FLY & DRIVE: Emilia Romagna

Arrival at Bologna airport. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Bologna area. In the afternoon visit of Bologna, main city of the Emilia Romagna and capital of the tortellini and mortadella. A city of portals and cloisters dating back to the Etruscan era. The visit of the historic centre includes: the famous Maggiore Square with the Fountain of Neptune, the Basilica of San Pretonio and the Ravegnata Square with its famous towers. Walk through the bustling university district with the oldest university in Europe. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Maranello and visit the Ferrari Museum, one of the most famous car brands in the world. Beautiful classic models, fast, new and old cars and many new models, everyone will find your dream vehicle. Transfer to Modena, city of balsamic vinegar, red Ferraris and Pavarotti. A visit to the Enzo Ferrari Museum, a museum dedicated to the legends of the automobile industry, organised in an old workshop of his father, Alfredo Ferrari. Walk around the city visiting the Ducal Palace, the headquarters of the first world military academy, the bell tower of Ghirlandina, symbol of Modena, the Piazza Grande, the Cathedral dating back to 1099, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, and the City Council inscribed on the UNESCO list. Transfer to Nonantola with the beautiful Abbey of San Silvestro. A visit to the sophisticated vineyard producing balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco red wine. Wine tasting, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and other local products. At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Ferrara, an elegant Renaissance city that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The visit of the historic centre includes: the Estense Castle, with the statue of Savonarola, the Town Hall, the Town Hall Square and the Cathedral of Saint George of the twelfth century. Walk through the Jewish quarter. Later, transfer to Comacchio, a fairytale town built on sand islands, between the sea and the lagoon, crossed by canals. Visit to Trepponti, famous bridge and symbol of the city, to the Basilica of Santa Maria with the famous cycle of frescoes inspired by the work of Giotto. Late afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to San Marino, the smallest republic in the world. Walk through the historic centre. Visit the Public Palace, the second of three towers on Mount Titano that now houses the Museum of Ancient Weapons, the Basilica, the Church of Peter and the Church of San Francisco. Transfer to Brisighella, a prominent town symbol of Slow Life and recognized as the best place to live, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. Stroll through the charming centre and the mediaeval street Via degli Asini. At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Ravenna, the mosaic capital. Visit to the unique complex of buildings included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites; continuation to the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuevo, the Basilica of Sant ‘Apollinare in Classe, the Baptistery and visit to the Church of San Vitale, whose interior is decorated with mosaics of Byzantine style. Fina lly, visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placida. Departure to the medieval village of Dozza, inscribed in the list of the most beautiful and famous Italian villages by the street art festival. Walk around the city and visit the fortress, where today is the Regional Wine Shop. At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast in the hotel and check-out. Transfer by car to Bologna airport. End of services.