The Active Gourmet Travel

27/02/2020

A picnic after a morning ride and visit to the local market is one of our favourite activities on our tours in France and Italy. What would you choose for your picnic lunch?

16/02/2020

Some of the delights we are looking forward to during our trip to Sicily this May. Between the food and the sights, it's hard to choose. Come and join us if you think you might enjoy this. Phone Gail on 0800 023 663.

12/02/2020

An appreciation of food, wine, friendship and new experiences is why so many people have joined us on our Active Gourmet small group escorted tours. And once we return home we have new friends who we love keeping in contact with. Why don’t you join us on our next Active Gourmet tour? https://www.theactivegourmet.com/escorted-tours

08/02/2020

Would you like to join us? We love exploring the markets on our active gourmet tours. For more information go to https://www.theactivegourmet.com or phone Gail on 0800 023 663.

03/02/2020

We can't wait to visit this exciting new venue on our travels this year. Contact us on 0800 023 663 or email Gail at [email protected] for more information.

On 17 April 2020, Culturespaces will open the largest digital art centre in the world: the Bassins de Lumières.

BASSINS DE LUMIÈRES will present monumental immersive digital exhibitions devoted to the major artists in the history of art and contemporary art.

17/01/2020

This is marvellous

L'éléphant des Machines de l'île, à Nantes... Wahou ! 🤩

📸 loire_chateaux (via Instagram) -

01/01/2020

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year. Hope you’ll come and join us on one of our adventures this year. Find out more at https://www.theactivegourmet.com

23/11/2019

Another beautiful place included in our June tour. Don’t miss out!

20/11/2019

19/11/2019

14/11/2019

This is amazing to see

13/11/2019

Let us get back to Lyon quick smart!

07/11/2019

With spaces starting to fill up we are looking forward to May 2020 and our Essential Sicily 17-night escorted tour. First stop Mondello, second stop Scopello ... in coastal Castellamare we will have the first of our famed picnics, then in the evening before dinner, there will be a surprise tasting session. The next day there are lots of options to choose from. Check them out at https://www.theactivegourmet.com/the-essential-sicily.

03/11/2019

The Essential Sicily Tour, 17 nights, May 2020
Just to tempt you - our first stop: Mondello, a sophisticated beach suburb of Palermo. We'll be staying in a hotel with the water lapping at its feet and on the first night we will have a Sicilian feast. The next day we will explore the markets and get a chance to relax and soak up the sun and sea.
Look out for our next post ... second stop: Scopello.
Can't wait? Go to https://www.theactivegourmet.com/the-essential-sicily

31/10/2019

Just a sampler for The Active Gourmet Travel's 17-day escorted tour to Sicily in May next year. Are you going to join us? https://www.theactivegourmet.com/the-essential-sicily

26/10/2019

Some of our Active Gourmet Travel Japan RWC group opted for a cooking class while in Tokyo. Looks like fun and looks like the guys are going to be expected to share their new skills when they get home.

15/10/2019

A mecca for sybarites and connoisseurs of fine wines. Our tour of the Bordelais with Ile de Re add-on option offers something for everyone. Pique-nique beside the Dordogne and Garonne, explore the forests of the Landes, wonder at the underground cellars in St Emilion and visit a 14th century abbey and a fortified windmill. Enjoy superb food and sensational wine.
Come and join us. Make new friends or bring them with you.
https://www.theactivegourmet.com/the-essential-bordelais.

03/10/2019

My favourite French city. Come and explore it with us

Dans le cadre d' Octobre Rose, mois de sensibilisation et de lutte contre le cancer du sein, le Château de Saumur voit la vie en rose ! ♥

📸 Merci Aurélien Fanni Photographie - Pixel Saumur -

03/10/2019

Have you planned your holidays for 2020 yet? It'll be here before you know it! The Active Gourmet Travel has updated escorted tours to Sicily, the Loire and Bordelais region with an optional add-on to Ile de Re. Phone Gail on +64 (0)800 023 663 or email her at [email protected] for details.

03/10/2019

Have you planned your holidays for 2020 yet? It'll be here before you know it! The Active Gourmet Travel has updated escorted tours to Sicily, the Loire and Bordelais region with an optional add-on to Ile de Re. Phone Gail on +64 (0)800 023 663 or email her at [email protected] for details.

02/10/2019

The Millau Viaduct over the Tarn Valley, France. A magnificent sight.

25/09/2019

Another happy traveller enjoying her Active Gourmet Travel tailor made itinerary ... “Just loving Cadaques & our accommodation.” Jan

25/09/2019

What's your favourite memory from your trip through the Loire valley? Was it the fields of sunflowers and poppies, magnificient chateaux, food, wine, riverside picnics or cycling through the vineyards? We love it all but would like to know what struck a chord with you.

10/09/2019