Kensington Tours unveils culinary itineraries across Europe

2026-07-06

Kensington Tours, a luxury bespoke tour operator, has unveiled new culinary itineraries, citing increased demand from foodies seeking a taste of the destinations they visit.

The operator has observed a surge in food and culture-led bookings in recent years. The expanded offerings include Greece, Croatia and Portugal itineraries curated by destination experts.

Kensington president Helen Giontsis said food is one of the best ways to experience and understand a destination due to cuisine’s ties to history, geography and traditions.

“The experiences travelers remember most are often the ones they didn’t know to look for and often revolve around food and culture: a neighborhood cafe where locals gather, or a family-owned winery,” she said. “It helps travelers move beyond simply seeing a place and begin to truly understand its history, culture and people.”

Kensington released sample itineraries for its Food & Wine Collection, highlighting what its destination experts can create for clients.

In Greece, travelers can visit Sifnos and Paros, where they can experience a different side of Greek island life. The schedule includes Athens with a private Acropolis visit before traveling to Sifnos, lauded as Greece’s culinary capital, where they can cook traditional recipes in a local home.

A Croatian program focuses on vineyards and farms to highlight local life. Travelers can visit Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Solta Island and Split, where they will indulge in farm-to-table dining, visit family-operated vineyards and enjoy rare indigenous wines.

Kensington’s Portugal and Morocco itinerary brings guests from Lisbon to the Atlas Mountains. The trip features exploring Portugal’s Fado traditions and Morocco’s Berber culture. Guests can visit spice markets, attend mint tea ceremonies and dine in Berber Villages.

Courtesy of Travel Weekly