4 Days, 3 Nights
1-6
Bologna
Cultural Vacations
Bologna or Florence airports or railway stations
Spend 4 unforgettable days in Bologna — the heart of Italy’s “Food Valley,” where Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar have their origins. With a private guide, you’ll explore markets, visit artisan food producers, taste local specialties. With the expertise of our private local guides, you’ll experience authentic regional cuisine you’ll never forget and learn why Bologna is known as the Gelato Capital of Italy.
This is not a generic city tour — this is a deep dive into real Italian food culture.
You’ll stay in the historic center of Bologna and visit select highlights of the Food Valley — including Parma and Modena — with a private guide who curates the experience around your tastes and interests.
Traditional balsamic vinegar, cured meats, cheeses, markets, historic cafés, and boutique food shops can all be included in your itinerary. For motor enthusiasts, optional tours of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Ducati museums can be added — a fun way to blend Italian culinary heritage with legendary Italian engineering.
A complete, detailed day-by-day itinerary will be customized around your interests and finalized based on seasonality and opening schedules.
Enjoy 3 nights in a boutique hotel in central Bologna — surrounded by artisan food shops, elegant porticos, traditional markets, gelaterie, cafés, and iconic piazzas. Everything is walkable — perfect for exploring, tasting, and soaking up the culture of this truly remarkable city.
This all-inclusive cultural vacation is available year-round, based on availability. Pricing is listed per person and includes accommodations, meals, wines, transportation, cooking classes and all guided touring.
Private: 2-6 persons
Turn this cultural vacation into a full Italian culinary experience by upgrading to include 4 immersive cooking days with Chef Stefano on Monte Fumaiolo. We’ll customize everything for you — simply ask.
You can add on additional 4-day destinations like Florence, Val d’Orcia (Montalcino, Montepulciano, Siena), or Venice. Tell us where you’ve always dreamed of going — and we’ll design a custom extension to your itinerary.
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47028 Verghereto, FC Italy
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