Category Archives: Tours with Chef John Bishop

Iceland with Chef John Bishop

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Join celebrity guest host John Bishop, chef, cookbook author and acclaimed restaurateur on a journey to the land of fire and ice. Where dark winters are offset by the summer’s midnight sun. A country where insular existence has spurred a rich and vibrant culture.

“Velkomio” Iceland Fundraising tour for the Vancouver Hospice Society.

June 8-18, 2016

Tour inclusions:
Privately escorted by Chef John Bishop
Meals as indicated on the itinerary
Group transfers
Airports with Meet & Greet service
Escorted by an experienced tour director throughout your journey
Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach
Entrance fees as per itinerary
All excursions as provided in the itinerary
Exclusive Group Features

For information on the tour, please click HERE.

For registration and further information, please contact
Jenny at Travel Concepts: (604) 926-8511 or email jenny@trvlconepts.com.

Spain & Portugal with Chef John Bishop

Join Chef John Bishop on a poignant discovery of gastronomy through Spain and Portugal.

Screen Shot 2015-04-06 at 10.09.36 PMThe Complete Weave of Iberia “Spain and Portugal.” Fundraising tour for the North Shore Hospice through Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

September 14-29, 2015

Discover the rich and colorful history and be forever inspired by the delicious food, amazing art, architecture, and unequalled appetite for life on your Spain and Portugal Journey! Enjoy unique and luxurious accommodation in Pousadas and Paradors full of exquisite heritage and beauty. Follow the fortunes of the Spanish, Portuguese and Moorish Kingdoms as evidenced in their grand castles, astounding religious buildings and incredible works of art.

For information on the tour, please click HERE.

For registration and further information, please contact
Jenny at Travel Concepts: (604) 926-8511 or email jenny@trvlconepts.com.

Society Islands & Tuamotus with Chef John Bishop

Join Chef John Bishop along with famous Oceanographer & Environmentalist, Jean-Michel Cousteau on board the luxurious m/s Paul Gaugin.

FENUA, TAHITI ~ The Country, The Land. Tour of the Society Islands & Tuamotus with Chef John Bishop

February 4-14, 2015

Visit the gracious Society Islands, including Huahine, with its stunning crystalline lagoon. The Tuamotu Archipelago awaits you next. Comprised of very low-lying atolls, none of the chain’s many islets rise more than ten feet above sea level. Visit Rangiroa, home to the second-largest lagoon in the world. It is noted for its fantastic diving - you may see rays, sharks, dolphins, and myriad small reef fish. Go on to call at legendary Bora Bora, Taha’a, and Moorea.

For information on the tour, please click HERE.

For registration and further information, please contact
Jenny at Travel Concepts: 604 926 8511 or email jenny@trvlconepts.com

Ireland: Back to My Culinary Roots

September 11-24, 2014 (Fully Booked)

Join Chef John Bishop as he ventures back to his Irish culinary roots. This carefully crafted tour highlights the very vest of culinary experiences ranging from traditional pub fare to gastronomic feasts. True to John’s passion, we will be sourcing locally produced foodstuffs and meeting with local farmers along the way.
From the spectacular coast of Northern Ireland to the charming, cobblestoned streets in the South, this two week tour offers the best that Ireland has to offer, including stays at the majestic Ashford Castle, grand country estates, and even a lakeside resort. Watch and listen as we weave together the history, culture and cuisine of John’s beloved Emerald Isle. Those with time on their side and a penchant for wild oysters are invited to join us for an optional 4 night extension to participate in the famous Galway Oyster festival. Does life get any better?

For information on the tour, please click HERE.