You will start your day with a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Dive into the most authentic making of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: from the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final aging in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end. After, enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy. Then you 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. Happy ending with a typical Emilian lunch including cured meats, the ever-present pasta and a homemade dessert. Pick up is available from Bologna and Modena.

Enjoy a guided day tour of Parmesan cheese and ham tasting from Parma. Continue to a vineyard for balsamic vinegar tasting paired with local delicacies. Depart early to reach a cheese factory and watch the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. You will also get the chance to taste this famous cheese. Next, proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano or Felino, home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham. Visit an organic Parma ham farm and meet the producer. You will taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Malvasia. To conclude the day, travel to the balsamic vinegar farmhouse in the city of Modena. Marvel at the view while walking in the splendid 40-acre estate, before visiting the production rooms. Finally, you will taste 3 traditional Balsamic vinegar which are 15, 22, and 28 years old, combined with some local dishes.

Admire the amazing landscape of this area of Italy along with your experience, which includes the visit to the Wine Museum as well as the cellar. To conclude, enjoy a high-end wine tasting experience of 3 local wines of Lambrusco. Hear the history of the estate as well as the explanation of the methods and techniques of the wines production. Follow a unique tradition in high-quality Lambrusco wine production, from the grape harvest in the vineyard located in the surrounding area to the final stage of the bottling. To finish your tour, you will taste a selection of three wines, such as Lambrusco Sorbara, Grasparossa, and Lambrusco Spumante Metodo Classico, combined with a plate of local products. A professional sommelier will explain to you in-depth the particularity of those Italian excellencies.

Try food shopping at a local market and traditional food shop along with your expert host. See the amazing produce and get inspired about the ingredients you’d love to experiment with. After choosing your ingredients, head back at your host's home in order to create and name two of your very own recipes. Using the 3-5 staple ingredients that captured your imagination, immerse yourself in a private cooking class. With expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make two of your own Italian creations.   Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Spend the afternoon or evening learning how to cook traditional Italian meals in the home of a chef. Discover what makes Modena the kitchen of Italy as you hear about the region's famous real balsamic vinegar, giant tortellini-stuffed with tantalizing fillings, and sparkling Lambrusco wine. Get insider information about the backstreets of the city, crammed with some of the best restaurants no one's ever heard of. Prepare handmade pasta and other dishes with your host, a gastronome and Italian cuisine lover. Your host has refined a menu of Emilia-Romagna specialties, using products and raw materials from the local market. Get ready to learn some of the secrets of Italian cuisine. Once your cooking class is finished, you and the chef will enjoy the dishes you prepared. Also, learn to pair local recipes with fine Italian wines.

During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages.

Your day is just winding down, the sun's about to set, it is time for an aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir. Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art. you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.

On this tour, you can go food shopping like a local with your "Cesarina", enjoying the distinctive Italian local markets and learning how to recognize the best produce from the land. You can immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, where you will learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of regional cuisine and taste the fruits of your labor accompanied by local wines. During your lesson, your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic local recipes. You can have fun putting your cooking skills to the test, with your Cesarina-guide helping you along the way. You will have a workstation equipped with utensils, and all the ingredients required to make the dishes. After your cooking class, you will of course get to taste everything you have prepared, accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Instead of loading your suitcase with souvenirs, take home some handy Italian cooking skills that will stay with you for life.

During this full-day experience, discover the secrets of three of the most famous Italian products in the world. Our driver will pick you up at your place in Bologna or Modena, so you could start your food and wine experience. You will have a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Dive into the most authentic making of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: from the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final aging in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end. We will head to the picturesque hills of Langhirano, home to Prosciutto di Parma. The tour begins with a brief history of production, followed by a visit to the 'cold zone', where fresh meat is processed, learn how the best meat is chosen, and see the salting machinery and chilling/resting rooms. Tasting and light lunch at the end. You will visit “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 visit a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy.

During this full-day experience, you will be able to become familiar with some well-known Italian brands and delicacies. We will start our tour with a guided visit to a cheese factory and learn how aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is produced. Dive into the most authentic making of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: from the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final aging in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting of different ages of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta and Caciotta cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and Marmalade, a glass of local wine and water at the end. After we proceed with a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello with cars, images, and trophies that have marked the history of the brand, you will be able to experience the places where the most beautiful cars in the world are designed. You will have time to visit the Museum on your own. 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. We will have 3- course lunch, composed of a starter, first course and dessert in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area. On our way back home, we will enjoy a visit to a local winery and take a guided tour of the facilities to learn about Lambrusco, a sparkling wine from northern Italy. The visit concludes with a guided tasting of Lambrusco wine. Private transfer is included in the tour and is available from Florence.