Via Emilia Route

from 1,000.00

Departure: Every Sunday from April till October

This is a tour of the soul of the Emilia Romagna region by going through cities and towns full of history, as well as by discovering castles and landscapes untouched by mass tourism. It is a tour in the heart of Italian cuisine, where everything that unfolds at the table is the result of the local historic traditions. It is a tour that follows the flavors and aromas of typical products such as: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, the result of a nearly scientific knowledge passed through the centuries; fresh pasta, such as the cappelletti from Bologna, and the cappellaci made with the pumpkin from Ferrara; the typical bread of Ferrara; the cured meats such as the best Prosciutto from Parma and Mortadella from Bologna; boiled meats; the king of cheese Grana Padano; wines such as Lambrusco from Modena. Let your heart be won by listening to your stomach, and do so by following this itinerary, which dives into the tastiest traditions!

 

 

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All about the Via Emilia Route.

Linear Tour = the tour starts in a point and it arrives in a different point.
Every night you will change hotel

 

Self guided tour = a tour you will do on your own. At the beginning you will receive maps, navigation system with gpx files and road-book. This solution is for those that like being themselves real explorers.

 

Tour hilights:
Along the itinerary: Piazza Maggiore, Torri di Bologna, Castello Estense, la Ghirlandina, fiume Po, Teatro Regio…

Cuisine delights::
Tortellini, salama da sugo, cappellacci di zucca, la zampone, gnocco fritto, lambrusco, aceto balsmico, formaggio e prosciutto and between cakes certosino, pampapato, and torta barozzi

 

  1. 1st day Saturday: ARRIVAL IN BOLOGNA

    Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Meeting with our representative and presentation of the program. Overnight stay

  2. 2nd day Sunday: BOLOGNA / FERRARA (km 60)

    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.

  3. 3rd day Monday: Ferrara / Sorbara (km 55)

    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

  4. 4th day Tuesday: SORBARA / MODENA (km 25)

    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

  5. 5th day Wendsday: MODENA / REGGIO EMILIA (40 km)

    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.

  6. 6th day Thursday: REGGIO EMILIA / BRESCELLO (55 km)

    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.

  7. 7th day Friday: BRESCELLO / COLORNO / PARMA

    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.

  8. 8th day Saturday: PARMA

    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

Period Package Single room surcharge Double room surcharge
6 April 2024 -
26 October 2024
Min. 2 persons
1,680.00
1,250.00
6 April 2024 -
26 October 2024
Min. 4 persons
1,430.00
1,000.00

Other prices:

  • 3rd bed reduction on request
  • Family packages on requests
  • E-bike rental € 250
  • Muscolar bike rental € 100
  • Helmet rental €  15
What is included in this tour?

Included:  

  • 7 night’s stay in three-star hotel , breakfast included
  • Luggage transportation
  • Vinegar tasting
  • Wine tasting
  • Medical and luggage insurance 
  • Road-book and navigation system with Gpx files 
  • Phone assistance
What is not included in this tour?

Not included:

  • Bicycle rental
  • Transfers between Parma and Bologna
  • Any meals not specifically indicated
  • Guided visits and entrances fees
  • Tourist taxes, when applied
  • Any extra personal expenses and everything that is not specifically listed under “The quoted price includes”










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