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

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We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Not just a tour in Bologna, but the opportunity to have great time, meet new friends and have fun all together We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. Bologna has a food market that has been in the center of town since medieval times. An authentic, cultural experience A BBQ night with local friends in the countryside of Bologna. Grilled meat, music, wine and laughter. We have a lot of fun during our cooking class in Bologna and Emilia Romagna. We do everything like locals, we go grocery shopping in town and then sit at the osteria and enjoy some wine. The town Market in Bologna is quite unique. Small streets full of fruit, fish and local food A Party night in the Colli Bolognesi! A night of great wines, good food and very funny people We will have a private visit to the Lamborghini Factory and learn how they assemble this amazing car. Carnival in Venice is an incredible event. Masks and costumes are worn by all the attendees and is popular worldwide The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. We visit a local Parma Prosciutto Producer that will show us how to make Prosciutto and let us taste their products. Bologna offers metropolitan cities, quiet countryside, smooth wines, rich history, decadent food, and friendly faces. We include a visit to a local artisan that makes Gondolas and teaches us how he builds them by hand. Our Bologna Cooking Vacation it is a great balance of homemade food and gourmet michelin star dishes Parmesan cheese originates outside of Bologna and is not only a topping for dishes, but also a main ingredient We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Bologna is a vibrant and bustling city full of arts, shopping, cafes, and music. Some of our cooking classes in Bologna are with Pina and Bruna two local woman that love cooking and culture. Good food and family atmosphere make our cooking vacation in Bologna unique After our visit a Ferrari Museum you can rent a Ferrari for 10 or 20 minutes and drive on the local roaads In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese We shop together in local town markets instead of big stores and take you where the locals go. We love letting loose and having fun on all of our vacation holidays. We drink wine and party with the locals Emilia Romana and Bologna Foodie Vacation includes a day excursion to the beautiful city of Venice The hotel in bologna is centrally located to all the shopping, the main piazza and the iconic duomo. It is a cooking Vacation in Bologna so we cannot miss a visit to a Parma Prosciutto Producer A local nonna hosts one of our cooking classes in bologna, teaching us all about the tradition and passion of cooking. All of our cooking classes are hands on and immersive. You make the food that you eat from start to finish. We visit the Colle Bolognese and taste the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wines in the vineyards During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads During Bologna Cooking Vacation we will go to a small town, meet local wine producer and drink wine in the vineyard We never miss the opportunity to visit a local fruit market during our cooking vacation in Emilia Romagna Checking the fresh Parmesan cheese wheel for quality in Reggio Emilia, Italy. When we visit the Balsamic vinegar producer, he serves us a lunch where balsamic vinegar is the main event Bologna it is a vibrant university city, full of bars and cafes. At night it is always full of people and events One of our Cooking Class will be at Ca Matilde, restaurant of Andrea Michelin star chef that will lead our class. We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. We visit a local parmesan cheese producer and learn how to make the popular and delicious cheese. In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese Learn how to make tortellini from scratch and enjoy the rich and decadent flavors of Italian food in Italy.