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A food extraordinaire or really any lover of the differing culinary delights that can be found around the world should surely participate in this groundbreaking journey developed in partnership with world-renowned Copenhagen restaurant Noma.
Explore, and most of all, taste the evolution of food, culture, and creativity across the dazzling continents; Asia and Europe.
Created by René Redzepi and Noma, you’ll enjoy an insider’s look into the people, places, and products that are transitioning the culinary landscape of the world. Along the way, dine at some of the world’s best restaurants and private kitchens, and join local chefs and producers as they taste the best only the best produce that each region and country have to offer. You, as guests will participate in hosted talks and conversations about the past, present and future of food and its relevance to creativity, innovation, and community. Throughout your journey, you’ll stay in luxurious Four Seasons properties and enjoy five-star service on the ground as well as in the air with a dedicated Four Seasons concierge and professional crew.
Itinerary
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Seoul, South Korea
After meeting your journey’s dedicated support team over cocktails, begin your extraordinary culinary expedition with a private dinner at chef Jong Kuk Lee’s home to experience his renowned farm-to-table cuisine. Visit the Jin-Kwan temple at the foot of picturesque Mt. Bukhan to learn the spiritual Buddhist preparation of temple food used for centuries to enrich the practice of meditation. Immerse yourself in Korean culture with a visit to an expert ceramicist’s studio, a lunch at a local brewery, or a traditional meal at a venerated temple. Celebrate your time in Korea with a festive meal at the home of New Korean cuisine, Jungsik ranked in the top 10 of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Tokyo, Japan
Join world-renowned chef Namae Shinobu for a day of foraging outside the city followed by a private dinner at his Michelin-starred restaurantL’Effervescence. Or visit a local market with Tokyo chefs to learn the ins and outs of sourcing fresh ingredients, including fish. In the evening, savor a private dinner at Yakiniku Nakahara, one of the city’s finest Kobe beef destinations. Other options include browsing the dazzling food halls of Ginza, taking a sushi-making class, attending a Tokyo Giants baseball game, and learning the basic movements of sword fighting from Tetsuro Shimaguchi, who choreographed the sword-fight sequences in Kill Bill.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a culmination of East Asian cuisine, as well as the meeting point of east and west. From its street food to its Michelin restaurants, Hong Kong is a truly remarkable fusion of flavors and traditions. Tour local markets with Michelin-starred chefs followed by a cooking class and lunch. Or join Hong Kong chefs as they introduce you to their favorite street food. For your final dinner in Hong Kong, explore the city’s diverse dining options and choose from Noma’s list of favorite restaurants in the city.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Discover the culture and cuisine of northern Thailand. Embark on an elephant trek through the verdant jungle to a Hill Tribe village. Explore local food markets with Thai chefs and learn about the spicy Northern Thai cuisine during a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy private dinners with Garima Arora, a native of India and former Noma chef now based in Thailand.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Mumbai, India
Touching down in India’s largest city, we embark on a culinary adventure to sample the flavors of the region’s cuisine, from aromatic seafood curries and delectable street-food chaats to hot chapatis and rich desserts. Enjoy an exclusive experience preparing traditional Indian food with former Noma chef Garima Arora, and then sit down to a communal meal to sample the fruits of your labor. Meet some of the city’s foremost restaurateurs and chefs as you learn about the culinary scene in Mumbai.
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
Florence, Italy
Meet with pioneering winemakers Tenuta di Valgiano at their lush estate that occupies a medieval site. Spend the afternoon in Lucca for dinner at Damiano Donati’s celebrated bistro. Conclude the visit by traveling to Chianti to learn from the poetic Dario Cecchini, a fifth-generation butcher, before moving on to dinner at Il Bucaniereon the beach of San Vincenzo, run by Fulvietto Pierangelini. Back in Florence, enjoy private visits to the Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria Dell’Accademia.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon cuisine bears the hallmarks of a variety of rich culinary traditions, from the seafood of the traditional Portuguese maritime culture to the delicate spices of North Africa and the fiery flavors of the New World. Accompany a local chef on an insider’s tour of the historic Mercado da Ribeira, which was once the site of one of Europe’s most famous fish markets. Join acclaimed Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes on a food tour of Lisbon followed by lunch, or carry on and let him show you the best of Lisbon’s night life and street food. Cap your time in Portugal with a gala dinner of modern takes on Portuguese classics at Belcanto, José Avillez’s two-star Michelin restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Copenhagen, Denmark
In Noma’s home city, embark on a foraging excursion with René Redzepi and members of the Noma team. See your findings freshly prepared while enjoying an aperitif on Amager Beach. The visit will conclude with a private dinner at Noma, where guests will experience a parade of exquisite small plates created largely from locally foraged and sourced ingredients. After dinner, guests will return to the airport for the short flight to Paris.
Noma Copenhagen
Paris , France
Incomparably and historically the capital of restaurants, Paris needs no introduction. Through Noma’s intricate network of connections in this great city, you will gain unique access to the exclusive halls and secrets of the Parisian culinary world, from gastronomic institutions to the city’s most prominent new talents. Join local chefs on a tour of a Paris food market followed by a cooking class and lunch. In the evening, celebrate your time in Paris at Le Cinq, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant at the famed Four Seasons Hotel George V.
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Departures & Rates
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27May17 – 14Jun17 |
Per person Based on Double Occupancy |
USD $135,000 |
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Per Person Based on Single Occupancy |
USD $147,000 |
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*Rates are inclusive of taxes.
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
Relax, unwind and enjoy the famous 5-star service of Four Seasons, whilst your taste buds are on tour in each of your incredible destinations of this incredible itinerary.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Reverberating with the energy and rhythm of the captivating city that surrounds, luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is a stylish new five-star hotel destination in Gwanghwamun, the very heart of Seoul.
