BOLOGNA: FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE

Bologna • Parma • Reggio Emilia or Modena • Parma • Bologna

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 – BOLOGNA

Arrival apt or railway station. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 2 – BOLOGNA · PARMA · REGGIO EMILIA OR MODENA · PARMA · BOLOGNA

Breakfast at the hotel. At 7.30 am approx meet the driver at the hotel and transfer to Parma. Meet the guide in Parma and departure to visit an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO. Discover how the King of all cheeses has been made in the same way since the benedectine monks invented it centuries ago: you will first see the hand making, then the salt pools and finally the “wheel cathedrals”, real walls of cheese in a single room. Tasting included. we continue a guided visit + final tasting at a family run production site of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO Visit one of the family-run ham factories producing the mythical Prosciutto di Parma PDO. You will get to know why the best ham can only be made in the hills of Parma, where the Marino wind blows from the Ligurian Sea through the so-called Food Valley of Italy. Full lunch based on the typical products of the territory in a farm-to-table restaurant: Parmigiano, Prosciutto as well as other kind of local cold cuts, a typical filled pasta dish (tortelli di Parma), homemade cakes. All paired up with local wines like Lambrusco and Malvasia After Lunch, we continue for photo stop at the medieval village of Torrechiara dominated by its romantic castle: For sure the most spectacular amidst the Castles of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza and Northern Italy, dating back to 1448 DC, built by Sir Pier Maria Rossi for his lover Bianca Pellegrini. Transfer to Parma and private walking tour 2 hours ( entrance museum / monument not included) . At the end of the tour, transfer back to Bologna. Overnight stay.

DAY 3 – BOLOGNA

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at Leausure*. Overnight.

*OPTIONAL TOUR ON DAY 3:

• A- Private AM Lamborghini Museum and Factory

  The Lamborghini Museum is renewed becoming the Museum of Technologies where the fascinating history, the iconic models and the tours of the production lines tells more than fifty years of innovation that project Lamborghini towards the future.The new Lamborghini Museum traces all the stages that have made the history of the “bull” brand.Part of the day is dedicated to visit the museum, the prestigious boutique to discover all the products of the Lamborghini collection. The visit of the production lines will show you step by step the birth of the “Huracan” and “Aventador”.Visiting the production lines is a unique journey to witness the birth of the Lamborghini sport car. From the V12 line where the engine and chassis of the Aventador come together for the first time, passing through the V10 line where the Huracan was born. The guided tour make the visit an unforgettable experience to discover the most surprising places of the factory.
  
  Lunch supplement (a typical Trattoria with two courses, water and wine included): ON REQUEST

  Includes:

  • Pick up / drop off hotel
  • Ticket entrance to Lamborghini Museum (not guided)
  • Guided English tour of the Lamborghini Factory ( 50 minutes)

• B- Private Bologna city tour and cooking lessons

  Meet the guide at the hotel. 2 hours walking tour where you will admire the beauties of the city. Piazza del Nettuno (Neptune Square), where you can admire the fountain now the symbol of Bologna, continuing through Piazza Maggiore you will discover the imposing Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in the world, and the Meridiana. Visit the archiginnasio, the oldest library in the world, and walk to St. Stephen’s Square, where you can admire the wonderful Basilica overlooking the square. You’ll see the two Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, soar over the city, and explore the historic Quadrilateral market to see the historic shops and fill your nostrils with the scents of local food.Finally, discover the Palace of King Enzo, now the seat of the Municipality, which overlooks the beautiful Piazza Maggiore. After the walking tour, you will have a unique experience to see a real Bolognese puff pastry at work. A person from our staff will welcome tourists to the meeting point and accompany them to the private home of the sfoglina in the historic center of Bologna where you can see her at work preparing the puff pastry and pasta in a real Bolognese show cooking. Discover the secrets of Bolognese cuisine in the home of a “sfoglina” with this private half-day cooking lesson. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni in this practical lesson.During the lesson Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic recipes from Bologna. Have fun by testing your cooking skills. Each participant will have a workplace equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, you will taste everything you have prepared with a selection of local red and white wines.

  Includes:

  • Pick up at the hotel (or meeting point in city centre, due to client preference)
  • English guide 2 hours walking tour
  • Private cooking class
  • Private Lunch or Dinner
  • Tasting of the three recipes with local wines

• C- Lamborghini Museum and Factory with small group (maximum 12 Pax)

  The Lamborghini Museum is renewed becoming the Museum of Technologies where the fascinating history, the iconic models and the tours of the production lines tells more than fifty years of innovation that project Lamborghini towards the future.The new Lamborghini Museum traces all the stages that have made the history of the “bull” brand.Part of the day is dedicated to visit the museum, the prestigious boutique to discover all the products of the Lamborghini collection. The visit of the production lines will show you step by step the birth of the “Huracan” and “Aventador”.Visiting the production lines is a unique journey to witness the birth of the Lamborghini sport car. From the V12 line where the engine and chassis of the Aventador come together for the first time, passing through the V10 line where the Huracan was born. The guided tour make the visit an unforgettable experience to discover the most surprising places of the factory.Enjoy the lunch in a typical Trattoria with two courses, water and wine included.

  Includes:

  • Pick up / drop off hotel
  • Visit of the Lamborghini Museum
  • Guided tour of the Lamborghini Factory
  • Lunch in a Trattoria with two courses, wine and water include

• D- Motor Tour Ferrari – Lamborghini – Pagani small group (min 2 – max 6 pax)

  Departure at 7.30/8.00 am from Bologna hotel, transfer to Pagani Museus, guided of production and Pagani museum. After the visit, continue to Maranello, entrance to Galleria Ferrari Maranello included (with no guide). Free time for lunch. After lunch departure to Lamborghini Museum, guided tour of production and Lamborghini museum. Transfer back to Bologna Hotel. End of service.

   
   
   
   

DAY 4 – BOLOGNA

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure transfer to airport or railway station. End of our services.

Price Includes:

• 3 nights in Bologna BB
• Arrival private transfer Bologna apt or railway station / Hotel
• Departure private transfer hotel / Bologna apt or railway station
• Private tasting experience and Parma city tour: Transport – English language speaking authorized guide – guided visit to a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy with final tasting – picture stop at the Castle of Torrechiara – guided visit to a Prosciutto di Parma producer – full typical lunch at a farm-to-table restaurant / agriturismo / wine maker / guided visit to a producer of real traditional balsamic vinegar with final tasting / Parma walking tour 2 hours

HOTEL:
    BOLOGNA  |    STARHOTEL EXCELSIOR 4*
 

COST:
    PLEASE REQUEST A QUOTE 

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Guaranteed Departure with minimum two passengers traveling. Rates include all local taxes and are based upon the prices of suppliers, the exchange rates, taxes and other fees in force at the time of publication of this package. Subject to availability. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply as published catalog tour. Click here for full booking details, policies and terms and conditions.

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