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In the heart of Emilia

In the heart of Emilia

Description

Three days in Bologna and one in Parma in 4-star hotels, with accommodation in a double room and breakfast included.

A journey into a land that can get into your heart, famous throughout the world for its flavours, cars, art, music and the industriousness of its inhabitants.

Bologna is an anthem to the zest for good living, the hub between Northern and Central Italy that unites the best of the country: cuisine, art, culture.

The entire centre can be visited under the shelter of the porticos, which stretch for more than 40 kilometres: since the Middle Ages, they have been the place for community life, which also welcomes tourists with a centuries-old tradition of hospitality.

Piazza Maggiore has a magnificent view, surrounded by the Palazzo del Podestà, the Palazzo Comunale and the Basilica di San Petronio, which tell a story of wealth and pride.

Not far away is the 97-metre-high Torre degli Asinelli, with a breathtaking view of the city and the network of canals that moved the wheels of the craftsmen's workshops

All around, in the maze of ancient alleyways, are fabulous shops and restaurants: the sanctuaries of legendary cuisine, including tortellini, mortadella and salumi, with unforgettable wines.

Parma is the joyful face of Emilia, with an atmosphere as lyrical as the operas of Giuseppe Verdi, the composer born in this land.

We are in the most beautiful corner of Emilia, with the Po Valley stretching as far as the Apennine mountains.

And the city centre offers a journey through art history spanning the centuries.

The Duomo and Baptistery, imposing in the Romanesque style with Benedetto Antelami's incredible statues that look like miniatures from a medieval codex.

There is also the Baroque Church of San Giovanni Evangelista, with paintings by Correggio and Parmigianino.

After that, you can admire the 19th-century architecture of the Palazzo della Pilotta and the Teatro Regio.

The shops have the refined look of a tradition of beauty.

And the city is also a hotspot for world-famous delicacies: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Lambrusco wine, balsamic vinegar.

The magical ingredients of dishes that will enchant any diner are offered here for sale directly from the producers.

Visiting

Guide languages

English
Italiano
Day 1: Bologna
Day 2: Bologna
Day 3: Bologna, Parma (Province)
Day 4: Parma (Province), Parma

DAY 1

  • Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in the historic centre of Bologna, in a double room


DAY 2

  • Breakfast at the hotel

Experience: Cooking class in Bologna amid traditions and flavours

  • Private tour guide in Italian - English - German
  • Cooking class and tasting of a pasta course with a glass of wine
  • Practical demonstration on cutting salumi and cheeses
  • Cheese tasting with mustards and wine
  • Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in the historic centre of Bologna, in a double room

 

DAY 3

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Parking at the hotel

Experience: Trekking in Bologna: sport and taste

  • Private tour guide in Italian, English or German
  • Ticket to climb the Dome of San Luca
  • Tasting with typical products
  • Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in the Parma countryside, in a double room

 

DAY 4

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Parking at the hotel

Experience: Tour of Parma by bike to discover taste and flavour

  • Private licensed bike guide in Italian and English
  • 2 tastings (Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar)
  • Lunch (2 courses, water and coffee)
  • Mountain bike hire
  • Insurance
  • Helmet
  • Anything not specified in the 'Included' section
  • Tips
  • Meals except where expressly provided for in the programme
  • Tourist tax for the hotel
  • Medical and luggage insurance
  • Any personal extras

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