• Bologna - Pickup will be arranged from your hotel in Bologna or the nearest accessible point if direct access is not possible, or from Bologna train station if arriving by train, or a designated meeting point in Bologna city center. The exact pickup time will be provided after tour confirmation. Bologna is well-connected with Florence, Padua, and Verona, but it is recommended to contact us before booking train tickets for advice on the best options. Please ensure punctuality for your scheduled pickup, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated and refunds will not be issued.
• Castelfranco Emilia - DAIRY FARM / After departing Bologna, and following an approximately 1-hour drive, a visit to a dairy farm will offer insights into the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from cows to cheese wheels. The tour will be conducted by the producer’s staff, ensuring all questions are answered. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting of various ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, Jam, a glass of local wine, and water.
• Castelvetro di Modena - BALSAMIC VINEGAR / The second stop is a family-run farm that has been producing Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena for generations. The family will demonstrate the production process and explain the unique qualities of Balsamic Vinegar, highlighting its esteemed status in haute cuisine. After the visit, there will be a tasting of different ages of locally produced balsamic vinegar.
• Museo Ferrari - While in the area, a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello is essential to experience the iconic supercar brand, Ferrari, and to learn about its history during a self-guided tour of the museum.
• Bologna - At the conclusion of the day, the driver will return you to Bologna.

• Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Ferrari Museum in Maranello
• Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano and Ricotta cheese
• Pick-up and drop-off from Bologna hotel or train station
• Guided visit at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
• Tasting of different ages of balsamic vinegar
• Guided visit of a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm
• Transportation for the whole day with an air-conditioned vehicle

• Lunch
• Any personal expenses or tips
• English-speaking private guide to accompany you during the day, driver is not a guide

Embark on an exciting one-day adventure in Emilia-Romagna! Begin with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Bologna city center, the central train station if arriving by train, or a designated meeting point in the city center (please choose the appropriate option). Your journey starts at a dairy farm where you’ll gain fascinating insights into the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, from the cows to the cheese wheels. The tour is conducted by the producer’s knowledgeable staff, ensuring all your questions are answered. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting session featuring various ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano.

Next, visit a charming family-run farm to uncover the secrets of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, complete with a tasting of different ages of locally crafted balsamic vinegar.

Afterward, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you can explore the rich history of this iconic supercar brand.

The day wraps up with a return journey to Bologna.

• The remaining time is required for transportation between the visits’ locations
• The visits will be held in the countryside farms, make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. Inside the cellar / storage / etc. the temperature could be low even during summer period.
• All visits and tastings will be conducted by the producers’ team and might involve other guests, no private guide will be with you during the day
• If you arrive by train, please be sure that your train arrives not later than 08:30 am, as it could take up to 15-20 minutes to find the correct exit from the undeground train station where most of high speed trains arrive. Pickup time from the train station is not later than 08:50 am.
• No lunch or extra time for it is included in the tour
• Pickup from a meeting point will be from P.za XX Settembre, the square in front of NH De La Gare hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Bologna central train station. The van leaves at 08:55 am, and will not wait for late comers. If you arrive late to the meeting point because of train or other transportation delays, we won’t be able to accommodate you, to send a refund or to reschedule the tour to another day. We kindly suggest planning extra time for your journey to avoid any issues.
• Please communicate any food allergies or intolerances in advance, we will not be able to accommodate any last minute requests.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.