Tours and Experiences in Europe
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If you’re looking for some unique and exciting tours and experiences in Europe, especially Italy, France, and Switzerland. I’ve got you covered! In the last two years, I’ve booked some incredible experiences in multiple countries and I’m sharing the quick links below.
You’ll also find a more in-depth blog post for most of the experiences below with a summary as well as a quick video with more information.
The Tours below are from the following trips:
- A Month in Italy 2021
- France 2022
- A Month in Italy 2022
- European Christmas 2022
- Switzerland and Italy Road Trip – March 2023
- Greece 2023
- A Month in Switzerland and Italy 2023
- *Coming Soon* – German Christmas Markets 2023
I’ve also covered many of these tours in my daily recap videos of my recent trip to Italy, my European Christmas Trip Vlog, and my European Road Trip Vlog of Switzerland Italy.
Italy
Florence & Tuscany
- Florence From the Rooftops
- Bistecca Fiorentina Experiences
- Organic Cooking in the Florentine Hills
- Pasta Class Florence
- Cooking in the Country with Luca and Lorenzo
- Vintage Sidecar Tour & Wine Tasting in Chianti
- Bike Tour in Florence
- Truffle Hunting
- Bike Tour in Lucca
Milan
Cinque Terre
- Pesto Making Class in Riomaggiore
- Photo Shoot in Cinque Terre (multiple towns)
Bologna
- Ferrari Driving Experience to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello
- Parmigiano Tour, Wine Tasting, and Balsamic Tasting Tour
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast
- Coastal Cooking Class in Vico Equense
- Sail and Swim to Capri from Sorrento
- Fiat 500 Tour of the Amalfi Coast
Lago di Garda (Lake Garda)
Lago di Como (Lake Como)
Rome
France
- A Speakeasy Tour in Paris
- Croissant Making in Paris
- Vintage Sidecar Tour of the Normandy Beaches
- Wine Tour in Alsace
Switzerland
Belgium
Experience Blog Posts
Explore Terry’s detailed tours and experiences from across Europe.
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Book a Vintage Fiat 500 Tour of Chianti with Wine Tasting
Live out your Italian dreams and go on an epic vintage Fiat 500 tour of Chianti with a wine tasting and lunch included. This 4 hour experience is one that you’ll be telling all of your friends about when you come back from your trip to Italy.
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Go On a Private Day Trip from Lucerne to a Secret Lake
Quick Facts Location: Lucerne, Switzerland Type of Experience: hiking/fondue lunch Book This Experience This post contains references to tours and experiences from affiliate partnerships. We may receive compensation when you click on those links. Tours and experiences explicitly discussed and posted on this site have been carefully vetted. Hike to a Secret Lake Near Lucerne,…
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Go On the Best Walking Food Tour in Bologna
If you’re planning a visit to Italy or the Emilia-Romagna region, the one item that MUST be added to your itinerary is a walking food tour in Bologna.
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From Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen: An E-Bike Tour with a Swiss Picnic and Waterfalls
Seeing the Swiss countryside from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen on an e-bike tour was an experience straight out of a dream. Imagine pedaling through Switzerland’s most scenic routes, with the majestic backdrop of the Alps, the soothing sound of 72 cascading waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and the promise of a delightful Swiss picnic awaiting you.
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A Cinque Terre Cooking Class: The Great Pesto Experience
Are you looking for a Cinque Terre cooking class to add to your Italy itinerary? If you’re short on time but still want to connect with traditional Ligurian cuisine, I have the perfect experience for you: a Cinque Terre cooking class that is all about making pesto!
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Go On the Best Parmigiano Reggiano Factory Tour in Italy
If you’re planning a trip to Italy, I have a tour that you simply cannot pass up. You’ll get three tours in one: a Parmigiano Reggiano factory, a winery (including a tasting), and finally, an old acetaia, a local balsamic vinegar producer. This all-day tour with Delicious Bologna in Emilia-Romagna will easily be one of your favorite memories of your entire trip.
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Drive a Ferrari to Maranello: The Ultimate Italian Experience
Imagine driving through the Italian countryside of Emilia-Romagna with the wind in your hair. You fly down the road in a cherry-red Ferrari convertible, but bonus…YOU’RE driving it and you’re headed to the Ferrari museum in Maranello! Let me tell you about a day that I will never forget (and how you can do it, too) with this once-in-a-lifetime Ferrari Experience.
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Sip and See the Sights of Florence on a Rooftop Tour
Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to see the most spectacular views of Florence? Look no further than the Florence From the Rooftops Airbnb experience! This tour offers a great combination of food, drinks, and sightseeing, giving you a chance to experience the history and culture of Florence in a truly unforgettable way.
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Book a Destination Photo Shoot in Cinque Terre
Do you want to capture beautiful memories on your upcoming visit to Italy? There’s no better way to do this than by hiring a professional photographer. Whether you’re planning to propose, visiting with family, or on a solo trip, I highly recommend that you book a destination photo shoot in Cinque Terre.
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Take A Cooking Class in Bellagio Italy with Panoramic Views of Lake Como
Have you been dreaming of learning how to cook a real authentic Italian meal in Italy? Imagine doing just that but with panoramic views of Lake Como. Let me tell you about the amazing (and mouth-watering) cooking class I booked with Chef Alessandro in Bellagio, Italy.
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A Memorable E-Cargo Bike Tour in Lucerne
If you’re visiting Switzerland, the best way to see one of its most beautiful cities is with an E-Cargo bike tour in Lucerne with Roberto. From storytelling to sightseeing, this tour has it all.
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Go On a Private Tour of The Cotswolds
Are you looking to get out of London for the day? You will love going on a private driving tour of The Cotswolds, an idyllic area of little villages with beautiful honey-colored limestone facades, just an hour southwest of the city.
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Enjoy an In-Depth Wine Tasting in Milan with a Sommelier
If you’re a wine lover visiting Milan, there’s no better way to spend one of your evenings than having a wine tasting with a sommelier. Not only will you sample some of the best wines from Italy, but you’ll also learn how to properly experience them, using more than just your sense of taste.
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The Vintage Fiat 500 Tour of the Amalfi Coast You Have to Book!
If you’ve dreamed of traveling to Amalfi or Positano, you’ll love this vintage Fiat 500 tour of the Amalfi Coast.
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Go Truffle Hunting and Enjoy a Delicious Truffle Lunch in Tuscany
One of the most unique experiences you can have is to go truffle hunting in Tuscany. If you want a one-of-a-kind excursion followed by a multi-course meal full of truffles, this is for you!
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Go on An Epic Sidecar Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti
What better way to enjoy a wine tasting than in a classic sidecar as you zip through Chianti? This experience will take you through the Tuscan countryside to Luiano winery, where you’ll experience a wine and food pairing, including the famous Chianti Classico.
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Take a Pasta Class in Tuscany in the Stunning Florence Countryside
Imagine learning how to make pasta while simultaneously looking out over the Tuscan countryside. It doesn’t get more authentic than taking a pasta class in Tuscany with Luca and Lorenzo at their stunning home outside of Florence.
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A One-of-a-Kind Cookout with Bistecca alla Fiorentina in Florence
If you’re headed to Italy and looking to try the famous bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak), you have to book this one-of-a-kind experience with Lorenzo and Martina.
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Learn to Cook at a Pasta Class in Florence
If you want to have an authentic pasta making experience in Florence, you will love this class in the heart of the city at Pasta Class Florence.
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A Vintage Driving Tour of Lago di Garda
If you’re visiting Lago di Garda in northern Italy, the best way to explore the area is on a slow drive tour in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider convertible. Trust me…you’ll LOVE it.
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Go On A Speakeasy Tour in Paris
If you want to experience nightlife and craft cocktails, you should check out this speakeasy tour in Paris.
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Take an Organic Cooking Class in Tuscany
If you’re looking to make pasta and enjoy the Italian countryside, check out this organic cooking class in Tuscany.
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The Croissant Making Class in Paris That You Don’t Want to Miss
If you want a true French culinary experience, you need to take a croissant making class in Paris. Maison Fleuret features one that not only has you baking croissants, but also my favorite pastry…pain au chocolat!
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Take a One-of-a-Kind Boat Trip From Sorrento to Capri
If you’re visiting Sorrento and want to sail to Capri for the day, check out this fantastic boating excursion that I did.
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Go On A Vintage Sidecar Tour of the Normandy Beaches
If you’re planning a trip to France and are looking to see the beaches where the Allies landed on D-Day, this is one of the most unique tours you’ll find. In addition to the beaches, you get to make a stop at the Normandy American Cemetery, all while riding from place to place in a vintage sidecar.
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An Italian Cooking Class with a View of the Coast in Vico Equense, Italy
If you’re visiting Sorrento, you absolutely have to head 15 minutes to Vico Equense and book this amazing cooking class with a view of the coast.
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Enjoy a Beautiful Sunset Sail on Lago di Garda
If you’re looking for a fun, but relaxing experience on Lago di Garda, you have to book this sunset sailing excursion with Emanuele.
