Eat Smart Culinary and Cultural Tours - Get to the Heart of a Culture through its Cuisine!
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Join us in getting to the heart of the culture through an exploration of its tantalizing cuisine. Sample the infinite variety of regional specialties in their natural setting. Delve into the secrets of local dishes by participating in cooking classes. Also included are talks on culinary topics and visits to bustling markets to learn about the herbs, spices and condiments that are prevalent in regional cookery. We also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way. You’ll come away with a knowledge of the culinary traditions and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture. Our Culinary and Cultural Tours are perfect for those with special dietary needs. Because we work closely with all of our chefs on our tours, we can easily accommodate dietary choices and restrictions. Do you have limited mobility? We can make special arrangements to accommodate most limited mobility situations. Please ask when inquiring about our tours. Looking for a specific country? We can customize a tour for any group size. Please email us for more information. |
2025 Culinary and Cultural Tour to Japan -
April 2 to 16, 2025 - Sold Out 
Culinary and Cultural Sailing Tour of Corsica and the French Riviera -
With Guest Chef Evan Dannells of Cadre Restaurant, Madison WI October 11 to 19, 2025 - Sold Out |
Tour Leaders
Joan Peterson is the publisher of the EAT SMART series of guidebooks designed for travelers and cookbook lovers. To date she has written guides to the cuisines of Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Morocco, Sicily, India, Peru, and Norway. She has traveled extensively for many years, and leads culinary tours to Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Portugal and Sicily.
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Susan Peterson Chwae began her career in the travel industry in 1997 when she joined the family’s publishing company. Since the inception of the company’s tour business, Susan has worked intimately with destination management companies and tour operators to create luxury culinary and cultural travel experiences. She and her business partner/mother provide tour leader expertise on all of their tours.
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Here's what our travel friends say....
"I have been on several of Joan's tours and highly recommend them. I love learning about the country I'm visiting through it's cuisine and have met wonderful people along the way, from local guides to the people along on the tour, it's a top-notch experience!!"—Leanne, Eat Smart Tours to Morocco, Portugal, Sicily, Turkey and India
"Once again, you have exceeded my expectations as a tour guide and food guru. I had a wonderful trip. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put in to create such a fantastic tour. It was "unbelievable!" I will miss you, until our next trip."--Heather, Eat Smart in Norway Culinary Tour, 2013
"We especially appreciated the help from Susan and Edward in getting Bob up to the sights/food, and the many kindnesses extended by all in light of his limitations. "--Liz, Eat Smart in Sicily Tour, 2018
"I have been on several of Joan's tours and highly recommend them. I love learning about the country I'm visiting through it's cuisine and have met wonderful people along the way, from local guides to the people along on the tour, it's a top-notch experience!!"—Leanne, Eat Smart Tours to Morocco, Portugal, Sicily, Turkey and India
"Once again, you have exceeded my expectations as a tour guide and food guru. I had a wonderful trip. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put in to create such a fantastic tour. It was "unbelievable!" I will miss you, until our next trip."--Heather, Eat Smart in Norway Culinary Tour, 2013
"We especially appreciated the help from Susan and Edward in getting Bob up to the sights/food, and the many kindnesses extended by all in light of his limitations. "--Liz, Eat Smart in Sicily Tour, 2018
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Tour leaders, Joan Peterson and Susan Peterson Chwae - India 2005.