Perhaps you have been thinking about organising a family adventure or would love to escape to nature with some friends, or maybe you want to arrange a fundraising trip for your local charity? We are here to help you find authentic tours for your group. From handpicked accommodation to putting you in touch with local food experts, our group tours are designed to give you the best possible outdoor experience. Our group tours are usually between 3 – 15 people per tour. Each group tour is tailored to your needs. Some popular group experiences include: Catalonia Wine Trail, A Taste of Ireland: Coast to Coast, The Flavours of the Douro Valley and Wine Making in the Algarve.
Set off on a solo foraging adventure with our food tours designed for individuals who wish to travel alone. The beauty of travel is that it gives you time to reflect. Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy a self-guided fruit picking or guided foraging adventure. Our wild food experiences are perfect for individuals who have an interest in nature, the outdoors and learning new skills. Here are some of our top tours for solo travelers: Foraging in Ireland, Truffle Hunting in France, Douro Valley Vineyard Experience.
A couple that picks together stays together, or something like that anyway! You will always remember sharing your food adventure or foraging tour with a loved one. It offers a special bonding time that gives you a chance to connect with each other while learning skills. This may seem like an unusual romantic getaway, and it is. This is why we recommend it.
I WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LIVINGEach of our wild foraging tours will give you some life lessons to take away. Foraging is an ancient skill, passed down through the centuries from our ancestors who had to learn how to pick, choose and use the wild foods around them. Considering the impact that modern agricultural practices are having on our ecosystem we want to refocus our attention on our natural resources. Foraging will give you some lifelong tips for sustainable living.
With vineyards situated across Europe, choose to visit the terrain of your choice and learn about grape qualities specific to that region. Grape growing and wine-making are age old traditions throughout the continent, and there is always something new to learn. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, or new to the industry, we have an option to suit all levels of experience.
I DON’T HAVE MUCH TIMEAll you need is a day to get back to nature! If you don’t have a full week to enjoy a food filled adventure you can still get a taste of the local land and learn about the delicious local produce on one of our many day tours.
I WOULD LIKE TO SPEND TIME OUTDOORSLucky for you all of our tours feature elements of the great outdoors. We are firm nature lovers and connecting food with the land is our passion. We have a selection of active trips which focus on taking in the landscape. Taking time out to enjoy the sights and smells around you is wonderful for the body and mind. If you are interested in adding a hike or cycle to one of the tours that is pretty easy as our food filled routes are located near to some of the best trails in Europe.
With various tours to choose from, you can pick a skill to hone in on. Whether it be organic cultivation methods, seasonal harvesting, or discovering how to bring forth the finished product, you will be learning from nature throughout your experience. If you are interested in learning more about foraging for wild foods than we recommend a guided foraging experience with one of our guides in Ireland.
For more information on any of our food and foraging experiences please talk to our team at info@orchardsnearme.com
