Florence and Tuscany, Nice and Provence, Salzburg and the Austrian Alps, Cortona and Montepulciano - do these sound wonderful? They are! And we can take YOU there.

Culinary Tours International offers over 70 years of combined expertise to show you a world of culinary knowledge, of unforgettable people, of current and historical sights, of amazing shopping, and of treasured memories, tastes, smells and learning.

We offer custom group tours to many places worldwide for high school and college culinary students, for adults and chefs. We take care of the total package including flights, hotels, meals, classes, and other tasks necessary for many trips.

What others are saying

QuoteI have traveled with Larry and Mary Kay in the past and have had a great time. It has been a way to introduce my children to the world and to expand their points of view. When someone else takes care of the details you are able to sit back and focus on your experience. We found the best parts of the trips were when we interacted with people on a personal level that you don't get when your trip is one that takes you on the normal tourist paths. We saw the things that you would want to see but had the added benefit of meeting people who were seeing us as something other than tourist.

- Terry Conway,
Seattle, WA

QuoteI remember back in 1999 when I took my first trip with you and how it changed my life! Never in my life would I have thought of going on a trips like these and I thank you for that too! Now, I look back on all the things I have seen and done, and I am truly amazed. My life at the time was so uncertain and sad and here I am now, thanks to my sister, Paula, and you two!

- Karla Martin,

QuoteEach of my two trips broadened my knowledge and provided a wealth of new perspective for my own menus. It took me to higher levels of my culinary profession.

- Chef Claire,
San Francisco, Seattle