Vietnam ranked among the best food destinations of 2016.

The Telegraph suggests culinary travel experiences for next year that include Michelin-starred restaurants, Bordeaux wine tours, and Mekong River exploration trips.

Eastern Flavors

Chef Luke Nguyen, a judge on MasterChef Vietnam Season 2, is the guide for this fascinating culinary tour. Over 20 days, travelers will enjoy Hanoi street food, learn to cook in Hoi An, visit Ba Do restaurant in Hue to sample banh bot loc (tapioca dumplings), stop in Ho Chi Minh City, and travel along the Mekong River. The tour also includes stops in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia.

Türkiye

Türkiye is a smart choice for foodies. Visitors can stroll through the markets of Karakoy, enjoy Turkish cuisine while gazing at the Marmara Sea, browse the stalls in Beyoglu, and even buy octopus in Bodrum, squid in Antalya, and shrimp in Canakkale. The tour will visit these culinary highlights and include a cooking class.

Under the Tuscan (Italy) sun

Over eight days, travelers will enjoy leisurely walks through the vineyards and towns of Southern Tuscany, home to some of Italy's finest wines. In addition to wine tasting, you'll also visit a sheep's milk cheese factory and other famous attractions such as Pisa, Florence, and Lucca.

India

Travelers will explore Indian cuisine on a 15-day trip from Delhi to Goa, through Rajasthan with stops in Jaipur and Udaipur. Wander through the alleyways of Old Delhi, meet tea vendors who will show you the fascinating art of tea making. Spend a night in a palace, learn how to make bedai and dhaba, visit an Indian chef for a cooking class, and watch the sunset over Chowpatty beach.

Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain

This 9-day culinary exploration of Spain begins in Barcelona and Catalonia, moving to the La Rioja wine region before settling in San Sebastián. The tour primarily features dining at Michelin-starred restaurants and accommodation in a 134th-century hotel in Haro. Additionally, you can participate in cooking classes and visit renowned wineries in Rioja. The Picasso Museum and several of Spain's most iconic churches will add to the enjoyment of your trip.

Bordeaux wines

This French city is home to some of the world's largest and most expensive wines. The tour guide is Victoria Moore, a Telegraph reporter. Visitors will get to sample wines at eight famous castles and learn about the history of these wines.

Tour of Bologna (Italy)

The 8-day trip is led by an Italian archaeologist and culinary expert. One of the highlights of the tour is discovering the recipe for panpepato (a type of chocolate cake). Visitors will also get to go mushroom picking in the countryside and visit a winery.

The Love Story of Andalusia (Spain)

This region currently boasts 9 Michelin-starred restaurants and many famous foods such as lemons, olives, and fish. An 8-day exploration of Andalusia will include trips to some of the best restaurants, starting from the vineyards of La Mancha, then moving on to Úbeda and ending in Seville.

Champagne Tour

This 5-day trip will take you to famous wineries in northeastern France, including activities such as wine tasting in Gosset, the region's oldest wine-producing area, a tour of the Taittinger wine cellars, and dining amidst the vineyards at Château de la Marqueterie.

According to vnexpress.net