About

We specialize in small group tours designed to provide experiences seldom found in most travel opportunities.

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Kathleen Cavalier

Kathleen Cavalier purchased A Cook’s Tour in 2022.  She has lived and worked for over 18 years as a tour guide in Europe and Central and South America, speaks English, Spanish and Italian and is a certified professional chef.  She loves sharing her love for travel (and food, wine, spirits and history and culture) with tour members!

Through her relationships with local guides, wine producers, and artisans in each destination, she creates fun and informative itineraries that connect tour members with people who are passionate about sharing their cultural heritage and their individual expertise.

History and art, culinary traditions and cooking classes, spirit and winemaking, artisan food production and tastings are combined for truly unique travel adventures.

Kathleen Cavalier

What People Are Saying

"A fantastic tour of southern Italy from the Amalfi Coast to the Adriatic Sea. Kathleen makes the entire tour interesting and fun; full of history, culture, and cuisine. She has a knack of finding fabulous restaurants and accommodations that are absolutely first-rate but cozy and comfortable as well. Just take it all in, relax, and enjoy knowing Kathleen has all the details taken care of."

Julie Price

Spring 2022

“Today's traveler has so many options - where to go, how to get there, where to stay, what to see. If you are seeking a small group, a well-constructed and varied travel experience with informative guides, some independence, high quality hotels, and top local restaurants, consider A Cook's Tour.

The activity mix includes a few cooking classes, where you learn and eat local dishes, visiting area wineries, and touring the important local sites to get some history and cultural feel of where you are. Kathleen, the owner and Director, plans every detail. If you want to explore more in your free time, she is there to help with recommendations and arrangements. The type of tour attracts an interesting and fun mix of people from all over, creating an environment for friendships.

I'm taking my fourth trip (2026) with A Cook's Tour and have loved every one."

Pam S.

Traverse City, Michigan

"I recently embarked on the Piedmont tour with my family, and it surpassed all our expectations. From the incredible food and wine to the lovely accommodations, every aspect was meticulously curated. The warmth and hospitality of both the locals and our fantastic tour guide/owner (Kathleen) added a special touch. The sights were beyond beautiful, creating unforgettable moments.

The wine tours were both educational and delicious, providing insightful glimpses into the local winemaking culture. The wines, a delightful discovery, were so impressive that I ended up buying some and had them shipped back. Now, as I enjoy those wines at home, I reflect on a truly enriching and tasteful experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone seeking a perfect blend of culinary delights, beautiful landscapes, and memorable encounters."

N. Newton

2023

“Another fantastic adventure with 'A Cooks Tour'! This time in Southern Italy with Kathleen and Troy as our guides. We enjoyed local food, super hotels, fun and interesting fellow travelers, great wine and historic site seeing. We had time on our own to explore  or just relax. But the group dinners, cooking classes, cocktail hours, and tours of wineries were the most memorable. "

J and P

Green Valley, Arizona

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