Russian tourists consider Italy the top country for gastronomic tourism, according to Izvestia, citing data from OneTwoTrip. 64% of survey participants prefer Italy.
Georgia was chosen by 55% of respondents, while Russia was selected by 51%. Russia surpassed France, China, and Armenia on this list. The ranking also includes Greece, Japan, Spain, and Uzbekistan.
Tourists travel to Italy, France, Spain, Japan, and Uzbekistan to sample national cuisine, while they visit Georgia, Armenia, Russia, and Greece for the diversity of dishes. China attracts those searching for new and unusual flavors.
The most affordable countries for gastronomic tourism are Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Armenia. In these destinations, the average cost of accommodation per night is 10,000–11,000 rubles.
