Vietnamese food is light and delicate, and its subtle nature is achieved through carefully chosen herbs and spices. This tour takes lovers of fine food and those curious to learn more about Vietnamese life and history to the country’s cultural and culinary highlights. The tour features a number of cooking classes, trips to local markets, and meals at the most elegant Vietnamese and French restaurants in the country. Start with four nights in vibrant Saigon, where you will indulge yourself at Vietnam’s finest restaurants, enjoy some cultural touring, and attend private classes to learn the art of southern Vietnamese cooking. Next, fly to Danang, where you will explore the charming town of Hoi An and take a private cooking class. Next, drive along the coast to Hue for city touring and another exceptional private cooking class that emphasizes renowned Hue-style cuisine. Fly to cosmopolitan Hanoi and absorb the sophistication of this northern city. Your trip will conclude with touring that includes visits to all the local sights, a morning market tour, and a performance of the famous water puppets.