Top Europe Food & Drink

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Get an insider’s perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines.

Lose yourself in the history, flavors, and passion of Barcelona on this small group walking culinary tour capped off with a live flamenco show in the city’s Gothic Quarter. Explore highlights of the old town accompanied by a local guide, then try tastings of traditional Catalonian dishes and drinks at a tapas bar. After satisfying your taste buds, experience one of Spain's cultural treasures with a live flamenco show at an authentic ‘tablao’ theater.

Celebrate Barcelona’s legendary creativity and food scene during this small group excursion with a small group to the city’s top art museums and intimate local tapas bars. Live it up like Spanish great (and one-time Barcelona resident) Picasso might have done, stopping to snack, drink, and socialize at several local tapas spots serving Catalan-style small bites. In between eating, you’ll sample Barcelona’s amazing art scene, stopping by the Picasso Museum and MACBA (Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art).

Maracons are one of France's most popular confections. Discover how to make them on your own during a 3-hour class in the capital of French delicacies: Paris. Your expert instructor will lend a hand and provide detailed instructions throughout the class, walking you through the steps to creating a perfectly piped-macaron. Choose the colors you prefer for your shells, fill them with buttercream and learn about their role in French culture while you wait to taste the freshly baked results. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class.

The buttery croissant is a staple in French bakeries. Learn how to make this local favorite yourself during a 3-hour cooking class in the captial of French cuisine: Paris. With assistance from your expert instructor you'll learn the tricks to making a fluffy, flaky and perfecty folded croissant every time. Still hungry? Try your hand at making pain au chocolat. You'll have an opportunity to sample your fresh-from-oven results when they're through baking, along with some hot coffee or tea.

Be entertained by live music and dance during this 3-hour Greek dinner show. Spend your evening on Santorini at a bustling taverna where you’re served a buffet dinner of mouthwatering Greek cuisine accompanied by unlimited wine. Enjoy a buffet dinner and sink your teeth into local specialties like pork and chicken souvlaki, Santorini tomato fritters with tzatziki and stuffed vine leaves. Then sing along and tap your feet while you watch classic dances performed to traditional music. Opa!

When visiting the chocolate capital of the world, learn to make your own gourmet cocoa treats with this fun and scrumptious chocolate workshop in Brussels. Starting from scratch, create the two most typical types of Belgian chocolate—pralines and mendiants—with the help of a professional instructor. Learn easy and authentic methods you can mimic in your own kitchen, and finish with more than 30 handcrafted dark chocolate treats to take home in a box or gobble up.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands on as you create classic dishes such as tapas, gazpacho, or paella; master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef; then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of Sangria.

Journey to the frontier of ancient Rome on this full-day tour of Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish borders from Edinburgh. First up is a tour of the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famously featured in ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and renowned for its mysterious stone carvings and unique architecture. After lunch (not included), stop at Melrose Abbey, the burial site of King Robert the Bruce’s heart, and look out over the English border from Cheviot Hills, before walking along the UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall.

Make the most of your time in port with this shore excursion. You'll be picked up directly from Zeebrugge and taken to discover the sights and delights of Bruges. Sample Belgian chocolate with included entry to a chocolate museum and enjoy free time exploring the charming city center.

Skip the line at the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery on Bow Street for a guided tour around the complexes. Listen as your guide explains the ingredients used and learn of the complex brewing and distilling processes. Then, enjoy tastings of the beer and whiskey for which Ireland is famous before concluding the tour.

Known for its bounty of seafood, bars, restaurants and, importantly, beer, the small historic fishing village of Howth is perched on the coast just a short drive from downtown Dublin. Join in a guided half-day tour, featuring a freshly-caught two-course seafood lunch and a selection of North County Dublin’s finest craft beers. With this tour, discover the rich Norman and Viking history of medieval Ireland.

Driving the Ring of Kerry and the more far-flung Skellig Ring is a must-do while in southwest Ireland, but focusing on the road means missing the scenery. This private tour provides all transportation so you can relax and keep your eyes trained on the impossibly green vistas and dramatic cliffs. Your dedicated guide will tailor the itinerary to your interests; stops can include Valentia Island, Macgillycuddy Reeks, Sneem, Waterville, the Bog Village, the Skellig Chocolate Factory and others.

Rather than just eating paella, learn the secrets behind Spain’s most famous dish so that you can recreate at home during a cooking class led by a Michelin-starred chef. The perfect choice for food lovers and first-time visitors, this experience provides an introduction to Barcelona’s culinary heritage and culminates with a 5-course meal accompanied by wine and cava.

No dish is more authentically Spanish than paella, and this paella cooking class in Barcelona puts a trendy twist on a timeless dish. Learn to craft an authentic paella at the Paella Club under the guidance of an award-winning chef, and then enjoy your meal paired with Spanish wine and dessert.

Sample a wide variety of local Greek wines on this half-day tour of Mykonos. Depart from your hotel and make your way to a local Mykonian house or farm. Taste up to six different wines and learn about traditional tasting techniques. You can select to include a meal of lunch or dinner on your tour.

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch at a small-group cooking class in Tropea, where you’ll prepare two kinds of pasta accompanied by two traditional sauces. The class covers basic skills at the heart of dozens of classic Italian meals, making it easy to recreate the super-fresh pastas and rich sauces in your home kitchen.

Taste Greek wine in a setting beneath the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. In a small group that’s limited to just ten people, get the lowdown on the Greek wine regions and grapes, and hear tales of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Listen to your wine expert guide to learn more as you sip each wine, and pair them with Greek cheese and cold cuts.

Learn how to make the perfect wine and food pairings during a 2- to 4-hour tasting and dinner at Karnas Vineyards. Relax during the scenic drive from your Bodrum hotel into Turkish wine country. Begin with a welcome glass of Zinfandel on arrival, then take a tour of the cellar. The 4-course meal includes a variety of pairings with local olive oil, jam, cheese, and various hot dishes.

Experience the best of Italian culture—art, food and wine—in one tour during this evening exploration of the Navigli district, home to the city’s canals and a favorite local nightlife scene. With a knowledgeable guide specialized in art history, trace the footsteps of Renaissance artists, see the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio, learn about the history of the canal network, and enjoy an aperitivo and glass of wine at a local wine bar or other venue.

If you’re seeking a personalized sightseeing experience, then look no further than this private 4-hour tour of Valencia’s highlights. After convenient pickup from your hotel or cruise port, you’ll check off major Valencia attractions, including Central Market (Mercado Central), Valencia Cathedral (Seu), and Plaza de la Virgen, in an air-conditioned vehicle. Listen to personalized commentary and customize your itinerary according to your interests, whether they’re food, history, culture, or fashion.

This is the perfect choice for Harry Potter fans! Avoid the crowds on London’s Tube (subway) and travel with ease between Harry Potter filming locations in an air-conditioned private black taxi. Save hours of research time and enjoy an itinerary that takes you to popular Harry Potter locations, as well as some secret spots too. Highlights include Leadenhall Market (Diagon Alley), Platform 9 ¾, St. Pancras International Station, and much more.