11-Day Italian and Greek Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Rome, Italy
    Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Downtown Rome (30 minutes, 16.9 km)

    Indulge in Italian comfort food, like pizza and gelato, at Pizzarium Bonci.

  2. Day 2: Rome, Italy
    1.9 km (10 minutes) from previous location

    Take a morning tour of the Vatican City Museums and indulge in a delightful lunch at Casa Bleve, a renowned wine bar.

  3. Day 3: Naples, Italy
    1 hour and 10 minutes (225 km) from previous location

    Explore the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and refresh your palate with some of Italy's best pizza at Pizzeria da Michele.

  4. Day 4: Athens, Greece
    2 hours and 10 minutes (221 km) from previous location

    Take a stroll through the Acropolis and finish with some tasty Greek street food, like souvlaki and gyros, at Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani.

  5. Day 5: Athens, Greece
    6.2 km (20 minutes) from previous location

    Visit the ancient Agora and quench your thirst with some traditional Greek coffee at Taf Coffee.

  6. Day 6: Santorini, Greece
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from previous location

    Take in the stunning views of white-washed buildings and savor some of Greece's most famous dishes like moussaka and baklava at Metaxi Mas in the village of Exo Gonia.

  7. Day 7: Santorini, Greece
    8.1 km (15 minutes) from previous location

    Experience Greek wine-making traditions with a fantastic wine-tasting session amidst beautiful vineyards at Argyros Estate Winery.

  8. Day 8: Crete, Greece
    45 minutes (34.6 km) from previous location

    Visit the Knossos Palace, an ancient Minoan site, and sample dishes featuring fresh seafood caught from the Cretan waters at Kouzina EPE.

  9. Day 9: Crete, Greece
    2 hours and 30 minutes (182 km) from previous location

    Experience authentic Cretan cuisine in the coastal city of Chania at Tamam.

  10. Day 10: Mykonos, Greece
    50 minutes (40.7 km) from previous location

    Explore Mykonos Town and enjoy an oceanfront dinner with classics like moussaka and lamb chops at Kiki's Tavern.

  11. Day 11: Mykonos, Greece
    10 minutes (3 km) from previous location

    Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Aegean Sea while drinking a refreshing cocktail at Nammos.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pizzarium Bonci (1 hour, €10)
  • Casa Bleve (1 hour, €50)
  • Pizzeria da Michele (1 hour, €15)
  • Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani (1 hour, €20)
  • Taf Coffee (30 minutes, €5)
  • Metaxi Mas (2 hours, €40)
  • Argyros Estate Winery (2 hours, €30)
  • Kouzina EPE (1 hour, €25)
  • Tamam (2 hours, €50)
  • Kiki's Tavern (2 hours, €40)
  • Nammos (2 hours, €30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €315

Useful Tips

If you have more time, take a day trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy to try fresh seafood dishes. In Greece, consider a wine-tasting tour in Nemea or a visit to the picturesque island of Paros. Foodies short on time may choose to visit only Italy or Greece.

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