REVIEWS · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good wine dining experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first, harvest season worst of all. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Escape Sorrento for a family farm tour with lemon groves, olive oil, limoncello, wine, tastings, and a generous farm-to-table lunch.
“Such a great experience. Local farm eating produce made and grown on farm. Fantastic experience would highly recommend”
Eat through Rome with 20-plus tastings, Bonci pizza, handmade pasta, Barolo, truffles, aged balsamic, and natural gelato.
“Excellent tour , Michael was amazing , very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. we were lucky enough to have a small group with another family who were lovely to spend time with. lots of wine and very tasty food , really nice experience to learn about local sourced food and wine.”
Taste Porto through cod cakes, bifana, Port, and local taverns on a small-group walking tour with an optional Francesinha meal.
“A great walking tour with food and drink around historic Porto. Being Sunday Im not sure how much the tour be impacted by less choices but I was pleased with the cross section of simple and fancy as well as some nice touches like the liquor stop and a succulent Pastel de Natas. We ended at a classic cafe with Fado music about to start. It was not touristic at all! Looked like it was locals oriented. The guide was great- Jose.”
Make fresh Roman pasta, taste family-produced Frascati wines, and explore a historic cellar in the hill town outside Rome.
“The food is delicious because you make it but Niko made the whole experience wonderful. The town friscoti was very charming”
Visit three Santorini wineries, taste 10 local wines, enjoy Greek dinner, and watch sunset views on this intimate five-hour tour.
“We had such a great time Nikolas our guide was very informative and really knew his wine. We visited 3 vineyards and sampled several local wines. We also had a 5 course meal at the second stop. It was a great meal. At the last stop we had the opportunity to watch the sunset from high on a mountain. Picture perfect.”
Taste St. Augustine through wine, cocktails, local food, and city history on a small-group walking tour priced at $159 per person.
“Awesome, unique tour that is not to be missed if you like finding places not in the center of the main tourist street! You'll try wines, drinks, cocktails and more food than you'll be able to eat. Each place we stopped will be ones we go back to and HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Garry is a storyteller and made the tour extraordinary!!!”
A practical review of Rome’s Trastevere food tour, with four tastings, wine, dinner, gelato, guide tips, value, and booking advice.
“Our tour guide Hillary was absolutely amazing. She was super knowledgeable and made sure everyone was having a good time.”
Sail Darwin Harbour at sunset with a seven-course tapas dinner, unlimited sparkling wine, open decks, and a relaxed three-hour cruise.
“Exceptional sunset cruise the whole experience from the moment we got on the boat was amazing. The food was delicious”
Make pasta, taste Frascati wine, and explore a family cellar on this friendly 2.5-hour escape from Rome.
“Incredible experience, worth every penny and more! Our guide was so kind and funny, she made us feel right at home and was so passionate and enthusiastic. We learnt so much about Frascati and her family’s history as well as the invaluable skill of pasta making! I thought I knew how to make pasta but this changed the game! The bowl of pasta was HUGE, we tried two wines and we paid 5€ for an extra glass of the delicious red and bought a bottle to take home! Cannot recommend enough.”
Make Palermo-style pizza and chocolate gelato with a chef, then enjoy dinner, wine, recipes, and family-friendly fun for $71.
“One of our best tour classes. Our host was extremely helpful and supportive. He taught us to make Pizza and gelato. Who doesn’t love that combination. I would love to take another class with Marcello. Also the kitchen classroom was top notch. Plenty of room for all the cooks. Met some wonderful new friends.”
See Bangkok by night on a two-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise with Thai food, free-flow beer and wine, music, cabaret, and river views.
“Loved it, cruise boat was lovely. Lively, lots of different food & entertainment was great. The cruise was actually amazing due to beautiful weather. Finished in time & all staff were happy, helpful & worked well to clear away when people had finished eating. Good work to all staff on board & book this you will not be disappointed”
Review of Cape Town’s sunset champagne cruise, harbor views, sparkling wine, and 3-course dinner at City Grill or Raj.
“no words to describe what a breath taking experience it was... tq serenity one crew!! and the dinner at city grill exquisite!! tq!!”
Review of Marseille’s sunset schooner cruise with swimming, vegetarian buffet, Provence rosé, music, and Frioul views for $64.
“Incredible trip! Everything was great! The food and drinks were fantastic! Additionally, I had the opportunity to propose, and everything was excellent, with the scenery making it even better! Highly recommended.”
Ride Crete’s mountain roads, watch the sunset with prosecco, then enjoy a traditional dinner, unlimited wine, and Greek dancing.
“Our driver George was so lovely and gave some really interesting information during our trip. The whole team were very accommodating and did everything they could to make sure everyone was having a good time. Would highly recommend this trip! The views were lovely too.”
Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroncini in a Salento home near Lecce, then enjoy local wine, dinner, limoncello, and family hospitality.
“We had the best time with Enza and Antonio at their beautiful home! We felt so welcomed and can't thank them enough. We appreciate all they did to make our evening enjoyable and unforgettable. We loved the delicious orecchiette, macaroni, and Antonio's homemade limoncello with lemons from their garden. Antonio made a video for all and Enzo shares her recipes! We highly recommend their pasta making class at their home!”
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