Let’s discover Milan together!
Capital of Fashion, Opera with the famous Scala Theater and the stunning Duomo
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Italy is home to 395 Michelin Star-rated restaurants not by chance, as the Italian food culture with its authentic recipes, traditional menus, had developed through centuries of social and political changes.
In our Grand Gourmet tour in the Food Valley you will discover the tradition that had evolved from the plain by the Po river to the green hills on the slopes of the Apennine mountains – where people learned, over centuries, to create refined and typical products, many of which are renowned worldwide: the superlative Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, the sweet Parma Ham, the precious Balsam Vinegar, and the legendary Culatello that will be tasted along with the outstanding wines of the wineries chosen by Roscioli.
Last but not least, a visit of the legendary world of Ferrari and of historical cities and UNESCO sites, will make this tour unique! With small, intimate groups of a maximum of 16 people per tour, together we’ll discover what makes this region of Italy special, through curated programs.
Day 1 - Sunday, March 23
Individual arrival at your four-star hotel, in Bologna, where our Lilipan’s tour leader and Roscioli’s Sommelier will welcome you.
Day 2 - Monday, March 24
This day is dedicated to discover Bologna, one of the most lively cities in Italy, being the seat of Alma Mater University, the oldest in the world, established in 1088.
Our local guide will show you during a full day walking tour, iconic sites and at lunchtime you’ll taste the famous “Tagliere” with local specialties.
Before indulging in a hearty home-cooked dinner at a classic trattoria, enjoy some free time to relax, shop, or sightsee in this charming city.
Day 3 - Tuesday, March 25
Let’s start our adventure in the Food Valley!
After breakfast and check in we will head with our private minibus to Modena where, with our local guide, you will admire the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ghirlandina Tower, Piazza Grande, and the Cathedral, a masterpiece of human creative genius and one of the best examples of Romanesque style in the world.
After tasting a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, our destination will be the beautiful Resort Opera 02 for the check in and next, we’ll make our way to the castle to Levizzano Rangone’s Castle where you’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta, filled pasta and pasta design during an amazing cooking class. You’ll taste your own creations during the tasting of the wines presented by the Roscioli Winery “Sotto il Noce”.
Day 4 - Wednesday, March 26
Today you’ll discover the very iconic superstar of Emilia Romagna: the Ferrari!
After visiting the Ferrari Museum and a panoramic tour of Ferrari’s factory and car racing track in Maranello, we’ll go to the popular restaurant frequented by Ferrari’s fans for lunch.
In the afternoon you’ll taste the famed and valuable Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in one of the most renowned Acetaia where balsamic vinegar is produced and ages.
In the Roscioli‘s recommended winery Paltrinieri you’ll taste the famous Lambrusco sparkling wine, the characteristic wine of Emilia Romagna.
We’ll end the day dining in the restaurant of our hotel, that embodies the excellence of traditional Emilian cuisine.
Day 5 - Thursday, March 27
Another day, another tasting!
The wine tasting will take place at Podere Cipolla winery, chosen by Roscioli near Reggio Emilia. After lunch in a typical “agriturismo”, we’ll head to the elegant Parma, the heart of Emilia, city of culture, theatre and music, and also a UNESCO Creative City for gastronomy in Italy and the capital of the Food Valley.
Our local guide will show you the iconic monuments representing the splendor of Parma’s great past.
We’ll check into a stunning resort in Polesine, renowned for its rich history, natural beauty, Michelin-starred restaurant, and the museum where the famous culatello is aged.
Day 6 - Friday, March 28
Today it will worth waking up early to discover the fantastic world of Parmigiano Reggiano, visiting the cheese factory, the Abbey where we’ll learn the history of this prestigious cheese and the cow’s breeding farm.
Your palate will be pleased by a tasteful lunch based on Parmigiano Reggiano, followed by a wine tasting in a winery selected by Roscioli near Piacenza.
You’ll have time to relax before our Good bye dinner at the Michelin starred restaurant.
Day 7 - Saturday, March 29
After breakfast and check out, we’ll reach the pleasant city of Piacenza with the remarkable Palazzo Farnese, for a guided tour with our local guide, and to lunch that will include the 3 famous typical cold-cuts having the DOP label “Protected Designation of Origin”: salame, coppa and pancetta.
We’ll proceed to Milano to check in in our hotel. Dinner will be at leisure.
Day 8 - Sunday, March 30
Individual check out.
Arrivederci!
Please take into consideration the following extension to your stay in the regions:
*Small changes to the itinerary are possible, beyond our control.
**Private transfer from airport to hotel and RT can be arranged upon request – we can make you a quotation depending on your arrival-departure times
***Lilipans Tour is not liable in any way for any activities that the client decides to undertake independently during their stay, which are not expressly indicated in the proposed itinerary.
This tour involves a certain amount of walking, sometimes on unpaved venues, such us vineyards, archaeological sites, and so on, with potential accessibility barriers
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
For all international travel, US citizen’s passports must be valid for at least six months after the end of their stay in Italy, and have at least three blank visa pages. It is your responsibility to confirm that your travel documents meet the entry and exit requirements for the full duration of your trip.
In order to participate in our tours, Travel Insurance taken out in your country of residence is highly recommended.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 2 nights accommodation and breakfast at 4 star Hotel in Bologna
- 2 nights accommodation and breakfast at Resort Opera 02
- 2 nights accommodation and breakfast at Antica Corte Pallavicina
- Private minibus and driver for 5 days
- Lunch and dinner on Mon, March 24, on Tue, March 25, on Wed, March 26, on Thu, March 27
- Lunch on Fri, March 28 and on Sat, March 29
- Dinner at Gourmet restaurant on Fri, March 28
- Wine tasting of a Roscioli wine producer on Tue, March 25
- Winery visit and wine tasting on Wed, March 26, on Thu, March 27 and on Fri, March 28
- Pasta fresca cooking class on Tue, March 25
- Balsamic vinegar tasting on Wed, March 26
- One Full day private walking tour in Bologna
- Four Half day private tours in Modena, at Ferrari Maranello Museum, in Parma and in Piacenza.
- Entrance fees to all museums and archaeological parks included in this package
- Headsets
- English speaking tour leader, and 3rd level WSET sommelier, along with a Roscioli sommelier, from your arrival on Sunday, March 23 to your departure on Saturday, March 29
- All city taxes
- Tips in all restaurants.
Please note that there will be additional charges for any service performed longer than the projected hours.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities for maids, baggage handlers, drivers and guides
- Lunches, dinners, alcohol and wine tours or tastings unless noted
- Drinks at meals unless noted
- Personal charges, laundry, phone calls, internet, mini fridge consumed items
- Taxis, public boats and trains unless noted
- Travel Insurance
- International and domestic airfare
- Entry to any museums, historical sites unless noted
PRICING
- €6,400,00, per person (based on two people sharing a double room)
- The trip will run with a minimum of 8 guests and a maximum of 16 guests so you are guaranteed to be part of a small, intimate group.
- €500 deposit per person, is due immediately to confirm the booking, which will be deducted from the total price. This deposit is non-refundable, unless the tour is canceled because the minimum number of participants is not reached.
- €3,000 1° retainer per person is due by December 31, 2024
- The €2,900 per person balance is due by January 23, 2025
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In order to participate in our tours, Travel Insurance taken out in your country of residence is highly recommended.
We are not responsible for any fees or changes you may become liable for relating to the airlines or other transportation not provided by us.
For all international travel, US citizen’s passports must be valid for at least six months after the end of their stay in Italy, and have at least three blank visa pages. It is your responsibility to confirm that your travel documents meet the entry and exit requirements for the full duration of your trip.
All cancellation requests must be in writing and are valid from the day we receive the request.
Cancellations:
- Cancelling 60 or more days before your departure date will result in a 30% refund of your total payment.
- Cancellations less than 60 days before your departure date will result in no refund. The full payment will be required.
- We do not offer a refund for unused portions of the tour, including but not limited to missed meals, hotel nights, sightseeing activities or any other included services.
- The deposit of 500 per person in all instances is non-refundable, unless the tour is canceled because the minimum number of participants is not reached.
- All cancellation requests must be in writing and are valid from the day we receive the request
**There are no exceptions to our cancellation policy.
