4 days Gourmet Tour in Emilia

An exclusive gourmet tour in the heart of the Italian Food Valley organised to guide you through the culinary excellences of Bologna, Modena and Parma: discover Emilia-Romagna with its traditional aperitivo, food tours, tasting experiences and cooking-classes!

DAY 1 – Aperitivo experience in Bologna

After checking in in your hotel in Bologna, you will have the morning at your leisure to settle in and enjoy a first taste of the city’s world-renowned cuisine for lunch.

Following your break, a private guide will lead you through the historic, porticoed streets. You’ll admire splendid medieval palaces and picturesque squares that make Bologna unique.

To conclude the walk, we suggest enjoying a traditional aperitivo in a local bar before spending your first evening exploring the city at your own pace.

DAY 2 – Traditional Balsamic Vinegar tour in Modena

After breakfast, head on toward Modena. The morning is dedicated to a private guided tour of the city center, where you will discover its Romanesque cathedral and most significant monuments.

Next, after a traditional lunch, the afternoon takes you into the scenic Modenese hills. Here, you will visit an authentic acetaia to learn the secrets of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO. You will have the opportunity to taste various maturations of this “black gold” paired with local wines. Once the visit concludes, come back to your hotel in Bologna.

DAY 3 – Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham tasting experience

The third day is dedicated to the Emilian Gourmet Tour in the surroundings of Parma. Your first stop will be at a local dairy to discover the secrets of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, including a tasting experience of different agings. Afterwards, you will visit a major producer of Prosciutto di Parma for a delicious lunch based on local specialties.

In the afternoon, continue to Reggio Emilia for your afternoon of “Reggiano flavor”. You will have the opportunity to savor various typical products of the city, wandering between one shop and another, in search of your favorite! Erbazzone Reggiano PGI, Gelato alla Giovanna, Chizza or Saba.. you’ll have your mouth watering!

Return towards evening to the hotel in Bologna for your free evening.

DAY 4 – Hands-on cooking class in Bologna

Your final morning begins with check-out and some last moments to enjoy Bologna. You will then meet a local chef at the historic market for a tour to discover the finest regional ingredients. This is followed by a hands-on cooking lesson where you will learn to prepare local specialties. Your tour will end with a lunch featuring the dishes you created paired with wines from the Bolognese hills.

After lunch, you will return to the hotel to collect your luggage and head on to the airport.

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