Best foodie holidays

Work up an appetite on our cycling tour of Japan and tuck into some traditional Okonomiyaki pancakes at the end of your ride. These savoury fritters are made from a batter of eggs, flour, cabbage and soy sauce that is fried golden brown and topped with lashings of sweet Okonomiyaki sauce. The meaning of the word ‘okonomiyaki’ is ‘as you like’ so you’ll be spoiled for choice with many fish, meat and vegetable varieties to fuel your pedalling throughout the day.

Often served as an after-dinner aperitif, Port is a sweet fortified wine that originates from the verdant vineyards of Portugal’s Douro Valley. Juicy grapes are crushed and infused with an aguardiente spirit, aged in barrels, and bottled in Porto where we’ll visit a traditional port lodge on our Highlights of Portugal tour. Learn about the history and production of white, ruby and tawny Port and sample a few of the different varieties to compare the contrasting flavours of this sumptuous beverage.

Lima is fast becoming a hot-spot for exquisite culinary experiences making it the perfect place to try the traditional Peruvian dish of Ceviche. This zesty seafood recipe is made from raw fish marinated in fresh citrus juices and spiked with hot ají or chilli peppers. Head to Mercado de Surquillo on our Classic Peru tour to sample catch of the day Ceviche at a market-stall bar, or dine in one of the many alfresco restaurants for a more up-market version of this popular meal.