Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by bike for Ferrara. The journey with take you through the typical countryside of the Po River Valley plains, as you pedal along roads with little traffic, bike paths and alongside river embankments. Arrival in Ferrara. Ferrara, known as the “city of the bicycles,” is to be discovered by pedaling through its streets and squares. While you are here, you must visit its impressive castle, which is famous for being the capital of the Estense family duchy until the 1598, when it was devolved to the Papal States. The town has preserved the authenticity and peacefulness of a true Italian town, maintaining its ancient splendor.

Breakfast at the hotel.
A little more pedaling in Ferrara then departure for Sorbara. The chosen path is known as the “Burana” bike path, one of the most beautiful in Emilia Romagna, which follows the eponymous canal. By crossing over an old train bridge, you will arrive in Bondeno. From there, you will continue to Sorbara by crossing through various medieval towns, with fortresses and ramparts dating back to the Estense family duchy. Before arriving at the hotel, there will be a stop at one of the oldest vinegar producers to discover how to make the typical balsamic vinegar of Modena. The visit will end with a vinegar tasting, by sampling various aged from 12 years until 50 years. After the tasting, you will then stop in a wine cellar where Lambrusco of Sorbara has been produced for over 65 years. Overnight in Sorbara

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Modena. Arrival in Modena, a town known for its rich history and art. It is also famous for excelling in producing motors and typical food products. It is a town proud of the mystical beauty of the Romanesque cathedral (one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites), and it is the home town of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti. Overnight in Modena

Breakfast at the hotel.
The path will follow the Secchia river, passing through the Corte Ospitale, which was historically a rest point for the travelers along the Via Aemilia and is currently an important theatre. The itinerary will then continue on to the oasis known as Marmirolo, a protected area managed by LIPU (Italian League for Bird Protection), where you can observe a significant number of bird species. Arrival in Reggio Emilia during the late morning. The afternoon will be free to visit the city.

Breakfast. The heart of the tour will be among the medieval feuds, churches and lands of the historic artists and poets, such as Guercino, Tasso and Guarini. In these places, you can admire the splendor the medieval palaces. The day will end in Brescello, a town that is famous for being the setting of “C’era una volta un paesino…” (Once upon time there was a town…) – the beginning of one of the movies from the Don Camillo and Peppone series that were taped in Brescello. Overnight stay in hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Last day of the tour. A morning departure for Parma, the capital city of pasta, prosciutto ham and cheese. A pit stop at Colorno to admire the Colorno mansion, which is an elegant structure of monumental proportions with over 400 rooms, plazas and gardens. The mansion is surrounding by a wonderful “French formal garden.” The tour will then continue onto Parma. There will be free time to visit the city, the home town of Giuseppe Verdi. End of the tour. Return bikes to the train station with the option to return to Bologna by train.

Breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel. Last day of the tour. Free day to visit the Po Valley city and try its famous cuisine. End of services. Possibility of returning to Bologna by train or private transfer .

You can book an extra night in Parma or Bologna