In September 2023 we will be venturing into the Alps for an unforgettable Switzerland getaway! This sold out culinary tour has a special focus on Switzerland's world-renowned cheeses, and especially Le Gruyère AOP, which was the 2022 World Champion at the World Cheese Awards. We will be traveling with Cathy Strange, one of the world's great experts on cheese. 

Photo courtesy of Le Gruyere AOP

During our many Italian adventures we have toured traditional dairies where fresh Buffalo Milk Mozzarella, Ricotta, Provolone and Asiago are produced—and have even been lucky enough to experience the production and aging process of Parmigiano Reggiano. Join us in Sicily in October 2023 or Parma and Emilia Romagna in April 2024 to get behind-the-scenes access to the best of the best in Italian cheese. We’ll taste authentic, local ingredients and even meet the animals who produce the high quality milk that creates amazing cheese!

Oldways photo from a visit to Monti Trentini

The first time we arrived in Cyprus, we were determined to learn (among many other things) how the unique, magnetic, mouth-watering Cypriot halloumi cheese is made, and happily, we did. We visited a small family halloumi producer deep in the island’s southwest, passing dozens of large, unpenned herds of foraging goat and sheep en route. Then, we tasted halloumi, a cheese renowned for its unique texture and grilled preparations.

Photo courtesy of Kristin Teig

During our culinaria to San Sebastián and the Basque Region we traveled to Navarra to visit Kamiku, a small, traditional cheese producer. Following our tour and tasting, the family hosted us at their home for a lunch of the region’s specialties including an extra special dessert using sheep’s milk.  

We also visited Granada in 2018 and got to visit Quesería La Cueva Magaha!

Oldways photo

On our most recent small-group cooking experience on the Aegean coast of Turkey we visited the artisanal local Demirli Creamery to see the making of Lor Cheese. We also visited a self-sustainable farm for lunch including a selection of the farm’s fresh cheeses, salads, and local wine, with a fabulous lunchtime presentation.

Oldways photo