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

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During our Bologna Cooking Vacation we cannot miss a visit to a Balsamic Vinegar producer in Modena The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. 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. Toasting with a local glass of wine to a vacation full of cultural immersion and delicious food. The hotel in bologna is centrally located to all the shopping, the main piazza and the iconic duomo. Bologna it is a vibrant university city, full of bars and cafes. At night it is always full of people and events Parmesan cheese originates outside of Bologna and is not only a topping for dishes, but also a main ingredient Not just a tour in Bologna, but the opportunity to have great time, meet new friends and have fun all together Checking the fresh Parmesan cheese wheel for quality in Reggio Emilia, Italy. We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. Emilia Romana and Bologna Foodie Vacation includes a day excursion to the beautiful city of Venice We love letting loose and having fun on all of our vacation holidays. We drink wine and party with the locals 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 A local nonna hosts one of our cooking classes in bologna, teaching us all about the tradition and passion of cooking. Bologna is well known for its rich food culture, as the birthplace of Bolognese, Lasagna, Tortellini and Parmiggiano We make pasta in all of our locations. Fresh Pasta is a staple in Italian kitchens. We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations We visit a local parmesan cheese producer and learn how to make the popular and delicious cheese. After our visit a Ferrari Museum you can rent a Ferrari for 10 or 20 minutes and drive on the local roaads 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 We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Cooking Vacation in Bologna includes all hands on cooking class with traditional recipes like Lasagna In Emilia Romagna we visit a local small Parmigiano Producer and taste and learn all about the popular cheese The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. We go to the town of Maranello and visit the famous Ferrari museum. During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads Michelin Star rated chef teaches us how to bake cookies that look like donuts but are a traditional dessert of the area During Bologna Cooking Vacation we will go to a small town, meet local wine producer and drink wine in the vineyard We shop together in local town markets instead of big stores and take you where the locals go. Bologna is a vibrant and bustling city full of arts, shopping, cafes, and music. We shop in the medieval street market in Bologna's town center with fresh foods and vegetables. We will have a private visit to the Lamborghini Factory and learn how they assemble this amazing car. We visit a parmesan cheese producer with cows that are right on the farm Home made traditional Bolognese sauce originating in Bologna. We make everything from scratch and then eat together. One of our Cooking Class will be at Ca Matilde, restaurant of Andrea Michelin star chef that will lead our class. Good food and family atmosphere make our cooking vacation in Bologna unique All of our cooking classes are hands on and immersive. You make the food that you eat from start to finish. We do everything like locals, we go grocery shopping in town and then sit at the osteria and enjoy some wine. Our Cooking class are family style setting. We visit a local family and local recipes together