsen, ingredients shopping, cooking demo, Chef's Table S.A.L.T. Experience available in Stavanger, Norway
Travel along the roads of Biscay to discover the local gastronomy and way of life of the Basque country. Taste the native Txacoli, the white Basque wine; get to know its heritage and the way it is produced. Visit the beautiful countryside Garena Restaurant, where the local, high profile chef Julien Baz will introduce you to the traditional dishes of the Baque country. Each dish will be presented with its history and connections to the local heritage Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Txacoli Cellar Gorga Izaguirre, Garena Restaurant, Basque Cuisine S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bilbao, Spain
Travel on a culinary journey through Blekinge, also called the "Garden of Sweden" and discover the wide range of culinary delights and variations of local products of the South of Sweden. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Swedish Fika, Eriksberg Safari, Lunch at Villa Lily Croft, Stora Horn Winery S.A.L.T. Experience available in Karlskrona, Sweden
Meet Rupert Cooper, the proud owner and Head Chef at Philleigh Way, a Cornish cookery school renowned for its authentic and refreshingly unpretentious approach to cooking great food. Rupert’s lifelong passion for food, his love of quality Cornish seasonal produce, and a desire to get people together to sample it all make him a great personality. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Roseland Peninsula, Ferry Ride, Philleigh Way Cookery School, Head Chef, Rupert Cooper Cooking Demo and Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Falmouth, UK
Enjoy a taste of Wales with an exclusive visit to the family run Velfrey Vineyard where the Pembrokeshire sunshine combined with coastal breezes provide the perfect ripening conditions. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Velfrey Vineyard, Mounsey Family, Wine Tasting & Welsh Fruited Scones S.A.L.T. Experience available in Fishguard, UK
The history of Guernsey Seaweed dates back over 10,000 years, first used as a fertiliser and fuel, it is now commonly found in food, cosmetics and it is even used within the fashion industry. Packed with a range of vitamins and minerals, Seaweed has become well known as a local superfood in Guernsey. Be taken through the process from collecting seaweed directly from the west coast beaches of Guernsey, to enjoying a three-course gourmet lunch showcasing how Seaweed can be transformed into a delicious meal Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Guernsey Seaweed, Port Soif, Seaweed Beach Picking, Tasting, Seaweed Gourmet Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in St Peter Port (Guernsey), UK
Where better to dive into the flavours and history of a region than this beautiful place that's home to so many distinctive cuisines iconic dishes? From exploring sustainable seafood catches on the coasts of Tuscany and Catalonia, to see biodynamic winemaking in Croatia, learning the art of gelato in Sicily, or comparing the effect of volcanic soils on wines from Sicily's Mt. Etna to Santorini, this region is world-famous for canonical dishes and advancements on the frontiers of gastronomy.
Explore the 500-year legacy of a Croatian winemaking family during this bespoke, half-day S.A.L.T. Program experience with lunch and a wine tasting at the family-owned and operated Bibich Winery. Your hacienda-style winery visit features a guided winery tour and tasting, along with an atmospheric and secluded, four-course meal served in a unique setting; the cellar or courtyard (weather-permitting). A scenic stroll along the beautiful seafront promenade in Skradin, and a stop for a local aperitif, is included. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Zadar, Croatia
Indulge your senses with the exquisite scenery and flavours of Dalmatia during this gastronomic, S.A.L.T. Program journey to Split and its surrounds. Your bespoke, half-day excursion offers a unique opportunity to savour traditional Dalmatian wine, cuisine, and specialities, and, of course, interact with the warm, welcoming locals. This S.A.L.T. Program includes a wine tasting at an organic winery, and, the highlight of your Dalmatian experience, a delightful lunch served al fresco at a traditional, family-run restaurant in a hilltop village in the Primošten hinterland. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Split, Croatia
Discover the wonderful flavours and culinary culture of Corfu during this interactive S.A.L.T. experience. This immersive full-day journey explores the local ingredients, traditional Corfiot cooking methods, and culinary culture that is the very essence of Corfiot cuisine. Included are tours and tastings at an aviary, coffee house and award-winning olive grove, an engaging, interactive cooking class, and lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped to prepare. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Corfu, Greece
Discover the wonderful flavours and culinary culture of Corfu during this interactive S.A.L.T. experience. This immersive full-day journey explores the local ingredients, traditional Corfiot cooking methods, and culinary culture that is the very essence of Corfiot cuisine. Included are tours and tastings at an aviary, coffee house and award-winning olive grove, an engaging, interactive cooking class, and lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped to prepare. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Corfu, Greece
Explore the winemaking traditions and flavours of Sicily during this unforgettable S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Your immersive, full-day journey takes place in the foreground of majestic Mt. Etna, and features winery and cellar tours, a Sicilian lunch, and tastings of vintage wines at the Benanti Wineries. This sensory experience is further enhanced by the wineries and verdant, wooded splendour of the sunny eastern slopes of Mt. Etna. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Giardini Naxos
Explore the winemaking traditions and flavours of Sicily during this unforgettable S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Your immersive, full-day journey takes place in the foreground of majestic Mt. Etna, and features winery and cellar tours, a Sicilian lunch, and tastings of vintage wines at the Benanti Wineries. This sensory experience is further enhanced by the wineries and verdant, wooded splendour of the sunny eastern slopes of Mt. Etna. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Catania
What better pairing than excellent wine and a fire-cooked delicious Italian meal, right in front of you? Head to the gorgeous hills outside Lucca and enjoy a special day at Fattoria Sardi in the company of Damiano Donati, one of Italy's most talented young chefs, who will prepare an unforgettable meal just for you, paired with wines from the farm's own biodynamic vineyards. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Livorno
Michelin legend Peppe Guida welcome guests in Montechiaro, overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento. Join him for a demonstration of his cuisine and an exclusive lunch al fresco. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Sorrento
Step into the world of Italy's most famous pizzaiolo, Franco Pepe: meet the artisans who supply his special mozzarella cheese and the farmers who grow his unique tomatoes, a heirloom variety with off-the-charts antioxidants. Then join the pizza master for an intimate tasting at his flagship restaurant, Pepe in Grani, in the picturesque town of Caiazzo. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Naples
Take a walk on the wild side and join this unique foraging experience in Puglia, a true adventure in one of Italy's most fascinating ecosystems, the Murge plateau, learning about rare and tasty edible plants and their beneficial properties. As you trek on the plateau, you will be accompanied by two charismatic young chefs and their foraging mentor, local legend "Ciccillo", and together you will also transform the day's bounty into a most unforgettable (and delicious) lunch in the countryside. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bari
Live Portofino like an insider: go beyond the touristy "piazzetta" and immerse yourself in the natural reserve of the famous Monte di Portofino, which dominates the Gulf. This is an exclusive enclave, accessible only via special vehicles, through a private road through the woods. Let them take you all the way to the top, where you will enjoy the best views of the sea and an unforgettable tasting and cooking experience (with wood fired oven baked focaccia!) among the olive groves, vineyards and beehives of eco-farm La Portofinese. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Portofino
Wheat, grapes, sugar. Romans, Greeks, Arabs. The many layers that make up Sicily's history and gastronomic tradition inspire this tasty tour that will take you from an iconic artisanal candy shop in the famous market of Ballarò to one of Tasca d'Almerita's most beautiful estates, in the countryside just outside of the city, where you will feast your eyes and taste buds thanks to great wines, extraordinary pasta (made by a local family with Sicilian Durum wheat) and the best cannoli, freshly made for the occasion. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Palermo
Embrace the exquisite flavours of Spain's lovely Empordà region during this gastronomic, full-day S.A.L.T. Program excursion to Mas Marce, and a gourmet lunch prepared with Mas Marcè products. The Empordà region has become a major attraction for haute cuisine, headed by famous chef Ferran Adrià. Also, many wineries with Empordà DO (Designation of Origin) wines and initiatives of professionals from the world of gourmet cuisine promote the Empordà region as a first-class gastronomic destination. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Palamos, Spain
Located in the geographic heart of Andalucía, between Granada and Sevilla, Córdoba and Málaga, sits Antequera. This ancient, whitewashed village of spectacular natural beauty is home to an architectural, cultural & culinary heritage spanning the centuries, from ancient Rome and Moorish Al-Andalus to Jewish Sepharad and Christianity. It is also the birthplace of Charo Carmona, recipient of Spain's prestigious Award for the Showcasing of Gastronomic Values and Premio de Excelencia. Her restaurant Arte de Cozina, (The Art of Cooking) is a living testament to a bygone era. It is here, in a meticulously restored 17th century patio and alongside her 2 sons, that Charo warmly invites her guests on a culinary journey to a forgotten time. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Malaga, Spain
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a sleepy coastal village in the extreme southwest corner of Spain with an outsized culinary & cultural heritage. Its seafood is prized throughout Spain, earning the village the official title of Gastronomic Capital of Spain in 2022. A few miles inland, rolling vineyards of the palomino grape find their ideal expression in the limestone terroir to produce sherry. This experience celebrates these 4 elements, inviting S.A.L.T. guests on rare barrel tastings and a multi-course gourmet lunch in the spectacular 18th century Bodega Hidalgo. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Hidalgo vineyard, Bodegas Hidalgo S.A.L.T. Experience available in Cadiz, Spain
Menorca, Spain's easternmost island, exudes peace, tranquility and traditional Mediterranean lifestyle like few other places. Recipient of the European Region of Gastronomy Award in 2022, its cuisine draws from both land & sea, driven by quality, simplicity, flavor and respect. Torralbenc, a pioneer winery & culinary project located on the island's spectacular southeast coast, has secured its place as the reference for modern Menorcan gastronomy, led by rising star chef Luis Loza. After learning the story of Menorcan wines, S.A.L.T. guests are invited to a multi course seasonal lunch crafted by chef Loza. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Port Mahon, Menorca, Torralbenc, Chef Luis Loza, Sion Bosch, Vineyards & Cellar Visit, lunch tasting and aperitif S.A.L.T. Experience available in Porto Mahon, Spain
Edible clouds pass gently overhead; forests of edible mushrooms glow atop wet moss; a springtime soup called "Dali's Dream." For chef and food designer Xavi Morón, it's the shapes, textures and objects of everyday life which forge our most unexpected and lasting culinary memories. With such creativity in mind, Xavi has crafted a 7-course tour de force exclusively for S.A.L.T. Barcelona: each course reflecting an historical period; a cuisine; an aesthetic; a universe - tracing an arc of 2,000 years of the city's history. With equal parts charisma, creativity and craft, Xavi embodies the relentless avant-garde spirit of his native Barcelona. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Barcelona, La Boqueria food market, the Kitchen, 7-Courses Lunch S.A.L.T. Experience available in Barcelona, Spain
Cava Guilera, run by father-daughter duo Pere and Marta Guilera, is a 4th generation cava producer in El Penedès, the cradle of Spanish cava. Producers of long aged Gran Reserva cava, theirs was voted among the Best Cavas in Spain in 2017. This is the story of a family, of a culture, and of a celebration of life spent among the vineyards. Following a heartfelt tour of the family vineyard & cellars, S.A.L.T. guests are invited under fig and pomegranate trees to enjoy a show cooking of paella made in the traditional country style, accompanied by local cheeses & charcuteries, desserts and of course, cava. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Barcelona, Panoramic Drive, Cava Guilera S.A.L.T. Experience available in Barcelona, Sparcelona, Spainain
Our focus during this SALT experience will be on Aegean cuisine, which was influenced by the many different civilizations who passed through the region. You will view the olive harvesting process and witness the magic of olives turning into oil. Visit an olive museum that displays the traditional ways of oil production in Anatolia for centuries. Top off the day with a lunch at Degirmen Farm and a chance to meet the people behind some of Turkey's other local products. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Kusadasi, Turkey
Turkish cuisine is often regarded as one of the greatest in the world and the focus during this tour will be on Northern Aegean cuisine. Visit Ayvalik town and the Island of Cunda, one of the nicest small islands on the Aegean Coast connected to the mainland through a small bridge. Admire beautiful stone houses and taste local Aegean specialties while meeting your hosts, Ms. Nihal Sayin and Ms. Ezgi Güven, mother and daughter who live on the island and who are the chefs and owners of one of the best local Aegean cuisine restaurant. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Dikili, Turkey