Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bologna
Bologna- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner featuring flavors of Emilia-Romagna)
- Day 2
Bologna - Pignoletto Hills
Bologna - Pignoletto Hills- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at vineyard paired with wine tasting), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking in Pignoletto hills (~5 miles, ~500 feet elevation +/-)
- Wine tasting at vineyard with lunch
- Guided tour of Bologna including historic porticoes, medieval alleys, and oldest functioning university in Europe
Landmarks University of Bologna - Day 3
Bologna
Bologna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cooking class: learning traditional Bolognese sauce
- Train ride to San Luca Sanctuary
- Walk down UNESCO-listed porticoes
Optional Activities
- Dinner at own leisure in Bologna
Landmarks San Luca Sanctuary Porticoes of Bologna - Day 4
Bologna to Castelvetro
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
- Tour of traditional balsamic vinegar mill at Castelvetro
- Gourmet dinner at farm estate
Optional Activities
- Lunch on your own in Modena
Landmarks Modena Cathedral Ghirlandina Tower - Day 5
Castelvetro - Lambrusco Hills
Castelvetro - Lambrusco Hills- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at vineyard after wine tasting), Dinner
Included Activities
- Caseificio visit: Parmigiano Reggiano production and tasting
- Hiking in Lambrusco hills (~6 miles, ~650 feet elevation +/-) passing medieval churches, vineyards, and hamlets
- Lambrusco wine tasting at vineyard with lunch
Optional Activities
- Afternoon relaxation or continued exploration
- Day 6
Castelvetro to Brisighella
Castelvetro to Brisighella- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at winery organic farm after e-biking), Dinner
Included Activities
- E-biking through Appennine Mountains (12-18 miles, 980-1,300 feet of elevation +/-)
- Winery and organic farm visit with wine tasting and lunch
- Exploration of medieval Brisighella
Landmarks Brisighella - Day 7
Brisighella to Dovadola
Brisighella to Dovadola- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at rifugio with views), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking in Vena del Gesso gypsum hills (7-8 miles, ~1,650 feet elevation +/-)
- Traditional lunch at rifugio with views
- Spa time at accommodations
Landmarks Vena del Gesso Castrocaro Terme Terra del Sole - Day 8
Dovadola
Dovadola- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at accommodations organized by hosts), Dinner (Truffle-based feast)
Included Activities
- Truffle hunting with local tartufai and dogs
- Picnic lunch at accommodations
- Farm and winery visit: Sangiovese and olive oil tasting
- Spa access at accommodations
- Truffle-based feast dinner
- Day 9
Dovadola to Cesenatico
Dovadola to Cesenatico- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch following piadina-making demonstration at Casa Artusi)
Included Activities
- Hiking in hills surrounding farm estate (~6 miles, ~330 feet elevation +/-)
- Visit to Eremo di Montepaolo hermitage and sanctuary
- Piadina-making demonstration at Casa Artusi, Forlimpopoli
Optional Activities
- Dinner on your own in Cesenatico
Landmarks Eremo di Montepaolo Casa Artusi Leonardo da Vinci Canal, Cesenatico - Day 10
Cesenatico - Po Delta - Ravenna
Cesenatico - Po Delta - Ravenna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at agriturismo with local ingredients), Dinner (Final celebration seafood dinner at restaurant on Leonardo's canal)
Included Activities
- Hiking and wildlife viewing in Po Delta (~5 miles, ~330 feet elevation +/-)
- Lunch at agriturismo with local ingredients
- Guided tour of Ravenna: UNESCO sites and Byzantine mosaics
Landmarks Po Delta Ravenna Mosaics Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna - Day 11
Cesenatico to Bologna
Cesenatico to Bologna- Meals
- Breakfast
