Estonia food and cooking holiday
| country: | Estonia |
| location: | Tallinn |
| departures: | This is a tailor-made tour, where the prices are based on a small group of 4 people. Your Estonia holiday can be operated in different versions and length according to your wishes. We can also help you with flights from the UK |
| price: | From £289 (2 days) excluding flights. Prices based on 2 people sharing, includes 1 night accommodation, all meals, full time tour escort services, 1 cooking lesson, local transport and transfers |
the amazing things you'll be doing
One of the new European Union countries with its authentic culture and wonderful cuisine is waiting to be discovered on this 2-day all-inclusive tour around Estonia. Now’s the time to find out about Estonian food and cookery, with plenty of Russian to add spice. This is an absorbing trip where you’ll savour local dishes under expert guidance, browse local markets and gardens and enjoy the peace of Estonia’s incredibly pure nature. Enter Estonia’s soul and open new gastronomic horizons…
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Visit the most important attractions of the Estonian capital on today's 'Highlights of Tallinn' tour. Visit a local food market for you to experience the local culinary atmosphere. After lunch we’ll visit a lively handicraft quarter to see the preparation process of different handicraft arts. In the evening we drive to the seaside to visit a herb garden, guided by Mrs. Luke, introducing you the history and legends of medicinal herbs and seasoning. Common dinner, overnight in Rakvere. |
| Day 2: | Visit the Old Rakvere Castle where you’ll hear about medieval life and its interesting cuisine. Taste the local Estonian beer in the courtyard of the castle. Afternoon cooking class with a local chef featuring one Russian and one Estonian dish. In the evening take a drive back to Tallinn. Departure for Tallinn. |
how this holiday makes a difference
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This is a cultural trip taking you to the home of a local, to secluded places in the countryside, plus the Old Town of Tallinn - a UNESCO heritage site since 1997. You'll visit a local market, thus encouraging interaction with the locals. All meals are in local restaurants, homes or cafes. You'll also get free time on your own with suggestions for the best places to meet the locals. As you’ll visit economically less developed areas, you'll be directly contributing their welfare and enhancing cultural interaction between cultures.
Your local guide will be trained and educated in responsible travel policies and give you guidance in reducing negative impacts to the local nature. You'll also receive a Traveller's responsible code of conduct. As we support a local orphanage home by organising partnership programs there, we'd be very thankful for a small children's book as your contribution. |
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