ABSTRACT
The Emilia-Romagna Culinary Cycling Tour is a journey through one of Italy’s most iconic food regions, combining cycling, culture, and gastronomy across historic towns and countryside landscapes.
This five-day itinerary connects local food traditions with scenic cycling routes, offering an immersive experience of Italy’s culinary heritage.
From regional specialties to traditional villages and lively town centers, travellers discover Emilia-Romagna through its flavours, landscapes, and cultural identity.
The tour offers a balanced combination of light cycling, food experiences, and cultural exploration in a region known worldwide for its cuisine.
This tour is ideal for:
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DETAILS
DAILY PROGRAM
Highlights: The Red City and its marvelous porticoes and alleways
Check in to the centrally located hotel in Bologna, enjoy the views of the old town from the charming rooftop terrace, and get yourself situated. Bologna today is Emilia-Romagna's administrative capital and, arguably, its culinary capital too. Home to the oldest continually operating university in the world, the city boasts its rich history and long tradition in the arts and gastronomy. Bologna gave birth to the mortadella, vulgarly distorted abroad as "bologna", although the fresh, artisanal mortadella has nothing to do with processed ham! Make sure you put this culinary delight on your 'must try' list!
After meeting our staff at the starting hotel for a tour briefing and bike fitting (normally in the early afternoon), you are ready to go! We recommend getting out to explore this afternoon and check out our suggested dinner locations!
Accommodation: : Hotel Touring*** -Bologna (or similar)
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Highlights
Includes
– 4 nights in 3′ and 4′ star hotels and B&Bs of similar quality
– Breakfasts
– Bike fitting and briefing
– App with tracks and digital roadbook
– Luggage transfers
– Support line/ assistance (8am – 8pm)
Signature Experiences:
– Guided visit of artisanal parmesan factory
– Guided visit and tasting at family-run balsamic vinegar mill
Excludes
– Bike rentals
– Travel to and from the tour start and end
– Entrance to museums or other activities not indicated as included;
– City hotel tax (2 to 5 euro per night per person, to be paid locally by traveler);
– Any meals or beverages not indicated as included
– Any type of insurance (medical, trip cancellation and interruption, baggage, bike rental)
Pricing
From € 1105 per person
Bike Options
• Aluminum hybrid: €100
• Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €125
• Touring E-bike: €175
Extra Costs
Bike Rentals:
– Aluminum hybrid: €100
– Premium Titanium road or hybrid: €125
– Touring E-bike: €175
– GPS € 50
Services:
– Accommodation upgrade possible, please inquiry
– Bike rental insurance
– Printed road book € 45
– Cycling guide, possible on request
– Van support possible, on request
– Travel and bike rental insurance, on request
Experiences:
– Cooking classes available upon request
