travel with anna
Take a Delicious Adventure with Anna
Join Anna (and often her husband, Michael) to do what she loves most, second only to being in the kitchen: travelling! Anna & Michael host customized culinary travel experiences to beautiful destinations meant to make your travel dreams come true. Take a look at the upcoming schedule and get ready for some tasty travels!
Visit global destinations in an exclusive & delectable way
Destinations
Explore popular destinations or hidden gems. Either way you’ll have access to experiences you couldn’t book on your own.
Small Group
Groups sizes are rarely over 20 guests, so we can access better restaurants and hotels and make use of initiate cooking school settings.
Quality
Customized, truly unique itineraries with quality and good taste in mind,
Food & Beverage
Visit local food producers, wineries, food markets and more, in addition to
local sights.
“People who love to eat are always the best people”
Julia Child
Your Tour Coordinator: Giovanni Varano
Giovanni and the Olson’s have been hosting culinary tours since 2018. Giovanni is a trained tour operator and he speaks Italian, Spanish and English fluently. He can handle any questions you may have about the trip and its details as you plan, and he travels with the group on every trip, with you every step of the way. He can also plan extension trips before or after an Olson adventure and can even design private or small group tours for you.
UPCOMING TOURS
Jan. 29th, 2024 – Feb. 10th, 2024
Max 16 participants!
Egypt is a land of mystery, beauty, and wonder, boasting an incredible history that spans thousands of years. From the iconic pyramids of Giza to the stunning temples of Luxor, Egypt is a destination that should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
Our luxury Egypt tours are designed to offer you the ultimate in comfort, style, and adventure. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be treated like royalty, with a dedicated tour guide and 24/7 support. We’ll take care of everything, from your accommodation to your transportation, so that you can focus on enjoying the experience.
Tour Highlights
Max 16 participants!
- Hosted by Anna & Michael Olson
- All archeological visits led by certified Egyptologist
- Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan Elkhalili Bazar.
- Food tour in Cairo
- Cairo Museum
- Dinner on a Cruise with Belly-dancing show on the Nile
- Philae Temple
- Felucca ride on the Nile around the Elephantine island
- Motorboat ride to a Nubian village
- Cooking lesson by a Nubian family
- AND MORE!
DISCOVER EGYPT
Discover Campania
Sept. 18th, 2023 – Sept. 26th, 2023
SOLD OUT! Waitlist Available.
Join us on an unforgettable culinary experience touring one of the most scenic and spectacular area of beautiful Southern Italy.
Tour Highlights
- Hosted by Anna & Michael Olson
- All archeological visits led by certified Egyptologist
- Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan Elkhalili Bazar.
- Food tour in Cairo
- Cairo Museum
- Dinner on a Cruise with Belly-dancing show on the Nile
- Philae Temple
- Felucca ride on the Nile around the Elephantine island
- Motorboat ride to a Nubian village
- Cooking lesson by a Nubian family
- AND MORE!
We have thoroughly enjoyed our travel experiences with Anna and Micheal! Being foodies, the foods we’ve made or watched being made on our tours have been awesome and delicious! We highly recommend an Olson tour – we’re booked on our third trip with them.
We love travelling with Anna and Michael because it always includes unique cultural and foodie experiences. Whether that’s impromptu pastry-making classes over breakfast, or dissecting the secrets of sfogliatelle over happy hour, every day is both informative and delicious. We also know we’ll be travelling with small groups of likeminded travellers, many of whom become great friends. All of this with two exceptionally gracious hosts.
Having taken several food tours with Anna, we appreciate how interactive she is throughout the trip and the wonderful insight we received from the ‘behind the scene access’ to excellent food producers. Anna’s warm and approachable nature and genuine love for food and people created an atmosphere of travelling with a friend. Beyond the delicious food, cooking lessons and incredible locations, the camaraderie and connections among fellow food enthusiasts through a small group size made these trips exceptional.
Curious to hear about trips before the public?
Can you accommodate solo travellers?
Yes, we certainly can. There is a single traveller supplement, and this ensures a private room. And we are a friendly bunch to travel with, so you’ll feel comfortable, safe and included.
How can I hear about these trips first, since they sell out quickly?
Before we publicly announce our culinary tours, we send an invitation to our exclusive mailing list first. To join this list, visit our tour operator’s website and sign up for the newsletter (we don’t inundate you with emails, just new trip announcements)
Can you accommodate food allergies?
We take food allergies very seriously and have found that European countries have been readily able to accommodate. We repeat the allergies to the staff upon arrival at every meal and the substitution dishes are very well prepared to match the calibre of the planned menu.
Will I get a recipe package at the end of the trip?
Anna makes note of all of the dishes that spark interest throughout the trip, from cooking classes, or that come up in conversation, and compiles a collection of recipes and images for everyone so that you can recreate your delicious experiences at home.
APPEARANCES
BOOK SIGNINGS | DEMOS | EVENTS
Oh Yum livestreams
September 12th, 6 pm ET
October 12th, 6 pm ET
October 19th, 6 pm ET
Join Anna for one of her signature livestream baking sessions, where you can ask her questions and even bake along with her.
West Coat Women’s Show
November 18th
BC Place
Vancouver, BC
Join Anna as she gets you ready for the holiday entertaining season with live demos, followed by a meet & greet and cookbook signing.
Christmas in November
November 3rd-12th
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper, Alberta
A festive spectacle to get you in the spirit for the holiday season! Your days are filled with cooking, baking and decorating demonstrations, fantastic feasts are served, and all with the beautiful Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. Three 3-day package dates are available to consider.