Two of the biggest names on the Australian food scene are teaming up for their next ultimate foodie tour. Former MasterChef judges Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston will be hosting their second international food tour – this time to India – and curating an itinerary for lucky travellers.

In partnership with Luxury Escapes, Preston and Mehigan have designed nine food-filled days across the vibrant culinary landscape of India. Flying return with Singapore Airlines, you’ll stay in some of the country’s top hotels, including the iconic Oberoi Amarvilas Agra with guaranteed views of the Taj Mahal.

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Mehigan, a long-time fan of all things India, said of the upcoming tour, “As a food and travel fanatic, the process of designing these tours with Luxury Escapes has been a dream come true.”

“India poses endless opportunities when it comes to food and culture so Matt and I can’t wait to dive in and see what we discover,” he continued.

The duo’s first Signature Series in 2023 saw travellers follow the pair’s foodie footsteps across Vietnam during a whirlwind tour stretching from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Unsurprisingly, tickets sold out within 24 hours, and the second tour is expected to do the same.

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Matt Preston said in a statement, “With tickets lasting less than a day last time around, I encourage all Aussie food and travel lovers to set their alarms and jump on Luxury Escapes to book the Signature Series tour of India. We’ll have boundless amounts of fun eating our way through the country, so if you’re interested, get in quick!”

Tickets for the Luxury Escapes ‘Signature Series’ go on sale Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9am AEDT. RRP $12,999 (twin share). For further pricing details and to book your ticket, head to luxuryescapes.com.au.

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