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This is a private tour dedicated to couples, families, or small groups of friends. The tour can be personalized in all details.The tour leader is a friendly person who loves meeting people from all over the world and spending time with them like friends. Visits will be inside real local factories producing cheese, balsamic, and wine, in case the places are unavailable on the date of tours, they will be replaced by similar ones in Modena.

The experience takes place at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele. Daniele is Sofia's dad and at th age of 22 she decided to turn his hobby for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena into a business. The house is based in the emilian countryside, in the between of Modena and Bologna. What to expect? Well, first of all a warm welcome, but also a professional explanation - surrounded by ancient barrels - on the black gold of Modena. The Malagolis are always glad to welcome tourists at their family’s Acetaia and to share their knowledge and passion with them. This is an educational experience where you'll learn a lot about the traditions of Modena, but especially on authentic products and how to recognize them. You'll learn the differences between the IGP Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and the DOP Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. They sound similar, they both are good products, but they are at the same time, different products, born for different reasons and it means that they should be also used differently. Moreover, you'll understand how to recognize them on the market.

In the heart of the Food & Motor Valley, a few kilometers from Maranello (Modena), there is a special experience which takes place: an exclusive Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience with typical lunch. Enjoy a 1.5-hour full-immersion experience discovering the history and the millenary tradition of the famous “Black Gold” of Modena. During this tasty journey an expert guide will welcome you and show you the techniques and the secrets of this valuable product. At the end of this exciting learning experience you will taste a typical lunch with regional products. The lunch includes a welcome aperitif with a selection of cold cuts & cheeses, first course hand-made pasta with sauces, second course meat with balsamic vinegar, dessert and coffee. Don’t miss the chance to join a journey throughout the Balsamic Vinegar world discovering some hidden secrets behind this valuable product as well as the particularity of those Italian excellencies.

Unique tour to discover the tastes of the area (from Parmigiano Reggiano to the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar), and the stunning medieval sights of the city. In particular the UNESCO white limestone cathedral, its jewels and hidden treasures ... The includes the entrances to the Museum of the Cathedral, the v isit of the huge Cathedral (outdoors and indoors); Discovery of the Family owned Traditional Acetaia, with a detailed visit of the production and a tasting of several kinds of Traditional Aceto Baslsamico di Modena. Wandering around and getting lost in the food heart of the city, just like Massimo Bottura loves to do, before creating a new delicacy ...

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

In the heart of the Food & Motor Valley, a few kilometers from Maranello, there is a tasty experience which takes place: an exclusive Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Experience combined with a cooking class. Enjoy this full-immersion experience combining two different activities: a guided tour of a local Acetaia with tasting and , then, a cooking class. The first part of the experience will be dedicated into the history and the millenary tradition of the famous “Black Gold” of Modena. An expert guide will welcome you and show you the techniques and the secrets of this valuable product. During the second and final part of the experience, you will join a cooking class. A real opportunity to learn how to prepare real Italian hand-made pasta. At the end of the class you will taste the result of your efforts. The experience includes a guided tour of the Acetaia with a tasting of different Balsamic Vinegar, cooking class with lunch or dinner.

Enjoy a private and authentic balsamic vinegar tour with your host Silvia in her 18th century family villa. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Cristina and Silvia inherited not only their father's acetaia but also his passion for balsamic vinegar making and food. They work alongside their colleague Rita who helps keep their passion alive by passing on their knowledge and traditions around vinegar making to travelers from around the world. Depending on the day, either Cristina or Rita will welcome you into the family home and treat you like family. Learn about the age-old tradition of vinegar making from your hosts who are passionate about keeping the family tradition alive.

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from your Hotel in Modena or Verona City to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport BLQ by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

Despite being a new vinegar factory, its position nestled in the hills of Castelvetro di Modena, the best for the cultivation of Trebbiano Modenese, used in the production of balsamic vinegar, will allow you to fully experience the production process of balsamic vinegar.

A walking tour with a local guide, that will enable you to discover and appreciate the most significant sites to visit in Modena old city center in 2 hours.

Take the worry out of your departure to Bologna Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

In 1995, Fausto decided to convert the cultivation of the vineyard to an “integrated pest management approach”. This represented the first step towards an organic agriculture. At the end of 90s, the production was changed towards the “Martinotti” or “Charmat” method, always searching for a clean and continuous product. Nowadays, with all of the wines in purity, the production of the “Fattoria Moretto” aims at expressing with personality the Lambrusco Grasparossa territory, showing a clear decision of Fausto and Fabio: they don’t focus on company policy based on quantity, but they prefer to have a management which leads to improve the quality of the product and service offered, with special attention to the peculiarity of the territory.

We rent e-bikes from the last season as new, in perfect state of maintenance. We indicate the most interesting routes in the surrounding area and provide prompt assistance in the event of accidental punctures or inconveniences. The Reggio Apennines are full of magnificent paths through woods and castles. You can reach the castle of Canossa or Carpineti and stop to taste our tasty cuisine in original trattorias.

The historical wine-making reality of Emilia CHIARLI offers guided tours of the vineyards, the cellar and wine tasting, at the prestigious Tenuta Villa Cialdini in Castelvetro di Modena. The property located in the heart of the hills dedicated to the production of Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvero DOC, covers more than 50 hectares and is located a few kilometers from the ancient village of Castelvetro di Modena.

During this full-day experience, you will be able to become familiar with some well-known Italian brands and delicacies born in Emilia-Romagna. We will pick you up with a minivan directly at your place in Bologna, Modena, Verona, Florence, Ravenna, Venice and southern Lake Garda in the morning and let your perfect day begin. We will visit local producers to learn something new about the production processes of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Lambrusco sparkling wine. After all the tours, you’ll taste the products to discover their typical flavours. Your experience wouldn't be complete without visiting Ferrari Museum, so to see the most famous supercar brand of all time, Ferrari. And, of course, without having lunch in a picturesque estate situated among the gentle hills of the Modena area. At the end of the day, the driver will take you back to your place. When select SELF DRIVE OPTION, you have to travel with your OWN car. NO TRANSFER is included

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.