Welcome to the world of Portuguese wines! Our Porto UnTour on-site staff person, Marta Ferreira, also serves as our wine expert in Portugal. She has lead our Virtual Weekend in Portugal wine groups with great success. Marta is also widely knowledgeable about Port. She runs our private Port tasting lessons, a fun Zoom event you…
Wine is on the agenda for our upcoming Weekend in Spain event! Our very own wine expert in Spain, Isa Calviche, will walk guests through a primer on Spanish wines, along with some tasting notes as guests sip along. Here is the list of wines she recommends. We’ve included links to wine.com. Some may also be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…