Over our many years running the Provence Untour, we have fallen in love with this part of the Vaucluse. The wine villages that surround the Dentelle mountains, nestled at the foot of a château, fort or church, are memorable for their ancient and medieval character and wonderful countryside views. The Dentelles will be a favorite…
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Alsace in Pictures: 10 Elements That Make It Special
Alsace is a unique destination, one of France’s most picturesque corners. This region is so rich with history and so linked with its traditions, it feels like a bridge to Old World Europe. It also vibrates with color, and is one of France’s most photogenic corners. Wendell Rogers is a regular Untourist who has traveled…
7 Reasons to Love Vinho Verde, the other wine from Portugal
As Portugal has become the new “it” destination, is it any wonder interest in Portuguese wines is on the rise? As the days get longer and the temperatures climb their way toward spring and summer, crisp and refreshing Vinho Verde is at the top of our list. Here are seven reasons why this delicious libation…
Provence Wine & Food Untour: Trip Report
If you love good wine and good food, Provence should be on your vacation shortlist. When we started our Wine and Food Untour idea, Provence was a natural, one of the best regions to eat and drink in all of France. This Untour program includes three organized group activities that revolve around local food and…
Four Travel Trends to Watch in 2019
A month into the new year, we at UnTours are tracking trends in travel. Here are some exciting things happening in global travel, evolving trends that are shaping our programs and opening a new world of possibilities to savvy travelers. None of these are new, but they are growing and shifting in ways that we…
Spiez, the Jewel of Switzerland’s Lake Thun
Centered scenically on the southwest shore of Lake Thun, Spiez is a regal, inviting town. With its historic charm, mountain views, and excellent rail connections, it is one of our more popular hometowns on the Swiss Oberland Untour. Whether you stay here or use the train or boat to visit, you will likely fall in…
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Port Wine (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Port wine is a sweet, fortified wine made in Portugal for a few hundreds years. Port is a world, unknowable and sublime. Don’t be intimidated. You’ve gotta start somewhere, and Porto (on the Porto Untour in northern Portugal) is just the spot to get oriented. Here are the basics, to make it all a little less…
A Taste of Burgundy: Chèvre and Broccoli Tart Recipe
For food, wine, and atmosphere, there is no place quite like Burgundy. Canal cruising is one of the best ways to explore the picturesque countryside and small villages of the region, all at leisure and in sublime comfort. That’s why we work with Captain Megret on the Savoir Vivre, offering guests the best of the…
Picturesque Portugal: See Porto and Cruise the Douro With Us
The Douro river valley is one of Portugal’s most gorgeous regions, a place to be savored. Whether you explore it on an Untour from your comfortable home base in Porto, or opt to see it on a Ventures river cruise, you should not miss it! Here are some of the memorable things you can see…
Provence Untour Report: The Tasteful Travels of the Rivellos
Angela and Joe Rivello joined us for two weeks on the Provence Untour this May. They hit it off with our UnTours local staff person, Anne, who helped introduce them to the local wine and vineyards of her beloved home turf. Here are some of Angela’s photos and memories. Cheese tasting Saturday morning at…