enogastronomia – My Best Italy

VERONA: the CITY OF LOVE + THERMAL BATHS

Best-known as a Shakespearan set, Verona invites you to discover its beautiful piazzas and knot of alleys. Relax yourself at the hot springs of Lake Garda and taste one of Italy's most famous wines: the Amarone della Valpolicella.

1st day

Arrival in Verona and accommodation in 3/4* Hotel.

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

Guided tour of the centre of Verona, the city of love par excellence where William Shakespeare set his best-known tragedy. Walking from Castelvecchio to Juliet’s House, with its famous balcony, where legend and reality melt together, we will visit the impressive Arena in the huge Piazza Bra, with its bars and restaurants, and the refined and picturesque Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s most ancient square.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel.

2nd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Garda and sightseeing tour by boat to enjoy the spectacular view of the shores, with their lush nature, historical landmarks and relaxing atmosphere.

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

In the afternoon, a relaxing half-day in one of the many thermal baths of the surrounding area: Aquaria Thermal SPA in Sirmione, a wonderful medieval town; Aquardens, the largest Italian thermal park with its modern and appealing design; or Garda Thermal Park, surrounded by hedges, trees and flowerbeds.

In the late afternoon, return to Verona.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel in Verona.

3rd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Half-day tour through the hills of Valpolicella region, and visit a typical winery: discover the secrets and techniques of wine-making of the Amarone della Valpolicella, the main wine of this territory, and taste this rich and full-bodied red wine.

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

BOLOGNA GOURMAND

Being known all over Italy as “La Grassa” (the Fat One), Bologna combines the passion for culinary art, together with its ancient origins embodied by the tall towers, long porticoes and red brick buildings.

1st day

Arrival in Bologna and transfer to 3/4* Hotel.
Lunch in a typical restaurant in the historical centre to taste the savoury flavours of this region.

Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city. From the huge Piazza Maggiore, the core of Bologna, you can let yourself be seduced by some of the buildings that overlook the square: Palazzo D’Accursio (headquarter of the Town Hall) and the Basilica of San Petronio, housing the largest sundial in the world (67 meters). Around the corner, you can admire the Fountain of Neptune, one of the symbols of the city. In front of it, you will find Palazzo Re Enzo that conceals the Voltone del Podestà, which represents one of the so called “7 secrets of Bologna”.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel.

2nd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

You will then be picked up at the hotel and you will join the cooking class with professional chef to learn how to prepare the most traditional Bolognese Pasta: Tortellini, Tortelloni and Tagliatelle with three different and tasty sauces. Lunch included.

In the afternoon, guided tour of a winery in the countryside of Bologna. Immersed in a wonderful natural setting, you will experience a wine tasting, with a taste of a typical product of this region.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel in Bologna.

3rd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Guided tour around the old market “Il Quadrilatero”, where the main craft guilds of the city used to work and sell their goods since the Middle Ages. In these narrow streets antiquity and modernity blend together, since most of these shops have preserved the historical architecture and furnishing, creating so an atmosphere suspended in time. Gastronomy shopping has never been so fantastic!

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

$ 39

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FAENZA, BRISIGHELLA AND CASOLA VALSENIO

A total immersion in Faenza and its surroundings: from the traditional decorated majolicas of the city centre to the luxuriant hills of Brisighella and Casola Valsenio, painted in different shades of green.

1st day

Arrival in Faenza and transfer to 3/4* Hotel.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
After lunch, guided tour of the main monuments of the historical centre, and entrance at the
International Museum of Ceramics: the culture of ceramics spanning five continents and many
centuries is documented in these rooms, which contain the largest collection in the world
dedicated to ceramics.
Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel in Faenza or surroundings.

2nd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Casola Valsenio for a tour of the Herb Garden dedicated to the
conservation and growing of plants of special medicinal and aromatic interest that includes over
480 species of wild plants used since the late Middle Ages. The garden is located on a small terrace
overlooking the wonderful Senio valley.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

3rd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Guided tour around the old market “Il Quadrilatero”, where the main craft guilds of the city used to work and sell their goods since the Middle Ages. In this narrow streets antiquity and modernity blend together, since most of these shops have preserved the historical architecture and furnishing, creating so an atmosphere suspended in time. Gastronomy shopping has never been so fantastic!

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

TOUR BOLOGNA, BRISIGHELLA and RAVENNA

A combined tour that matches some of the characteristic elements of the Emilia-Romagna: the big city of Bologna placed in the middle of the region, the beautiful and close to the seaside Ravenna, and Brisighella, laid down on the nearby hills.

1st day

Arrival in Bologna and transfer to 3/4* Hotel.
Lunch in a typical restaurant in the historical centre to taste the savoury flavours of this region.
Guided tour of the most important monuments of the city. From the huge Piazza Maggiore, the
core of Bologna, you can let yourself be seduced by some of the buildings that overlook the
square: Palazzo D'Accursio (headquarter of the Town Hall) and the Basilica of San Petronio,
housing the largest sundial in the world (67 meters). Around the corner, you can admire the
Fountain of Neptune, one of the symbols of the city. In front of it, you will find Palazzo Re Enzo
that conceals the Voltone del Podestà, which represents one of the so called “7 secrets of
Bologna”.
Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel.

2nd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.
Transfer to Brisighella, where we will begin our guided tour discovering this village lost in a natural
and still untouched scenery.
Oil tasting: different types of olive oil, served with some traditional cheeses, jam, honey and wines
of this territory. Between October/November it is also possible to see an olive-press working.
After a short walk through the streets of the Medieval Centre, the tour continues to Ravenna.
Lunch in a typical restaurant in the centre of Ravenna.
In the afternoon, guided tour of Dante Alighieri’s Tomb and some of the extraordinary early
Christian and Byzantine religious buildings of the city (5 th -6 th centuries AD), included by UNESCO on
the World Heritage List. Let yourself be astonished by the outstanding mosaics that will feast your
eyes on the gold!
Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel in Bologna.

3rd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.
After breakfast, guided tour to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca in Bologna. Located
atop a forested hill, is both a reassuring visual landmark for people from the city returning home
and a symbol of the city itself. It is possible to reach it by car or walking the 3.8km of monumental
roof arcade (Portico di San Luca) consisting of 666 arches, built to protect the icon of the Virgin of
St. Luca as it was paraded up the hill.
Lunch in a typical restaurant.
After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

FOOD DISCOVERY TOUR

Food Discovery Tour

Discover and taste some of the excellences of Emilia-Romagna region through sampling tours and gastronomic shopping.

1st day

Arrival in Bologna and transfer to 3/4* Hotel.

Lunch in a typical restaurant in the historical centre to taste the savoury flavours of this region.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel.

2nd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Guided tour of a dairy farm near Reggio Emilia belonging to the “Parmigiano-Reggiano Consortium”. We will have the opportunity to closely observe the stages of Parmigiano Reggiano’s production and to taste some of the local excellences.

Light lunch in the dairy farm.

After lunch, guided tour of Torrechiara Castle: built in the middle of 15^th century and one of the most important examples of castle architecture in Italy, it stands on the first hills of Parma, overlooking the nearby fields.

After visiting the castle, we will discover the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Led by expert guides, you will enjoy a sampling tour to learn about the secrets and the production techniques.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel in Bologna.

3rd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Guided tour around the old market “Il Quadrilatero”, where the main craft guilds of the city used to work and sell their goods since the Middle Ages. In these narrow streets, antiquity and modernity blend together, since most of the shops have preserved the historical architecture and furnishing, creating so an atmosphere suspended in time. Gastronomic shopping has never been so fantastic!

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

Emilia Romagna

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FOOD AND WINE IN BOLOGNA SURROUNDINGS

FOOD & WINE in BOLOGNA SURROUNDINGS

A chance to discover what’s around Bologna, the main city of Emilia-Romagna region, land of a rich countryside with its low hills, wide fields and flourishing vineyards.

1st day

Arrival in Bologna and transfer to 3/4* Hotel.
Lunch in a typical restaurant in the historical centre to taste the savoury flavours of this region.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel.

2nd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Guided tour of the Castle of Dozza, a medieval village, nominated as one of the “Most beautiful villages in Italy” thanks also to its painted walls, which are the result of the international festival that takes place every two years. What was once the dungeon of the Rocca, is now the Regional Wine Cellar (Enoteca Regionale). Here you will find more than 800 selected wines from the Emilia Romagna Region to taste and purchase.

Lunch in a typical restaurant.

In the afternoon, guided tour of a winery in the countryside of Bologna. Immersed in a wonderful natural setting, you will experience a wine tasting, with a taste of a typical product of this region.

Dinner. Overnight stay in Hotel in Bologna.

3rd day

Breakfast at the Hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to FICO Eataly World, the world’s largest agri-food park. All over the World, Italy is known as a unique place in terms of food variety, culture, tradition and biodiversity. At FICO, you can taste the best Italian traditional recipes prepared with fresh and simple, easy ingredients from FICO’s.

Lunch at one of the restaurant inside the park.

After lunch, transfer to the airport or train station.

$ 39

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