Discovery Italy

Day 1: HISTORICAL BOLOGNA
Arrival in Bologna, welcome by the Tour Leader Discover Italy Now and transfer to Hotel*** or B&B.
Refreshing welcome drink and free time to relax and begin to immerse yourself in the fantastic atmosphere of Bologna.
After lunch with the best bolognese traditional food, you start in your own rhythm the discovery of the old Bologna.
You are going to visit Piazza Maggiore, the heart of the city with its medieval buildings, the romantic Palace of King Renzo, the Palace of Podestà, the Palace of the Notaries, Palace of Banchi, Square Nettuno, the Tower and the Basilica of San Petronio ….. you immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of Bologna ...

Evening: fine dining with bolognese gastronomy

Day 2: THE OLD TOWN, CITY HALL, SPICE MARKET, TOWERS OF ASINELLI & GARISENDA
Wine tasting and local gastronomic products
Your guided tour continues in the historic center of Bologna with the visit of the Town Hall where the tour guide will show and explain the art works of the famous Tintoretto and Annibale Caracci. You also visit Morandi Museum which houses works of the bolognese painter.
You continue then on via Indipendenza where you find the Church of San Pietro, immersing yourself in a romantic atmosphere and beautiful shop windows.
In the afternoon after another gastronomic break in a typical Osteria bolognese after which you continue to the Herb Market in via Bassi enjoying the happy atmosphere.
You are also going to visit "Sfogline", the best shop in town of fresh pasta, as well as the symbol of the city of Bologna, The Tower Asinelli and Garisenda. Here, you climb to the top & admire the wonderful views over the city and the surrounding hills.
Then, according to the schedule, you continue with the Palace of Merchandise, St. Stephen's Church and Church of San Giovanni al Monte.

Evening: at "Osteria dei Poeti", inside an ancient building you can choose noodles or tortellini Bolognese, croutons and crescentine together with a good glass of wine from the hills around Bologna.

Day 3:
BOLOGNA HILLS: BOLOGNA – CASALECCHIO DI RENO 8 km trek
CASALECCHIO DI RENO – GESO 7,5 km trek
Wine tasting from the hills of Bologna
Your guided tour of today is dedicated to the suggestive atmosphere of Bologna’s hills, ancient villas and magnificent gardens, splendid shrines, villages and landscapes with rolling vineyards. We offer you a trekking itinerary in your own pace toward Casalecchio where you have lunch and visit the ancient church of San Giovanni Battista.
2 km away you visit the beautiful church of Tizzano with its six chapels connected by a passage and the charming Villa Marescalchi.After the visit to Casalecchio you continue in the heart of the vineyards with the romantic hills of Bologna. You visit Gesso village where you find the parish church from eighteen-century with its beautiful frescoes and the imposing Albergati Palace built in ‘600.
The journey then continues through green hills, countryside scents and romantic vineyards towards Zola Predosa where you can visit the cellars of Carlo Gaggioli, the vineyard Bagazzana and the famous vineyards Terre Rosse of Vallania’s family and taste the good wines and the local gastronomic products from the hills around Bologna.

Evening: Accommodation in 3* Hotel, B & B or Farm House

Day 4: BOLOGNA – MODENA 54 km by train + trekking
Wine tasting and local gastronomic products
Modena welcomes you with many architectural gems, the hospitality of local people, delicious cuisine and a rich cultural life.
You visit the old town with Piazza Grande and Duomo Cathedral.
Your tour takes you also under the characteristic arcades that allow you to get to know the delicious culinary traditions: charming and friendly local shops offer specialities as the balsamic vinegar of Modena, tortellini, zampone, parmigiano reggiano cheese and the nectar of the emilian countryside, the famous Lambrusco wine. You also visit an old wine cellar for tasting of delicious wines from the hills

Day 5: BOLOGNA – SASSUOLO SPA 21 km trekking + bus
SALVAROLA SPA
Crossing the vineyards along Secchia you arrive in Sassuolo.
The town, built on the banks of the river that makes fertile the hills of Lambrusco, used to offer great holidays to the Dukes of Este and became, during the seventeenth century, their official site for leisure and recreation.
You visit the historical center, after which you spend an afternoon with wellness and beneficial treatments at Salvarola Spa placed on a hill with a soothing environment and a landscape that invites to meditation and to "let yourself go”…:this is the location of the Baths of Salvarola in the town of Sassuolo, just 20 minutes from Modena, 40 minutes from Bologna airport and 9 km from Maranello, home of the legendary Ferrari.
The waters of Salvarola rich with minerals, sulfur and magnesium that spring from the depths of the earth have been known since Roman times and used for their beneficial properties.Today, the waters rich with minerals and sulfur from Sassuolo, blend their refreshing principles to those of Lambrusco that has been harvest in the surrounding countryside: the result is a series of advanced beauty treatments.
The classic spa treatments join the most delicious aesthetic treatment of the moment: vinoterapia, wine therapy, massage with fresh Lambrusco grains, face masks and baths with grape extracts to combat stress and skin aging

Day 6: MODENA – SALSOMAGGIORE SPA – BERZIERI BATHING ESTABLISHMENT
SALSOMAGGIORE TERME
Wellness, Relax and Spa treatments.
Salsomaggiore Terme is one of the largest italian spa, famous for its waters, the richest in minerals ever known in the nature.
Enjoy a day full of wellbeing, relax and spa treatments at Spa Lorenzo Berzieri, part of Salsomaggiore Terme.

Day 7: SALSOMAGGIORE SPA – LUIGI ZOJA BATHING ESTABLISHMENT

SALSOMAGGIORE TERME
Wellness, Relax and Spa treatments.

Salsomaggiore Terme is one of the largest italian spa, famous for its waters, the richest in minerals ever known in the nature.
Enjoy a day full of wellbeing, relaxation and spa treatments at Spa Luigi Zoja, part of Salsomaggiore Terme.