Culinary inspiration
Make the local cuisine the highlight of a trip, with these foodie itineraries in France, Spain and Belgium from the archives.

Spain’s Basque Country
Sample pintxos in San Sebastian and Rioja wine as you explore the many highlights of this famously foodie region.

A local’s guide to Bologna
Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub offers a tour of the Italian city, taking in parks, museums dedicated to local heroes and artisinal bakeries.

Italy’s culinary highlights
Save £100pp on this foodie adventure from Parma to Florence, visiting local producers and enjoying a cooking class along the way.

A local’s guide to Palermo
City food guide Marco Romeo on the sardines, spumante and street dancing that give the Sicilian capital its distinctive vibe.

Sicily food adventure
With food and wine tastings plus a cookery class and visits to unique heritage sights, this is the ultimate Sicily tour.