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I am excited to offer a new tour for a small group of serious chefs and food lovers to go to a very special place, the Emilia Romagna region of north central Italy. This area is home to some of the best-known Italian culinary traditions such as the making of tortellini, aceto balsamico, Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses and Prosciutto di Parma. Emilia Romagna is growing in popularity as a serious international culinary destination. The tentative departure date for this trip is June 28-July 5.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 1/ ARRIVAL BOLOGNA
Arrival at Bologna G. Marconi International Airport. Welcome and assistance by tour representative. Transfer by private deluxe coach to the Hotel chosen. Welcome cocktail upon arrival. Check in and time to relax. In the late afternoon you will have a lovely walk through the medieval market to discover the history, art and traditions of Bologna.
∗ A traditional bakery and pasta maker's. The history of tortellini and tagliatelle
∗ A traditional chocolate maker where solid chocolate was invented
∗ Beccari's salsamenteria. The history of mortadella, from the third century BC up to modern times
∗ A typical Bolognese osteria. The fun-loving side of the world's oldest university
After the tour free time to relax and dinner at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2 / PARMA (B, L)
Breakfast in hotel. Early morning departure to Parma. Visit to a Parmesan cheese producer and tasting. This tour will give you the chance to learn the secrets of one of the most famous Italian gastronomic speciality: PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE. After the visit transfer to a very farmhouse for a 4 hours cooking class followed by lunch tasting of the prepared typical Parmesan dishes (3 hours cooking class in the morning + 1 hour cooking class in the afternoon). After Lunch return to Parma for a half day guided city tour Main attractions of the town are the splendid Romanesque Cathedral, frescoed by Correggio and the octagonal Baptistery, Benedetto Antelami's architectural and sculptural masterpiece. Return to Bologna. Free time at disposal and dinner at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3 / MODENA (B, L)
After breakafast departure to Modena Arrival to a very nice Farmhouse for a 3 hours cooking class followed by lunch tasting of the prepared typical Parmesan dishes. MenuÕ of the day: SoufflŽ al parmigiano, cestini di grana con insalata, scaglie di grana con aceto balsamico di Modena, risotto alla Parmigiana, tasca di pollo farcita di grana e prosciutto con rucola e menta, spiedini di pere e grana con miele, zuppa inglese In the afternoon return to Modena for a half day guided city tour and a visit of a traditional balsamic vinegar producer. The guide will explain the main rules for producing the best Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena; and finally a taste of the product. Back to Bologna. Free time at disposal and dinner at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.


DAY 4 / BOLOGNA (B, L)
After breakfast into the International Cooking School in Bologna.(private English speaking chauffeur for individuals). You will have the possibility to discover the secrets of our typical homemade pasta rolled out by hand (Tortellini, Tagliatelle and Tortelloni). Each participant will take part actively at this 3 hours lesson followed by a lunch tasting of the prepared first dishes. After lunch, back to the city centre and time at disposal for shopping, individual visits. Dinner at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5 / SAN MARINO (B, L)
After an early breakfast departure to San Marino (104,93 Km, 1 hour 15Õ from Bologna) to discover the oldest and smallest Republic of the World and the myth of Ferrari cars through the MARANELLO ROSSO Ferrari Museum. The largest collection of the legendary racing car constructor entirely dedicated to the Myth of the Prancing Horse. Lunch at leisure.
Shopping and walk: Free time for individual visit of the wonderful city of San Marino, this ancient republic on the Titano mountain and possibility to make shopping in the outlets of the most important Italian Fashion Brands. In the way back to Bologna stop and visit the medieval village of Dozza and its castle that houses an ancient cellars. The tour of the castle will end inside the ancient cellars where you will have a guided wine tasting. The cellars in fact house the Enoteca Regionale dellÕEmilia Romagna which is a permanent wine exhibition covering around 1,000 square metres with almost 800 different wines produced by around 200 wineries and co-operatives. Back to Bologna and free time for dinner and persona activities.

DAY 6 / FERRARA (B, D)
Morning departure to Ferrara. Half day guided city tour. Ferrara is beautiful town whose name is linked to the D'Este family that ruled the area for many years in medieval and Renaissance times. The visit includes: the Cathedral, the Castle, Schifanoia Palace, the Jewish Ghetto and the city walls. Art lovers cannot miss the great exhibitions at Palazzo dei Diamanti. Free time at leisure in Ferrara.
In the afternoon back to Bologna and time at disposal for shopping, individual visits. Dinner with live music entertainment in one of the most ancient taverns in Bologna. The restaurant is located in a 1400 palace in the historical centre of the town. Now this tavern is completely restored but historically unchanged with its characteristic grin vaults, the 1400 fireplace, the wine-cellar, the spring water well and the original counter imposed by the Pope in 1600. After dinner back to the hotel for the night.

DAY 7/ DEPARTURE
Breakfast and transfer to the Airport for departure.