Great Food & Wine in Emilia Romagna

Introduce travelers to the gastronomic excellence of Emilia-Romagna: fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham, balsamic vinegar, traditional dishes, and local wines.

Offer authentic, immersive experiences: producer visits, cooking classes, guided tastings, market walks.

Combine food, wine, culture, and history across Bologna, Parma, and Modena.

Known as Italy’s “Food Valley,” home to world-famous products such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and artisanal pasta.

Excellent infrastructure for gastronomic tourism: cheese factories, ham producers, balsamic vinegar workshops, vineyards.

Short travel distances between cities make it ideal for an 8-day multi-stop gourmet itinerary.

A group of 8 is ideal for boutique producers and offers a more intimate, personalized experience.

Comfortable private transportation recommended (minivan or minibus).

Pre-booking required for factories, wineries, acetaie, and cooking schools.

Balanced pacing to alternate intense food days with lighter cultural or leisure days.

The package includes 4★ hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, private minivan transportation, guided visits, food and wine experiences, cooking classes, tastings, selected lunches and dinners, winery visits, entrance fees, and full operational support.

International or domestic flights

Travel insurance

Personal expenses (shopping, minibar, etc.)

Additional meals not listed in the itinerary

Optional experiences or upgrades

A private 8-seater minivan with a professional driver is included. It is available for all transfers, excursions, and activities listed in the program.

Yes. All visits to cheese factories, ham producers, balsamic vinegar workshops, wineries, and cooking schools are arranged exclusively for your group whenever possible.

Mild dietary requirements (vegetarian, lactose-light, non-alcoholic) can be accommodated. However, due to the nature of Emilia-Romagna’s traditional cuisine, vegan or gluten-free travelers may have limited options. Please notify the operator in advance.

The tour is classified as easy. Activities include city walking tours, tastings, and short walks through production sites or vineyards. No strenuous activity is expected.

The itinerary runs year-round.
Low season (Nov–Mar) offers better rates and fewer crowds.
Spring and autumn provide ideal temperatures and are peak food seasons.

1 winery visit with tasting

A wine-paired lunch
Additional premium winery experiences can be added on request.

Yes. Guests will prepare pasta from scratch (e.g., tortellini, tagliatelle) under the guidance of a professional sfoglina or chef. The class concludes with a full meal.

Absolutely. We can:

• Add more wineries
• Include luxury farm-to-table dinners
• Add cultural excursions (Ferrari Museum, castles, villages)
• Upgrade hotel categories or transportation
• Extend the tour to additional regions

Approximately:

• 4 lunches
• 3 dinners
• Daily breakfast
  All other meals are free-time dining opportunities.

Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included and are left to the guests’ discretion. Suggested amounts are provided upon request.

At least 3–4 months in advance is recommended. Local producers (cheese factories, ham cellars, acetaie) have limited group availability.