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BOLOGNA FOOD & ARTISAN TOUR
FALL 2025
FOOD TOUR
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Day 1 - Saturday | Bologna
LOCATION: Arrive in Bologna. Check in at Hotel Corona d’Oro.
DINNER: Welcome Dinner at Ristorante Cesarina
Day 2 - Sunday | Bologna
MORNING
Le Sfogline | Typical Bolognese Fresh Pasta - Renata Zappoli, along with her daughters Daniela and Monica, took over a fresh pasta shop because she wanted to offer the food she made every Sunday at home for her family to a wider audience. In a short time, "Le Sfogline" in Via Belvedere became a reference point for customers hungry for genuine Bolognese food. The secret to their success can be attributed to their attention to ingredients, selection of top-quality materials, and above all, a way of working that treats each customer as a guest invited for lunch.
LUNCH – With Dani e Monica
AFTERNOON
Walking Food Tour of Bologna - The "Quadrilatero" is an area with a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and commerce which reached its peak development in the Middle Ages and has preserved its original character over time.
This area was home to the city's main trade guilds and workshops. Even the street names reflect the arts and crafts that have been practiced here since ancient times. These workshops, often passed down within families from generation to generation, have maintained their original furnishings and structures, making them true artistic treasures.
Here, you’ll find bakeries and pasta shops, delicatessens, chocolatiers, grocers, fishmongers, fruit vendors, and stores specializing in Bolognese gastronomic products. In some of the historic shops in the area, it is also possible to sample typical local dishes or products such as mortadella, tortellini, or handmade tagliatelle.
DINNER – All’Hosteria Bottega
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Corona d’Oro
Day 3 - Monday | Bologna
MORNING
*Group B - Cooking Class
Le Sfogline | Typical Bolognese Fresh Pasta.
*Group A - Historical walking tour of Bologna (2 hours)
Discover the charm of Bologna on a walking tour through its historic highlights. Stroll beneath the city’s iconic porticoes, marvel at the medieval towers including the leaning Asinelli and Garisenda Towers, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza Maggiore, the heart of the city. Admire the stunning façade of the Basilica di San Petronio and explore the Quadrilatero, Bologna’s bustling market district, where centuries-old shops and stalls showcase local delicacies. This journey through Bologna offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights in one of Italy’s most captivating cities.
AFTERNOON
Bottega Prata - Ironsmith
DINNER - Pizza Night and Gelato
Gino Sorbillo Pizza | La Vecchia Stalla Gelato
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Corona d”Oro
Monastero di Sant’Alberico Relais
Angelo Vailati Luthier
Day 4 - Tuesday | Bologna & Santarcangelo di Romagna
MORNING
Enzo Bonafè Shoe Factory - The company was founded in 1963 by Enzo Bonafè. With the initial help of a handful of collaborators and his wife Guerrina, Enzo Bonafè aimed to bring his personal ideas to the forefront of the production of high-end footwear. The family-owned business is still going strong today with the help of Enzo’s wife, his children Silvia and Massimo, and his son-in-law Roberto.
The company continues to use high quality raw materials, pure craftsmanship techniques, careful attention to detail, and an almost obsessive control of every shoe produced. Today, the team of artisans, true teachers of the trade and champions of hand-made products, teaches a group of talented young people the techniques and secrets that have enviously been passed on for centuries.
Drive to Santarcagelo di Romagna - Approximately 1 hour
LUNCH - Ristorante La Sangiovesa
AFTERNOON TOUR
Stamperia Artigiana Marchi - A small shop that holds two great stories rooted in ancient times: the story of the Mangano and the Marchi family. The artisanal workshop was founded in 1633 and has been in continuous operation ever since. The Marchi family has passed it down from father to son for four generations. The fabrics are carefully selected for their quality and come exclusively from Italian companies. The colors are created using an ancient 17th-century recipe with natural ingredients that give them unique and vibrant hues. Each item is handmade at every stage of production, making each piece unique and the hallmark of a master artisan's work. Here, art and culture are in the air, and visitors can touch and admire pieces that are created with care, skill, and dedication.
ACCOMMODATION - Monastero Di Sant’alberico Relais
History comes alive in every corner of Relais Sant'Alberico. The restoration has preserved the soul of the ancient monastery, which today lives on as a charming boutique hotel featuring an exceptional restaurant and spa.
DINNER - Monastero Di Sant’alberico Restaurant
Enzo Bonafè Shoe Factory
Stamperia Artigiana Marchi
Monastero di Sant’Alberico Relais
Day 5 - Wednesday | Modena
MORNING
Drive to Modena Approximately 2.5 hours
Balsamic Vinegar Tour - Nestled in the heart of Modena, Acetaia San Matteo is a family-run gem dedicated to the time-honored craft of producing traditional balsamic vinegar. With its rich history and deep-rooted passion, the acetaia offers visitors a unique glimpse into the centuries-old process, from the aging barrels in the attic to the meticulous care behind every bottle. Known for its exceptional quality and authentic flavors, Acetaia San Matteo embodies the essence of Modena’s culinary heritage, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
LUNCH - At a Vinegar House
AFTERNOON
Visit Ferrari Museum - The Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy, is a premier destination for automotive enthusiasts, offering an immersive journey into the legacy of the iconic Ferrari brand. Established in 1990 and located near the Ferrari factory, the museum showcases a diverse collection of both road and track cars, along with trophies, photographs, and historical artifacts that highlight Ferrari's contributions to the automotive industry and motorsport.
*For those interested in a comprehensive Ferrari experience, the museum provides shuttle bus tours of the nearby Ferrari factory and Fiorano test track, offering insights into the brand's production processes and testing facilities.
Drive to Relais de Charme - 1 hour and 20 minutes
DINNER & ACCOMMODATION - Tabiano Castello
The Ancient Village of Tabiano Castello is a charming hotel spread across the historic residences of the fortified complex of Tabiano Castello. Located at over 300 meters above sea level, amidst the hills of the Parma province, surrounded by oak forests and unspoiled countryside, it overlooks the plain.
Day 6 - Thursday | Parma-Reggio Emilia
MORNING
Drive 1 hour to Salumificio La Perla
Salumificio La Perla - Managed by the Lanfranchi family, it offers guided tours to witness the production process of Prosciutto di Parma. On the hill overlooking the Parma stream and Langhirano, the heart of excellent Prosciutto production, stands our Salumificio La Perla, a unique place nestled on the edge of the forest. Their story is rooted in a rural tradition shaped by passion, dedication, and humility, which form the foundation of our philosophy of production and attention to detail today. The Lanfranchi family share their expertise through guided tours that unveil the secrets of master charcutiers, an art passed down through generations.
LUNCH - Along the way
AFTERNOON
Parmigiano Reggiano Museum - The ancient dairy producer was chosen to become the headquarter of the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum due to the particular conformation of the circular structure with a single room, equipped, in the exhibition area, with all the tools and equipment formerly used for the processing of cheese. Cheese tasting and purchasing available on site.
Drive 1.5 hours to Bologna
DINNER – Ristorante Donatello
In Bologna, in the center, since 1903, there has been a place untouched by the passing of time. The restaurant, always managed by the Fanciullacci family, was opened at the beginning of the last century by Donatello, who gave the place its name and today it is still managed with the same passion, professionalism and care by his descendants. Here everything has remained as it was, the Art Nouveau setting with wooden flooring, mirrors, lamps and red walls envelop the customer, transporting him to a unique and seductive atmosphere. The cuisine has remained faithful to the purest Bolognese gastronomic tradition, with a ritual attention to the selection of raw and seasonal ingredients. The first courses, a triumph of taste for every palate, are still prepared by hand by the precious art of the sfogline. A restaurant where taste, smell and sight are called to rediscover the details of an excellent culinary tradition and which make it one of the historic places in Bologna.
ACCOMMODATION - Hotel Corona d’Oro, Bologna
Day 7 - Friday | Bologna
MORNING
Umberto Cesari Wine Tour - A ride on a Vespa, the gentle hills of Romagna, a love at first sight between Umberto Cesari and the hills of Castel San Pietro Terme—this is how the story begins in 1964.
His interest in wine had started in his father Ilario's tavern. Study, research, and passion then took him abroad, to the land of the great French reds, to learn the techniques of blending and aging in wood, which were unknown in the region at the time. These techniques are the foundation of one of the company's iconic wines, Liano. A wisdom acquired as a self-taught individual with one goal: to make Sangiovese a great wine, with a focus on sustainable viticulture. A history passed down through dreams and passion, a love for the land and care for its fruits, from the founder, Umberto Cesari, a determined man and a strong believer in the endless potential of the wines of Emilia Romagna, to the people who, over time, with their work, have built and helped the company grow.
LUNCH - Typical Crescentine “Trattoria Croara”
AFTERNOON
Free time to walk and shop around Bologna
DINNER - Ristorante Da Fabio
ACCOMMODATION - Hotel Corona d’Oro
Day 8 - Saturday | Bologna
END OF TOUR
*If you would like help booking additional nights in Rome before or after the tour, we can facilitate that for an additional fee. Please email: tours@madewithloveartisans.com for more information.
Begin Your Made With Love Experience Today!
$500 deposit per person
The price is $TBD per person for double occupancy or $TBD per person for single occupancy.
After making the deposit one of our Made With Love travel concierges will be in touch with further travel details.
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