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  • The Science of Winemaking

    Spain and Portugal

    – Sample Itinerary –

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  • The Science of Winemaking

    Spain and Portugal

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“I loved this study abroad experience! I was able to see a lot of the highlights of Italy and nutrition involved in the cuisine.”

Student participant, UGA Nutritional Tour of Greece and Italy

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    Spain and Portugal

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  • The Science of Winemaking

    Spain and Portugal

    – Sample Itinerary –

    © CEPA Study Abroad / Terra Education. All Rights Reserved

  • Academic Field(s)

    Hospitality and Tourism

  • Destinations

    Barcelona, Madrid, Valladolid, Porto, and Lisbon

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Accommodation

    3-star hotels in Barcelona, Madrid, Valladolid, Porto, and Lisbon

This program provides students with the opportunity to experience the stunning wine regions of Spain and Portugal, such as Priorat and Dão. All aspects of wine production will be covered during numerous visits to wineries and vineyards.

Students will better appreciate the unique aspects of each wine by tasting and sampling their way through the Iberian Peninsula. Experiencing the local cultures and wines at first hand will provide students with a unique knowledge base for their future careers in the restaurant, tourism, and hospitality industries.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Barcelona, Spain (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2: BARCELONA

    Stay 4 nights at a 3-star hotel in Barcelona

    • Arrival at Barcelona El-Prat Airport (BCN)
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Barcelona
    • Welcome dinner at a Spanish restaurant

  • DAY 3-4: PENEDÉS WINE REGION - PRIORAT WINE REGION

    • Guided tour of a vineyard near Barcelona, e.g. the winery Jean Leon in Torrelavit, to better understand the viticulture industry and history
    • Wine tasting at the winery, providing you with an introduction to wine in general and how to evaluate the different wines with your senses
    • Art nouveau tour and cava tasting at Cordoníu, one of Spain’s oldest producers of wine and sparkling wine
    • Visit a winery in the Priorat wine region south of Barcelona (tasting included)

  • DAY 5: BARCELONA

    • Guided tapas and wine tasting tour of Barcelona to discover the modern cuisine of Barcelona and the artisanal Catalan wines
    • Free time to explore the city

  • DAY 6-7: MADRID

    • Train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Madrid

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Madrid
    • Audio-guided tour of the Prado Museum
    • Free time to explore the city

  • DAY 8: TOLEDO

    • Guided walking tour of Toledo
    • Visit and tasting at a winery in the Toledo wine region La Mancha, whose first written documentation on viticulture dates from the 12th century

  • DAY 9: PEÑAFIEL - RIBERA DEL DUERO WINE REGION - VALLADOLID

    • Admission to the provincial wine museum and the Peñafiel Castle
    • Visit a winery in the Ribera del Duero wine region, almost entirely devoted to red wine (tasting included)

    Stay 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Valladolid

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 10: DUORO WINE REGION - PORTO

    • Visit and tasting at a winery in the Douro wine region, which is associated primarily with Port wine production

    Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Porto

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 11: PORTO - VINHO VERDE WINE REGION

    • Guided walking tour of Porto
    • Visit a winery in the Vinho Verde wine region (tasting included)
    • Public 6 Bridges Cruise on the Douro river, including a visit and wine tasting at one of the famous Porto wine cellars

  • DAY 12: DÃO WINE REGION - COIMBRA - LISBON

    • Visit and tasting at a winery in the Dão wine region, which is one of the top wine regions of the world
    • Free time in Coimbra

    Stay 2 nights at a 3-star hotel in Lisbon

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator

  • DAY 13-14: LISBON

    • Guided tour of the Belém Tower
    • Admission to the Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos)
    • Farewell dinner at a Portuguese restaurant
    • Departure from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)

  • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

    Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • local transportation by private bus as needed • train tickets • public transportation passes in Barcelona (HolaBCN Card), Madrid (zone A), Porto, and Lisbon • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Programs require a minimum of 12 participants.

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  • final group size (including faculty leaders)
  • program duration
  • specific excursions
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  • other specific requirements

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  • The Science of Winemaking

    Spain and Portugal

    – Sample Itinerary –

    © CEPA Study Abroad / Terra Education. All Rights Reserved

  • Academic Field(s)

    Hospitality and Tourism

  • Destinations

    Strasbourg, Black Forest, Freiburg, and Paris

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Accommodation

    3-star hotel in Paris and the European Study Center (ESC) Strasbourg

Europe is renowned for countless culinary specialties which tantalize the taste buds and warm one’s heart.

This program pursues a passion for regional culinary history and practices. It allows students to gain an insider’s view into the food production of local delicatessens by visiting food producers in two of the most “delectable” European regions: the Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Additionally, in Paris, students will experience the culinary excellence of the French capital, learn about its gastronomy, local markets, and absorb the French culture at first hand.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: STRASBOURG

    Stay 6 nights at the European Study Center Strasbourg (Château de Pourtalès)

    • Arrival at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
    • Check-in at the Château and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg, focusing on the gourmet delights of the city
    • Welcome dinner at a traditional winstub
    • Cooking workshop to learn about and cook with regional products
    • Visit a typical French “Pâtisserie” to meet with the owner, who will introduce you to the fine art of pastry making in France (tasting included)

  • DAY 4-5: BLACK FORST - FREIBURG

    • Visit a 4- or 5-star hotel in the Black Forest for a behind-the-scenes and kitchen tour as well as a group lunch
    • Visit a German brewery in the Black Forest, including a beer tasting and a snack
    • Enjoy a free morning in Freiburg to explore the local farmers’ market, a valued shopping area for locals
    • Visit a traditional bakery and pâtisserie in Germany to learn how the famous Black Forest Cake is produced (tasting included)

  • DAY 6-7: STRASBOURG - ALSACE

    • Guest lecture on “The French Health System”, e.g. by a dietician or a representative of the Slow Food Movement
    • Experience Alsatian specialities such as gingerbread, cheese, traditional biscuits, wine, and more during a “Tasty Trip” through Strasbourg
    • Guided bus tour along the famous “Route du Vin” (wine route) with stopovers in small Alsatian villages to learn more about the region’s history and wine production
    • Visit an Alsatian winery and one of their vineyards to learn about the production of wine and to taste a selection of Alsatian wines
    • Group dinner at a restaurant near Strasbourg to enjoy the traditional Alsatian “Tarte Flambée”, which has a razor-thin dough base and is based on a recipe going back to the mid-1800s

  • DAY 8-11: PARIS

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Paris

    • Train tickets from Strasbourg to Paris
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Boat tour on the famous Bateaux Parisiens to get a first impression of Paris
    • Admission to the Musée de l’homme to explore their permanent exhibition “je mange donc je suis”. You will discover the biological, cultural, and ecological aspects of our food.
    • Guided tour of La Grande Epicerie with on-site tasting of emblematic products to discover one of Paris’ most famous gastronomy companies, located in a Paris renowned department market building: Le Bon Marché
    • Gourmand guided tour of the Opéra, St-Honoré and Madeleine gastronomic Paris through emblematic well-known sites such as Ladurée, Angelina, and new ones such as L’éclair de génie
    • Free afternoon in Paris
    • Farewell dinner at a French restaurant
    • Departure from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

    Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation at the European Study Center Strasbourg (triple or twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) and in a 3-star hotel (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • 1 additional group lunch and 1 additional group dinner • cooking workshop • local transportation by private bus as needed • train tickets • public transportation passes in Paris (zone 1-3) and Strasbourg • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Programs require a minimum of 12 participants.

Your custom quote will be tailored to several key factors, including:

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  • final group size (including faculty leaders)
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  • The Science of Winemaking

    Spain and Portugal

    – Sample Itinerary –

    © CEPA Study Abroad / Terra Education. All Rights Reserved

“I loved this study abroad experience! I was able to see a lot of the highlights of Italy and nutrition involved in the cuisine.”

Student participant, UGA Nutritional Tour of Greece and Italy

  • Academic Field(s)

    Hospitality and Tourism

  • Destinations

    Florence, Rome, and Sorrento

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Accommodation

    2 or 3-star hotels in Florence, Rome and Sorrento

Explore Italian culture and history through the universal language of food. Gain first-hand knowledge and understanding through the exploration of deep-rooted regional cuisines and develop an appreciation of the culinary cultures by touring and tasting regional specialties.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Florence, Italy (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-5: FLORENCE

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Florence

    • Arrival at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Mercato Centrale, where vendors sell various primary ingredients of the Tuscan cuisine (tasting included)
    • Visit Eataly Firenze to learn about high-quality Italian products and the true taste of Florence
    • Guided walking tour of Florence, including a tour of the Duomo
    • Visit a winery in the Tuscan region, including a tasting, where you will learn about wine production
    • Visit an olive oil mill in Volterra to get an introduction into the culture of olive growing in Tuscany (tasting included)

  • DAY 5-6: ROME

    Stay 2 nights at a 2-star hotel in Rome

    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Rome to see among others the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, and many other highlights of the “Eternal City”
    • Cooking class, during which you will prepare a 3-course meal of the regional Roman cuisine

  • DAY 7-8: POMPEII - SORRENTO

    Stay 3 nights at a 3-star hotel in Sorrento

    • Guided tour of Pompeii, a ruined and partially buried Roman city. It was destroyed and completely buried during a catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and rediscovered in 1748.
    • Check-in at the hotel and orientation session by your CEPA On-Site Coordinator
    • Visit a limoncello and cheese factory to learn about the production of the famous limoncello and the mozzarella cheese and to taste some of their specialties

  • DAY 9-11: CAPRI - ROME

    • Round-trip ferry tickets to and from Capri
    • Free day on the island of Capri. You may wander through the streets of the historic center of Capri.

    Stay 1 night at a 2-star hotel in Rome

    • Check-in at the hotel
    • Farewell dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Departure from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • What’s included in this sample itinerary:

    Academic and professional excursions with special presentations • cultural excursions and field trips with local, bilingual guides • entrance fees and reservations • accommodation in 2- and 3-star hotels (twin rooms for students; single room for the faculty) • daily breakfast • welcome and farewell dinner • cooking class • local transportation by private bus as needed • ferry tickets • public transportation passes in Rome • on-site coordinator during excursions • orientation sessions • time to study, instruct, and explore

Programs require a minimum of 12 participants.

Your custom quote will be tailored to several key factors, including:

  • travel dates
  • final group size (including faculty leaders)
  • program duration
  • specific excursions
  • your preferred accommodation and meal plans
  • other specific requirements

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

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You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

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  • Exploring the Italian Cuisine

    Italy

“I loved this study abroad experience! I was able to see a lot of the highlights of Italy and nutrition involved in the cuisine.”

Student participant, UGA Nutritional Tour of Greece and Italy

  • Academic Field(s)

    Hospitality and Tourism

  • Destinations

    Florence, Rome, and Sorrento

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Accommodation

    2 or 3-star hotels in Florence, Rome and Sorrento

Explore Italian culture and history through the universal language of food. Gain first-hand knowledge and understanding through the exploration of deep-rooted regional cuisines and develop an appreciation of the culinary cultures by touring and tasting regional specialties.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Florence, Italy (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-5: FLORENCE

    • Orientation session with your on-site CEPA coordinator in Florence
    • Welcome dinner at an Italian restaurant
    • Guided tour of the Mercato Centrale (tasting included)
    • Guided walking tour of Florence, including a tour of the Duomo
    • Visit to a winery in the Tuscan region, where you will learn about the wine production (tasting included)
    • Visit to an olive oil mill in Volterra to get an introduction to the culture of olive growing in Tuscany (tasting included)

  • DAY 5-6: ROME

    • Orientation session with your on-site coordinator in Rome
    • Guided walking tour of Rome to see among others the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps and many other highlights of the “Eternal City”
    • Cooking class during which you will you will prepare a 3-course meal from the regional Roman cuisine

  • DAY 7-8: POMPEII - SORRENTO

    • Guided tour of Pompeii, a ruined and partially buried Roman city. It was destroyed and completely buried during a catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 and rediscovered in 1748.
    • Orientation session with your on-site coordinator in Sorrento
    • Visit to a Limoncello and cheese factory to learn about the production of the famous limoncello and learn about the production of the mozzarella cheese (tasting included)

  • DAY 9-11: CAPRI - ROME

    • Day excursion to the island of Capri
    • Travel by bus to Rome
    • Farewell dinner in Rome at an Italian restaurant

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

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  • Exploring the Italian Cuisine

    Italy

  • Academic Field(s)

    Hospitality and Tourism

  • Destinations

    Strasbourg, Black Forest, Freiburg, and Paris

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Accommodation

    3-star hotel in Paris and the European Study Center (ESC) Strasbourg

Europe is renowned for countless culinary specialties which tantalize the taste buds and warm one’s heart.

This program pursues a passion for regional culinary history and practices. It allows students to gain an insider’s view into the food production of local delicatessens by visiting food producers in two of the most “delectable” European regions: the Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Additionally, in Paris, students will experience the culinary excellence of the French capital, learn about its gastronomy, local markets, and absorb the French culture at first hand.

  • DAY 1

    • Overnight flight to Frankfurt, Germany (group flight can be booked separately)

  • DAY 2-3: STRASBOURG

    • Orientation session by your on-site CEPA coordinator
    • Guided walking tour of Strasbourg focusing on the gourmet delights
    • Welcome dinner at a traditional winstub
    • Cooking workshop to learn about and cook with regional products
    • Visit a typical French “Pâtisserie” to meet with the owner, who will introduce you to the fine art of pastry making in France (tasting included)

  • DAY 4-5: BLACK FORST - FREIBURG

    • Visit a 4- or 5-star hotel in the Black Forest for a behind-the-scenes and kitchen tour as well as a group lunch
    • Visit a German brewery in the Black Forest, including a beer tasting and a snack
    • Learn how to make Black Forest Cake (tasting included)

  • DAY 6-7: STRASBOURG - ALSACE

    • Guest lecture on “The French Health System”
    • Experience Alsatian specialities such as gingerbread, cheese, traditional biscuits, wine, and more during a “Tasty Trip” through Strasbourg
    • Guided bus tour along the famous “Route du vin” (wine route)
    • Visit an Alsatian winery and one of their vineyards (tasting included)
    • Tarte flambée group dinner

  • DAY 8-11: PARIS

    • Train from Strasbourg to Paris
    • Boat tour on the Bateaux Parisiens
    • Admission to the Musée de l’homme to explore their permanent exhibition “je mange donc je suis”
    • Guided tour of one of Paris’s most famous gastronomy companies (tasting included)
    • Gourmand guided tour of the Opéra, St-Honoré and Madeleine gastronomic Paris
    • Farewell dinner at a French restaurant

Interested in running a similar program or building one from scratch?

Let’s get in touch by choosing where you are in the planning process.

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You know your exact travel dates and destinations, and are ready to request a formal proposal with quote. (at no charge or committment)

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