A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
Overview
Highlights
- Easy hikes and delicious produce tastings in Italy's foodie heaven, Emilia Romagna
- Walks in the Appenine foothills, villages,vineyards and wetlands of the Po Delta
- Discover the UNESCO-listed treasures of Parma, Modena, Bologna and Ravenna
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Our trip begins in the historic city of Bologna. Renowned for its culinary traditions, Bologna is the capital of Emilia Romagna, with a population of just over a million in its greater area. The popular meat based sauce Bolognese comes from here and the production of ...
We have a full day in the atmospheric city of Bologna whose historic centre contains an immense wealth of important medieval, renaissance, and baroque artistic monuments. The city is famous for its arched porticoes which make it possible to walk for long distances she...
This morning we drive in the direction of Modena to visit a local producer of balsamic vinegar, Acetaio di Leonardi. Highly valued by modern chefs and gourmet food lovers, traditional balsamic vinegar is made from a reduction of cooked white Trebbiano grape juice, and...
This morning we drive to the 15th century Torrechiara Castle in the Parma Valley. Its imposing rectangular towers enjoy views of the Apennine Mountains and surrounding foothills. After visiting the castle, our walk takes us through a landscape of vineyards and small h...
After breakfast, we drive out of the city to visit a caseificio operation (cheese production) where Parmesan cheese is made. True Parmesan cheese, labelled 'Parmigiano-Reggiano', can only be produced within a strict geographical area in Italy according to a defined re...
Leaving Reggio Emilia behind, we drive to the medieval village of Brisighella, very much off the beaten track of tourism but a delight in what it has to offer. Our walk here takes us around the three distinct hills that make up the village, one with a 14th century cas...
Today we head to the flat wetland landscapes of the Po River Delta, much of which are protected as a regional park. Our walk takes us along quiet roads and walking trails, looking for some of the amazing birdlife in the area. Species to be seen include greater flaming...
Departing Ravenna this morning we drive to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) where we will arrive about at 8.45 am and this is where the holiday ends. The earliest time you should book a flight to depart today is 10.45 am.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
Food sampling and mosaics in Ravenna
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
We thought the itinerary was too full on with no time to rest after a long day. The visits and tastings were excellent but perhaps more gentle walking. The tour lead...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
Really good food throughout. Holiday was even better than th...
Jean
Sep 2023
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
Covered lots of ground and did some wonderful walks in the Italian countryside, also enjoyed the food and drink element of the trip. Good group of travellers from al...
Hilary
Jun 2023
A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
My day away from the tour, exploring Parma and visiting the sights in Moderna I wanted to visit
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