Itinerary
- Day 1
Parma
You'll arrive in Parma and get your bike fitted while meeting the other cyclists on the tour. Before the welcome dinner with local guides, there's time to walk through the historic center, which is on UNESCO's list. Grab a table at one of the piazzas to try the famous prosciutto and Parmesan cheese, or just wander around and take in the art and history of the city.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with local guides)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel du Parc)
Included Activities
- Bike fitting
- Welcome dinner with local guides
Optional Activities
- Afternoon stroll through Parma historic center
- Taste prosciutto crudo and Parmesan cheese at a piazza table
Landmarks Parma Historic Center 
- Day 2
Parma
This is your first ride, taking you through rolling hills with ancient castles dotting the landscape. You'll cycle to Torrechiara Castle from 1448-1460, which sits above the Val Parma valley. After lunch featuring local cured prosciutto and salame, the route heads back downhill to Parma where you'll spend your final evening in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel du Parc)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Torrechiara Castle (49 km, 30 miles)
- Visit to Torrechiara Castle
Optional Activities
- Lunch tasting of local cured prosciutto and salame
- Dinner at restaurant recommended by tour leaders
- Evening activities in Parma
Landmarks Torrechiara Castle 
- Day 3
Parma to Reggio-Emilia
Starting early, you'll ride along back roads and bike paths through farmland and small villages heading toward Reggio-Emilia, the heart of Parmesan country. Stop to check out the regional capital's farmer's market if it happens to be open. By afternoon you'll reach an agriturismo, a working farm with both a Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar factory on the property. Plenty of time to relax and explore the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Agriturismo La Razza)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through farmland and villages (50 km, 31 miles)
- Visit to regional capital of Reggio-Emilia
- Agriturismo stay with access to Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar factory
Optional Activities
- Farmer's market visit in Reggio-Emilia (when open)
Landmarks Reggio-Emilia - Day 4
Reggio-Emilia to Castelvetro di Modena
Head out early for a guided tour of a traditional Parmesan dairy where the Consorzio will walk through the craft and you'll taste authentic Parmesan. From there, cycling continues to Maranello, where Ferrari's factory and testing track are located (the Ferrari Museum is optional if you want to stop). You'll finish in medieval Castelvetro di Modena, your base for the next two nights. Wander the cobbled lanes and have dinner with views of the countryside and Apennine mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Guerro)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of traditional Parmesan cheese factory with tasting
- Cycling tour to Castelvetro di Modena (63 km, 38.5 miles)
Optional Activities
- Ferrari Museum visit in Maranello
- Evening stroll through Castelvetro di Modena
- Dinner near the piazza
Landmarks Maranello - Ferrari Factory Castelvetro di Modena 
- Day 5
Castelvetro di Modena
Today offers an optional loop ride down to Modena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic art city. Check out the Duomo and Ghirlandina medieval tower, browse the famous covered outdoor market, and grab gelato. The city is where Enzo Ferrari and tenor Luciano Pavarotti were born. Back in Castelvetro by afternoon, you'll visit a small balsamic vinegar mill to learn how grape leftovers become expensive aged vinegar. Dinner is on your own this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Guerro)
Included Activities
- Guided visit and tasting at family-run balsamic vinegar mill
Optional Activities
- Optional loop ride to Modena (51 km, 32 miles)
- Explore Modena's historic town center
- Visit Duomo and Ghirlandina medieval tower
- Browse covered outdoor market
- Gelato stop
Landmarks Modena Duomo Ghirlandina Tower 
- Day 6
Castelvetro di Modena to Bologna
Your final ride takes you through small farms and Lambrusco vineyards near the Apennine foothills into Bologna, capital of Emilia-Romagna. The city has rich history and a fascinating medieval center to explore. The tour finishes with something special: you'll cook a traditional meal alongside a local Bologna cook who shares techniques and secrets for a celebratory goodbye dinner together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cooking class dinner - prepare and enjoy a traditional meal with a local Bologna chef)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Il Guercino)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Bologna (49 km, 31 miles)
- Cooking class dinner with local Bologna chef
Optional Activities
- Explore Bologna's medieval center
Landmarks Bologna Medieval Center 
- Day 7
Bologna
The tour ends today. Bologna works well as a base if you want to stay longer or explore more of the region. If you're heading out, tour staff can help arrange transportation to the nearby Bologna airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Bologna
- Further exploration of Bologna and surrounding region
