15 Cheese Lunches Worldwide Worth Flying For

1.Wine and Cheese Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 596 reviews · 2 hours · from $100Our pick

At Ô Chateau near the Louvre, an English-speaking sommelier guides you through five French wines, including Champagne, with five artisanal cheeses and bread. Expect generous pours, clear lessons on regions, labels, and pairings, plus a relaxed lunch in a wine-cellar setting. Charcuterie is available for an extra €15.

“I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Paris! Our sommelier was incredible — shared lots of knowledge but also very personably and funny. The wine was great and cheese pairings were perfect. It really felt like a special lunch”

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2.Wine and Cheese Tasting Lunch in Portuguese Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72Top rated

At From The Vine in Lisbon, you’ll taste six wines from six Portuguese regions with cheese, charcuterie, bread, crackers, and savory snacks. Hosts such as Caio and Ricardo explain Portugal’s wine culture, tasting methods, and regional differences in an informal setting. The two-hour, English-language experience suits curious beginners and wine fans.

“From The Vine shop- the very personable Kyle set up a terrific tasting of 6 wines from 6 areas, with generous charcuterie, for our group of 8, who were in Lisbon on a cruise. And on the day all power was off throughout Spain and Portugal! We learned a lot, and also had a very fun time! Very worthwhile tour!”

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3.Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet at Ô Chateau at 12:15 pm for a two-hour tasting in a converted wine cellar. Your sommelier guides you through five French wines, including Champagne, with matching cheeses, label-reading tips, and practical advice for ordering wine in Paris.

“Great excursion for the price. The Sommelier, Willy, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tried 5 different wines with a generous pour for a tasting event. We arrived at 12:00 for our 12:15 appointment. The sign on the door had 2:00 as the opening hour but that’s for the wine bar upstairs. We went in and were escorted to the basement tasting room where the long table was set with bread and cheese course for the tasting. The whole event lasted right about 2 hours. Nicely paced. 5 different styles of wine from 5 different regions along with a cheese pairing that complemented the wine. Overall, a terrific experience with a…”

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4.Portuguese Wine and Cheese Tasting with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Best value

Meet inside From The Vine in central Lisbon for six wines from six Portuguese regions, paired with cheese, charcuterie, bread, and savory snacks. Hosts such as Caio, Ricardo, Rebecca, and Kyle explain grapes, terroir, and wine traditions in clear, relaxed English. The setting is intimate, social, and accessible, with no hotel transfer included.

“It was very enjoyable. Ricardo was an amazing host and was very animated and interesting. We enjoyed the wines and the lunch provided. The only thing I would say is it was difficult to see the shops signage due to the trees.”

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5.Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $157

Travel from Sydney to the Hunter Valley for wine tastings at Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant, a two-course lunch with local wine at voco Kirkton Park, plus chocolate and cheese samples. Guides such as Stephen, Yan, and Alfie lead the day, which runs about 12 hours and returns to Central Station.

“Overall experience was nice. It did feel a bit rushed but overall I would do it again. The chocolate and cheese tastings were not what I expected as they were more like samples and not tastings but overall I would do it again.”

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6.Private Full Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch, Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $399

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Parma ham producer, and family-run acetaia. You will taste cheese at different ages, cured ham, traditional balsamic vinegar, local wine, tortelli d’erbetta, and regional desserts. Pickup in Parma, lunch, and beverages are included.

“This tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide Lesa was from Parma and her English was perfect. She was so knowledgable and really fun to spend the day with. i would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience Italian food at its best!!”

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7.From Perth: Swan Valley Cruise, Winery, Cheese & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 6h 30m · from $166

Cruise from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty up the Swan River to the Swan Valley, with a welcome drink, premium Western Australian wine tasting, share-plate lunch, and commentary from the captain. At Mandoon Estate, taste four wines with macarons, then return with dessert, included wine, and live crew entertainment.

“It was all great. Captain and crew fantastic Good food and plenty of wine!”

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8.Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour w Lunch, Gin, Cheese & Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $161

Spend about six hours visiting three wineries and a distillery in the Hunter Valley. Taste wine, gin, vodka, beer, cider, cheese and chocolate, then sit down to a one-course lunch with wine or beer. Guides such as Chris, Todd, Col and Jackson lead the day in an air-conditioned minivan, with routes and winery hosts varying by date.

“It is more white wine based than red but overall a great experience, a fun and chill guide and delicious woodfire pizza! Plus the views are incredible :)”

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9.Wine Tour with 2-Course Lunch, Choc & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 11h 30m · from $155

Travel from Sydney to two Hunter Valley wineries, including Audrey Wilkinson and Mount Pleasant or similar, with wine tastings, a two-course lunch with local wine, chocolate at Hunter Valley Chocolate Company and cheese at Binnorie Dairy. Guides such as Chen, Alfie, Alan and Tom have led recent departures, though the stops can vary.

“The tour was wonderful, and the guide (Alfie) was very funny and gave a lot curious infos”

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10.Wine, Spirits, and Cheese Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 6 hours · from $190

Spend six hours exploring Hunter Valley wineries and boutique producers with an English-speaking guide. You will taste red and white wines at three wineries, join a behind-the-scenes production visit, sample gin, vodka, schnapps and liqueurs, enjoy cheese and chocolate pairings, and have a one-course lunch with wine or beer.

“Amazing Day spent in the Hunter Valley . 2 out of the 3 Wineries provided an amazing Wine & Chocolate Tasing Experience . Lunch at the third was faultless and Mark our driver was very friendly and accomodating. The setting and location is absolutely stunning. For the Gin & Vodka lovers - a visit to a very new boutique outlet. My only criticism would be there was no cheese tasting ( Maybe due to COVID ? ) No Schnapps tasting and the second winery the wines tasted diluted . But all in all a lovely , fun day .”

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11.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend 6.5 hours tasting Hunter Valley wines at three boutique wineries, pairing wine with cheese and chocolate, sampling six organic spirits at Hunter Distillery, and enjoying a one-course lunch with a drink. Pickup is offered in selected Pokolbin, Cessnock, Rothbury and Lovedale areas. Guides such as Steve, Sam and Colin are known for keeping the day relaxed and entertaining.

“Sam was a great guide thoroughly enjoyed the day went to small wineries wouldn't of if hadn't been on the tour the wine and chocolate pairing was interesting great spot for lunch”

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12.Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Emilia-Romagna by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, Lambrusco winery, and family-run acetaia, with tastings and a countryside lunch before the Ferrari Museum. Pickup is available in Bologna, Modena, or Florence, with groups capped at eight.

“The stops on the tour were fantastic. It was a fun day and we saw many different places. The guides at each stop were very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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13.Wine, Cheese, Chocolate 6 Hour Tasting Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $242

Spend six hours touring Niagara wine country with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake. Taste wines at five wineries, sample icewine and whisky, share a cheese and charcuterie board, and enjoy chocolate. Guides such as Don, John, and Marco add local stories and keep the day moving.

“Stunning autumn day in Ontario. Five different wineries/distilleries - lots of variety for your wine or spirits. Lovely hosts at each location, willing to share and teach this wine newbie. Our driver host, Don Sexsmith, is a treasure! Extremely gregarious and entertaining while keeping us on schedule. So very glad he was driving - I may have been slightly impaired after that many tastings. The charcuterie board is beautiful and definitely needed to pace yourself. The chocolates are luscious with many flavor pairings and textures NOTE: Several bottles went home with us and there would have been many more if we could have gotten or shipped them over the Canada/USA…”

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14.Private Half Day Parma Food Tour: Parmesan Cheese, Parma Ham, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $354

Spend about six hours with an English-speaking guide visiting a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy and Parma ham producer, with tastings and a three-course regional lunch. Hotel or station pickup, private transport, wine, coffee, and local guides such as Monica, Lisa, and Stefania are included.

“Cheese, Ham, Wine - what could be better. This was a great way to see how all of this amazing food is made, and the tastings were sooooooo good. Giacomo was great, knowledgeable (is an Italian history and Geography teacher in his day job), so brought the region and processes to life.”

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15.“Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $135

Spend six easy hours in the Adelaide Hills with a small group of up to 11. Visit Mount Lofty, taste cheese at Udder Delights, sample chocolate at Melba’s, enjoy a German-style lunch at The Haus, and browse Beerenberg Farm. Guides including Jerry, Amanda, Ashley and Hermet have led this tour.

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