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The 15 Best Food Day Trips Around the World

39 day trips  ·  from $31 a seat

Etna tastings, Tuscan long lunches, Douro tables, Marrakech tagine kitchens. The 15 below say how much you eat, how much you cook, and how much of the price is the drive.

Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - San Biagio below the town walls
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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

1.Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,232 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Travel from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza in a small group of up to 25 people. You’ll tour Montepulciano, visit San Biagio, eat a three-course farm lunch, taste Tuscan wines including Brunello di Montalcino, and enjoy free time in Pienza. Guides such as Flavio, Barbara, Anna, and Antonino have led past departures.

“Great day trip. The views in Montepulicano were beautiful and got my photography fix. The lunch was delicious and enjoyed learning about the family history. Icing on the cake was the last town on Pirenze (spelling?) with more fabulous views. Would happily do it again. Our guide was great!”

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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - Monteriggioni: a small fortress with a short visit
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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

2.San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,432 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 11 hours exploring medieval Tuscany by coach, with free time in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, a three-wine tasting and Tuscan lunch at a Chianti winery, and guided Siena options including the striped cathedral and Piccolomini Library. Guides such as Sandro, Marta, Ricardo, and Ilaria have earned warm praise.

“Other reviews are correct- this is not a guided tour. However, I liked how we are on our own in each city rather than having to keep up with a guide and large group. Hilary was very sweet and gave us information about each city before exiting the bus. The winery was just a tasting experience (4 wines) with lunch. I thought they gave us a lot of food: bruschetta, meats, cheese, a full portion of pasta with ragu, and biscotti. Personally I was full after it. The employees there were very energetic and fun. Be prepared for a lot of walking. Uneven streets and hills. This tour is not…”

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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - Walking the ancient craters and lava fields
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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

3.Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Travel from Catania to 2,000 meters on a six-hour Etna outing with a local guide such as Leonardo, Daphne, or Emilia. Walk around ancient craters, enter a lava-flow cave with a helmet and flashlight, taste cantucci and zibibbo wine, and choose morning light or a sunset finish. This is not a summit tour, but it offers a well-paced introduction to Etna.

“It was an excellent tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative and super helpful. Everything was excellent”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food - La Spezia and the first train connection
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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

4.Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,593 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 12.5 hours reaching Cinque Terre from Florence by coach, then explore Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore by train and, if conditions allow, boat. Guides such as Gabriele, John, Alex, and Constantino keep the large group moving, but village time is mostly independent. Choose lunch if you want local street food included.

“Beautiful as expected! It was a little rushed at the bigger villages with the time given. I would not include the lunch as it was very disappointing. Plenty of other places to find and there was enough time at this village for a leisurely lunch at a place of your choosing. Our guide kept everything moving and organized. Our bus driver masterfully navigated the windy road! Thank you Sara and Zamny! Then Sara provided a wonderful recommendation for dinner when we returned to Florence.”

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Florence: Day Trip to Cinque Terre with Optional Street Food - The early start at Stazione Montelungo
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Florence: Day Trip to Cinque Terre with Optional Street Food

5.Day Trip to Cinque Terre with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,854 reviews · 12 hours · from $135

Leave Florence early for a full day along the Cinque Terre coast. Your guide handles the coach, regional trains, and seasonal boat, while you explore Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore on foot. Expect about an hour in three villages, three hours in Monterosso, and a swim break when conditions allow. Guides may include John, Chiara, Alex, Roberto, or Sebastian.

“The day trip was so successful because Roberto is such a great guide . He gives good information ! He provides his phone number in case of issues. He gives succinct directions and prompts. Husband & I thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting - Omaha Beach puts the cost of the invasion into perspective
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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

6.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320Top rated

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour D-Day tour in a minibus limited to eight people. With guides such as Augustin, Bruno, Will, Julian, or Etienne, you’ll visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Longues-sur-Mer, the Overlord Museum, the American Cemetery, and a cider farm. Lunch is extra.

“Bruno was an exceptional guide touring us through Normandy explaining the complex events surrounding DDay. All the important highlights were included. Great stories and explanations. The visit to the American cemetery at Omaha Beach was moving. Truly it left a lasting memory. Ended the tour with some great cider tasting. Lots of driving, but worth it.”

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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset - Profitis Ilias and the view from Santorini’s highest point
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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

7.Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,492 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Spend nine hours crossing Santorini by coach with a live English-speaking guide. Visit Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos, Emporio, and Perissa Beach, taste three local wines, then watch the sunset in Oia. Guides vary, with Mary, Yanis, Kim, and Yannis among the praised names. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“What a perfect way to spend the day. Beautiful views, our guide Mary and driver George were wonderful. If I were to take this tour again I would choose both of them to go with. Thank you guys!! Highly recommended!”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - The long ride to Château de Chambord
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

8.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with free time for lunch in Blois between them. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dee, Jasmina, Riti, or John, explains the castles and countryside during the drive. Entry is self-guided, and the wine tasting is complimentary.

“Jasmina was a great guide and knew so much about the history of France and how it tied into the castles. it's a long day but well worth it. Going in January you might miss the blooming gardens but there was no crowd and our small group basically had both castles to ourselves.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food - Meeting at Santa Maria Novella before 7 a.m.
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

9.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,315 reviews · 13 hours · from $53

Travel from Florence to four Cinque Terre villages with a multilingual escort, comfortable coach, trains, and a seasonal ferry. Guides such as Emma, Marco, Laila, and Hilary have been praised for clear timing and practical tips. Choose transport only for freedom, or add train, boat, and a small focaccia and gelato tasting.

“It was a great trip but so much to visit in such short time. I wish we had longer time in Monterosso and maybe skipped one or two of the other cities. They all look the same except Monterosso that has a beach”

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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - Leaving Krakow early for the Tatra foothills
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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

10.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, an English or Spanish guide, a highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Gubałówka funicular tickets, free time on Krupówki Street, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup is available, though the day can stretch to 12 hours in busy conditions.

“Beautiful experience with multiple activities throughout the day. Very friendly and attentive guide.Auto-translated”

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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux - Walking through Saint-Émilion
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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

11.Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Bordeaux in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Guy, Luigi, Mathis, or Dulce. Visit a Saint-Émilion grand cru château, taste local red wines, hear how Bordeaux’s classification works, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village before returning to Bordeaux.

“This is a good tour for people with a basic understanding of wine. If you already know a reasonable amount then it might be too basic for you. Of the 4 hours, 2 are spent driving to St Emilion and back. We only had 45 minutes to explore the town so that felt quite rushed. A full day tour would be better if you want to see the town properly. The Chateau we visited was very nice. Our tour guide was quite the character and told some funny tales.”

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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting - Two hours around Skradinski Buk
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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

12.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 925 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $49

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide, see Skradinski Buk, ride by boat through the Krka canyon, swim in Skradin, and finish with local wine and optional homemade food. Guides such as Dario and Ernest are known for clear timing, Croatian stories, and plenty of free time.

“The tour was fantastic and very well planned. Ernest was very friendly and gave some really good insights about Croatia during the tour. Highly recommend it!”

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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks - The southwest coast from the water
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Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

13.Gran Canaria: Catamaran Day Trip with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 845 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $97

Sail from Puerto Rico along Gran Canaria’s southwest coast on a spacious catamaran with a small-group feel. You’ll swim, snorkel, kayak, and use SUP boards at two coastal stops, then enjoy seasonal lunch on the morning trip or tapas in the afternoon. English, Spanish, German, and French support is available.

“Amazing. It was just what we were looking for. A small group on the boat —mix of young and old. It was relaxing and there were two stops to swim and kayak and such. Food was great so were the included drinks.”

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Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart - Breakfast tastings: cheese, bread, beer and local produce
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Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

14.Bruny Island Traveller – Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · from $197

Spend about 9 hours and 45 minutes exploring Bruny Island by comfortable vehicle and ferry. Taste cheese, beer, wine, oysters, honey, fudge and chocolate, then enjoy lunch at Adventure Bay. Guides such as Murray, Dan, Claire and Liam add local stories, humor and practical help along the way.

“Our Bruney Island tour was without a doubt, a highlight of our stay in Tasmania. Our driver, Paul, who is also our guide was friendly and informative with a with a great sense of humor. Our stops at the brewery, chocolate factory, and honey farm were lovely. Our other stops at the neck and rainforest showed off the beauty diversity of this island. The included lunch was outstanding with views overlooking the island. I would highly recommend this full day tour if you have a free day in Hobart.”

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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group - Castellina in Chianti: a short first taste of wine country
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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

15.Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Travel from Florence through Chianti and the Tuscan hills, stopping in Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo. You’ll join a three-hour cooking class at Agricola Poggio Ai Laghi, eat what you prepare, and visit two wine estates. Guides such as Marco and Marta are praised for clear advice and friendly energy.

“Our guides were tentative & excellent. The bus accommodations comfortable. Great tour. Our package included lunch & I do not recommend that. The food was fine along w/location however the service was below average. Finally we left without paying for our one glass of wine because no one came to our table, they brought the wrong wine & regardless of being told we wanted a different o wine from our first (included) glass. Two different waiters were not concerned w/ good service, we were ignored. We attempted to have other staff attend to us but w/ no response. We finally left because we were going to miss our bus. I…”

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