Places · WINE TOURS
Good wine tastings fill up weeks ahead in the school holidays and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Rome near the Vatican cooking class where you make homemade pasta and traditional tiramisù in a small group, with unlimited wine.
“The best experience, the tutor was incredibly engaging and fun, we brought our children 8 and 5 and they both loved it. Perfect for adults and kids. Would highly recommend.”
Rome to Pompeii day trip by high-speed train with skip-the-line guide, Vesuvius winery wine tasting, and lunch in a small group.
“This was just an absolute top-notch, professional, well run tour. Everything ran like clockwork. We had a friendly guy, Lucas, who handled all the logistics of trains and buses. Our other guide was extremely knowledgeable of Pompeii and all it has to offer. The site itself is stunning. We were there a solid 2 1/2 hours, and you felt like you'd only seen 20%. The lunch at the winery was super nice as well. I highly recommend this tour for those looking to do a day trip from Rome to Pompeii.”
Tour royal wine cellars by the Louvre, learn French grapes and terroir through 5-sense games, then taste 3 rotating wines with an English guide.
“So much fun! the guide was fabulous and the wine was amazing! highly recommend.”
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.”
Discover authentic Sorrento with a farm tour offering cheese making, pizza baking, wine tasting, limoncello sampling, and stunning views—an authentic taste of Italy.
“What a great time. Francisco and his family are just wonderful. It was great to get away from the busy city and see how people live in the country. In addition to walking the farm and learning how he makes use of every space and product waste. Plus, you get to make your own dough and pizza in the end. Great day. You wont be disappointed.”
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.”
Fast Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, skip-the-line ruins with a live English guide, then wine and lunch near Vesuvius.
“Really great day trip! Taking the train was the way to go as it was so fast. The guide did a great job avoiding crowding. Did leave a few ppl behind a two times tho so maybe more stopping and head-counting is needed when doing long stretches of walking, espeically across roads and by exits. The lunch was fantastic! Great location and wine.”
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”
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.”
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 a full-day guided Champagne tour from Reims featuring Mumm, family growers, vineyard visits, and a regional lunch, with expert tastings and authentic insights.
“Suzanne was a fantastic tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable about the entire process from trimming/maintenance of the vines and harvesting the grapes to the of making champagne. The contrast of a large production house to a family owned was really interesting. We weren't expecting a 4 course lunch paired with champagne, so that was an extra treat. It was fun and informative. So glad we did it!”
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”
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