Food and Fashion
3 nights/4 days
Day 1.: Bologna
Arrival at the airport of Bologna. Meeting with english speaking assistant and transfer to the centre for an half-day guided tour of this splendid city. We will take a walking tour through this fascinating medieval town and will discover the artistic treasures around its charming main squares. At the end stop in a typical “bottega” (shop) to taste the traditional products (pasta, mortadella, salumi, etc). We’ll drive further west to Modena, the “home” of balsamic vinegar. We’ll appreciate the love and care of the local producers of this heavenly-scented balsamic vinegar. A typical dinner with local products will follow. Night at the hotel in the region of Parma.
Day 2: Parma
This morning we head to the Parma area, home of the legendary parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan cheese) and the famous Parma Ham. First, we visit a traditional Parmesan cheese factory and watch the workers go through all the fascinating steps of cheese making. We visit the incredible storage rooms and of course we taste! We ‘ll also visit the Ham Museum and taste the Parma ham. After lunch guided visit of Parma, starting from the medieval Piazza Duomo, dominated by one of the greatest Romanesque cathedrals in Italy. The other eye-catching building in Piazza Duomo is the baptistery, the work of the most brilliant sculptor and architect of the Middle Ages, Benedetto Antelami. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Fashion and shopping
After breakfast departure to Milan. We stop at Fidenza outlet village for a shopping day. We continue towards Milan. Arrival in the evening, night.
Day 4: Milan
After breakfast visit Milan city centre and its Cathedral. Afternoon at your disposal.
At the end transfer to the airport and flight back. End of our services.
