A 15-Day Foodie Itinerary: Big Ben, Oktoberfest, Tuscany & More

  • Day 1: Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abby Riverfront - Tower Bridge, Borough Market
    1 hour (2.7 mi) from Tower Bridge to Borough Market

    Start your foodie adventure with a visit to Borough Market which offers a variety of delicious cuisines. Head to Maltby Street Market for a gin and tonic before walking through the Riverfront, enjoying the scenic view of Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abby. Take a walk on a Tower Bridge and experience the Tower of London. Be sure to try London's famous fish and chips and a pint of local ale.

  • Day 2: Munich - Marienplatz, Odenplatz, Oktoberfest venue
    1 hour (3.3 mi) from Marienplatz to Odenplatz

    Take a walk through Marienplatz, the central square of Munich, and enjoy the delicious bites at various street vendors. Head to Odenplatz for an ice-cold beer and a traditional German sausage. Visitors during autumn can attend the world's largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, while enjoying pretzel and meat dishes of local Bavarian cuisine.

  • Day 3: Tuscany - Pisa, Winery, and Towns, Lunch
    1 hour (41 mi) from Pisa to the Winery

    Start tasting delicacies in Pisa, then head to the Altemura Winery to learn how they create their tasty wine with a delicious Italian lunch. In the afternoon, head to the charming town of Siena for more food tasting. Don’t miss out on the local specialties, such as antipasti, ribollita, charcuterie boards, and Chianti wine.

  • Day 4: Day trip to Venice - St. Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs, Doge Palace, Grand Canal / Rialto Bridge, Murano Island, Sunset Water Taxi
    45 min (12 mi) from Murano Island to Rialto Bridge

    Spend the day shopping and snacking in Venice while exploring St. Mark's Square and the famous Rialto Bridge. Venturing on a sunset ride on the Grand Canal and visiting Murano Island, famous for its handmade blown glass. Try cicchetti, a Venetian tapas, seafood dishes, and a glass of Aperol Spritz.

  • Day 5: Florence - Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Old Town Plaza, Michaelangelo at Sunset, Cooking Class or Wine Tasting Class
    10 min walk to from Old Town Plaza to Michaelangelo

    Start your day with a walk over the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and shimmery gold shops, leading to the Old Town Plaza that is filled with mouth-watering food vendors in the streets. Finish the day by enjoying a sunset view of Michaelangelo Square.  Take part in an authentic experience with a local chef, learn unique cooking skills or enjoy multiple wine representing the different regions around Tuscany.

  • Day 6: Cinque Terre - La Spezia
    30 min (10.5 mi) from Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare

    Cinque Terre, a picturesque seaside town contains plenty of delights, that offering seafood of top quality. Enjoy the sea breeze at Riomaggiore, as you walk through the narrow streets, before crossing over to Monterosso al Mar. Take part in the famous heavenly appetisers, focaccia bread, and local wine with some feet-dipping for an afternoon in the sandy beach.

  • Day 7: Verona - Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Ponte Pietra
    20 min (12.8 mi) from Piazza delle Erbe to Arena

    After a relaxed breakfast, make your way to Verona, where you take a walk on its gory history and see how it crosses the boundary from Romeo and Juliet chaos. Enjoy the night at the Arena concert that provides local food coupled with a wine spa in Piazza delle Erbe. For the evening, stroll around the Ponte Pietra bridge and taste delicious local food offered at the trendy riverside wine bars.

  • Day 8: Rome - Colosseum / Ruins, Day Trip to Amalfi / Positano or Day Trip to Pompei - House of Vettii
    1 hour (6.4 mi) from Rome to Colosseum

    Visit the ancient wonders of Rome with the Colosseum and other Ancient Ruins around the city. With time to spare, experience southern Italy by choosing between a day trip to a cliff-top town of Amalfi or Positano, or to Pompeii to explore the preserved footsteps of ancient Roman life. For a quicki snack in Rome you cannot miss the pizza al taglio.

  • Day 9: Rome - Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Parthenon, Tour Vatican?
    25 min (1.9 mi) from Spanish Steps to Trevi Fountain

    Walk to some of the top sites such as the Trevi Fountain and the impressive Parthenon. Check out the beauty of the Colonnade and the Spanish Steps. End your day with a choice of either the energetic Vatican tour or grab a bite of gelato for an evening in Trastevere, savouring the local wine and Roman specialities by the riverbank.

  • Day 10: Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia
    15 min (4.4 mi) from La Sagrada Familia to Gothic Quarter, Barcolennta

    Begin a journey to explore the heartwarming and gothic architecture while having the famous La Sagrada Familia as an opener. Take a stroll to the cobbled streets of Gothic Quarter, followed by savouring the rich taste of tapas and intense wine. As you make your way to the beach, explore a luxurious walk on the Barcolennta, fine dining at the restaurants and dining bar with a beachside view.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Borough Market (2 hours, free entry)
  • Oktoberfest (5-6 hours, ~$20 USD entry fee)
  • Tuscany Winery Tour and Lunch (4 hours, ~$120 USD)
  • Venice Canal Tour (4-5 hours, ~$100-150 USD)
  • Cooking or Wine Tasting Class (2-3 hours, ~$60-100 USD)
  • Cinque Terre Beach Day (4-5 hours, free entry or paid beach lounge)
  • Verona Arena Concert (3-4 hours, ~$20-30 USD)
  • Colosseum or Pompei Day Trip (6-8 hours, ~$150 USD)
  • Vatican Tour (3-4 hours, ~$60-100 USD)
  • La Sagrada Familia (1-2 hours, ~$30-40 USD)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ~$600-800 USD (excluding transportation and accommodations)

Transportation

Consider traveling through Eurail for Europe to save transportation costs. A one-month Eurail ticket covering all destinations can cost around $1,500. Public transportation with trams, buses or underground are also available and can be approximated at around $5-8 USD per trip. Ubers, taxis or rental cars can also be easily arranged but may be more expensive.

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can include extra day trips between these locations or add one further place. If you have less time, take away a few destinations, or schedule fewer activities in a day. It is advisable to check the opening times of the places you would like to visit, and plan accordingly.

Airports

The International Airports located in these destinations:

  • London: Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi from the city center
  • Munich: Munich Airport (MUC), 18.6 mi from the city centre
  • Florence: Florence Airport (FLR), 3 mi from the city centre
  • Rome: Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 17.4 mi from the city center
  • Barcelona: Barcelona Airport (BCN), 9.9 mi from the city center
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