Culinary Tours - Mexico
7-day Tour to San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, MEXICO

Join Gourmet Retreats on our Mexico culinary tour. For seven spectacular days we embark on a culinary and cultural tour of central Mexico. We travel to the cities of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato where we introduce you to colonial Mexico, with its charm and elegance, colorful culture and delicious and varied cuisine.

Our one-week Mexico culinary tour is much more than a cooking school vacation. It allows you to transport this rich culinary heritage to your own kitchen by offering hands-on cooking classes in Mexico, featuring traditional Mexican food, day trips to fascinating nearby areas and many delicious meals.

Your culinary adventure begins in San Miguel de Allende, a historic treasure in the mountains of central Mexico. This city stands still in time with its colorful colonial houses, four-century old churches and cobble-stoned streets. The town has been designated a national monument and is ranked among the top twenty travel destinations of the world. Next we travel to the state capitol, Guanajuato, a beautiful colonial city with underground streets, colorful shops, and houses climbing up the steep hillsides.

Our Mexico culinary tour is conducted by Lisa Gahafer and Lana Richardson of Gourmet Retreats, in conjunction with Kris Rudolph of Culinary Adventures in Mexico.


                                                                                                                          

Summary of Itinerary     

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Prices:   $1950 per person based on double occupancy; single supplement $450
                 $1750 non-cooking companion*

The tour price includes seven night accommodations - double occupancy, all activities and meals listed in the itinerary and cooking classes. Accommodations are in exquisitely detailed bed and breakfasts.

*We are happy to accommodate a friend or spouse who wants to join the tour but not attend the cooking classes. The price includes everything listed above except for cooking classes


Not Included: Airfare, transportation to and from San Miguel de Allende / Guanajuato, alcoholic beverages (unless specified in the program) and tips.

Available at additional cost: Transportation to and from Leon or Mexico City airports, horseback riding, golf, tennis, car rentals, yoga, salsa dancing and aerobics classes

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REGISTRATION

A $600 deposit per person is required to reserve space in the tour. Since the number if participants is limited and accommodations vary, early reservations are advised. Once your deposit is received, a letter of confirmation will be sent. We encourage you not to purchase airline tickets until you have received our letter of confirmation. The balance is due no later than 60 days before the tour begins. If not received by that time, Gourmet Retreats reserves the right to consider the reservation cancelled.

BOOKING POLICY: $600 Non-refundable deposit at registration. Final payment due 60 days prior to departure date. Cancellations more than 30 days prior, 30% of final payment refunded. Less than 30 days no refunds.

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Summary of Itinerary (click here for detailed itinerary)

Day One	Arrival at Leon airport, transportation to San Miguel de Allende; Dinner at local restaurant
Day Two	San Miguel de Allende city tour/ Market tour and cooking class including dinner.
Day Three	Tour to Dolores Hidalgo demonstration of pottery; cooking class including meal. Free evening
Day Four	Day trip to Pozos; hike through ruins, picnic lunch. Demonstration and tasting at local restaurant. Free evening
Day Five	Free morning; afternoon cooking class on moles and incorporated into meal
Day Six	Day trip to Guanajuato; tour with lunch at local establishment. Return to San Miguel de Allende, free evening.
Day Seven	Artisan tour in the morning; Afternoon cooking class and lunch. Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
Day Eight	Breakfast; free morning and departure by private car to Leon airport.

*Itineraries are tentative and may be changed to take advantage of many seasonal events and festivals that may occur.

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