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2 weeks in Europe for Foodies
Eat your way through the best food cities! During these 2 weeks in Europe, you'll go through 3 countries, 6 cities, and countless dishes. This itinerary is for people who see food as a big part of the cultural experience.
Highlights
Crème brûlée in France, tapas in Spain, pasta in Italy - eat your favorite dishes in the places they were invented!
Destinations
Paris, France
Macarons in Paris, France
Paris perfected fine dining. The French capital has earned the most Michelin stars of all cities in Europe!
From croissants and baguettes to macarons and crêpes, French bites are sold all over the city.
Feeling adventurous? Fill up on protein with a serving of escargots - snails cooked with garlic butter.
The Parisian subway will take you from the main airport to the city center in 15 minutes.
San Sebastián, Spain
Pintxos in San Sebastian
The old town is packed with pinxtos restaurants. Pinxtos are tapas served with a skewer or toothpick.
The best chefs in the region buy top-quality seasonal produce at the colorful underground La Bretxa Market.
Still hungry? Join a cooking class for hands-on instructions on how to perfect the art of Basque cuisine.
The daily route from Paris to San Sebastián takes less than 7 hours. Reservations required.
Barcelona, Spain
Placa Reial restaurants. Barcelona, Spain
Indulge in tapas at Barcelona's popular terraces, such as Plaça Reial. Local favorites include seafood and pork.
Explore the maze of food stalls in La Boquiera Market, located just off the pedestrian boulevard La Rambla.
You can also try specialties from other Spanish cities, such as gazpacho (Seville) and paella (Valencia).
Direct trains from San Sebastián take less than 6 hours. Reservation required.
Lyon, France
Duck pate ("foie gras") in Lyon, France
Lyon is the gastronomical capital of the world! Local cuisine includes duck pâté, sausages, and roast pork.
Dine at bouchons, traditional Lyonnaise restaurants. Tip: Authentic bouchons are officially certified.
Lyon's main market, Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, is packed with fresh local produce and French delicacies.
A direct train can take you from Barcelona to Lyon in 5 hours (reservation required).
Bologna, Italy
Outdoor dining in Bologna, Italy
The Quadrilatero is the beating heart of Bologna's food scene. The vibrant market overflows with food stalls.
Dine at an osteria, a small restaurant with short menus and local specialties. Italy's oldest osteria is in Bologna.
When in Bologna, order your pasta with Bolognese sauce! Just ask for the tagliatelle al ragù.
Travel by train from Lyon to Bologna in approximately 7 hours.
Rome, Italy
Bruschetta in Rome, Italy
Looking for a pizza fix? Avoid restaurants in the tourist center. The best pizzerias can be found in quiet alleys.
For a traditional Roman meal, start with bruschetta and have spaghetti carbonara as your main dish.
True pasta lovers should go to the National Museum of Pasta (Museo Nazionale della Paste Alimentari).
Regular direct trains from Bologna will get you to Rome in just over 2 hours.
