If you love travel and love to cook, consider joining one of Chef Green’s upcoming exclusive small-group Culinary/Cultural Tours for food lovers and intellectual explorers.

Explore the world of cuisine and culture in person, through travel with Aliza Green

Culinary Tours

Meet chefs, farmers, winemakers, food producers, and local culinary experts with commentary and guidance from Chef Aliza Green who shares her unparalleled culinary knowledge with guests. A certified tour director, she leads exciting small-group tours of culinary exploration. Destinations for 2021 and 2022 include Three Greek Islands, Israel, Portugal, Bordeaux & Basque Country, Sicily, Catalonia, Andalucia, Alsace and Provence.

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Fishing Boats in Puglia with Norman Watchtower

Explore Fes and its medieval medina, pottery, leather, honey market

Legendary Marrakech, J'ma el F'na night market, culinary museum, Jardins Majorelle & Yves St. Laurent museum, the best shopping

Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

El Jadida, an old Portuguese seaside town & Safi (famed for pottery)

Essaouira, a charming town on the Atlantic famed for fish, stay in the medina at a Relais e Chateau riad.

Argan oil women's coop, silver workshop

Guided cultural/foodie tours in Fes and Marrakech

Two winery visits, knowledgeable local guides, memorable meals

Dinner at Michelin 2* waterfront restaurant, Casa de Chá Boa Nova in Oporto

Winery visit Douro Valley wine region

Explore the old Jewish district of Oporto

Drive the panoramic route of the N222 Road

Douro wine estate for a cooking class

In the Sangalhos region, visit a winery

Visit the Bauçaco Forest Park

Listen to fabulous Fado music

Explore Lisbon's many delights

Beautiful seaside village of Sintra

Bordeaux: Les Halles de Bacalan, sampling local products for Lunch, Les Cite de vin 

Saint Emilion, private tour of underground church carved out of solid rock & winery tour/tasting 

Bay of Arcachon, secrets of caviar and oyster tasting

Bayonne, Atelier de Chocolate workshop & dinner at Sequences Restaurant by Sebastien Grave (1* Michelin)

Basque villages and the famous Piment d’Espelette

Biarritz, dinner at Les Rosiers (1* Michelin)

San Sebastian, market visit and hands-on cooking class

Bilbao, tour of the shimmering Museo Guggenheim Bilbao

Capo Market in Palermo with street food tastings

Monreale's 12th century cathedral covered with golden mosaics.

Sicilian cooking class in Palermo

Seafood Couscous demo and tasting Trapani; Marsala salt pans

Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Demonstration of traditional Modicano chocolate

Walking tour of ancient Siracusa and Ortigia with hands-on cooking class

Wine tasting on the slopes of Mount Etna

Taormina tour of the Greek Temple, granita class and hands-on cooking class

Explore enchanting Crete, Santorini and Naxos

Cooking classes on Crete, Santorini & Naxos

Archeological Museum of Heraklion; Gnossos, Crete’s Minoan capital with the Palace of King Minos; Santorini’s Bronze-Age period at Akrotiri

Taste Santorini wines with an panoramic view over the caldera

View the world-famous sunset at Oia on Santorini

Cooking class and lunch at a local farm on Naxos 

Dine at Varoulko, 1* Michelin star restaurant in Athens

Market visit and hands-on cooking class and tour of the Pope's Palace in Avignon

Full-day tour of Provence Romaine: Pont du Gard and Nîmes Maison-Carrée

Guided tour of the medieval Jewish quarter of Carpentras.

Visit the Alps of Haute Provence 2 night stay at La Bonne Étape in Chateau-Arnoux.

Truffle hunt and petanques in Lourmarin

Les Baux de Provence & Saint Remy

Arles and LUMA, Frank Gehry-designed art center

Tour La Camargue delta of the Rhone River, flamingos, bulls, and small horses

Tour Customer Testimonials

"I have had the privilege of traveling extensively always independently with a one or two friends. When deciding to visit India, I was hesitant to do this trip on my own so I took my first group tour, lead by Aliza. It was 13 strangers that by the end of the trip were, and are, friends. It was a lot of surprises, calories and laughter and I would love to travel, with a group, and Aliza again."

Judy S

India Tour Testimonial

"Travels with Aliza Green are like her incomparable cookbooks: a recipe of well researched ingredients, knowledge, and tidbits of history and lore that yield a delicious result. Highly recommended!"

Jim and Gail

Italy Tour Testimonial

“My husband and I have taken two culinary tours with Aliza Green (Tuscany and Umbria in Italy and Morocco) and they were just amazing. Aliza is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. She took us to places which we never would have found on our own and balances educational experiences with dining and shopping to provide an excellent time. We would definitely travel with her again.”

Caryn and Gordon

Morocco Tour Testimonial

“Our trip to Morocco far exceeded our expectations.  Your cookbooks are a staple in our kitchen but this trip have them a whole other dimension.  The market tours and cooking classes opened our eyes to this extraordinary cuisine.  There were so many high points, but just to name a few; the night in the desert, the cheese maker in Essaouira, touring the Medina, and so on.  We also met some great people on the tour and have continued a relationship with them today.  With each trip we have taken with you the experience only gets better.”

Dave

Morocco Tour Testimonial

"10 out of 10 for the Israel Tour!"

Carter M

Israel Tour Testimonial

Probably the most enjoyable and informative trip I have ever taken. A fantastic itinerary and Aliza was very helpful and knowledgeable.  Best way to see Morocco!

Tina W

Morocco Tour Testimonial

When I returned from my Moroccan tour with Aliza Green, I felt truly grateful to have been able to experience this wonderful country through Aliza and the fabulous local tour guide's eyes.  What a treat for the senses!  Beautiful colors, exotic smells and dramatic scenery awaited me in Morocco.  Aliza was a tour de force leader of the group.  She was prompt in her email communications and answered all questions prior to the trip.  The little issues that arose during the trip she dealt with efficiently and courteously.  She has wonderful people skills and was easy to relate to making us feel warm and welcomed.  She chose a local guide who was the best guide I've ever had.  He was knowledgeable, engaging and warm.  I can't say enough good things about the experience.  The best testimonial is that I, who have never wanted to go on a group tour before, wouldn't hesitate to join Aliza on another one of her tours! 

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B. Nathan

Morocco Tour Testimonial

[We] could not have been happier with our decision to spend our honeymoon on our trip to Morocco with you and the group. Every day, every hotel, meal and activity, you and the guides vastly exceeded our expectations. The seamless manner in which the entire trip played out is a testimony to you and your colleagues hard work. Having traveled throughout Europe, Middle East and North Africa in the past, no trip comes close to the experience we shared with you and the group and for that we are forever grateful. But the best testimonial is that we are already planning to join you on another tour. We can't wait! 

R Sterling

Morocco Tour Testimonial

My trip to Morocco with Aliza Green seemed like a miracle. Everything ran perfectly. We had an amazing local guide. Aliza was a wonderful companion and introduced us to one of the greatest cuisines in the world in a fascinating and beautiful country.  I cannot recommend her and her tours enough. 

N Cutrer

Morocco Tour Testimonial

Although I’ve done a lot of solo traveling as well as traveling with friends, this was my first time being part of a tour – and what a wonderful tour it was!   It was a pleasure to experience the culture and cuisine of Morocco with a comprehensive itinerary, an amiable small group, an experienced guide, and an expert driver.  Nothing was lacking, and in retrospect, I realized I could not have had as full or robust experience on my own.  Aliza’s tour of Morocco exceeded my high expectations in every way.   

BA Nathan

Morocco Tour Testimonial

By far one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever been on. Thank you for all of your work in ensuring it was a great trip. 

N Whitehead

Morocco Tour Testimonial

Not just a tour of Israel’s best restaurants, but 12 days of hands on cooking, foraging for edible plants, meeting wonderful people, dining in the desert, tasting delicious wine and experiencing some of the world’s greatest monuments and cultural sites. We loved it so much, we went on the trip a second time!”  

D Macey

Israel Tour Testimonial

Our Israel culinary adventure was extraordinary; a real insider’s exploration of the tremendous diversity of inspirations for modern Israeli cuisine. The combination of Aliza’s expertises and insights and our local guide’s knowledge of the country’s food scenes made for a trip of a lifetime. 

P Savidge

Israel Tour Testimonial

Aliza Green's culinary tours go beyond the ordinary. Her unique perspective on the culinary roots of any place help bring the history and culture alive. As someone who went on tours to both India and Israel, I felt as though I was on a walk through history and the many different influences that brought h the country into being. And you have never had so much nonstop deliciousness anywhere else! But don't worry! With all the walking and touring and tasting, you won't gain a pound. The only thing you will bring back is delicious memories to treasure for a lifetime! And newfound friends to plan your next big trip! 

Alison W

India & Israel Tour Testimonial

"I have had the privilege of traveling extensively always independently with a one or two friends. When deciding to visit India, I was hesitant to do this trip on my own so I took my first group tour, lead by Aliza. It was 13 strangers that by the end of the trip were, and are, friends. It was a lot of surprises, calories and laughter and I would love to travel, with a group, and Aliza again."

Judy S

"Travels with Aliza Green are like her incomparable cookbooks: a recipe of well researched ingredients, knowledge, and tidbits of history and lore that yield a delicious result. Highly recommended!"

Jim and Gail

“My husband and I have taken two culinary tours with Aliza Green (Tuscany and Umbria in Italy and Morocco) and they were just amazing. Aliza is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. She took us to places which we never would have found on our own and balances educational experiences with dining and shopping to provide an excellent time. We would definitely travel with her again.”

Caryn and Gordon

“Our trip to Morocco far exceeded our expectations.  Your cookbooks are a staple in our kitchen but this trip have them a whole other dimension.  The market tours and cooking classes opened our eyes to this extraordinary cuisine.  There were so many high points, but just to name a few; the night in the desert, the cheese maker in Essaouira, touring the Medina, and so on.  We also met some great people on the tour and have continued a relationship with them today.  With each trip we have taken with you the experience only gets better.”

Dave

"10 out of 10 for the Israel Tour!"

Carter M

Designation

Probably the most enjoyable and informative trip I have ever taken. A fantastic itinerary and Aliza was very helpful and knowledgeable.  Best way to see Morocco!
Tina W.

Tina W

Designation

When I returned from my Moroccan tour with Aliza Green, I felt truly grateful to have been able to experience this wonderful country through Aliza and the fabulous local tour guide's eyes.  What a treat for the senses!  Beautiful colors, exotic smells and dramatic scenery awaited me in Morocco.  Aliza was a tour de force leader of the group.  She was prompt in her email communications and answered all questions prior to the trip.  The little issues that arose during the trip she dealt with efficiently and courteously.  She has wonderful people skills and was easy to relate to making us feel warm and welcomed.  She chose a local guide who was the best guide I've ever had.  He was knowledgeable, engaging and warm.  I can't say enough good things about the experience.  The best testimonial is that I, who have never wanted to go on a group tour before, wouldn't hesitate to join Aliza on another one of her tours! 

.

B. Nathan

Morocco Tour Testimonial

[We] could not have been happier with our decision to spend our honeymoon on our trip to Morocco with you and the group. Every day, every hotel, meal and activity, you and the guides vastly exceeded our expectations. The seamless manner in which the entire trip played out is a testimony to you and your colleagues hard work. Having traveled throughout Europe, Middle East and North Africa in the past, no trip comes close to the experience we shared with you and the group and for that we are forever grateful. But the best testimonial is that we are already planning to join you on another tour. We can't wait! 

R Sterling

Morocco Tour Testimonial

My trip with Aliza Green to Israel in February 2020 was amazing. Aliza is a knowledgeable and caring tour leader, and she organized a fascinating and fun tour of many of Israel’s highlights. Food was incredible, and food related events were so interesting. Highly recommend this tour!  

Eileen B

Israel Tour Testimonial

"I have had the privilege of traveling extensively always independently with a one or two friends. When deciding to visit India, I was hesitant to do this trip on my own so I took my first group tour, lead by Aliza. It was 13 strangers that by the end of the trip were, and are, friends. It was a lot of surprises, calories and laughter and I would love to travel, with a group, and Aliza again."

Judy S

"Travels with Aliza Green are like her incomparable cookbooks: a recipe of well researched ingredients, knowledge, and tidbits of history and lore that yield a delicious result. Highly recommended!"

Jim and Gail

“My husband and I have taken two culinary tours with Aliza Green (Tuscany and Umbria in Italy and Morocco) and they were just amazing. Aliza is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. She took us to places which we never would have found on our own and balances educational experiences with dining and shopping to provide an excellent time. We would definitely travel with her again.”

Caryn and Gordon

“Our trip to Morocco far exceeded our expectations.  Your cookbooks are a staple in our kitchen but this trip have them a whole other dimension.  The market tours and cooking classes opened our eyes to this extraordinary cuisine.  There were so many high points, but just to name a few; the night in the desert, the cheese maker in Essaouira, touring the Medina, and so on.  We also met some great people on the tour and have continued a relationship with them today.  With each trip we have taken with you the experience only gets better.”

Dave

"10 out of 10 for the Israel Tour!"

Carter M

Designation

Probably the most enjoyable and informative trip I have ever taken. A fantastic itinerary and Aliza was very helpful and knowledgeable.  Best way to see Morocco!
Tina W.

Tina W

Designation

When I returned from my Moroccan tour with Aliza Green, I felt truly grateful to have been able to experience this wonderful country through Aliza and the fabulous local tour guide's eyes.  What a treat for the senses!  Beautiful colors, exotic smells and dramatic scenery awaited me in Morocco.  Aliza was a tour de force leader of the group.  She was prompt in her email communications and answered all questions prior to the trip.  The little issues that arose during the trip she dealt with efficiently and courteously.  She has wonderful people skills and was easy to relate to making us feel warm and welcomed.  She chose a local guide who was the best guide I've ever had.  He was knowledgeable, engaging and warm.  I can't say enough good things about the experience.  The best testimonial is that I, who have never wanted to go on a group tour before, wouldn't hesitate to join Aliza on another one of her tours!

B Nathan

Morocco Tour Testimonial

[We] could not have been happier with our decision to spend our honeymoon on our trip to Morocco with you and the group. Every day, every hotel, meal and activity, you and the guides vastly exceeded our expectations. The seamless manner in which the entire trip played out is a testimony to you and your colleagues hard work. Having traveled throughout Europe, Middle East and North Africa in the past, no trip comes close to the experience we shared with you and the group and for that we are forever grateful. But the best testimonial is that we are already planning to join you on another tour. We can't wait!

R Sterling

Morocco Tour Testimonial

My trip to Morocco with Aliza Green seemed like a miracle. Everything ran perfectly. We had an amazing local guide. Aliza was a wonderful companion and introduced us to one of the greatest cuisines in the world in a fascinating and beautiful country.  I cannot recommend her and her tours enough. 

N Cutrer

Morocco Tour Testimonial

Although I’ve done a lot of solo traveling as well as traveling with friends, this was my first time being part of a tour – and what a wonderful tour it was!   It was a pleasure to experience the culture and cuisine of Morocco with a comprehensive itinerary, an amiable small group, an experienced guide, and an expert driver.  Nothing was lacking, and in retrospect, I realized I could not have had as full or robust experience on my own.  Aliza’s tour of Morocco exceeded my high expectations in every way.   

BA Nathan

Morocco Tour Testimonial

By far one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever been on. Thank you for all of your work in ensuring it was a great trip. 

N Whitehead

Morocco Tour Testimonial

"I have had the privilege of traveling extensively always independently with a one or two friends. When deciding to visit India, I was hesitant to do this trip on my own so I took my first group tour, lead by Aliza. It was 13 strangers that by the end of the trip were, and are, friends. It was a lot of surprises, calories and laughter and I would love to travel, with a group, and Aliza again."

Judy S

"Travels with Aliza Green are like her incomparable cookbooks: a recipe of well researched ingredients, knowledge, and tidbits of history and lore that yield a delicious result. Highly recommended!"

Jim and Gail

“My husband and I have taken two culinary tours with Aliza Green (Tuscany and Umbria in Italy and Morocco) and they were just amazing. Aliza is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. She took us to places which we never would have found on our own and balances educational experiences with dining and shopping to provide an excellent time. We would definitely travel with her again.”

Caryn and Gordon

“Our trip to Morocco far exceeded our expectations.  Your cookbooks are a staple in our kitchen but this trip have them a whole other dimension.  The market tours and cooking classes opened our eyes to this extraordinary cuisine.  There were so many high points, but just to name a few; the night in the desert, the cheese maker in Essaouira, touring the Medina, and so on.  We also met some great people on the tour and have continued a relationship with them today.  With each trip we have taken with you the experience only gets better.”

Dave

"10 out of 10 for the Israel Tour!"

Carter M

Designation
Probably the most enjoyable and informative trip I have ever taken. A fantastic itinerary and Aliza was very helpful and knowledgeable.  Best way to see Morocco!
 

.

Tina W

Designation

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Our Glorious Trip to Morocco: writings from a 2018 Morocco Tour Guest

June 20, 2018

Glossy black olives in hand-woven raffia basket, Fes medina

Olives, anyone? How many can we eat? And where do we put the pits?

What’s your memory of this glorious trip: is it the comfy bus in which only 5 people stayed in the same seats throughout; is it the power, wifi, nuts and water or is it the wonderful Mohammed who drove us for (how many?) kilometers, even during the

Multicolored olives for sale in the Fes medina

rain and sleet in the High Atlas mountains where some of us were terrified. But I bet it’s the extraordinary tour guide, Chacha, who spoke (at least) 5 languages, knew all about the history and geography, the architecture and the food, the people and the politics of this gorgeous country and kept us moving, interested and learning.

How about the great hotels we stayed in, including some with fewer amenities than we’re used to (e.g., hot water). Everywhere we managed thanks to our great leader, Aliza (AKA Aziza), who in her calm and professional tour-creator persona was able to deal with it all, including a melt-down, a foot injury, and unusual sleeping arrangements. Where else have you seen the tree-climbing goats, baby camels? When did you experience a longer-than-expected night-time camel ride followed by a cooking fire in the desert and sleeping in a “luxurious” tent?

There’s more: solar panels, modern architecture, ancient souks and medinas, hijabs everywhere but only 5 covered faces. ancient synagogues and cemeteries. Roman ruins, amazing on-the-water mosque, cooking lessons, spices, body scrubs and massage.

Check out this Film of my Moroccan Culinary/Cultural Tour February 2017

March 21, 2018

Join me on my next culinary adventure: Israel: land of history, land of culinary excitement, February 10 to 21, 2019

March 12, 2018

Please consider joining me, culinary explorer and chef/author Aliza Green, on this exclusive tour of Israel: land of contrasts, land of plenty, land of history. 

Experience the best of Israel, where creative and exciting culinary fermentation combines Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Mizrachi Jewish, Arab, Druze, and Maronite traditions, ingredients, and techniques.  Tour Israel from the Galilee and Safad to the Negev, from the Mediterranean Coast to Jerusalem. 

 

Visit markets fragrant with spices like Carmel in Tel Aviv and Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem. Experience the creations of Israeli chefs and bakers at top restaurants and small, local favorites and taste fine Israeli wines. Learn how farmers make the desert bloom in places like Shirat Hamidbar Farm. Enjoy lunch at the famed eponymous fish restaurant in ancient Akko, Uri Buri. 

Taste everything from Moroccan couscous to Yemenite jachnun bread, Ashkenazi kugel to Middle Eastern mezze and Tunisian shakshouka, now a national dish in Israel.

Meet some of Israel’s top culinarians including Tel Aviv rising-star Chef Osama Dallal, who will lead us in foraging for wild plants for a cooking workshop in an Arab home. Learn why Hadas Meir, of the Lasha Desert Bakery, believes that bread is the most spiritual food combining matter (dough) and spirit (air).

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Savor an array of fresh and aged goat cheeses at Kornmehl Farm, where tradition and innovation work together in a fine balance. 

And, of course, visit the must-see sites like the Kotel (the Western Wall of the ancient Jewish Temple), the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, the Dead Sea, and Masada. Free time in Jerusalem to visit sites such as Yad Vashem. 

This twelve-day tour from February 10 to 21, 2019 is limited to 15 guests, traveling by private van, with accommodations in 4 and 5 star hotels.

Please send a message to ChefAlizaGreen@gmaiil.com for more information on this exciting tour and I will send back the detailed itinerary with pricing and deposit information.

Just back from a fabulous trip to Morocco, a land of mellow delights and warm, kind people

January 21, 2018

Morocco has been on my culinary radar ever since I first ate couscous in the Paris Jewish neighborhood of the Marais at age 12–it was a revelation. In years since, I had the opportunity to work with several Moroccan and Tunisian chefs, who inspired me to finally plan a trip there. Researching my two books on spices (Field Guide to Herbs & Spices and The Magic of Spice Blends), I became convinced that I needed to make that trip. And, I am very happy to say that my culinary/cultural tour with 13 guests was a delight for all, though not without its challenges–road to the Sahara closed due to snow (!), very slow-going to cross the Tichka Pass over the snow covered peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to Fez, and sleeping bundled up in every piece of clothing I owned including hat and gloves in a tent in the bitter cold of the Sahara night, which was nonetheless a high point of the trip for all.

Steaming chickpeas slow-cooked with gelatin-rich calves feet–one of the most delicious dishes of the entire trip at Dar Naji Restaurant in Rabat.

Vegetable tajine with preserved lemons and violet olives

Assorted almond cookies at Cafe Maure, Rabat

Fresh pink garlic Fes medina

Fresh cardoons, stalks of a plant closely related to the artichoke, were in season as were small, tender fresh green fava beans in the smell plastic bags on the side of the photo.

Donkeys work hard in the Fes medina

Fragrant herbs for royal tea, Fes medina

Chicken B’Stilla, a complex dish fit for celebrations, at Palais Amani, Fes medina,

Selection of spices for Ras el Hanout, rooftop of La Sagesse, Marrakech

 

Traditional stone mill for crushing argan nuts

Basket laden with spices, herbs, dyes, and other specialties at La Sagesse, Marrakech

Lamb and vegetable tajine t’faya at Le Jardin, Marrakech

Newly picked breakfast radishes and craquelines at Domaine Val d’Argan organic winery

Learning to make Moroccan breads at Chez Pierre in the Dades Gorge