In the glass · DINNER EXPERIENCES
The 15 best wine dinners you can book today, with what each pours, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cruise Budapest’s Danube aboard the historic Gróf Széchenyi paddle steamer. You’ll pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and the illuminated bridges while enjoying live Hungarian music, a welcome Prosecco or juice, and either goulash with lángos or a buffet dinner.
“excellent food, service and entertainment. Could improve line control / direction at the buffet.”
Spend 3.5 to 4 hours eating through Rome with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Irene, Tina, or Vincenzo. Visit La Nicchia Café, Bonci Pizzarium, Paciotti Salumeria, Il Segreto, and a natural gelato shop for more than 20 tastings, dinner, Prosecco, Barolo, and local stories.
“The tour guide Michael was amazing! Tastings was interesting and a lot of wine and laughs 🇮🇹 Thank You for nice Italy food experience and stories☺️”
Walk Porto with a local guide such as Maria, Igor, Jose, or Fabio, stopping for pastel de nata, bifana, codfish cakes, cheese, charcuterie, Port, and ginjinha. The three-hour tour includes about 10 tastings. Choose the four-hour option for Francesinha and piri-piri chicken.
“The food was amazing and the Chris was very knowledgeable of the city. Was very attentive to everyone and so welcoming, felt like we were with family. Couldn’t have had a better start to our trip in porto.”
Sail for about 90 minutes on a glass-enclosed Seine boat, passing Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and Paris bridges while enjoying a French dinner and Champagne. Choose an early or late departure, with optional window seating, extra drinks, and live music.
“Great way to see some of the historic sites. You will be able to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Statue of Liberty and historic bridges such as Pont Alexandre III. The highlight for me was the Singer aboard. She kept the crowd very engaged during the cruise. Definitely a good tour for Paris at night!!!”
Board Silverline Cruises beside Elizabeth Bridge for a two-hour evening on the Danube. You’ll receive welcome Prosecco, a four-course dinner, and live music with either Hungarian folk dancing or piano entertainment. Choose a window seat if the city views matter most to you.
“Great fun, my partner got taken up on stage to join in the dancing, my young son loved it. great food, drinks and photo opportunities x”
Meet hosts such as Nico, Rosie, or Federica at Frascati train station, walk through the old town, taste family-made Frascati Superiore DOCG and Vagnolo wines, make fresh pasta, and eat your dish at dinner. The class is in English, with Italian support.
“We would give it 6 stars if we could! Rosie was incredible — so funny, so friendly, and taught so much! The food was delicious. The wine was delicious. Can’t wait to come back!”
Visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicholas, Constantine, or Rafael. Taste 10 local wines, learn how volcanic soil shapes Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, enjoy a Greek dinner, and finish with sunset views. Pickup and return transport are included.
“Such a wonderful experience. Nick is so knowledgeable and informative. Dinner was delicious with the pairing. Definitely recommend.”
Walk from Piazza Farnese into Trastevere for salumi, cheese, wine, baccalà, Roman pasta, meat, limoncello, and organic gelato. English-speaking guides such as Monica, Davide, Ilaria, and Federica lead groups of up to 12, mixing food with local stories. Expect a filling three-hour evening, not a quick tasting.
“The guide was phenomenal. He knew much about Italian and Roman history. He was very professional and his personality made the experience great.”
Board Sail Darwin’s catamaran at 4:45pm for a prompt 5pm departure from Stokes Hill Wharf. You’ll receive sparkling wine, continuous tapas-style food, soft drinks, and water while sailing Darwin Harbour for sunset. The boat holds up to 36 people and has open deck seating plus air conditioning.
“Fantastic evening sailing Darwin Harbour. Staff were amazing, drinks plentiful and the food delicious. We all had a great time and highly recommend.”
Take the 30-minute train from Rome to Frascati, where hosts such as Rosa, Rosie, Nico, or Aurora meet you at the station. Tour the town, taste two family wines with local meats and cheese, make fresh pasta, and eat it with a Roman sauce in a centuries-old cellar.
“Incredible experience. The train ride was easy to figure out, our guide was wonderful as were the other people on the tour. Italian charm to the max, good entre and wine - and don’t get me started on the pasta! Absurdly good, I’ve made it several times since I returned home. Will recommend to anyone going to Rome!”
At Towns of Italy in central Palermo, chefs such as Lidia and Marcello guide you through pizza dough, sfincione palermitano, chocolate gelato, and a cone demonstration. You eat your creations with wine or soft drinks, then take home a digital recipe booklet and graduation certificate.
“It was a great class! our instructor was amazing and fun! We met awesome couples taking the class and the good and wine were so good!”
Spend two hours aboard Bangkok’s Luxury White Cruise with a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. From ICONSIAM Pier 4, you pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique by night.
“We loved this river boat tour, we just wished it was longer as the 2 hours go quick! It’s an all you can eat buffet with delicious food suitable for all, unlimited drinks including beer and wine. A very luxurious decor and experience, very clean. The entertainment was good. Definitely worth the money. Staff were all very friendly and prompt. FYI - Seats are allocated to you so no need to rush to the front of the queue to board the boat.”
Spend about four and a half hours at Paris’s Moulin Rouge with a three-course French dinner, half a bottle of wine, and Féerie, the famous revue of costumes, acrobatics, music, and cancan dancing. Vegetarian and children’s menus are available by request, with return drop-off in central Paris.
“Thoroughly enjoyable evening. When we booked we didn't realise that we would be sharing a table of 8, however this wasn't a problem and we met a lovely couple from Germany The food was good and the show was excellent. Definitely recommend this on a trip to Paris The representative who met us was kind and helpful. We decided to get the metro back to our hotel, as it was so quick and easy however we did appreciate that transport was available after the show (it gave us reassurance that we would be able to get back safely)”
Join Waterfront Charters for a 90-minute sunset cruise on Esperance, Serenity One, or another available vessel, with two glasses of local sparkling wine. Afterward, stroll to City Grill or Raj for a three-course meal overlooking the V&A Waterfront. Bring a warm jacket.
“Excellent fun. Great cruise with plenty of dancing and drinking. Staff are friendly and professional. The meal afterwards was great too, with high quality food in a lovely restaurant.”
Meet the Goélette Alliance beside Ferry Boat pier 2 at Marseille’s Old Port. Sail to a cove in the Frioul archipelago for swimming, a fresh vegetarian buffet, music, and sunset. Fabio and a multilingual crew may help raise the sails. Return beneath Marseille’s evening lights.
“Excellent activity - it was very well organised and the tour was lovely. Thanks to the guide Fabio who was kind and informative. I'd definitely recommend.”
Cellar doors, tasting rooms and the long lunches in between.
