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A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna

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Start and end in Bologna
4.7 (23 reviews)

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Food & Wine
Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bologna

    Bologna
    Start point
    Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy (Bologna Airport, Arrivals Hall, 11:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Cavour)
  3. Day 2

    Bologna

    Bologna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Cavour)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk along Portico di San Luca (approximately 3 hours)
    • Exploration of Bologna's medieval, renaissance, and baroque monuments

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Due Torri towers for bird's eye views of the city
    Landmarks
    Portico di San Luca
    San Luca
    Due Torri
  4. Day 3

    Bologna to Reggio Emilia

    Bologna to Reggio Emilia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Albergo Reggio)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of balsamic vinegar cantina at Acetaio di Leonardi with tasting
    • Orientation and exploration of UNESCO-listed Modena old centre

    Optional Activities

    • Climb tower of Ghirlandina for views over Modena and surrounding countryside
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Modena
    Piazza Grande
    Ghirlandina
    Acetaio di Leonardi
  5. Day 4

    Parma Valley and Reggio Emilia

    Parma Valley and Reggio Emilia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch of regional meats and cheeses)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Albergo Reggio)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to 15th-century Torrechiara Castle
    • Guided walk through Parma Valley vineyards (approximately 3.5 hours, 7 kilometres)
    • Picnic lunch of regional meats and cheeses at Casale del Groppone
    • Exploration of Parma Old Town
    Landmarks
    Torrechiara Castle
    Casale del Groppone
  6. Day 5

    Reggio Emilia

    Reggio Emilia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch featuring Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese taken from the caseificio)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Albergo Reggio)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Parmigiano-Reggiano caseificio (dairy farm)
    • Guided walk through farmland and vineyards (approximately 3 hours, 7 kilometres)
    • Lambrusco wine tasting session at a local wine estate
    Landmarks
    Borzano
  7. Day 6

    Reggio Emilia to Ravenna

    Reggio Emilia to Ravenna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Galletti Abbiosi)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk around medieval Brisighella (approximately 2.5 hours, 8 kilometres)
    • Tasting of locally produced olive oils
    Landmarks
    Brisighella
    Via del Borgo
    Monticino
  8. Day 7

    Ravenna

    Ravenna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Galletti Abbiosi)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Po River Delta wetlands (approximately 2 hours, 8.5 kilometres)
    • Visit to Comacchio, the 'Little Venice' of Emilia Romagna
    Landmarks
    Po River Delta
    Comacchio
  9. Day 8

    Ravenna to Bologna Airport

    Ravenna to Bologna Airport
    End point
    Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy (Bologna Airport, Departures Hall, 8:45)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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4.7
Overall rating based on 23 Reviews
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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
    4.6
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  • Lynn4.7•May 2025
    Bologna porticos Ravenna mosaics
    Traveled in May 2025
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  • David4.8•May 2025
    Had some great meals
    Traveled in May 2025
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  • Karen4.8•September 2025
    The balsamic vinegar, the parmeggiano Reggio visit, the stunning countryside views at Brisighella, the lovely lunch...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Susannah4.5•September 2025
    Leonardi balsamic vinegar visit Cheese factory visit Agroturisma visit Castle visit All walks
    Traveled in July 2025
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  • Christopher5.0•September 2025
    Excellent restaurants. Fascinating visits to cheese, wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil producers. Nice rural...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • Beverly4.7•July 2025
    So many highlights. Augusto the tour leader was a highlight, he helped make the trip. Others, Portico di San Lucca...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Christopher4.7•October 2025
    Too many to choose from. But the guide's enthusiasm and energy is what made this holiday so memorable.
    Traveled in December 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Susanna4.7•October 2025
    Torrechiara castle was amazing, and the picnic lunch that day was fabulous. Parmesan tour, Balsamic vinegar tasting,...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Lisa5.0•October 2025
    Our tour leader, Gus, was outstanding. The itinerary was great and we were able to see and do a lot to experience...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your five star review of your recent trip with us! We are so glad to see you enjoyed your time exploring Emilia Romagna with both the cultural walks and amazing food scene. We look forward to hopefully seeing you on another Explore adventure again soon!
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  • Stephen4.5•September 2023
    Visiting local producers, good walks, excellent food
    Traveled in May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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    Gloria

    Asked on September 8th, 2025

    Will you be running this tour in 2026? I am interested in this in early May 2026

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    • Explore!Operator•Written September 2025

      Regretfully this particular tour will not be running for 2026, we do however have some other tours I could suggest that might be similar to what you were after: A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards, A Taste of Sicily - Palermo to Syracusa, A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia

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    Teresa

    Asked on August 24th, 2022

    Any chance of a spot becoming available in the October 2022 trip?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written August 2022

      There are spots available on this tour as of now, let me know if you'd like to book.

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