The World’s 6 Best Cooking Classes

1.A Brunello Cooking Class with Vineyards View Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $313Our pick

At Castello Tricerchi near Montalcino, a chef such as Alexandra, Gaia, or Jacomo guides you through fresh pasta and Tuscan dessert in a small group of up to 10. You’ll tour the castle and cellar, then eat your handmade meal on a terrace above the vineyards with Rosso and Brunello pairings.

“Great tour of winery and cooking class. Very relaxing and memorable! They have a wine tasting while you eat the food that you helped prepare.”

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2.Cortecorbo Irpinia-wines: tour of the vineyards- Cooking class- wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Sorrento to Montemarano for a private day with Antonio, Antonia, and the Cortecorbo family. Tour the vineyards and cellar, taste Taurasi and other Irpinian wines, then make pizza and Maccaronara before a generous countryside lunch. Round-trip transport is included with the full experience.

“Antonia and Antonio are wonderful. We had the most amazing evening of pizza making, wine tasting, song and company. Worth the drive from Sorrento. Please go!!”

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3.Irpinia Tour of the Vineyards, Cooking Class and Wine-Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120Best value

Travel from Naples to Cortecorbo winery in Montemarano for a guided vineyard and cellar tour, a hands-on pizza and Maccaronara class, and lunch paired with six Irpinian wines. Antonia welcomes you into the family setting, while private transport keeps the long countryside day simple.

“Felt like we were part of the family business of making food and wine. Hosts went beyond all our expectations of what to expect.”

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4.Santorini: Vineyard and Winery Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $229

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to a traditional Santorini winery, walk among ancient vines, taste up to five local wines, and join Chef Chris for a 2.5-hour cooking lesson. Wine expert Raphael leads the tour in English, with groups limited to eight people.

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5.Cooking Class + Wine Tasting at a Vineyard Estate (4-Course Meal)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $225

At Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano, Chef Vittoria guides you through pappa al pomodoro, lasagna, chicken cacciatora, and tiramisu. You will cook in a vineyard setting, then enjoy the meal with estate wines, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and dessert wine. The class lasts about two hours and welcomes dietary requests with advance notice.

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6.Private Cretan Gastronomic experience Winery visit with Tastings & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $207

You’ll visit a local winery near Heraklion for a tour and tasting of five organic wines, then head to Ano Archanes Village for a hands-on four-course cooking class. Your private air-conditioned transfer, lunch, and a bottle of wine are included. The experience suits couples and small groups of up to four.

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