Taste of Emilia-Romagna
SMALL GROUP TOURS
Dates: Oct 9 - 16, 2027 • Destination: Italy • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights • Dates: Oct 9 - 16, 2027 • Destination: Italy • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights • Dates: Oct 9 - 16, 2027 • Destination: Italy • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Destination: Italy
Dates: October 9 - 16, 2027
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Experience Italy’s Culinary Heartland—Authentic Corners, Legendary Flavors, and Rich Heritage
Celebrated as the undisputed gastronomic capital of Italy, Emilia-Romagna is where food is treated as high art and living well is a way of life.
Designed for travelers who want to dive deep into local culinary traditions and storied medieval cities, this signature 8-day journey takes you straight to the source. You’ll travel in comfortable, slow-paced luxury: basing yourself in two boutique 4-star city centers, discovering family-run food traditions passed down through generations, and exploring world-renowned UNESCO treasures with licensed local experts.
From the vibrant, portico-lined alleys of Bologna and ancient balsamic attics of Modena to the cliffside towers of San Marino and the luminous golden mosaics of Ravenna, this is the authentic soul of northern Italy.
Trip Highlights & High-Value Inclusions
We believe the true luxury of travel lies in ease, private access, and authentic encounters. Unlike conventional tours, this journey includes premium experiences that elevate every moment:
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Two Distinct 4-Star Base Stays: Unpack and truly relax with multi-night stays at centrally located boutique properties—4 nights in the vibrant heart of Bologna at Hotel Metropolitan 4*, and 3 nights in the tranquil historic center of Ravenna at Hotel Palazzo Bezzi 4*.
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Exclusive Food & Wine Encounters:
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Celebratory welcome dinner featuring traditional three-course Bolognese cuisine and regional wines.
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In-depth culinary walking tour through Bologna’s ancient Quadrilatero market, tasting authentic Mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, and hand-rolled pasta with slow-simmered ragù.
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Behind-the-scenes visit to an artisan caseificio to watch master cheesemakers craft Parmigiano Reggiano DOP by hand, complete with a multi-vintage vertical tasting.
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Private cellar tour, tasting, and vineyard lunch in the rolling Colli Bolognesi hills.
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Exclusive visit to a historic family acetaia in Modena to sample decades-aged Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP straight from aromatic wood casks.
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Convivial lunch featuring regional Romagnolo specialties and fine Sangiovese wines in medieval Brisighella.
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Authentic seaside aperitivo crawl in Rimini, culminating in warm, freshly griddled piadina romagnola.
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Memorable multi-course farewell feast with exquisite local wines in Ravenna.
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Licensed Private Local Guides & VIP Access:
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Immersive guided walking tours through Bologna, UNESCO-listed Ferrara, medieval Brisighella, and sovereign San Marino.
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Priority entrance and guided exploration of Ravenna’s 6th-century Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and its world-famous Byzantine golden mosaics.
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Iconic & Seamless Transport: Customized private arrival and departure airport transfers timed to your flight schedules, plus private air-conditioned mini-coach travel throughout all scheduled regional excursions.
Hosted by Alida (@alidalifetravel)
“Emilia-Romagna is a dream come true for anyone who truly loves food, wine, and authentic Italian culture. Every single stop on this journey has been curated to connect you directly with master artisans, the multi-generational cheesemakers, the balsamic vinegar masters aging liquid gold in their attics, and the local guides who bring centuries of art and history to life. It brings me immense joy to share these tucked-away, authentic places with our travelers, showing you the real heart and passion of Italian craftsmanship.”
As your dedicated tour director, Alida travels alongside you from arrival to departure—bridging every step of the journey, introducing you to trusted local friends, and managing every detail behind the scenes so you can relax, raise a glass, and savor every bite.
Pricing & Room Configurations
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Double Occupancy (Sharing with a partner/travel companion): $5,220 per person
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Solo Traveler (Private Room / Double room for single use): $6,360 flat total
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Deposit required to reserve your spot: $500 per person
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Space is strictly capped at 14 guests.
How to Reserve Your Spot & Access the Full Itinerary
To ensure a seamless, secure experience, all bookings, live spot availability, payment schedules, and complete PDF itinerary downloads are hosted on our dedicated, bank-level secure booking platform, WeTravel.
There, you can:
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Download the complete, printable PDF brochure with the detailed day-by-day program, hotel descriptions, and full terms.
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Select your room preference (Double or Private Single).
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Secure your spot directly with your initial deposit.
(Clicking above will securely redirect you to our official WeTravel booking page)
Happy Clients
- The Coscia-Mancuso Family, White Plains, NY
We cannot thank Vagabonda Travel enough for custom-designing our family trip to Italy. Memories to last a lifetime. Every detail of our trip was perfectly curated and exceptional. We would have never been able to plan this adventure on our own. Communication with the staff is excellent and we felt secure knowing we had contact number while we were traveling. Cannot wait to book our next trip with you soon!
Trip of a lifetime.
Happy Clients
- Megan and Jerry, Los Angeles, California
We have never used a travel service before, and Vagabonda absolutely blew us away! From their hotel bookings, to the day-by-day itinerary, to hidden gems we definitely would have never found on our own, we can't thank their team enough! Highly recommend for anyone who wants an authentic experience in Europe!
BEST TRIP EVER! We'll remember this for the rest of our lives!
Happy Clients
- Pete and Paula, Lindenhurst, New York
When my husband and I started planning our 30th Anniversary trip to Italy we had no idea where to even begin. That’s when I stumbled across Alida’s TikTok videos. I absolutely LOVED her content. To be honest, at first I was skeptical about planning a trip like this off of someone I saw in a TikTok video, but after meeting with her we knew we picked the right travel agency. Our 17-day trip was absolutely incredible. Alida and Vagabonda Travel made our lifetime dream of touring Italy one we will never forget!
Happy 30th Anniversary to Us! A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
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