Land of art, good food & fast cars

Emilia Romagna is a land with a soul. A district of cities of art unique in the world! 

Emilia Romagna is a land with a soul. A district of cities of art unique in the world! It is a land rich in inspiration: from Verdi and Pavarotti music to the technology and design of Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Lamborghini and Ducati, going through to the special food products every town is so proud of…

Day 1
Modena

  • Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Modena or surroundings.
  • Guided tour of the city centre. In its ancient heart of capital city of the Este Duchy Modena hosts architectural jewels appreciated all over the world: the Cathedral, the Ghirlandina tower and Piazza Grande, declared Heritage of Humanity by Unesco and the Ducal Palace, now the site of the Military Academy.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2
Maranello - Vignola - Sassuolo

  • After breakfast, visit of a cheese dairy factory producing organic Parmigiano – Reggiano and of the “Museo dell’Auto e Moto d’Epoca Umberto Panini”. It is home to a collection of about 40 cars, 30 motorbikes and a selection of bicycles. The vehicles in the collection are of great value to Maserati, also because they are unique.
  • Transfer to Maranello. Guided tour of the Galleria Ferrari (Ferrari official museum) in Maranello. Lunch in a restaurant with traditional menu.
  • Transfer to Vignola and visit of the castle or to Sassuolo and visit of the Estense Ducal Palace.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3
Carpi - Nonantola

  • After breakfast, guided tour of the scenic city centre of Carpi: Piazza Martiri, the Pio Palace, the church of Santa Maria in Castello, the church of San Nicolò. Visit of Acetaia, producing traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena. Lunch in a restaurant with traditional menu.
  • Afternoon: visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Nonantola founded in the 8th century and dedicated to Saint Sylvester.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4
Bologna

  • After breakfast, transfer to Bologna. Guided tour of the city centre. Free time for lunch. Free time for shopping. On the way back visit to a wine cellar producing organic wines “Colli Bolognesi Doc” and guided tasting.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5
Parma - Busseto - Roncole Verdi

  • After breakfast, transfer to Parma, guided tour of the old city centre: the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Farnese Theatre. Visit to a production of Prosciutto di Parma DOP. Lunch.
  • Afternoon: Giuseppe Verdi tour, discovering the land where he was born and lived, Busseto and Roncole Verdi.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6
Ferrara - Delta del Po

  • After breakfast, transfer to Ferrara and visit of the old city centre: Estense Castle, emblem of the power of the Este family and symbol of the town, Cathedral, ex-Jewish ghetto and Renaissance Ferrara. Lunch in a traditional restaurant in the medieval part of the town. Afternoon: boat excursion on the Delta del Po.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7
Ravenna

  • After breakfast, transfer to Ravenna. Guided tour of the old city centre: Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of San Vitale, Battistero Neoniano, Battistero degli Ariani, Archbishop Chapel, Teodorico Mausoleum. Free time for lunch. Afternoon: visit to Sant’Apollinare in Classe.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8
Imola - Dozza

  • After breakfast, transfer to Imola. Visit of Enzo e Dino Ferrari Track. Visit of the Rocca Sforzesca and of a production of wine of Imola hills, Colli di Imola DOC, with guided tasting.
  • Afternoon: transfer to Dozza, the village of painted walls. Guided tour to the regional wine cellar. On the way back possibility of
    shopping at Castelguelfo City Outlet.
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