• Vomero - Naples is a city of remarkable contrasts, where luxury and vibrant street life blend into a unique urban identity, unparalleled in Italy and perhaps the world. Here, grand palaces and rooftop shanties share the skyline, street performers and opera singers grace the same squares, and exclusive fine-dining establishments on the hilltop overlook bustling working-class neighborhoods filled with pizza ovens and buzzing scooters. The stark differences between the airy vistas of Vomero Hill and the narrow alleys of the historic Spanish Quarter are so striking, it’s hard to believe they belong to the same city, separated only by a short funicular ride. However, as this day of culinary exploration will reveal, despite their differences, the people of this city are united by their love for traditional Neapolitan cuisine. From upscale cafes to street food stalls, Neapolitans enjoy meals that are hot, quick, lively, and delicious, just like their ancestors did.
• Chiesa di Santa Maria di Montesanto - The day begins in true Neapolitan style, with a cup of thick, steaming espresso and the city’s signature pastry, sfogliatelle, at a cafe in Vomero. Down in Montesanto, the working-class heart of Naples, experience the beautiful chaos that defines local life. At a neighborhood fishmonger, savor marinated anchovies and freshly-fried fish and seafood, while at a century-old friggitoria, enjoy a bite of fried macaroni, a beloved local specialty. Go behind the scenes at a taralli producer, where the simple yet captivating crispy snack is seasoned with black pepper, and then relax with a glass of crisp white wine from a vineyard near Mount Vesuvius, preparing for a meal or two at a classic backstreet trattoria.
• Quartieri Spagnoli - Continue into the narrow streets of the Spanish Quarter, shaded by laundry fluttering in the breeze, to visit one of the neighborhood’s classic pizzerias on the way to a square dedicated to the legendary soccer player Diego Maradona, revered here like a saint after leading the city to a championship. As the day winds down with a limoncello spritz, decide whether to indulge in an artisanal gelato made from buffalo’s milk, or a final invigorating coffee – or perhaps both. After all, this day is about experiencing everything from both perspectives.

• Bottled water
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Snacks

• Private transportation

This culinary journey through central Naples takes participants off the usual tourist trail to explore two distinctly different neighborhoods: Vomero and the Spanish Quarter. In each area, there will be visits to various establishments, ranging from artisanal producers to street food vendors, frequented by locals seeking the authentic flavors of the city. These flavors have evolved over thousands of years and will be experienced in a single day of tasting and discovery.

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