Seductive Bologna

1st day:
Arrival in the morning in Bologna for a guided cultural & food tour of the historic center, to discover the most important monuments (Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio Cathedral, the 2 towers, etc.) and the “Quadrilatero del Gusto”, where you will taste the best local products during some stops in small shops: Bolognese lasagne, mortadella and fried gnocco, artisanal ice cream or chocolate!
In the afternoon a special experience: cooking class with focus on the “Tortellini” the most traditional stuffed pasta! The “sfoglina” (the queen of the kitchen) will share all of her secrets held in her pasta. You will learn how to prepare the dough, following the traditional recipe, and you’ll be directly involved in the laying of the dough, using a wooden “mattarello”. Taste the fruit of your labour for dinner! Possibility of visiting the most renowned city markets with the sfoglina before the course.

2nd day:
Bologna is not only known for its culture and good food. We propose you a private Street Art Bike Tour that will take you to discover the most creative and contemporary side of the city! We will go beyond the classic tourist itineraries to immerse ourselves in the underground side of the city, moving on the bike from the center to the outskirts in search of murals and graffiti, to discover the story of their birth. Free lunch.
In the afternoon wine tasting on the Bolognese hills, a sensorial journey through a meticulous selection of wines, a symphony of subtle and varied flavors that blend delicately. Visit to the vineyard, the winemaking area and the barrel cellar, followed by a wine tasting combined by a selection of typical local products.
We suggest you a stop to visit Dozza, with its historical centre coloured by the frescos of the Painted Walls, the Rocca Sforzesca and the Enoteca Regionale dell’Emilia Romagna, situated in the evocative cellars of the Fortress, in which you can find and buy more than 800 selected labels.

3rd day:
Before leaving, you can’t miss the Bologna Vintage Couture Tour, a fascinating tour through the picturesque streets of the city during which we will explore unique boutiques where the past merges with the present in a mix of elegance and originality, from the elegant folds of the 1950s to the rebellion of the 80s. Final aperitif.
OR Music Tour of Bologna, named “UNESCO Creative City of Music” since 2006. A tour to discover ancient organs, an ancient luthier’s workshop, a musical chapel, Wagner’s original manuscripts in the International Music Museum, the city’s jazz clubs and famous performing artists!