Places · FOOD & DRINK
Every family trip has one free day too few. These 15 food & drink experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the pool.
Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower with 14-language audio and a fresh Trocadéro crêpe. Great views day or night for $23.
“Nice experience went at night beautiful sight of tower.”
Rome Vatican-area class: make handmade pasta and gelato, eat bruschetta, and sip wine with oil tasting in 2.5 hours.
“Carlo was a doll! Very informative yet friendly, personable, and just played fun! We need strawberry sorbet, homemade fettuccine, and tomato sauce. I would suggest hand rolling the pasta. It’s so much better than using the machine as it’s simple and less clean up.”
Sip five Greek wines and pair them with island cheeses near the Acropolis in a 90-minute Atelier tasting with a sommelier.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Whether you know a lot about wine or not, this class is a great introduction into Greek wines across the country. I would recommend this to everyone. The cheese pairing is great too! And the hostess was fantastic, explaining and answering any and all questions we had.”
Sip Campanian wines on Vesuvius slopes from Naples, with a guided vineyard walk, panoramic bay views, and a Mediterranean lunch.
“The wine and views were amazing, and Pepe our bus driver was super fun and informative. The tour of the winery was cute but short, although the lunch was delicious. We tried 6 wines, they were quite small glasses but they were lovely. The vibes were amazing and we 100% recommend.”
1.5-hour Acropolis wine tasting with a sommelier. Rare Greek grapes, Greek tapas, and a killer view of Athens.
“Seriously, the best wine tasting we've ever had (and we do quite alot). Very knowledgeable sommelier, who gave us a great experience. JUST GO”
Sample Italian classics and fine wine near Vatican City, including Gabriel Bonci pizza and a gelato finish, with allergy substitutions.
“You’ll sample terrific food while learning a bit of history. You’ll be grouped with others in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our group was led by Michael, an upbeat and knowledgeable guide making our experience very enjoyable!”
Sip 5 Greek wines with cheese and olives just under the Acropolis. Learn wine tasting basics, regions, and ancient myths in 90 minutes.
“It would be nice if there was a list of the wines we tasted so we know what to buy if we like one or more.”
Sip three champagnes on a one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower, with a sommelier, private front salon, and Paris lights.
“Great tour, guide was friendly and knowledgeable. lots of wine.”
Enjoy a 1-hour Seine cruise with **Bateaux Parisiens**, then grab 2 macarons at **MAKDAMIA** near the Eiffel Tower.
“The views were amazing however we did queue over an hour for the boat tour”
A time-saving Louvre highlights tour paired with a French wine tasting at Ô Chateau, with headsets, three wines, and cheese and charcuterie.
“Not a great tour! The guide just about ran us through a very crowded Louvre. There was very little line skipping. The guide was more interested in sharing his opinions of art than informing us of the actual history. The wine tasting was a joke as we walked about a mile to a restaurant that shared 3 tastings with small pours and some meat and cheese. Our guide disappeared as we entered the restaurant and we never saw him again. The wine tasting was unorganized and confusing. Not worth the money.”
Tour organic Lacryma Christi vines on Vesuvius, then enjoy wine-paired lunch with views over Naples Bay and Capri.
“Amazing winery tour and lunch, very friendly service and tour guide, who is welcoming and funny. Thoroughly enjoyed the cheese and olive oil. Views were unreal, would recommend this experience for anyone visiting napoli! There is a shuttle service from a nearby station to the winery.”
Experience authentic Tuscany at a family-run organic winery near San Gimignano, with wine tasting, farm tour, and delicious local food in a personalized setting.
“My family and I had such a memorable and wonderful experience with Orlando and his family. The food/wine tasting was in their very owned family farm/winery and it was exceptional! Aside from the yummy wine and food, they were so kind, attentive, and ensured we were all having a wonderful experience. I enc”
Sip 2 whites and 3 reds in a natural stone cellar near Invalides, pair with 5 French cheeses, learn terroirs fast.
“We spent a very enjoyable couple of hours tasting great wines with our knowledgeable and lively host, Alejandra. The cheese pairings were delicious too. All taking place in a vaulted cellar so great ambience. A good way to experience something a bit different on your trip to Paris. Overall, tremendous fun!”
All-inclusive Amalfi Coast day trip to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with skip-the-line entry, guided ruins, and winery lunch plus wine tasting.
“Our guide Frankie was so fun and knowledgeable. Transportation organized to a T. The winery was beautiful and lunch was delicious. 10/10 recommend.”
Near Vatican City, taste cheeses, Gabriele Bonci pizza, handmade pasta with DOCG Vermentino, truffles, balsamic, and gelato with wine.
“Throughly enjoyed our tour! Louisa was very knowledgeable of all areas and made sure we enjoyed ourselves!”
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