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Tour highlights
Explore local markets with samples along the way.
Learn to prepare local and traditional Italian cuisine.
Take a guided walking tour around this historic city.
Visit globally renowned gastronomic capitals.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bologna. Upon arrival at Bologna Airport, you will be met by your private driver and escorted to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a walking tour around the city.
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![Fountain of Neptune, Bologna]()
Fountain of Neptune, Bologna -
![Panoramic city view, Bologna]()
Panoramic city view, Bologna -
![Basilica di San Stefano, Bologna]()
Basilica di San Stefano, Bologna
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Led by a local chef, you'll head to a market to gather ingredients and learn about the purveyors. Afterwards, you will work together to prepare a multi-course, traditional meal.
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![Traditional fresh pasta, Bologna]()
Traditional fresh pasta, Bologna -
![Bologna cooking class]()
Bologna cooking class -
![Bologna cooking class]()
Bologna cooking class
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Explore these two renowned gastronomic cities, savouring both the local delicacies and artwork.
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![Prosciutto bar, Parma]()
Prosciutto bar, Parma -
![Torre Asinelli, Bologna]()
Torre Asinelli, Bologna -
![Portico artwork, Bologna]()
Portico artwork, Bologna
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Visit several local producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano (parmesan) cheese, balsamic vinegar and air-dried prosciutto (ham) and witness many of the processes first hand.
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![Salami, Bologna]()
Salami, Bologna -
![Paramigiano Reggiano, Emilia Romagna]()
Paramigiano Reggiano, Emilia Romagna -
![Ageing balsamic vinegar, Emilia Romagna]()
Ageing balsamic vinegar, Emilia Romagna
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On your final day, your private driver will bring you from your hotel to the airport. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
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Hotel Corona D'Oro 1890 ![Hotel Corona D'Oro 1890, Bologna]()
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Art Hotel Orologio ![Art Hotel Orologio, Bologna]()
Art Hotel Orologio
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Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni ![Grand Hotel Majestic gia Baglioni, Bologna]()
Grand Hotel Majestic gi脿 Baglioni
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- Bologna
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