Gourmet Bologna: Ferrari and acetaia
Italy’s food capital: the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, a traditional balsamic vinegar acetaia and a day in Parma among Parmigiano and Prosciutto DOP.
Departures: Daily departures
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Bologna
Arrival and private transfer to the hotel. Welcome to Bologna, Italy’s food capital.
Day 2 · Ferrari and acetaia
A day that unites motors and the table. Private guided visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and its legendary models. Afterwards, a historic acetaia: how Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is made, with a refined tasting and a country lunch of local produce.
Day 3 · Parma
A day in the “Food Valley”. Visit to a Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP producer with a tasting, and to a family producer of Prosciutto di Parma DOP. Full lunch of local specialities, photo stop at the medieval Torrechiara castle and a private walking tour of Parma. Return to Bologna.
Day 4 · Bologna
Breakfast at the hotel and departure transfer. End of our services.
What’s included
- 3 nights in Bologna with breakfast
- Private arrival and departure transfers (airport or station)
- Private tour to Maranello with the Ferrari Museum (guide in English or Spanish)
- Guided visit and lunch at a balsamic vinegar acetaia
- Day in Parma: Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy and Prosciutto DOP producer with tastings
- Full local lunch and guided visit in Parma
- Photo stop at Torrechiara castle
Not included
- International flights
- City tourist tax (paid at the hotel)
- Lunches and dinners not listed
- Entrance fees not listed under “Included”
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Planned hotels
4* hotel in Bologna
- NH Bologna De La Gare 4* (or similar)
Prices per person
| Season | Double | Triple | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily · 01 Nov – 24 Mar | 2625 € | 2146 € | 4212 € |
Prices per person in euros by season and room occupancy. The final confirmation and payment method are arranged with our team.
No-departure dates:22 – 31 December · 01 – 05 and 11 – 15 January · 20 – 24 February · 01 – 06 March
Important notes
- Optional supplement for a Spanish-speaking escort guide on the Parma day; ask us.
- Rates do not include the municipal tourist tax, paid directly at the hotel on arrival or departure.
- Fully customisable itinerary: we can tailor cities, hotels, experiences and duration to your wishes.
General information
Prices
- All prices are per person, in euros (€), and include service and current VAT.
- They are subject to change without notice due to VAT variations, local taxes or surcharges not communicated at the time of publishing.
- Accommodation in the listed hotels or similar; Fantasía tours stay in 4* hotels.
- One child aged 1–6 stays free sharing a bed with parents (one child per room).
City accommodation tax
- Not included. It is paid directly at the hotel on arrival or at check-out.
- The amount varies by hotel category and city.
Departures and meeting point
- Guaranteed monolingual departures. If the minimum of 12 participants per language is not reached, the departure is guaranteed with alternative solutions, always ensuring a tour leader who speaks the required languages.
- Fantasía 4 and 5 days: departure from Rome, meeting point at Hotel St. Martin at 07:15.
- For technical or logistical reasons, itineraries may be subject to changes.
The tours include
- Gran Turismo coach transport.
- Spanish-speaking tour leader (when included in the itinerary).
- Accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels.
- Entrance to archaeological sites or museums when included in the itinerary.
- Visits with an expert local guide as per the itinerary.
- Breakfast at the hotels.
- Meals, wine tastings or food experiences when included in the itinerary.
The tours do not include
- Tips of any kind and personal extras.
- Porterage.
- Drinks not included with meals, unless part of the experience.
- Entrance to museums or monuments when not mentioned.
- City accommodation tax.
- Anything not mentioned under “The tours include”.
Luggage
- Each traveller may carry 1 checked bag (23–32 kg) and 1 carry-on; please meet the airlines’ weight limits.
- Some hotels may charge a small fee to store luggage before check-in or after check-out.
Accessibility
- The tours are not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
- Visits that include the Vatican Museums are not suitable for wheelchair users.
Unforeseen closures and dietary preferences
- If a museum, archaeological site or other included place is closed due to force majeure and the visit cannot be rescheduled, we will offer an alternative activity of equivalent value; if not possible, the unused portion will be refunded.
- On tours with lunches or dinners, let us know in advance about allergies, intolerances or preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) so we can accommodate them.
- In case of loss or damage to the audio headsets, a charge of €100 per device applies.
Cancellations and complaints
- Up to 22 days before departure: no charge.
- From 21 to 15 days before departure: 30%.
- From 14 to 7 days before departure: 70%.
- 6 days or fewer, or no-show: 100%. Deadlines are counted in calendar days before departure.
- Complaints must be sent by email within 60 days of the date of the last service provided.