It is impossible to get a true feel of a region without sampling the tasty delicacies of its local cuisine, so we go to great lengths to ensure you get to enjoy these distinctive dishes and flavours. From cooking classes where you get to prepare and dine on a meal of local specialties to dinners with local families welcoming you into their homes, you'll enjoy unique and authentic dining experiences throughout your holiday.

Be My Guest: Dine With The Locals

Trafalgar captures the true essences of a destination with our exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences. These special treats give you a unique opportunity to savour authentic home-made foods of a region at exclusive, off-the-beaten-path dining venues. You'll be invited into family homes and working establishments, where you'll meet and mingle with your hosts and sample delicious local specialties.

A Warm Welcome Reception

Being in a friendly group is all part of the Trafalgar experience, so we make sure you are given a proper introduction to your fellow travellers. On the first night of your guided holiday, your Tour Director will host a Welcome Reception at the hotel, a neighbourhood bar or a restaurant, where you can get to know your travelling companions over a couple of glasses of wine, beer or soft drink and a light buffet meal featuring regional cuisines. For Family Experiences, a Kick-Off Party provides the same opportunity for a fun, informal get together at the start of each holiday.

Delectable Everyday Dining

You'll begin the morning with a hearty American breakfast, either a la carte or buffet style, featuring a selection of favourites like bacon and eggs, fruit and cereal, breads and other tasty treats. For lunch you are generally left to discover the local fare on your own, so you can make the most of your free time. Your Tour Director is on hand to recommend restaurants and fill you in on local specialties. Selected dinners are included, often featuring the distinctive cuisines from the various regions you visit.

Delicious Highlight Dinners

Your Trafalgar holiday includes a range of Highlight Dinners, when you'll dine on delectable regional specialties. in quaint local restaurants. To ensure you get to taste the true flavours of the regions you visit, we have sourced the best local dining experiences, accompanied by local wine, beer or soft drinks.

A Fond Farewell Dinner

At the end of your trip, your Farewell Dinner is your chance to get together as a group one last time and celebrate the good times you've shared with a delicious meal in a local restaurant accompanied by local wine, beer or soft drinks. It's the perfect occasion to say goodbye to newfound friends and toast to your unforgettable holiday.