Cuisine

One of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling is the delightful variety of local cuisine. Most of the staples of the Italian diet have already become favorites in America, but on your tour, be sure to try those less familiar pasta sauces and the vast range of cured hams, cheeses, rustic breads and desserts. While on the Amalfi Coast, be sure to sample the pizza. This is the region where it was invented!

Greek cuisine has a noticeable Turkish influence and relies heavily on fresh fruits and vegetables. Salads are topped with aromatic olive oil, feta cheese, and olives. Specialties include grilled fish, souvlaki (shish kebab), spanakopita (spinach and cheese pie), barbecued lamb, squid, octopus, and cucumber yogurt dips.