Bologna & Emilia Romagna

See the very best of Bologna and discover the city’s rich cultural legacy on a private walking tour through the historic centre, extraordinarily untouched since medieval times. Bologna’s origins date back to the Etruscan era but this centre grew and flourished in the Middle…

Enjoy an unforgettable ride through Bologna on this up-to-the-minute Segway tour. What a glorious way to get a close look at the squares and fountains, the towers and magnificent facades of the city’s favourite buildings as you sail along smoothly and silently on your own personal…

Known the world over as the motherland of Parmesan cheese and prosciutto, Parma is indeed a paradise for gourmands. But there is also so much more in store. The birthplace of talents as diverse as Renaissance painter Correggio and 20th century conductor Arturo Toscanini, the site…

Discover Ferrara, a Renaissance jewel nestled in the verdant Po Valley, on a full-day excursion from Bologna. The history of Ferrara is inextricably linked to the reign of the powerful Este family, who governed the city from 1242 to 1597. As passionate art lovers, collectors and…

A safe haven for Dante who escaped here after being banished from Florence, a romantic setting for Lord Byron’s love affair with Countess Teresa Gamba Guiccioli, an endless source of inspiration for Gustav Klimt’s glittering paintings, a memory to cherish in the verses of Oscar…

After the murder of Tybalt in an act of revenge for the death of his dear friend Mercutio, Shakespeare’s Romeo is banished from Verona and forced to escape to Mantua. There is no reasonable explanation for his sorrow and despair, as being exiled here, in this most enchanting of…

Get ready for your rendezvous with the Prancing Horse and the Raging Bull on this full-day excursion to the Motor Valley. Guests will learn all about the triumphs and revolutionary innovations of two of Italy’s most celebrated automotive myths and experience the excitement of driving…

See the very best of the motor valley on this full-day excursion from Bologna. Sports car lovers will learn all about the triumphs and revolutionary innovations of Italy’s iconic automotive brands, gain behind-the-scenes access to a factory and feel the thrill of driving a Ferrari.…

Discover the matchless myths of the motor valley on this full-day excursion from Bologna. Fans of all things fast and furious will take a peek into the factories of two exclusive car manufacturers and get a close look at the creations on view inside the Ferrari Museum. Meet your…

Learn all about the Trident and the Prancing Horse and experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari on this full-day sortie into the world of two well-known Italian automotive brands. Your chauffeur will pick you up at 8:00 AM at your accommodation and drive you to the Umberto Panini…

Motorbike and sports car enthusiasts ought not to miss this full-day excursion from Bologna. Guests will learn all about the triumphs and revolutionary innovations of two of Italy’s best-loved motor companies and experience the excitement of driving a Ferrari. Meet your private…

Crunch your way through Bologna’s streets and squares on this private gastronomic tour. You will discover why the city gained its famous nickname La Grassa (the Well-fed) as a tribute to its epicurean delights and has earned a well-deserved reputation, both locally and abroad, as…

Enjoy the best of Bologna on this hands-on cooking class. Gourmands will discover the city’s tastiest secrets and find out why Bologna has rightfully gained the uncontested reputation as Italy’s gastronomic capital. In 1999 your host and instructor decided to make a career…

Discover two of Italy’s best-known automotive brands and two of Emilia Romagna’s celebrated delicacies on this full-day excursion to the food and motor valley. Gourmands and sports car lovers will see how fine Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar are produced, visit a surprising…

Nibble your way through Parma’s streets and squares on this private food tour. You will have the chance to taste some of Italy’s most celebrated delicacies and discover why this city in the heart of the Po Valley is pin-pointed as a must-see on the gourmet map of food-loving travellers…

Let Emilia Romagna melt in your mouth on this full-day excursion to the countryside from Parma. The epi-curious will gain behind-the-scenes access to a dairy, a cured meat factory and a balsamic vinegar producer and enjoy a delicious meal at a renowned winery. Meet your private…

Find out more about Emilia Romagna’s gastronomic and artistic triumphs on this full-day excursion to the food valley from Parma. Gourmands will visit a caseificio and a salumificio, enjoy a tasty meal at a country restaurant and capture a glimpse of life and love in the 15th century…

Savour the unparalleled delights of the Po Valley on a hands-on cooking class. Food fans will soon realise how the region gained such a terrific reputation for its sumptuous delicacies. The fertile soil, irrigated by the River Po, and a unique micro-climate characterized by cold,…

Find out why Parma enjoys its reputation as Italy’s prime foodie destination as well as a world-class destination for culture vultures on this excursion to the countryside. Meet your private driver at your accommodation and reach the first stop on the tour. Inside a caseificio…

Fire up your engine and live life in the fast lane on this full immersion into the fabulous world of Ferrari. Sports car fans will learn all about the Prancing Horse and experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari both on the roads and around a race track near Modena. You will…