About this tour
A six-hour loop through Emilia-Romagna's food heartland, starting in Bologna. Visit a working dairy to see Parmigiano Reggiano made from milk to wheel, taste progressive ages, then drive to a multigenerational balsamic vinegar producer for a breakdown of fermentation and flavour development. Between stops, you'll explore Ferrari's Maranello museum at your own pace. A driver shuttles you between locations; all commentary comes from the producers themselves.
Highlights
- Watch Parmigiano Reggiano wheels being made on a working dairy farm
- Taste aged Parmigiano samples across different maturation periods
- Family-run balsamic vinegar producer explains generations of craft
- Compare balsamic vinegars by age and complexity
- Self-guided Ferrari Museum visit in Maranello
- Air-conditioned transport between three venues
- Questions answered directly by producers, not a guide
What to expect
Your day begins with a 08:55 pickup from Piazza XX Settembre near Bologna's central station. The dairy farm visit involves walking through production areas where staff explain curd-cutting, pressing and ageing firsthand, then you taste Parmigiano at different stages. You'll notice temperature drops in storage rooms. After transport time, you reach the balsamic producer's countryside premises for a similar hands-on walkthrough and comparative tasting. The Ferrari Museum visit is unguided—you set your own pace. Expect shared vans (up to 8 passengers) and all commentary delivered by on-site teams, not a dedicated guide. Lunch is not included.
Good to know
Arrive early to the meeting point; the van leaves at 08:55 and won't hold late arrivals. Wear sturdy footwear and layers—cellars stay cool year-round. The itinerary relies on driving time between sites. Not suitable if you have spinal issues, pregnancy, or significant cardiovascular concerns. Infant seats available on request.
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