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From Bologna: Parmesan Cheese & Balsamic Vinegar Tour+Lunch

By Aurea Travel
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$360 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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!

Activity location

  • Bologna
    • Bologna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza XX Settembre
    • Piazza XX Settembre
    • Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Pickup from Meeting Point
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

No Pickup from hotel: Please reach the meeting point in Bologna on your own, no pickup from your hotel is included in this option.
Pickup from a Meeting point : Pickup is from Piazza XX Settembre, in front of NH De La Gare Hotel, Bologna. Please reach the meeting point on your own.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:50 AM
Price details
AU$359.95 x 2 AdultsAU$719.90
Total
Price is AU$719.90
Until Sun, 29 Mar
Pickup from Bologna Hotels
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup from Hotels in Bologna: Pickup from your location in Bologna city centre, or the nearest accessible point if unreachable by vehicle.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 AM
Price details
AU$410.18 x 2 AdultsAU$820.36
Total
Price is AU$820.36
Until Sun, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Light lunch, food tasting, to explore gastronomic pairing of balsamic vinegar & local products
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit & tasting at a production of Parmesan Cheese
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit & tasting at a production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar PDO
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop off from Bologna and transport for the duration of the tour (could be shared)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time will need for the transport
  • The order of the visits and inclusions for light lunch could change
  • Light lunch is served at the premises of the balsamic vinegar producer
  • Please communicate any food allergy or intolerance in advance

Activity itinerary

Bologna

  • 1h
Pickup from your place in Bologna, after a 1-hour drive, we will start our first visit, a dairy farm

Province of Modena

  • 1h 30m
DAIRY FARM / We will start our tour with a guided visit at a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced.

Province of Modena

  • 45m
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.

Province of Modena

  • 45m
LIGHT LUNCH / We will have a light lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area, at the premises of the balsamic vinegar producer.

Bologna

  • 50m
After the tour, our driver will drop you off in Bologna.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Bologna
    • Bologna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Piazza XX Settembre
    • Piazza XX Settembre
    • Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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