Top Europe Dining Experiences - page 4

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

While visiting Galway County, opt to spend some time away from sightseeing on the city’s popular coast with this Irish homemade baking scones and bread class. You’ll meet in a local’s home to learn how to bake Irish favorites from scratch. Your guide takes the time to teach you how to bake from a provided recipe, as you learn about Ireland’s baking practices of the past and present.

Satisfy your tastebuds and expand your Polish culinary knowledge with this combination of a market tour and a cooking class. First, visit a farmer’s market—without any language barriers—to get tips on how to choose the freshest local ingredients. Then round off the experience with a “pierogi” (Polish dumpling) class and a chance to try these delicious Polish specialties with seasonal starters and regional alcohol.

Skip the crowded restaurants and immerse yourself in Italy’s delicious culinary traditions during this hands-on cooking class. Make your own way to the kitchen in central Florence, grab an apron, and learn how to make classic pasta dishes from scratch. Then, with your professional chef's guidance, learn how to make gelato with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Finally, sit down to enjoy your meal accompanied by unlimited wine.

Get views of Santorini from aboard a catamaran during this boat excursion. Sip unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks while taking in glimpses of the island's beaches and volcanic landscape. Make stops at the White Beach, soak in some local hot springs, go snorkeling, and watch the sun dip below the horizon in Oia. Barbecue meal and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Santorini’s most striking beaches and volcanic sites are best reached by boat—but planning separate trips to each spot can be time-consuming. This sailing cruise connects the island’s highlights in one relaxed day on the water. Visit dramatic shores such as Red Beach and White Beach, swim near the volcanic hot springs around Nea Kameni, and stop by Thirassia. Between swims, enjoy a traditional Greek meal served onboard as you cruise the Aegean.

Avoid the crowded beaches of Lanzarote and explore the idyllic island of La Graciosa on this classic catamaran tour. Catch the ferry to the village of Caleta de Sebo, which you’ll explore independently. Then board your boat to cruise along the island’s south coast, tuck into a traditional paella lunch, and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking at Playa la Francesca.

Explore the Aegean island of Milos on this sailing excursion. Enjoy a small group experience with up to 12 passengers that includes visits to Cape Vani, Kalogries Beach, and Agios Dimitrios bay. Check out the caves of Kleftiko and Sykia by dinghy, go swimming and snorkeling, and relax by the sea. Enjoy complimentary lunch, snacks, drinks, access to snorkeling equipment, and GoPro photos.

Glide down the River Seine while enjoying a gourmet 3-course lunch aboard a Paris river cruise. Soak up views of riverside attractions including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Musée d'Orsay as you dine on seasonal selections from an à la carte menu, accompanied by wine. Enjoy a glass of aperitif and a refined dining experience on a modern glass-canopy boat.

Drink in the beautiful sights and seas of the Athens Riviera on this half-day, small-group catamaran cruise, with hotel transfers. While an experienced skipper and crew do the work, relax and revel in the sunshine and the scenery. Enjoy stops to swim, stay refreshed with unlimited complimentary drinks, and savor a delicious Greek meal, including barbecue dishes, served by the crew. Choose a morning or sunset cruise when you book.

On this Paris dinner cruise, glide along the Seine aboard an intimate La Marina de Paris boat. Enjoy a 3-course gourmet meal, including coffee or tea, whilst admiring riverfront sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre. The glass-enclosed boat offers unobstructed views and photo opportunities, letting you soak up the romantic atmosphere of Paris lit up at night. Please note that a smart casual dress code applies. Vegetarian and children's menus are available upon request.

Indulge in great food and local wine onboard an adventure off the coast of Dubrovnik, visiting the islands of Lopud, Šipan, and Koločep. Joining a boat tour makes it easy to visit the Elaphiti Islands archipelago in one day—a feat that would be difficult on your own. Plus, by traveling on a tour, you can relax and avoid worrying about the trip-planning logistics. Hotel pickup is available for added convenience.

Take a break from Rome's culture and learn how to make two classic Italian dishes—pizza and tiramisu—during this short workshop with a local Italian chef. Assemble a creamy tiramisu and shape and bake your personal pizza with all ingredients and equipment provided, then relax over a meal with your small group featuring the dishes you've prepared served with wine and limoncello.

The French know that wine and cheese are made for each other, but this guided experience helps you figure out which varieties of each complement one another. Treat your taste buds to this perfect pairing at a specialty cheese cellar beneath the streets of Paris. Taste several different cheeses accompanied by wines chosen to complement the aged flavors, plus bites of baguette.

Bologna is famous for its fresh pasta and with this private lesson you'll learn the tricks to turning out flawless tortellini, tagliatelle, and other handmade pastas like a local with a Bolognese home cook. Roll up your sleeves and prepare three traditional types of pasta under the guidance of your host in her home kitchen, then sample your creations at a family-style meal complete with wine.

Discover the natural lagoons, white-sand beaches, and traditional Dalmatian villages of Split’s islands on this full-day cruise. Visit three islands, swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon of Veli Drvenik Island, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with beef, tuna, or vegetarian burger and wine served onboard. Admire views of Nečujam Bay and head ashore to visit Maslinica village on Solta Island.

See Paris from a whole new perspective with an evening Seine river cruise and dining experience. Take in illuminated landmarks like the Eiffel Tower as you sit back and relax on board. Enjoy a three-course meal with live music for a romantic and special way to take in the city.

See a different side of Amsterdam as you admire its beautiful canals by night on this cruise. Give your body a break from a day of exploring and relax as you pass by landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Rijksmuseum. As you cruise, learn more about the city’s history via an audio guide, available in multiple languages so you can listen in your native language.

Learn to make classic Italian dishes such as fettuccine pasta and tiramisu during this hands-on workshop in the heart of Rome. Led by your cook guide, enjoy a beginner-friendly workshop where you learn to make these iconic dishes from scratch. Plus, you can choose the sauce that your handmade pasta is served with. Then, cap off the experience when you sit down with your fellow classmates and enjoy the meal with a glass of wine, plus limoncello or coffee.

Take in some of Paris's most iconic sights aboard a Seine River cruise—and pair your sightseeing with a gourmet, 3-course bistro dinner—with this two-in-one, time-saving package. Head first to the bistro: Situated at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, it offers up-close views of the Paris icon. Savor your gourmet meal; then, cap off your experience with a sightseeing cruise along the Seine, which passes many of the city's top attractions.

Spend an evening at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris—and enhance your experience—where you enjoy a 3-course gourmet dinner with wine before watching the latest show, "Féerie." Secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Then, dine on quintessential French dishes before watching the famous troupe of dancers performing the famous cancan (as well as other fun and risqué numbers).

Swap the busy mainland for the open sea and discover sweeping views of the Adriatic coastline on a cruise from Split. Take a pause on Borkko beach on Ciovo island. Unwind with a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch accompanied with drinks served aboard motor yacht Tamaris before taking advantage of free time in the lagoon and on the island to sightsee, swim, or snorkel to your heart’s content.

Discover scenic locations along the iconic Maddalena Archipelago during this full-day, small-group excursion. Highlights include a cruise by pink-pebbled Spiaggia Rosa, a swimming stop in the white-sand island of Spargi, and a visit to the cliffs of Razzoli. Tours include a traditional Sardinian lunch, with vegetarian and fish options available.

Admire the landscapes of Northern Portugal on a day trip from Porto to Régua by bus and boat. Begin your day with a scenic drive from Porto, watching as the landscape transforms from urban to rural and admiring the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards. In Régua, hop onto a cruise boat, which will transport you back to Porto along the Douro River. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch on board.