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One of the best ways to experience a culture is to experience the culinary traditions of a destination. Food is often deeply tied to a culture's history and traditions. Through food, we can learn about the cultural practices and beliefs that have shaped a community's identity over time and as it is happening. Unlock your inner foodie with these 9 Foodie Experiences that Combine Culinary and Culture.

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Turkish tea is a type of black tea that is consumed extensively in Turkey. It is traditionally brewed in a double teapot known as a "çaydanlık," and served in small, tulip-shaped glasses. The tea is often sweetened with sugar and served with breakfast, as a mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up, or after meals. It is a staple of Turkish culture and hospitality, and drinking tea together is a common way for friends and family to socialize.

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Turkey is known for its rich and diverse cuisine, blending flavors from its Ottoman and Mediterranean heritage. Here are some culinary experiences to consider on a culinary journey through Turkey:

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The European grape harvest season is almost upon us! Traveling during grape harvest season is a unique time to see Europe in its brilliant splendor! Not only are the leaves changing color, but towns start to buzz with action, there are plenty of festivals to celebrate the grape harvest and some vineyards even allow you to participate in the grape stomping action. Join in the action with this Guide to Grape Harvest Seasons Across Europe.

Keytours Vacations travel packages are fully customizable. Add a day, a week, a sightseeing tour, another destination or let our expert travel consultants design something truly unique. Browse our website for great ideas or schedule a consultation with one of our expert travel consultants.

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A very important symbol of the Mediterranean, the olive tree, its fruits and the oil produced from them, have long been a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine dating back 6000 years. In ancient times, olive oil was also used for a variety of purposes including as lamp fuel, pharmaceutical ointment and in anointing rituals for warriors, royalty and other important people. Today, olive oil is commonly used as a cooking ingredient or enjoyed with a loaf of bread and a glass of fine wine. Olive oils differ based on a variety of factors including when the olives are picked and where the olives are grown. If you love olive oil, travel to these 10 Destinations For Olive Oil Connoisseurs.

Keytours Vacations travel packages are fully customizable. Add a day, a week, a sightseeing tour, another destination or let our expert travel consultants design something truly unique. Browse our website for great ideas or schedule a consultation with one of our expert travel consultants.

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Discover la dolce vita in true Italian luxury.   Sip a ruby-red Chianti on a sun-drenched terrace overlooking the Tuscan landscape or browse the latest fashions on Via Montenapoleone. Life truly is beautiful in Italy. 

 

The Keytours Vacations Smart Luxury line offers a wide range of unique and exciting experiences in Italy. 

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Experience the spectacle and pageantry of Carnival, set to the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Venice. The Venice Carnival is not only Italy's biggest party of the year, it is also one of the world's most famous Carnival celebrations. And there is so much more to Carnival than the party, come learn about the history and culture of Carnival.

 

The Keytours Vacations Smart Luxury line offers a wide range of unique and exciting experiences in Italy. Let us customize a trip around Carnival for you!

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Known poetically as the green heart of Italy, the rugged region of Umbria is dominated by the Apennine Mountains. It is among this verdant and pastoral landscape that visitors will find rich chocolate kisses in the Umbrian capital of Perugia, and some of the world's best olive oil in the hillside towns of Spoleto and Trevi, making the region a paradise for indulgent gourmet travelers.

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The Keytours Vacations Smart Luxury line offers a wide range of unique and exciting experiences in Greece from harvesting olives to cruising through the Santorini caldera at sunset. Keytours Vacations offers tailor-made and custom packages and day trips to destinations around the world! Check out our curated list of smart luxury vacations or let us personalize your trip today! 

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Greece has been known for its wines since antiquity, yet is one of the most underrated wine destinations today. In Greece, wine is deeply woven into the fabric of life. Greek vineyards are rich with a multitude of varieties and a limitless spectrum of choices. But, Greek sweet wines can be the perfect drink on any occasion and can win over even the most demanding wine lover.

We have put together a short list of some of our favorite sweet wine destinations in Greece. Choose one or choose them all! And let Keytours Vacations personalize your next food and wine vacation to Greece.

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