Highlights:
- The UNESCO World Heritage porticoes of Bologna
- Modena's covered street market
- Visit an "acetaia", a traditional balsamic vinegar factory
- Overnight stay in an agriturismo, a country hotel with working farm
- Loop ride into the Parma hills to the castle of Torrechiara
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Bologna: Arrive and explore at leisure. Bicycle fitting and briefing. Dinner is at a local trattoria. (D)
Day 2 - Bologna: Enjoy a cooking demonstration, followed by the opportunity for a short loop ride on the hills south of Bologna (25-45 km) (B)
Day 3 - Bologna - Modena: Follow a rails-to-trails bike path to the fortress town of Bazzano, before heading to Modena (62km). (B)
Day 4 - Modena - Reggio Emilia: Continue on along back roads to your agriturismo for your overnight stay. Visit a traditional balsamic vinegar factory (51km). (B,D)
Day 5 - Reggio Emilia - Parma: Observe a working Parmesan cheese maker. Ride along bike paths following an old railroad to Parma. (62km). (B,D)
Day 6 - Parma Hills: Today's ride will loop to the breath-taking castle of Torrechiara (48km). (B)
Day 7 - Parma: Tour ends. (B)
Inclusions:
- 6 nights 3-4-star accommodation
- Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
- High quality titanium racing or hybrid bicycle
- Roadbook and map
- GPS with pre-loaded tracks
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Cooking demonstration
- Special culinary highlights and tastings
