Food Lover Adventure in Bologna's Countryside
Highlight
Explore Italy’s gastronomic paradise, home to parmesan cheese, traditional balsamic vinegar, pasta & more. Visit Bologna market, parmesan and balsamic vinegar producers, a herb expert on her farm or go on a truffle hunt.
Minimum Duration
5 days
Maximum Duration
5 days
Price Range
$2285 - $2465 (EUR)
Season
January - December
Starting Point / Finishing Point
Bologna / Bologna
Itinerary
Day 1
Meeting at Bologna airport or train station. Private transfer to your 4 star hotel in the heart of Bologna.
Drive to the small and charming town of Dozza for dinner.
Day 2
In the morning drive to the hills of Romagna to visit a privately owned aromatic herb garden. Lunch.
After lunch drive to visit a family-owned factory where they hand stamp aprons, tablecloths and other table linens with traditional decorations of Romagna.
In the late afternoon Italian cooking lesson demonstration at a restaurant.
Day 3
Drive to Ravenna to walk with a local guide and learn about its world famous Byzantine mosaics and architecture. Light lunch in Ravenna's centre at a historic osteria serving tasty local food and good wines.
Drive to the beautiful countryside for a three hour hands-on cooking lesson with a lady who is a great Italian family chef and an expert on hand made pasta. Learn to make many traditional pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Dinner of our creations at her 150 year old farmhouse set among olive trees.
Day 4
In the early morning, we’ll head off to the Parma area, home of the legendary Parmigiano Reggiano. We’ll visit a traditional small factory and learn the secrets of creating a truly great wheel of cheese.
Drive to Modena, home of balsamic vinegar. In the cellars see how this signature product is made and sample 12 and 25 year old balsamic vinegar.
Dine in a fabulous restaurant near Modena on beautifully presented dishes featuring parmesan and balsamic vinegar.
Back to Bologna after a long but memorable day. Dinner free.
Day 5
In the morning walk in Bologna's central market, a warren of ancient narrow streets lined with colorful, irresistible Italian food shops, stands and delis, wonderful to the eye and to the taste. Buy the ingredients for our afternoon cooking lesson.
Leisure time for shopping or exploring. Light lunch on your own.
After lunch guided tour of Bologna with an English speaking guide.
In the late afternoon enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson at a private home with an excellent Italian family cook to learn traditional dishes of the region. Dine on your dishes with the friendly family around their table.
Day 6
Departure to Bologna airport or train station after breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting at Bologna airport or train station. Private transfer to your 4 star hotel in the heart of Bologna.
Drive to the small and charming town of Dozza for dinner.
Day 2
In the morning drive to the hills of Romagna to visit a privately owned aromatic herb garden. Lunch.
After lunch drive to visit a family-owned factory where they hand stamp aprons, tablecloths and other table linens with traditional decorations of Romagna.
In the late afternoon Italian cooking lesson demonstration at a restaurant.
Day 3
Drive to Ravenna to walk with a local guide and learn about its world famous Byzantine mosaics and architecture. Light lunch in Ravenna's centre at a historic osteria serving tasty local food and good wines.
Drive to the beautiful countryside for a three hour hands-on cooking lesson with a lady who is a great Italian family chef and an expert on hand made pasta. Learn to make many traditional pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Dinner of our creations at her 150 year old farmhouse set among olive trees.
Day 4
In the early morning, we’ll head off to the Parma area, home of the legendary Parmigiano Reggiano. We’ll visit a traditional small factory and learn the secrets of creating a truly great wheel of cheese.
Drive to Modena, home of balsamic vinegar. In the cellars see how this signature product is made and sample 12 and 25 year old balsamic vinegar.
Dine in a fabulous restaurant near Modena on beautifully presented dishes featuring parmesan and balsamic vinegar.
Back to Bologna after a long but memorable day. Dinner free.
Day 5
In the morning walk in Bologna's central market, a warren of ancient narrow streets lined with colorful, irresistible Italian food shops, stands and delis, wonderful to the eye and to the taste. Buy the ingredients for our afternoon cooking lesson.
Leisure time for shopping or exploring. Light lunch on your own.
After lunch guided tour of Bologna with an English speaking guide.
In the late afternoon enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson at a private home with an excellent Italian family cook to learn traditional dishes of the region. Dine on your dishes with the friendly family around their table.
Day 6
Departure to Bologna airport or train station after breakfast at the hotel.
Inclusions
5 nights accommodation with private bathrn
3 cooking lessons
all meals with our selected local wines
all excursions in itinerary
very attentive guide/tour director
private transport throughout
pick up & drop off in Bologna
3 cooking lessons
all meals with our selected local wines
all excursions in itinerary
very attentive guide/tour director
private transport throughout
pick up & drop off in Bologna
Exclusions
airfare
Contact Phone
1-800-557-0370, 604-681-4074
Visit Website: www.italycookingschools.com
