Food & Culinary Tours in Europe

Central Europe's flavors unfold from Vienna's cafes to Belgrade's local eateries. The route includes wine tasting at Lake Neusiedl's vineyards, Hungarian specialties in Győr, and Serbian wine culture in Sremski Karlovci's historic cellars.

Croatian charcuterie in Dubrovnik and traditional sweets in Skopje highlight this culinary tour. Njegusi's famous smoke-dried hams, fresh produce at Ohrid's green market, and wine tasting in Tikves region await. Cooking demonstrations in Prespa and organic honey tasting in Dihovo village complete the journey.

European gastronomic heritage comes alive through Tokaji Aszú wine tastings, homemade Hungarian meals in Hollóko, and pierogi-making in Kraków. Traditional cheeses at a High Tatras farm and local ciders at UTOPIA cellar delight the palate. Historic venues like Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem in Kraków host memorable meals.

Three Michelin-star chef Georges Blanc demonstrates cooking techniques from his renowned kitchen in Vonnas. Shopping happens at Avignon's local market with your Scenic chef, then you'll head back to prepare regional recipes at Scenic Culinaire using the fresh ingredients. Twenty dinners feature traditional Portuguese dishes and Provencal cuisine throughout the trip. Truffles come with explanations from a local farmer who shows how they're harvested, and tours reveal olive oil production processes at nearby facilities. Wine tastings take place at estates in Côte de Beaune where legendary Burgundy wines await, and at Cockburn's cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia for Port wine sampling.

Georges Blanc's three-Michelin-star restaurant in Vonnas hosts cooking demonstrations, while truffle hunting in Tournus and wine tastings at Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards round out the culinary experiences. Avignon's local markets provide ingredients for interactive Culinaire sessions with Scenic chefs, Normandy offers famous cheeses and calvados, and Port wine blending workshops take place at Quinta de Pacheca. Olive mills in Provence open their doors to visitors, Casa Painova estate in Côa Valley serves sweet almonds, and an exclusive gala dinner unfolds inside Avignon's Palais des Papes.

Market visits in Taormina, cooking classes in family trattorias, and wine tastings at Mount Etna's farmhouses showcase Europe's diverse flavors. The tour includes street food at Palermo's Vucciria Market and fresh seafood in Marzamemi's fishing village.

Sicilian gastronomy unfolds from Palermo's street food markets to Catania's historic fish bazaar. Perfect your cooking skills in medieval Erice, sample wines at prestigious Marsala estates, and visit UNESCO sites. This eight-day route features carefully curated food and wine experiences.

Hands-on cooking classes in Barcelona and San Sebastian highlight Spain's culinary traditions. La Boqueria Market, Laguardia's wine caves, and traditional sidrerias in Oviedo all contribute to the 4.5/5 rated food experiences.

Siena's medieval contrade districts come alive with a local guide who takes you to a typically closed contrada museum and small botteghe serving traditional sweets. Free time in Florence lets you see the Uffizi, home to Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Caravaggio's Medusa, along with other Renaissance heritage sites. Volterra's first-century BCE Roman theatre and Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta sit among streets lined with artisan workshops producing handmade alabaster objects.

Tuscan farmhouses host cooking classes, while Vinci offers bread-making demonstrations and historic estates present wine tastings. Local market visits, authentic meals, and expert-guided food tours through medieval towns create a complete culinary experience.