The 6 Food & Drink Experiences in the World That Earn Their Price

1.Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 259 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57Our pick

Spend 90 minutes at Koccio Valletta with three glasses of wine, prosecco, or champagne and matching local bites. Staff explain each pour and its story in English or Italian. The restaurant sits at the foot of Valletta’s photogenic steps, giving you the street scene without placing you in its busiest center.

“Nice wine tasting with accompanying food. I expected it to be a group activity but it was actually a private tasting. Explanations were given for each wine and the food was tasty.”

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2.Barcelona Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 4 hours · from $135Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide near La Pedrera for four hours of Catalan food, wine, vermouth, and local stories. You will visit three Eixample venues, taste about 14 to 16 tapas servings, and finish with a seasonal menu paired with organic wines. Guides have included Brian, Caroline, Boris, and Gislaine.

“The wine and tapas tour was wonderful. The food, wine and locations made this tour top tier. I would recrecommend this tour to everyone. Brian was a wonderful guide.”

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3.Luxury Feluca on the NiLe with Food included( Romantic Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $38Best value

You get a private felucca, private Cairo or Giza hotel transfers, and a two-hour Nile sail with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Choose chicken, shish tawook, or kofta, then enjoy dessert, tea or coffee, and soft drinks. English-speaking drivers are included.

“When you come to Egypt you of course have to take a ride in the Nile River and that is what we did. We had a great breakfast (very complete with a lot of variety). Mohamed the driver picked us on time at our hotel and drove us to the FeluRead more”

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4.Deep Ellum BBQ, Burgers & Blues Tour with Food Tours of America

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Start with barbecue at Terry Black’s and walk through Deep Ellum with a local guide, stopping for several food tastings before finishing at Blues Alley. Veronica has earned praise for her humor and local insight. Expect about 1.5 miles of easy walking, a full meal, and a group capped at eight.

“We had lots of fun learning about Deep Ellum and eating good food. Our host was very knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly.”

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5.Private day trip to the Romantic Rhine Valley with river cruise and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $838

Join Florian Härtl on a private 7 to 10-hour Rhine Valley outing from Frankfurt. You’ll visit Eberbach Abbey, Johannisberg, Rüdesheim, Rheinfels, Oberwesel, and Bacharach, with a two-hour cruise, winery cellar visit, regional snacks, and wine tasting included.

“My husband and I had a belated anniversary outing to experience several wineries in the Rhine River region. We were able to experience four different wineries and take in the sights along the way. Florian was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a wonderful day.”

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6.Romantic Dinner and Wine Tasting in San Gimignano Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

At Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano, you’ll spend about two and a half hours over a four-course Tuscan dinner, estate wines, olive oils, and local products. Expect truffle lasagna or ribollita, roast meat, cantuccini, and possible pours ranging from Vernaccia to Brunello and Super Tuscans.

“Gorgeous place! Wonderful dinner and family! This is our second time here! Wines and olive oils are wonderful too!”

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