Itinerary
- Day 1
Bologna
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner savoring the flavors of Emilia-Romagna, the birthplace of culinary treasures like Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar)
- Day 2
Bologna - Pignoletto Hills
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch paired with wine tasting at vineyard), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking in Pignoletto hills (~5 miles, ~500 feet elevation +/-)
- Wine tasting at vineyard
- Guided tour of Bologna exploring porticoes, alleys, and historic university
Landmarks Oldest Functioning University in Europe - Day 3
Bologna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cooking class learning traditional Bolognese sauce
- Train ride to San Luca Sanctuary
- Walk along UNESCO-listed porticoes
Optional Activities
- Dinner at leisure in Bologna
Landmarks San Luca Sanctuary Bologna Porticoes - Day 4
Bologna to Castelvetro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner at farm estate with balsamic mill surrounded by vineyards and olive groves)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Modena historical center
- Tour of traditional balsamic vinegar mill
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in Modena
Landmarks Modena Historical Center Castelvetro di Modena 
- Day 5
Castelvetro - Lambrusco Hills
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at vineyard after Lambrusco wine tasting), Dinner
Included Activities
- Caseificio visit and Parmigiano Reggiano tasting
- Hiking in Lambrusco hills (~6 miles, ~650 feet elevation +/-) passing medieval churches, vineyards, and hamlets
- Lambrusco wine tasting and traditional lunch at vineyard
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration or relaxation
- Day 6
Castelvetro to Brisighella
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at organic farm after e-bike adventure), Dinner
Included Activities
- E-bike cycling through Apennine hills (12-18 miles, 980-1,300 feet elevation +/-)
- Wine tasting and lunch at organic farm and winery
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Brisighella's vibrant alleys
Landmarks Brisighella 
- Day 7
Brisighella to Dovadola
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at mountain rifugio with hilltop views over gypsum hills), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Romagna gypsum hills (7-8 miles, ~1,650 feet elevation +/-)
- Traditional lunch at mountain rifugio with views
Optional Activities
- Spa time at accommodations
Landmarks Vena del Gesso Dovadola - Day 8
Dovadola
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at accommodations organized by hosts), Dinner (Truffle-based feast dinner)
Included Activities
- Truffle hunting with local masters and dogs
- Picnic lunch at accommodations
- Farm and winery visit for Sangiovese wine and olive oil tastings
Optional Activities
- Spa and relaxation time at accommodations
- Day 9
Dovadola to Cesenatico
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Piadina lunch at Casa Artusi in Forlimpopoli)
Included Activities
- Hiking to Eremo di Montepaolo hermitage and sanctuary (~6 miles, ~330 feet elevation +/-)
- Piadina-making demonstration at Casa Artusi in Forlimpopoli
Optional Activities
- Dinner on own in Cesenatico
- Exploration of Cesenatico's historical center and Leonardo da Vinci canal
Landmarks Eremo di Montepaolo Casa Artusi Leonardo da Vinci Canal, Cesenatico - Day 10
Cesenatico - Po Delta - Ravenna - Cesenatico
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at agriturismo in countryside with local ingredients), Dinner (Final group dinner at seafood restaurant on Leonardo da Vinci canal)
Included Activities
- Walking and wildlife viewing at Po Delta (~5 miles, ~330 feet elevation +/-)
- Lunch at agriturismo in countryside
- Guided walk through Ravenna exploring Byzantine mosaics
Landmarks Po Delta Ravenna - Day 11
Cesenatico to Bologna
- Meals
- Breakfast
