Itinerary
- Day 1
Bologna
Included Activities
- Bike fitting and tour briefing with professional staff
Optional Activities
- Explore Bologna's old town
- Visit suggested dinner venues
- Sample mortadella and other local cuisine
Landmarks Bologna Old Town - Day 2
Bologna to Modena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycling tour from Bologna to Modena via Bazzano
Optional Activities
- Visit Modena Cathedral
- Climb the Ghirlandina bell tower
Landmarks Modena Cathedral Ghirlandina Bell Tower - Day 3
Modena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Climb Modena bell tower
- Visit the palace of the duchy
- Cycle to the Apennine foothills
- Visit Castelvetro and its fortified historic center
- Tour balsamic vinegar production
- Visit Ferrari and historic automotive museums and exhibitions
Landmarks Castelvetro 
- Day 4
Modena to Reggio Emilia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Modena covered market
- Guided visit to Acetaia Cavalli family-run balsamic vinegar winery with tasting
Landmarks Acetaia Cavalli - Day 5
Reggio Emilia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Canossa Castle ruins (long option: 56 km, +906 m elevation)
- Cycle to Reggio Emilia (short option: 35 km, +236 m elevation)
- Visit Reggio Emilia town
Landmarks Canossa Castle - Day 6
Reggio Emilia to Parma
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of a Parmesan cheese dairy
Optional Activities
- Explore Parma's historic center
- Sample prosciutto crudo and Parmesan cheese at local restaurants
Landmarks Parma Historic Center - Day 7
Parma
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Torrechiara Castle
- Visit Torrechiara Castle
- Sample cured ham and local salami
Landmarks Torrechiara Castle - Day 8
Parma
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Parma in the morning
- Visit local stores and markets
- Purchase local products and recipes
