From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch
Join our exclusive day tour for a delightful journey into the heart of Emilian culinary excellence! Experience the making of two iconic treasures – aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and the revered Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Begin with a guided tour at a cheese factory, witnessing the art of crafting this renowned cheese. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, a glass of local wine and water at the end of visit.
Then, dive into the secrets of 'black gold' during a visit to a historic 'Acetaia,' culminating in a tasting of the exquisite traditional balsamic vinegar, followed by a light lunch, a food tasting, where you could explore the best gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar and various typical products.
Indulge in genuine Emilian gastronomy – it's not just a tour; it's an immersive feast for your senses!
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From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch
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What's included in From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bologna
Pickup from your place in Bologna, after a 1-hour drive, we will start our first visit, a dairy farm
Castelvetro di Modena
DAIRY FARM / We will start our tour with a guided visit at a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced.
Castelvetro di Modena
ACETAIA - BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA / Then we will continue with a visit to an “Acetaia” and discover the production of the famous “black gold”, the precious traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, which you will be able to taste at the end of your guided tour. You will be able to ask questions about the production process directly to the family.
Inclusions
- Light lunch, food tasting, to explore gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar & local products
- Pickup and drop off from Bologna and transportation for the whole day (could be shared)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided visit & tasting at a production of Parmesan Cheese
- Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- The remaining time will need for the transportation
- The order of the visits and inclusions for light lunch could change
- Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance in advance
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup is available from the city center of Bologna. Driver will pick you up at the address you specify or at the closest available point if there is no possibility to reach the place you stay in, by car. All the details will be communicated to you after the tour confirmation. Please be sure to indicate the full address and a contact cell with any messenger. 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 to be on time for your pickup at 07:50 am (tour starting time - 08:00 am); no later than 08:30 am for the pickup at 08:50 am (tour starting time - 09:00 am). We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. No refunds will be possible in such instances.
