Itinerary
- Day 1
Ravenna
Optional Activities
- Visit Dante's tomb
- View UNESCO World Heritage mosaics at San Vitale
- View mosaics at Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
- Visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
- Explore Ravenna's Renaissance historic center
Landmarks Dante's tomb San Vitale Sant'Apollinare Nuovo Mausoleum of Galla Placidia 
- Day 2
Ravenna to Faenza
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike fitting and welcome meeting
- Visit Sant'Apollinare in Classe
Optional Activities
- Visit the International Ceramics Museum
- Explore local artists' studios specializing in hand-decorated ceramics
Landmarks Sant'Apollinare in Classe - Day 3
Faenza
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the castle in Castrocaro Terme
- Explore Terra del Sole fortress
- Browse local farms along the route
Landmarks Castrocaro Terme castle Terra del Sole fortress - Day 4
Faenza to Riolo Terme
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Brisighella historic town center
- Visit Via degli Asini
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Brisighella
- Sample gelato in Brisighella
- Visit Riolo Terme medieval castle
Landmarks Brisighella Via degli Asini Riolo Terme medieval castle - Day 5
Riolo Terme to Imola
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dozza castle and Emilia-Romagna Regional Enoteca (Wine Museum)
- Explore Dozza's murals
- Visit Imola's historic center
- Explore Imola's Formula 1 racetrack
Landmarks Dozza castle Imola Circuit - Day 6
Imola to Bologna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bologna's historic university
- Explore Bologna's art galleries and museums
- Sample mortadella and other local specialties
- Explore Bologna's historic center
Landmarks University of Bologna - Day 7
Bologna to Modena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Modena's marble-roofed cathedral
- Climb or visit the Ghirlandina bell tower
Landmarks Modena Cathedral Ghirlandina bell tower - Day 8
Modena
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Climb Modena's bell tower
- Visit the Ducal Palace
- Visit Castelvetro and its fortified historic center
- Learn about balsamic vinegar production
- Visit Ferrari or historic automotive museums
Landmarks Modena Ducal Palace Castelvetro - Day 9
Modena to Reggio Emilia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour and tasting at a family-run balsamic vinegar mill
Optional Activities
- Visit Modena's covered market
- Browse gourmet food selections at the market
Landmarks Acetaia Cavalli - Day 10
Reggio Emilia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Canossa Castle ruins
- Explore Reggio Emilia city
Landmarks Canossa Castle - Day 11
Reggio Emilia to Parma
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of an artisan Parmesan cheese factory
Optional Activities
- Explore Parma's historic center
- Sample prosciutto crudo and Parmesan cheese
- Visit cultural and artistic sites related to Parmigianino, Correggio, or Giuseppe Verdi
- Day 12
Parma
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Torrechiara Castle
- Sample air-dried prosciutto and local salami
Landmarks Torrechiara Castle - Day 13
Parma
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Parma shops and market
- Shop for local food items and recipes
