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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Explore Bologna's historic culinary scene
- Walk the Portico di San Luca in Bologna
- Tour a balsamic vinegar producer in Modena
- Taste Parmigiano-Reggiano at a local farm
- Discover Ravenna's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Bologna
- Day 2 Explore historic Bologna; Portico San Lucca walk
- Day 3 Visit Old Modena and a balsamic vinegar producer; drive to Reggio Emilia
- Day 4 Walk from Torrechiara Castle; picnic lunch, visit Parma
- Day 5 Vineyards and villages walk; lambrusco and cheese tastings
- Day 6 Hike around Brisighella; optional olive oil tasting, drive Ravenna
- Day 7 Walk in the Po River Delta; visit Comacchio - 'Little Venice'
- Day 8 Drive to Bologna Airport where trip ends
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Cavour
HotelDays 1, 2Albergo Reggio
HotelDays 3, 4, 5Hotel Galletti Abbiosi
HotelDays 6, 7
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
550
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- LBLisa Joan· October 26th, 2025Our tour leader, Gus, was outstanding. The itinerary was great and we were able to see and do a lot to experience Italian culture. Many thanksShow more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for your five star review of your recent trip with us! We are so glad to see you enjoyed your time exploring Emilia Romagna with both the cultural walks and amazing food scene. We look forward to hopefully seeing you on another Explore... Show moreTrip date: October 2025 - AStephen· September 30th, 2023Visiting local producers, good walks, excellent foodShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AChristina· June 6th, 2023The food and the experience!Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJean· September 11th, 2023Italy is beautiful and I have visited other areas but this was a chance to explore more of the food of the area. This did not disappoint and what we saw and tasted was lovely. Lots of wine, cheese and ham with beautiful surroundings was perfect..Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· September 12th, 2023We really enjoyed the visit to a Parmesan producer and the vinegar tasting. Plus the less obvious cities such as Reggio Emilia and Ravenna were great places to visit and explore.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABarry· September 13th, 2023Balsamic and cheese tasting Walks (especially the surprise lunchtime stop at vineyard) Visits to Bologna / Modena / Reggio Emilia / Ravenna and Little VeniceShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARob· September 11th, 2023Day 7 was particularly enjoyable. I also enjoyed all the tastings that we took part in.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
Karen· October 15th, 2023We loved our trip with Explore in Emilia-Remagna! It was the perfect mix of walking through beautiful cities and countrysides and eating delicious food. As always on our tours with Explore, we met interesting people and had great conversations along the way. Our guide, Sonia, was enthusiastic, professional, and helpful! We can't wait for our next trip!Show moreTrip date: October 2023- Arlene· October 15th, 2022Rupert did a great job of taking us around and accomodating our needs. He is a great driver and a very nice guy.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewGlad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore TeamTrip date: October 2022
- Show moreAHelen· June 13th, 2022Trip date: May 2022
What our customers ask about this tour
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Gloria
Asked on September 8th, 2025Will you be running this tour in 2026? I am interested in this in early May 2026
Explore!Operator•Written September 2025Regretfully this particular tour will not be running for 2026, we do however have some other tours I could suggest that might be similar to what you were after: A Taste of Tuscany - Hilltop Towns and Vineyards, A Taste of Sicily - Palermo to Syracusa, A Taste of Italy - Walking in Puglia
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Teresa
Asked on August 24th, 2022Any chance of a spot becoming available in the October 2022 trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
There are spots available on this tour as of now, let me know if you'd like to book.
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