Day Trips in Bologna

Discover the cars, culture, and cuisine of the Romagna region on an 11-hour tour. Comfortable round-trip transportation from Florence allows you to avoid slow public buses and maximize your time at each location. Get a behind the scenes look at the Ferrari Factory. Taste local delicacies, including Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto DOP at a food park. Enjoy a full-hour to explore the Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, then unwind during your return to Florence.

Combine culinary and car with this action-packed day-long tour of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Ride via minivan from the center of Bologna to the production centers of some of the area's most delicious and beloved treats: Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and prosciutto. After sampling some of the edible delights, travel to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello where you can indulge yourself in the history of the prestigious car company and even test drive one (at own expense). Later, tuck into a four-course lunch. This small-group tour is limited to just 19 participants, ensuring extra attention from the guide.

Rev your engines for a behind-the-scenes look at Italy's famously fast motorsports culture. On this full-day tour of the 'Land of Motors' from Bologna, see how some of the world's sleekest, most powerful cars and sport bikes are made during a tour of the Ferrari Museum, the Lamborghini Museum and the brand new Pagani museum and factory. Visit production lines, test tracks and official museums to trace the history of these state-of-the-art speed machines. Midday, take a break from touring for a delicious lunch with drinks near the Ferrari factory in Maranello.

With sleek lines, roaring engines, and a host of impressive race wins to their name, Ferrari's powerful sports cars capture the imagination of petrol heads across the world. With this tour, visit the famous Ferrari Museum and admire cars that have made their name in automotive history. With pickup and drop-off at your Rome hotel included, there's also plenty of time to explore the pretty town of Bologna with your guide.

Journey from Rome into the heart of the beautiful Emilia-Romagna region on this full-day tour of Bologna. Meet your guide directly at your hotel (pickup is available at centrally located venues). In the company of a small group, travel to the medieval city, which is home to one of the world's oldest universities and a wealth of historical architecture. Learn more about Bologna's major attractions and history from your guide, and sample its many culinary highlights, too (meals own expense).

Combine food and Ferraris on this 13-hour tour from Milan. You'll travel by high-speed train to Bologna, where a guide meets you to take you to production centers of the area's most beloved items: balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, and prosciutto. Then head to the Museo Ferrari in Maranello to see various models of this classic sports car and learn about the history of the prestigious company. A test drive is available (own expense). End your tour with a 4-course lunch with wine.