Italian Food and Museo Ferrari Small Group Tour from Bologna Including Gourmet Lunch

8 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

Language Offered

Overview

Combine culinary and car with this action-packed day-long tour of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Ride via minivan from the center of Bologna to the production centers of some of the area's most delicious and beloved treats: Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and prosciutto. After sampling some of the edible delights, travel to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello where you can indulge yourself in the history of the prestigious car company and even test drive one (at own expense). Later, tuck into a four-course lunch. This small-group tour is limited to just 19 participants, ensuring extra attention from the guide.

Full-day Emilia-Romagna food and Ferrari Museo tour from Bologna, with lunch
Discover the culinary heritage of one of Italy's most celebrated food regions, Emilia-Romagna
Learn how Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is made and enjoy tastings
Visit a prosciutto factory and balsamic vinegar producer and taste samples of both
Tour the Museo Ferrari, a homage to Italy's legendary Ferrari brand, in Maranello
Discover the Ferrari story, ogle the displays, and if you wish, take a test drive (own expense)
Enjoy a 4-course lunch with wine, and the small-group atmosphere of a tour limited to 14 people

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

After getting picked up at your hotel in the center of town, Bologna Centrale train station, or Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, commence this exciting small-group tour that combines culinary deliciousness and fast, luxurious cars. On the drive there, listen to your guide inform the group what is in store for the day, as well as, some of the history of food and Ferraris in the region. The first stop is a cheese maker. Learn how Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese is made. See how the workers churn the creamy goodness and where they store and age it for up to two and a half years before it's ready to eat. And, of course, sample some of the incredible cheese. Hop back in the van and head for Modena, the capital of balsamic vinegar. Learn all about this 'black gold' and why and how Modena has perfected making it. Then head to a prosciutto factory to sample some luscious cured ham. Learn about the long curing process and about the history of the meat in the area. Transition from culinary to cars for the next stop: the Ferrari Museum. Stroll around the museum learning about the history of the posh automobile maker, take a guided tour and then even opt to test drive a Ferrari (at own expense) with a teacher beside you. Finally, conclude the tour with a six-course lunch at a family-run restaurant (see Itinerary for a sample menu), complete with wine and water and followed by coffee or a digestif. After lunch, get dropped off at your hotel, the railways station.ItinerarySample Lunch Menu:First course:Crescentine (local fried breads) served with Parma HamMain course (choice of two depending on availability):Homemade tortelliniHomemade tagliatelle with meat sauceHomemade tortelloni with butter and sageThird Course: Roasted meat *Served with two seasonal side dishes such as salad, roast potatoes and grilled vegetables*Served with two seasonal side dishes such as salad, roast potatoes and grilled vegetablesDessert:Lemmon SorbetDessert of the day,Coffee and a liquor