Emilia Romagna Gourmet Journey
Emilia Romagna Gourmet Journey
Emilia Romagna Gourmet Journey
7 Days Starting in Bologn and ending in Parma
Visiting: Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, Faenza, Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Modena, Ferrari Museum, Parma, Castle of Torrechiara, Langhirano, Teatro Farnese
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Tour code:
ST8
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 14
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Active, Adventure Tours, Luxury, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
From balsamic vinegar to Parmigiano Reggiano, taste the tantalising flavours of what is considered by many as Europe’s gastronomic capital. Teeming with tantalising tastes, Emilia Romagna is the perfect region to tour for foodies who are looking to make experiencing different flavours a key part of their holiday. From Bologna, the eponymous home of the famous Bolognese pasta, to Modena with its renowned balsamic vinegar, and Ravenna with its sumptuous sparkling red Lambrusco wine, there will be plenty of places during this tour for you to sample traditional Italian delights, as well as to turn your hand at making them as well. But it’s not all about the food (though trying authentic Parmigiano Reggiano in Parma is a particular highlight) as along the way you will also experience the rich history of the areas that make this delicious produce, from the Byzantine architecture of mosaic, adorned Ravenna to the diverse links Bologna has to the Etruscans, Gauls, and the Romans.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Friday - Welcome To Bologna
Location: Bologna
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight stay in Bologna.
Welcome to Bologna. Independent arrival in Bologna.
Free time to explore the city. Overnight stay in Bologna.
Day 2 : Saturday - Visit Bologna The Enogastronomic Capital Of Europe & Cooking Class
Location: Bologna, Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Bologn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the enogastronomic capital of Europe Bologna.
Meet your guide at your hotel to discover Bologna, the capital of the region of Emilia-Romagna and according to many, also a gastronomic capital of Europe. The city, home of the oldest university in the western world, has precious cultural life and intriguing historical legacy, linked to the Etruscans, then the Gauls and Romans. You'll visit the Piazza Maggiore, with the Basilica di San Petronio. You'll walk through the knot of tiny alleys behind the church getting a flavor of the city, one that is pervaded with music and youthful energy. This afternoon, complete your immersion in the local culture joining a cooking class in a lovely location. Learn how to make tortellini or tagliatelle al ragu. At the end enjoy a wonderful dinner in one of the city's great osteria. Overnight in Bologna
Day 3 : Sunday - Faenza - Lambrusco Wine & Byzantine In Ravenna
Location: Faenza, Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Bologna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
.After delicious breakfast meet your driver escort and motor to Faenza, where you will visit an olive grove of Brisighella PDO oil and a wines cellar for a commented wine tasting followed by lunch. You will also taste the famous fresh cheese Squacquerone PDO. The king of wines is here the sparkling red Lambrusco, that takes its name from a brightly colored grape variety grown in several Italian wine regions, including Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna’s neighbor. In the afternoon visit to Ravenna. This is a Byzantine town, totally different from any other Italian city, known for the colorful mosaics decorating many of its central buildings, like the Basilica di San Vitale, the 6th-century "Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo" and the cross-shaped Mausoleo di Galla Placidia. Return in Bologna late afternoon.
Overnight in Bologna.
Day 4 : Monday - Modena Tour & Cellar Of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar / Ferrari Museum
Location: Modena, Ferrari Museum
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Modena.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you will reach the hills around Modena, where you will spend the following 2 nights.
We will stop in Modena for a short walking of the heart of the city and a visit to a traditional Balsamic Vinegar cellar with commented tasting, followed by lunch with tigelle (typical bread) and typical cold cuts. In the afternoon, we will visit the marvellous Ferrari Museum, then we will continue to your charming country-relais. This evening, you will enjoy a gourmet dinner facing the beautiful view of the hills. Overnight in Modena.
Day 5 : Tuesday - Parma Ham And Cheese - Torrechiara Castle - Village Of Langhirano
Location: Parma, Castle of Torrechiara, Langhirano
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Modena.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, motor to Parma. On the way, we will visit a cheese factory of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO near Reggio Emilia with a tasting of this delicious food. Then, we will visit Torrechiara castle and its village imbued with loves and battles. Lunch will be served in a small farmhouse near the Castle. Finally, we will reach the village of Langhirano, to learn about the tradition of Parma Ham. We will arrive in Parma late afternoon. Overnight in Modena.
Day 6 : Wednesday - Parma Old Town - Romanesque Cathedral - Lunch On Corale Verdi
Location: Parma, Teatro Farnese
Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Parma
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We start our day with visit to Parma old town center and to the most charming monuments such as the pink marble Baptistery, the wooden Farnese Theatre and the Romanesque Cathedral frescoed by Correggio. Lunch will be served at Corale Verdi, a typical Trattoria in the very heart of Parma where is still possible to taste traditional recipes.
Overnight in Parma.
Day 7 : Thursday - Departure Day
Location: Bologna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check out of the hotel following breakfast.
Independent Transfer to Airport or option to book extra nights.
Goodbye and we Hope to see you again on your next visit.
What's Included
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Accommodation
6 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels. Hotels list or Similar: Hotels in Bologna: Il Convento Dei Fiori Di Seta, Metropolitan, I Portici - 3 nights in Bologna. Hotels in Modena: Agriturismo Sereni - 2 nights in Modena. Hotels in Parma: Park Hotel Pacchiosi - 1 night in Parma.
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Fully Guided
Professional tour guide. Expert Guide Included .
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Daily breakfast
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Meals – Half Board
Lunch and wine tasting in Faenza. Bolognese Dinner. Lunch in Modena. Dinner in Modena. Lunch in Torrechiara. Lunch in Parma.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Transport included. Driver Disposal to visit Modena. Driver Disposal to visit Faenza and Ravenn. Transfer from Modena to Parma with en route stops.
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Other included
Lunch and wine tasting in Faenza. Walking Guided Visit of Bologna. Cooking Class in Bologna followed by Bolognese Dinner. Driver Disposal to visit Faenza and Ravenn. Free time in Faenza. Guided Visit of Ravenna. Driver Disposal to visit Modena. Commented tasting at Balsamic Vinegar cellar. Entrance fee to Ferrari Museum. Visit and commented tasting at Parmigiano-Reggiano farm. Free time in Torrechiara. Visit and commented tasting at Parma Ham producer in Langhirano. Guided visit of Parma.
What's Not Included
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International Travel
International flights are not included
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Insurance
Insurance is not included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival and departure transfer
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Local Taxes
City Tax
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