Photos - Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars & Exotic Cars

Photos - Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars & Exotic Cars

Following is a collection of random photos from this itinerary. To see more full-size photos, visit our photo galleries.

Bologna is well known for its rich food culture, as the birthplace of Bolognese, Lasagna, Tortellini and Parmiggiano In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese We visit the Colli Bolognesi, where the wine of this region come from. We learn about and taste many wines here. We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. We do everything like locals, we go grocery shopping in town and then sit at the osteria and enjoy some wine. During our Bologna Cooking Vacation we cannot miss a visit to a Balsamic Vinegar producer in Modena We visit the Colle Bolognese and taste the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the vineyards Emilia Romana and Bologna Foodie Vacation includes a day excursion to the beautiful city of Venice We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Our Cooking class are family style setting. We visit a local family and local recipes together Bologna has a food market that has been in the center of town since medieval times. An authentic, cultural experience We visit a local parmesan cheese producer and learn how to make the popular and delicious cheese. We visit a parmesan cheese producer with cows that are right on the farm Cooking Vacation in Bologna includes all hands on cooking class with traditional recipes like Lasagna The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. Toasting with a local glass of wine to a vacation full of cultural immersion and delicious food. We have a lot of fun during our cooking class in Bologna and Emilia Romagna. During Bologna Cooking Vacation we will go to a small town, meet local wine producer and drink wine in the vineyard Bologna is a lovely city in northern Italy with a lot of monuments but also shops, cafes and nightlife We shop together in local town markets instead of big stores and take you where the locals go. We visit a local Parma Prosciutto Producer that will show us how to make Prosciutto and let us taste their products. The hotel in bologna is centrally located to all the shopping, the main piazza and the iconic duomo. We go to the town of Maranello and visit the famous Ferrari museum. We include a visit to a local artisan that makes Gondolas and teaches us how he builds them by hand. A local nonna hosts one of our cooking classes in bologna, teaching us all about the tradition and passion of cooking. In Modena we visit a Balsamic Vinegar producer. We have the privlige to taste 25 year aged balsamic vinegar Carnival in Venice is an incredible event. Masks and costumes are worn by all the attendees and is popular worldwide We make pasta in all of our locations. Fresh Pasta is a staple in Italian kitchens. Parmesan cheese originates outside of Bologna and is not only a topping for dishes, but also a main ingredient Our Cooking classes in Bologna are always hands on and immersive. You make everything you eat. We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations When we visit the Balsamic vinegar producer, he serves us a lunch where balsamic vinegar is the main event We are easy going and like to joke around. You won't find a stuffy tour on any of our vacations. Learn how to make tortellini from scratch and enjoy the rich and decadent flavors of Italian food in Italy. During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads Bologna is a vibrant and bustling city full of arts, shopping, cafes, and music. Our Bologna Cooking Vacation it is a great balance of homemade food and gourmet michelin star dishes We will have a private visit to the Lamborghini Factory and learn how they assemble this amazing car. Some of our cooking classes in Bologna are with Pina and Bruna two local woman that love cooking and culture. Bologna offers metropolitan cities, quiet countryside, smooth wines, rich history, decadent food, and friendly faces. After our visit a Ferrari Museum you can rent a Ferrari for 10 or 20 minutes and drive on the local roaads