6 of the Best Culinary Journeys Across Europe
By Lola Méndez
6 of the Best Culinary Journeys Across Europe
By Lola Méndez
Set out to uncover the most memorable meals across Europe with Europe Express.
Europe may be the second-smallest continent on the planet but it’s bustling with a varying and delicious culinary scene. Of the 50 countries that make up Europe, there are countless regional cuisines. Here are six of the best culinary experiences across Europe.
A Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class in a Florentine Castle
Tuscany, Italy
Visit the historic Tuscan town, San Gimignano to learn how to make pasta by hand in a traditional castle. After class you’ll try the fruits of your labor paired with a selection of cold cuts, cheese, typical Tuscan biscuits, and sweet wine. After lunch explore San Gimignano with gelato in hand as you stroll the town’s historic narrow streets.
A Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class in a Florentine Castle
Tuscany, Italy
Visit the historic Tuscan town, San Gimignano to learn how to make pasta by hand in a traditional castle. After class you’ll try the fruits of your labor paired with a selection of cold cuts, cheese, typical Tuscan biscuits, and sweet wine. After lunch explore San Gimignano with gelato in hand as you stroll the town’s historic narrow streets.
Unique Czech Beers & Tapas in Prague’s Coolest Neighborhoods
Prague, Czech Republic
Hit the town in the Czech Republic’s capital city and try some of Prague’s delicacies on a private guided walking tour. You’ll visit off-the-beaten-path establishments including three different drinking establishments to taste for yourself Czech-style brews as you learn about the rich history of the country’s beer industry! The local beers are paired with authentic Czech-style tapas.
Unique Czech Beers & Tapas in Prague’s Coolest Neighborhoods
Prague, Czech Republic
Hit the town in the Czech Republic’s capital city and try some of Prague’s delicacies on a private guided walking tour. You’ll visit off-the-beaten-path establishments including three different drinking establishments to taste for yourself Czech-style brews as you learn about the rich history of the country’s beer industry! The local beers are paired with authentic Czech-style tapas.
Spend a Morning in Barcelona’s La Boqueria Market & Take a Private Cooking Class
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is celebrated around the globe for its gastronomy. Taste your way through some of the best dishes by booking this private Barcelona food tour. Start the tour at the iconic La Boqueria Market, one of Spain’s most famous markets, centrally located on The Rambla. Your guide will show you how to distinguish fresh fish and teach you about classic Mediterranean produce.
Following the market tour, you’ll have a private cooking workshop with an experienced chef. You’ll make seasonal dishes designed around available fresh produce. The menu usually includes two different tapas, a main dish such as paella, and a dessert. Lunch will consist of the dishes you helped to prepare.
Spend a Morning in Barcelona’s La Boqueria Market & Take a Private Cooking Class
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is celebrated around the globe for its gastronomy. Taste your way through some of the best dishes by booking this private Barcelona food tour. Start the tour at the iconic La Boqueria Market, one of Spain’s most famous markets, centrally located on The Rambla. Your guide will show you how to distinguish fresh fish and teach you about classic Mediterranean produce.
Following the market tour, you’ll have a private cooking workshop with an experienced chef. You’ll make seasonal dishes designed around available fresh produce. The menu usually includes two different tapas, a main dish such as paella, and a dessert. Lunch will consist of the dishes you helped to prepare.
Explore the Douro Valley Vineyards by 4×4
Porto, Portugal
Hop on a quad bike and adventure through Portugal’s iconic wine region — the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your private tour guide will take you on off-road routes through the countryside. Enjoy a traditional picnic and taste several local wines while wine producers explain the production of Douro and Port wine.
Explore the Douro Valley Vineyards by 4×4
Porto, Portugal
Hop on a quad bike and adventure through Portugal’s iconic wine region — the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your private tour guide will take you on off-road routes through the countryside. Enjoy a traditional picnic and taste several local wines while wine producers explain the production of Douro and Port wine.
Make Swiss Cheese in the Swiss Alps
Zurich, Switzerland
Dairy lovers can try making Swiss cheese in its homeland of the Swiss Alps. Go on a private cheese-centric tour in Zurich, Switzerland, and visit an artisanal cheesemaking factory. At the factory, learn how to make authentic Swiss cheese and the story behind the cheese’s holes. At the end of your Swiss cheesemaking class you’ll be able to take home the cheese you made as a delicious souvenir! After making cheese, visit a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, and travel by gondola to the peak of Mt. Titlis to enjoy the high alpine scenery.
Make Swiss Cheese in the Swiss Alps
Zurich, Switzerland
Dairy lovers can try making Swiss cheese in its homeland of the Swiss Alps. Go on a private cheese-centric tour in Zurich, Switzerland, and visit an artisanal cheesemaking factory. At the factory, learn how to make authentic Swiss cheese and the story behind the cheese’s holes. At the end of your Swiss cheesemaking class you’ll be able to take home the cheese you made as a delicious souvenir! After making cheese, visit a 12th-century Benedictine monastery, and travel by gondola to the peak of Mt. Titlis to enjoy the high alpine scenery.
Drink Bubbly in Champagne, France
Departs from Paris, France
Sip on bubbly in Champagne, France on this luxurious tour with an English-speaking private driver who will whisk you off to the historic vineyards of France’s Champagne region including family-owned champagne houses such as Roger Constant Lemaire, Ployez Jacquemart, or Tribaut where the winemakers will share their stories.
At Moet & Chandon, an expert will explain the process of making champagne from picking grapes to bottling before you taste the champagne house’s world-famous bubbly. Visit Hautvillers, the home of Dom Perignon and Reims where you can take a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral or visit another champagne house such as Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, or Martel.
Drink Bubbly in Champagne, France
Departs from Paris, France
Sip on bubbly in Champagne, France on this luxurious tour with an English-speaking private driver who will whisk you off to the historic vineyards of France’s Champagne region including family-owned champagne houses such as Roger Constant Lemaire, Ployez Jacquemart, or Tribaut where the winemakers will share their stories.
At Moet & Chandon, an expert will explain the process of making champagne from picking grapes to bottling before you taste the champagne house’s world-famous bubbly. Visit Hautvillers, the home of Dom Perignon and Reims where you can take a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral or visit another champagne house such as Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, or Martel.
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