Extraordinary Travel Experiences | Culinary Institute of America

A Deep Dive!

The CIA’s world-wide reputation means you get special access to the cuisines and cultures of these exciting travel abroad destinations. Deepen your knowledge of techniques and flavors, and develop an appreciation for another culture.
China
From picking tea leaves on a plantation to visiting the Bamboo Mountain and Terracotta Warriors, and from sampling Sichuan street food to learning from China’s best chefs, this adventure is a once-in-a lifetime experience!

France
Extend your knowledge of French food and culture with opportunities to learn from great chefs, tour local markets, and taste the terroir at famous wineries throughout the Champagne, Normandy, and Alsace regions.

Italy
Authentic in every way, this tour of Italy’s cuisine and culture takes you behind closed doors to sites of local food producers, wineries, mills, and pasta makers, as well as visits to several amazing historic landmarks.

Peru
Savor the cuisine of the Andean highlands and visit Machu Picchu, explore the rich fusion of ingredients and cooking techniques in Peruvian cuisine, and visit memorable cultural locations.

Spain
Ingredients are center stage during this exciting trip! Visit fisherman in Basque country, farmers raising Iberian pigs, family-owned artisanal cheese-makers, and taste great Spanish wines, everywhere.

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