My wife and I are lucky to have traveled widely. Aventura Travel takes you to our favorite places in our favorite destinations. Aventura trips focus on food, wine, and culture, and how they intermingle. Plus a sampling of art and history, without going overboard. Restaurants are carefully chosen and range from casual hidden gems to those awarded Michelin stars. Expert local guides in each town or region add their expertise and open doors only a local can access. We build in lots of freedom for your choices and limit groups to between six and twelve people for an intimate experience. Bring your family and friends to form your own group or sign up on your own and meet new friends. Either way, I think you will find it to be an extraordinary adventure.
Robert Patterson
Founder
Many tour operators take large groups to all the typical sites. Check the box. Nothing wrong with that, but it's not what we do. We don't go sightseeing but rather seek out experiences. We arrange picnics and bike rides through the vineyards. At restaurants we make reservations instead of pre-ordering your meal. In fact, the cost of most meals is not included in the trip price, which gives you the freedom to order from the menu or even choose a different restaurant all together. The same freedom applies to activities. In addition to generous free time, you can always opt out of a scheduled activity and go explore on your own - or just watch the world go by at a sidewalk cafe. Also, since quaint villages come with cobblestone streets, our trips are best for people who are comfortable walking over uneven surfaces. And we save you money by not arranging airport transfers or making you pile into a bus for short rides around town. It's easy to just grab a taxi. All in all, it's the freedom of independent travel with the benefit of someone else finding all the best places.
Luxury small-group trips to special destinations
Barcelona, Rioja & Madrid
We start with a brief visit in Barcelona, or come early if you want to see more. We then take the train to the beautiful region of Rioja. This is the heart of the trip featuring great food, world-class wine, show-stopping scenery, bike rides through the vineyards, a hike on the Camino de Santiago, and more, all with a Basque accent. Then off by train for a brief visit in Madrid, or stay longer on your own to experience more.
2026
October 5 - 15
2027
May 10-19 2027
May 17-26
May 24 - Jun 2
Sep 13-22
Sep 20-29
Oct 4-13
Nice, Lyon, Burgundy, & Paris
We start with a brief visit in Nice, or come early if you want to see more. Then a beautiful drive through Provence takes us to Lyon and Burgundy. These extraordinary places are the heart of the trip, featuring Michelin Star dining and other delicious experiences in the culinary capital of France. Then by train for a brief visit in Paris, or stay longer on your own to experience more.
2027
May 10-19 2027
May 17-26
May 24 - Jun 2
Sep 13-22
Sep 20-29
Oct 4-13
Rome, Tuscany, & Bologna
Dig into the wonderful and very different cuisines of Rome, Tuscany, and Bologna. Plus enjoy a delightful sampling of Italy's art, history, and culture. We start with a brief visit in Rome (or come early to see more). Then by train to Tuscany, where we linger for several days. Then a train to Bologna to indulge in the food of Italy's culinary capital and to see how Parmesan and other fine foods of the region are made. Then it's on to Milan for the Farewell Dinner and to access an international airport (or consider staying longer on your own to experience more).
2027
Sep 13-22
Sep 20-29
Oct 4-13
and earn discounts on your own travel!
What better way to travel than with friends and family? We encourage you to form your own group, based on a minimum of three rooms (6 people) and a maximum of six rooms (12 people). By doing so, you earn discounts on your trip cost, with benefits increasing as the number of guests increases.
The trip price varies by itinerary and by trip date. Generally, the price includes accommodations, a few selected meals (Welcome Dinner, winery meals with food and wine pairings, and Farewell Dinner), scheduled activities, train and minibus transport, guides, and guide gratuities.
The trip price does not include the cost of airfare, airport transfers, taxis, most meals, or optional activities.
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