The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences Worldwide for Couples

1.Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta

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

Settle into Koccio Valletta at the foot of Valletta’s photogenic steps for 90 minutes of wine, local bites, and easy conversation. You’ll taste three glasses of wine, champagne, or prosecco, with food matched to each pour. English and Italian hosts explain the drinks, and the small group is limited to eight people.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our wine tasting experience! We were visiting as a family for my mum's 60th birthday and this was one of the highlights of our trip! Our host did an excellent job of getting us seated and comfortable, before giving us a fascinating introduction to wine making in Malta and the wines we were going to be tasting. The three wines had a great variety and we really enjoyed all of them (even ordering an extra bottle!) We weren't expecting so much food! We thought we were just getting nibbles but the portions were super generous and absolutely delicious. This is a really thoughtful experience with careful wine…”

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

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

Enjoy a private two-hour felucca sail on the Nile with Sofy Egypt Tours, plus hotel pickup, Egyptian breakfast, lunch, or dinner, dessert, tea, and soft drinks. Drivers such as Mohamed and English-speaking guides such as Bahdri have handled transfers and onboard service. Flowers, candles, balloons, and cakes can be added for celebrations.

“The trip was very nice. The operator and english guide Bahdri was very friendly and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and very authentic and the dessert was amazing. We also got to try egyptiRead more”

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3.Erfurt: On the road with the Brückenkrämer. Tour with anniversary tasting.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 132 reviews

Join Reinhard Schwalbe in his bridge-builder costume for a two-hour German-language walk around Erfurt’s Merchants’ Bridge. Visit the Brückenkeller, see a traditional Bohlenstube, learn about a grocer family, and taste Goldhelm bridge truffles with a 40% Thuringian herbal liqueur. The route covers about 1.5 kilometers and welcomes wheelchair users.

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4.Wine tasting in a romantic castle with archaeologist guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet archaeologist Fabio in Bibbona, then drive your own car along a scenic road to a romantic medieval castle near Bolgheri. Explore the private church, courtyard, and old barrel cellar before tasting four reds, one white, and olive oil. A cold cuts and cheese platter is available on request.

“Fabio is a great guide and the whole trip was very interesting and unique. We were very satisfied.”

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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 for a private 7 to 10-hour Rhine Valley outing from Frankfurt. Visit Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Johannisberg, Rüdesheim, Rheinfels, Oberwesel, and Bacharach, then taste local wine in a cellar and cruise the Rhine for two hours. Pickup is available from your hotel, train station, or airport.

“Had an absolutely wonderful day with Florian. He was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and he had a great day planned out for us. He had all our reservations for the day made, which made things much easier for us especially with a baby. He was great with our 5 month old, very patient and considerate of her needs. He was extremely helpful with recommendations of what wines and foods to try, and we loved everything he recommended to us!”

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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

Meet at Tenuta Torciano Winery near San Gimignano for a 2.5-hour Italian dinner built around Tuscan products, local wines, olive oils, and dessert. You’ll taste Chianti, Vernaccia, Super Tuscan wines, and more while enjoying truffle lasagna or ribollita, roast meat, vegetables, and cantuccini.

“An awesome experience, staff, food and wine were all exceptional. Would definetly reccomend and return”

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7.Santorini Private Romantic Tour with Dinner & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $330

Spend about six hours exploring Santorini with a private driver-guide such as Mike, Evans, Fon, or Xenofon. Visit Oia, Firostefani, Santo Wines, Red Beach, Akrotiri, and Megalochori, with a four-wine tasting, seaside dinner, and local wine at sunset. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“I’m am very, very pleased with my excursion. Evans was absolutely the best host during our 9 hour port stop in Santorini. We were able to hit all the hot tourist spots and even some hidden gems. The wine tasting that was included was awesome. Dinner at the restaurant was awesome and the breath taking views of the island were awesome. This experience was just what we were looking for! A+ across the board!”

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8.Wine Tasting and Romantic sunset in Monolithos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Spend about seven hours with a private driver and guide exploring Kounaki Wines, Siana, and the cliffs of Monolithos or Kritinia. Taste local wine, honey, and souma, then watch the sunset above the Aegean. Pickup, bottled water, WiFi, fuel, and private air-conditioned transport are included for your group of up to two.

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9.Romantic Escape in Tuscany with Overnight and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $133

Spend one night in a classic room at Torciano Hotel, then taste Tuscan wines, extra virgin olive oils, and local appetizers with an expert sommelier. The small group is limited to 10 people, with English and Italian support. Breakfast, air conditioning, taxes, and tips are included, but transport and a winery tour are not.

“wonderful experience, the room is finely furnished and is located in a very quiet and relaxing context. the tasting is truly unmissable, breakfast could be improved.”

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10.Romantic Vespa Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $239

Spend about five hours riding an electric Vespa through the Val d’Orcia or around Lake Trasimeno, with stops in Montepulciano and Pienza on some routes. Andrea may lead the ride, followed by a Podere Casanova cellar visit, wine tasting, charcuterie, lasagna, and dessert. Drive yourself or ride with an escort.

“What can Ibsay... there was only my husband and myself on this excursion. They gave my husband a 300lb vespa to ride. Needless to say he crashed into a tree. I rode on the guides bike. He was a little shook up and bruised but fine. We continued our wine tasting and they were super nice. I just wish they had a smaller vespa for him, but it was definitely an experience. We were never charged for any damage, and that was the only negative.”

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11.Romantic Escape in Tuscany – Overnight and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $271

Enjoy a one-night stay at Hotel Torciano, breakfast, and a tasting at Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano. You’ll sample ten Tuscan wines, extra virgin olive oil, salami, cheese, bruschetta, grilled meats, and cantuccini with dessert wine. Sommeliers including Paolo, Sabrina, Chiara, and Laila may guide the tasting.

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12.Romantic Evening Tasting with the Best Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet Marco at Mani Sagge near Treviso at 6 pm for a two-hour private tasting of three company wines, including Prosecco, paired with local cold cuts and cheeses. You will hear about the winery, enjoy the Tenuta’s views, and return to the same wine bar. Vegetarian, vegan, allergy-friendly options, and organic juices for children are available on request.

“This is an absolutely beautiful winery with breath taking views! Wonderful host and outstanding Prosecco with charcuterie platter to accompany the tastings! Fantastic experience. Would definitely recommend.”

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13.Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne’s true Italian food history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $89

Join food historian Dr Tania Cammarano for a three-hour walk from the Royal Exhibition Building through Carlton. Learn how Italian migrants shaped Melbourne’s food culture, visit Museo Italiano, enjoy coffee and a sweet treat linked to Australia’s first Italian cookbook, then finish with wine and generous antipasto at University Cafe.

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14.Greater Zion: Couples UTV Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

You and your partner drive separate UTVs across Sand Hollow State Park, tackling dunes, rocky trails, red rock scenery, and dinosaur tracks. A guide such as Nick or Robb leads the route, provides helmets and goggles, and takes photos. Lunch at Sand Hollow Grill, water, and a premium damage waiver are included.

“Highlight of our trip that included Sedona, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff Snowbowl and Zion. Our tour guide Nick was awesome!”

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15.RomanticOpera concert in the artist’s house on the hills and wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $105

Meet musicians Elisa and Augusto at their 18th-century home in the Lucca hills for local wine, cheeses, and Tuscan snacks in the garden. Then move into the Music Room for a 1.5-hour violin and piano concert featuring Romantic works, opera fantasies, and pieces linked to wine. Small groups and English or Italian hosting are available.

“The performance was very good and impressive. The pieces they chose were lovely!”

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