Short escape · 4 days, 3 nights
Emilia-Romagna Food Escape
Four days in Italy’s food capital: Parmigiano at the dairy, balsamic in Modena, fresh pasta by hand and Bologna’s osterie with the people who live there.
- 4 days
3 nights · 1 destination
- On request
Price, tailored to you
- Private
Fully tailor-made
Short escapeBologna · Modena · Parma
Four days in the region that feeds Italy
Stay in Bologna, our home, and spend four days with the people behind the food Emilia-Romagna is famous for. Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made at dawn, taste traditional balsamic vinegar in Modena, roll fresh pasta with a sfoglina and eat your way through the old town with a local host.
One base, no long transfers, and time to enjoy the city between the tastings. Easy to add to a longer trip, or to take on its own.
The route
1 destination, 4 days
014 Days
Bologna
Your base, with days out to Modena and Parma
Day by day · Sample itinerary
How the journey unfolds
A sample of how the days could run. Your proposal sets the exact plan around your dates, pace and interests.
- Day 1Bologna
Arrive in Bologna
Meet your private driver and settle into your hotel in the old town. In the evening, our Dinner, Wine & Tastings tour with a local host.
- Day 2Bologna
Parmigiano and balsamic
Watch Parmigiano Reggiano being made at dawn, then taste traditional balsamic vinegar at a family acetaia near Modena.
- Day 3Bologna
Fresh pasta and Parma
Roll fresh pasta with a sfoglina in the morning. Your choice in the afternoon: Parma and its prosciutto, or a free afternoon in Bologna.
- Day 4Bologna
Arrivederci
A last walk through the market streets, then a private transfer to the airport or the station.
Getting around
Private transfers
A private driver meets you on arrival, takes you between destinations and back to the airport at the end. No luggage on trains, no queues for taxis.
Someone to call
Our team is on hand for the whole trip, before and during, for changes, bookings or advice.
Possible highlights
What you could experience
- Bologna food and wine tour with a local host
- Parmigiano Reggiano at the dairy
- Traditional balsamic vinegar in Modena
- Fresh pasta with a Bolognese sfoglina
What’s included
- Accommodation
- Private transfers between destinations
- Local guides
- The experiences in your itinerary
- One point of contact, from planning to your last day
4.9 average guest rating
What our guests say
5/5
“The tour was great! Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny.”
5/5
“From Rome to Venice, we didn’t have to think about a single thing. It felt like travelling with friends who know Italy inside out.”
5/5
“We worried two weeks would feel rushed. It didn’t. Florence and Rome, then slower days on the Amalfi Coast. Worth every euro.”
How we work
From the first idea to the journey itself
One local team and a single point of contact, from the first conversation until you fly home.
- 01
Tell us what you need
Share the dates, destinations, interests, group size and approximate budget.
- 02
We design
We use our local knowledge and network to build an itinerary around the brief.
- 03
We refine
Together we adjust the route, accommodation and experiences until it’s right.
- 04
We operate
We coordinate the guides, transport, restaurants and experiences behind the journey.
- 05
We stay close
Our team remains available before and during the trip whenever you need us.
FAQ
Good to know
Can you adapt this journey?
Yes. Every journey is a starting point. We can change the route, pace, hotels and experiences, or build something entirely new around you.
Is the journey private?
Yes. Journeys and tailor-made trips are always private, just you and the people you travel with.
What is included?
Accommodation, private transfers, guides and the experiences in your itinerary. Every proposal lists exactly what is included.
How far in advance should we plan?
Ideally three to six months ahead, especially in spring and autumn. Shorter notice often works too, so just ask.
Do you work with travel agencies?
Yes. We offer net rates, custom quotations and a single point of contact from planning through operation.
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