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10-Day Foodie Itinerary: Spain & Italy

  1. Day 1: Madrid, Spain
    Time & Distance from previous location: 0 minutes

    Start your trip with the famous Madrid Food Tour. Treat your taste buds to traditional Spanish foods such as Jamón Ibérico, chorizo, and paella.

  2. Day 2: Barcelona, Spain
    Time & Distance from previous location: 2 hours 30 mins (393 km)

    Head to Boqueria Market, a food lover’s paradise, famous for fresh seafood and a wide variety of olives and nuts. Later, learn the art of making Spanish tortillas at a cooking class.

  3. Day 3: Valencia, Spain
    Time & Distance from previous location: 3 hours 50 mins (352 km)

    Visit Mercado Central, a huge indoor market full of fresh seafood and local foods before heading to Lladró Factory, well-known for handmade porcelain souvenirs.

  4. Day 4: Rome, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 2 hours (2,505 km)

    Start with an early morning Vatican Breakfast Tour, then stroll through the bustling and vibrant streets of Rome. Visit the famous Mercato Centrale and indulge in amazing pasta dishes at Roscioli's pasta factory.

  5. Day 5: Florence, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 2 hours (280 km)

    Experience the Tuscan culture and cuisine by visiting Mercato Centrale di Firenze, famous for its tripe, truffle sandwiches, and wine. Take time to appreciate the Duomo and the David statue at Florence Cathedral.

  6. Day 6: Bologna, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 1 hour 30 mins (107 km)

    Sample the famous Bolognese dishes such as mortadella, tagliatelle al ragù & crescentine at Mercato Delle Erbe and then walk off the calories at the Piazza Maggiore and Piazza Neptune.

  7. Day 7: Modena, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 30 mins (37 km)

    Enjoy a balsamic vinegar tasting experience at an acclaimed vineyard followed by a meal at Osteria Francescana, run by Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura.

  8. Day 8: Milan, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 2 hours (179 km)

    Taste the authentic panettone at the Pasticceria Marchesi, explore the Gothic-inspired architecture of Duomo Cathedral, and relax in the evening with a delicious pizza at Spontini.

  9. Day 9: Venice, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 3 hours 30 mins (273 km)

    Visit the famous Rialto Market for fresh seafood, before enjoying the traditional Venetian dish, sarde in saor, at Restaurant Diana.

  10. Day 10: Naples, Italy
    Time & Distance from previous location: 4 hours (429 km)

    End your trip with an amazing pizza experience at L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, of Eat, Pray, and Love fame. Don’t forget to visit the beautiful churches and monuments of Naples before catching your flight back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Madrid Food Tour (4 hours, €109)
  • Boqueria Market (2-3 hours, €35)
  • Spanish Tortilla Cooking Class (3 hours, €65)
  • Mercado Central (2 hours, €20)
  • Vatican Breakfast Tour (3 hours, €75)
  • Mercato Centrale (2 hours, €20)
  • Mercato Delle Erbe (2-3 hours, €20)
  • Balsamic Vinegar Tasting (3-4 hours, €250)
  • Pasticceria Marchesi (1-2 hours, €10)
  • Rialto Market (2-3 hours, €30)
  • L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele (2 hours, €75)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €649

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit Seville’s tapas bars or the vineyards of Tuscany. If you have less time, consider skipping Modena and Venice, or shorten your visits to free up time for spontaneous explorations or tastings.

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