Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the launch of 128
culinary-focused shore excursions in the Mediterranean. Developed in
collaboration with local chefs and culinary experts, these excursions
aim to provide guests with exceptional culinary experiences in countries
such as France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.
Travellers can look forward to a diverse range of immersive
food-centric activities, including wine tastings, cooking classes, and
gourmet meals prepared by renowned chefs. Regent's goal is to offer
guests unforgettable moments that combine luxury travel with authentic
culinary exploration.
The cruise line currently provides approximately 5,000 shoreside
experiences worldwide, with almost 3,900 of them complimentary for
guests.
Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said that the
goal of enhancing the cruise line’s shore excursion offerings is to
present “guests with even more opportunities to indulge in their passion
for travel and culinary delights, all while cruising the Mediterranean
aboard The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet.”
These culinary-focused shore excursions are part of Regent's broader
Epicurean Perfection programme, which seeks to immerse guests in the
culture of the destinations they visit through their palates.
Among the highlights of Regent's new European culinary-focused shore excursions are the following:
- Minoan Gastronomy Through History: This hands-on
cooking class in Heraklion (Crete), Greece, immerses guests in the
ancient Minoan diet, with dishes prepared from locally sourced
ingredients and cooked in a Minoan-style oven.
- Cooking Class with Local Chef: In Pergamum
(Dikili), Turkey, guests will learn to cook traditional Turkish cuisine
in a restaurant surrounded by Greek and Roman ruins, using locally
sourced ingredients and guided by a skilled chef.
- Farm to Table Amalfi-Style: In Amalfi/Positano,
Italy, guests will visit a family-owned organic farm in the hilltop
village of Scala to learn about organic farming methods, taste the
flavors of fresh produce, and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch with panoramic
views.
- Porto's Port Wine Cellars: In Porto, Portugal,
guests will embark on a scenic drive through the city and explore its
historic district before indulging in a tasting experience of appetizers
paired with port wines at Graham's Port Lodge.
- Ultimate Provence Specialties: This excursion in
Toulon, France includes a visit to the iconic Saint-Tropez. Guests will
tour a sustainable wine estate, enjoy fresh oysters and seafood, and
sample French cheeses paired with wines.
- Menorcan-Style Lobster: In Mahon (Menorca), Spain,
guests will savour the island's signature dish, lobster stew, at a local
restaurant. This classic dish is enhanced with a modern twist by Chef
David Coca, offering a delightful culinary experience.