After indulging in the unique produce of the Greek islands last week and exploring the fresh local specialities that contribute to the remarkably healthy older generation, the boys are in the Greek capital of Athens, back on the road in a vintage VW campervan. This is where high-concept cuisine originated and is still being re-invented, in a city known as the birth place of democracy and the cradle of western civilisation.
Highlights include a souvlaki showdown, racing in an ancient Olympic stadium, a visit to an award-winning bio-dynamic vineyard, sampling liquid Greek salad cocktails in one of the world's top bars, visiting bee-keeping nuns and truffle hunting with dogs amidst the gigantic rock pillar landscape of Meteora in central Greece.
The trio try lobster diving and pastry making in Crete before visiting the hot springs of Santorini and then moving on to make traditional sausages in Mykonos.
After last year's trip to the unlikely festive destination of Morocco, Gordon Ramsay is determined to celebrate Christmas properly this year, arranging a trip to the ultimate winter wonderland of Lapland. Gino D'Acampo has a letter he wants to hand deliver to Santa from his daughter Mia, Fred is keen to witness the once-in-a-lifetime wonder of the Northern Lights and Gordon is eager that they all encounter the culinary delights of the country. But along the way, they face plenty of distractions, including ice swimming, saunas, snowmobiles and snowballing.
In episode four, the guys head to Texas to check out the beef, bourbon, BBQs and cowboys.
In episode three, the guys head to the free-spirited and trendsetting capital of the United States - San Francisco, in search of a Summer of Love.
In episode two, the guys are in Nevada and begin the next phase of their trip in style - in a helicopter above the Grand Canyon, as they fly over one of the greatest natural wonders of the world to explore the best of the American wild west.
Having previously toured their own countries, Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix now hit the highways of of the States - although in the first episode, they are in Mexico, on a mission to taste the world's best breakfast. Along the way, the trio take part in a chili-eating competition, have a beach buggy race and watch some traditional Mexican wrestling - but it isn't long before they are persuaded not take part.
The trio head to Scotland as Gordon prepares to cook a feast for the chief of Clan Ramsay and his friends. As they tour the country picking up ingredients, Gordon shows the others how to dress in kilts like real Scotsmen. They go in search of amazing Scottish beef, scallops and salmon and take part in the Ceres Highland Games. After gathering all their ingredients, they arrive at the final stop on their tour, Brechin Castle, which is the seat of Earl Dalhousie, the clan chieftain of Clan Ramsay.
In episode two, Gordon, Gino and Fred travel to France, where Fred has been asked to co-host an Oyster Festival in the beautiful Arcachon Bay, in just four days' time. They arrive in style, on a yacht from Sardinia and Gordon challenges Fred to a swimming race to the shore.
The series kicks off with Gino at the helm and, unfortunately for the other two, the wheel, as he introduces them to the way of life of his home town of Naples and the food of the region of Campania.
Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix reconvene after their European travels to rediscover the spirit of Christmas, heading to the unlikely festive destination of Morocco to see what the North African country has to offer in the way of culture, cuisine and adventure. The trio journey through the Agafay desert by camel, on through the mountains and end up deep in Marrakesh's marketplace and souks, with their trip culminating in a festive feast inspired by their travels, the people they have met and the experiences they have had.
Gordon, Gino and Fred put on a spectacular X-mas banquet for the heroes of 2017. Staged in one of London's traditional banqueting suites we watch the reality unfold as Gordon and Gino go head to head competing to serve their own dishes.
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