Cost: On request
Single Supplement: On request
Tour guide; all meals and wines listed on the itinerary; private coach transportation to/from airports, restaurants, events, cooking classes; opera ticket and all deluxe hotel accommodations with breakfast. International and domestic airfares; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; travel insurance; meals, wines, or sightseeing not included in itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry and communication charges; gratuities, email/fax/telephone charges, and hotel minibar. Make a culinary pilgrimage to Emilia-Romagna, the richest and most complex gastronomic region in Italy. Discover methods behind regional gastronomy: the link between flavor, landscape, heritage and traditional skills.

This six day trip is designed for travelers who love food and wine, and enjoy an insider's experience. The accommodation is a combination of 5 star luxury hotels and lesser known gems with plenty of regional character and charm. The transportation is discrete and comfortable, our guides are knowledgeable and charming, and the events are unique and memorable.

Thursday, 23 October–Private transfer from Bologna airport to hotel to relax and unpack. In the afternoon, meet with the group and visit Bologna’s temple to Emilia-Romagna cuisine, Tamburini, one of the finest food shops in the world. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Bologna.

Friday, 24 October–A morning guided coffee tasting at Bologna's oldest cafe. After lunch, a walking tour of Bologna and time for shopping. Dinner at your leisure. Overnight in Bologna.

Saturday, 25 October–Departure for Modena and a tour and lunch with a traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer. Continue to Mantova to see Palazzo Te (qwned by the Gonzagas who ruled Mantova from 1328 to 1708). Overnight at Corte Pallavicina on the banks of the Po River, with dinner at Cavallino Bianco in Zibello.

Sunday, 26 October–Hands-on cooking class at Corte Pallavicina with tour and tasting of the culatello (the Ferrarri of prosciutto) farm. Afternoon private tour and wine tasting at Lini Vini in Correggio. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Corte Pallavicina.

Monday, 27 October– Late morning departure for Busseto to see Verdi's birth-place then drive to Parma. Lunch at your leisure. Drive to Parma for a walking tour, including the Piazza del Duomo, site of a magnificent 12th century cathedral; featuring Correggio’s fresco in the dome and adjacent baptistery. This evening, a night at the opera in Teatro Reggio. Overnight in Parma.

Tuesday, 28 October– Visit to Parmigiano-Reggiano producer for tour and tasting. After lunch, we drive to Ravenna. Afternoon walking tour of Unesco Heritage Site featuring Byzantine mosaics. Farewell dinner in Ravenna.

Wednesday, 29 October– Private transfer to Bologna airport.

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