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Food Valley: Parmesan, Prosciutto, Balsamic, Ferrari Day Tour
Bologna,
Italy
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
During this full-day experience, discover the secrets of four of the most famous Italian products in the world.
You will have a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Tasting at the end.
After, we proceed to prosciutto factory. The tour begins with a brief history of production, followed by a visit to the 'cold zone', where fresh meat is processed, learn how the best meat is chosen, and see the salting machinery and chilling/resting rooms. Tasting at the end.
You will visit “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, with tasting at the end.
Being in the area, your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum in Maranello, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari, and to learn something new about its history during your free visit to the museum.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. No guide will be with you during the day, all the visits will be held directly by the local producers staff. Wine is served only for adults over 18 years old. Please let us know about any food allergy or intolerance in advance, it could be not possible to satisfy last-minute requests.. The visits will be held in the countryside farms, make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear.
What's included
Guided visit to Prosciutto factory & tasting. Hotel pickup & drop off in Bologna and transportation for the duration of the tour (could be shared). Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Ferrari museum in Maranello for a free visit. Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy. Air-conditioned vehicle. Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
What's not included
Lunch. Private guide to be with you during the day, driver is not a guide
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Aurea Travel
Meeting Point
The pickup will be from your hotel or the nearest point, when it is not possible to reach the place you stay in by car. The exact pickup time will be communicated after the tour confirmation in a separate message, please make sure to leave a cell number with any messenger that you use.
Please note that if you arrive by train, please contact us before booking your train, as we could advise on the best suitable arrival time. It could take 15 to 20 minutes to exit the underground train station where most of the high speed trains arrive. It means that you should arrive in Bologna no later than 07:30 am for the pickup at 07:50 am (tour starting time - 08:00 am).
Please be on time for your scheduled pickup, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances.