Emilia-Romagna 2020

Pack your bags for 9 days in Emilia-Romagna!

April 1 – 9, 2020

9 DAYS IN PIEDMONT

04/01/20 – 04/09/20
*12 person maximum
$6,300 per person

CITIES YOU’LL VISIT:

Bologna, Parma, Collecchio, Langhirano, Modena, Maranello, Comacchio, Ferrara, Torre Maina

ARTISAN PRODUCERS:

Cheese, prosciutto, pasta, Ferrari museum and factory, balsamic vinegar

HIGHLIGHTS:

See the making of Parmagiano Reggiano from farm to table. Visit and taste Prosciutto di Parma. Enjoy a guided walking tour of beuatiful Modena. Get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in the town where they are made. Dine in traditional restaurants where you will sample specialities of the region. 4-star hotels, cooking class, shopping, eating and drinking!

MEALS INCLUDED:

Breakfast Daily
Five Lunches
Four Dinners

Emilia-Romagna: Italy’s gastronomic paradise. The original home of balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto and Bolognese sauce, the region of Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy’s culinary superstars.

piedmont2012_12Emilia-Romagna is a region in northern Italy, extending from the Apennine Mountains to the Po River in the north. It’s known for its medieval cities, rich gastronomy and seaside resorts. The capital, Bologna, is a vibrant city with an 11th-century university and arched porticos lining the streets and squares of its medieval core.

Piedmont Tour 2016Our tour includes private bus transportation, luxury 4-star hotel stays, tours of Modena, gourmet meals and the chance to experience the cuisine of this unique Italian region and go behind the scenes to see and taste the foods of this region at their source.

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Deposit is due by November 25, 2019!

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Itinerary

Wednesday April 1: Bologna Airport/Parma

  1. AM Private transfer from Bologna Airport to Park Hotel Pacchiosi in Parma, times to be determined.
  2. Check in at the hotel and free time.
  3. 08:00 PM Welcome dinner at Restaurant La Forchetta – Parma.
  4. Overnight at Park Hotel Pacchiosi – Parma.

Thursday April 2: Parma/Collecchio/Parma

  1. Breakfast at Park Hotel Pacchiosi
  2. 11:00 AM Visit and tasting lunch at Caseificio Montecoppe (cheese producer) – Collecchio.
  3. 02:30 PM Transfer to the hotel.
  4. 03:30 PM Guided tour of Parma.
  5. Free time, walking and enjoying the city and dinner on your own.
  6. Overnight at Park Hotel Pacchiosi.

Friday April 3: Parma/Langhirano/Parma

  1. Breakfast at Park Hotel Pacchiosi.
  2. 09:00 AM Transfer from the hotel to Langhirano (driving time approx. 30 mins).
  3. 09:30 AM Visit and tasting at Conti Prosciutti (Prosciutto di Parma producer) – Langhirano.
  1. 11:30 AM Transfer to the winery (driving time approx. 15 mins).
  2. 12:00 PM Visit and tasting lunch at Ariola Winery (wine producer) – Langhirano.
  3. 03:00 PM Transfer to the hotel.
  4. Free afternoon in Parma, walking and enjoying the city and dinner on your own.
  5. Overnight at Park Hotel Pacchiosi.

Saturday April 4: Parma/Modena/Bologna

  1. Breakfast at Park Hotel Pacchiosi.
  2. 08:30 AM Luggage collection and check out.
  3. 09:00 AM Transfer from Parma to Modena (driving time approx. 1 hr).
  4. 10:00 AM Guided tour of Modena.
  5. Free time and lunch on your own in Modena.
  6. 03:00 PM Transfer from Modena to Bologna (driving time approx. 1 hr.).
  7. 04:00 PM Check in at Hotel I Portici in Bologna.
  8. Free time walking in the city or relaxing at the hotel.
  9. 08:00 PM Dinner at Restaurant l’Arcimboldo – Bologna.
  1. Overnight at Hotel I Portici – Bologna.

Sunday April 5: Bologna

  1. Breakfast at Hotel I Portici.
  2. 09:00 AM Visit at Il Regno della Pasta (pasta producer) –
  3. 10:30 AM Guided tour of Bologna, including the visit at the local market.
  4. Lunch on your own in the city.
  5. Free afternoon, walking and enjoying the city.
  6. 08:00 PM Dinner in a typical osteria in Bologna.
  7. Overnight at Hotel I Portici

Monday April 6: Bologna/Modena/Maranello/Bologna

  1. Breakfast at Hotel I Portici.
  2. 09:00 Transfer from the hotel to Modena (driving time approx. 1 hr).
  3. 10:00 AM Visit at Ferrari Museum and Factory of Maranello and, as option, possibility of test drive at Autodromo di Modena or shopping time downtown in Modena.
  4. 01:00 PM Transfer to balsamic vinegar company.
  5. 01:30 AM Visit and tasting lunch at Acetaia Giusti (balcamic vinegar producer) – Modena.
  6. 04:00 PM Transfer to the hotel.
  7. Free time and dinner on your own in Bologna.
  8. Overnight at Hotel I Portici.

Tuesday April 7: Bologna/Comacchio/Ferrara/Bologna

  1. Breakfast at Hotel I Portici.
  2. 10:30 AM Transfer from the hotel to Comacchio (driving time 1 hr 15 mins).
  3. Free time in Comacchio, beautiful village called “Little Venice”, for its channels, and renowned for the eel, Slow Food Presidium.
  4. 12:30 PM Lunch at Restaurant La Barcaccia – Comacchio.
  5. 02:30 PM Transfer from Comacchio to Ferrara (driving time approx. 45 mins)
  6. 03:30 PM Guided tour of Ferrara.
  7. Free time, walking and shopping in Ferrara.
  8. 06:00 PM Transfer back to Bologna and dinner on your own.
  9. Overnight at Hotel I Portici.

Wednesday April 8: Bologna/Torre Maina/Bologna

  1. Breakfast at Hotel I Portici.
  2. 08:30 AM Transfer from the hotel to Torre Maina (driving time 1 hr).
  3. 09:30 AM Visit the Agriturismo Il Piccolo Mugnaio, learning about local ingredients.
  4. 10:30 AM Cooking class.

A professional chef will work with your group and you will be responsible for preparing a traditional Emilia Romagna meal. You will start, learning about local ingredients. Then the chef will assist you in the preparation of the dishes. At lunch you will enjoy what you have prepared.

  1. 01:00 Cooking class lunch.
  2. 03:00 PM Transfer to the hotel
  3. Free afternoon in Bologna or relaxing at the hotel.
  4. 08:00 PM Group dinner at Restaurant A Balùs – Bologna.
  5. Overnight at Hotel I Portici.

Thursday April 9: Bologna/Bologna Airport

  1. Breakfast at Hotel I Portici in Bologna.
  2. Transfer to Bologna Airport, times to be determined.

Ciao for now!

Your Host

Nancy and her guests will be joined by guide and co-owner of aTTavola, Gioacchino Passalacqua, is an artisanal Italian food exporter, gastronome and native Sicilian who divides his time between Sicily, Italy and New York. As a native Mediterranean, Gioacchino has developed relationships with food producers, restaurateurs, olive oil companies, chocolatiers, vintners and confectioners.

Gioacchino has a keen sense of quality foods and wines which he passionately shares through his unique tours, tastings, and products. You’ll be pleased to know, every one of our guests has rated him a 5 star tour guide!

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