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Italian Motor Valley and Piedmont: Food & Wine, Motors, and Truffles
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Piedmont and Motor Valley Tour
Italian Motor Valley, also known as Emilia Romagna Motor Valley, is a region in Italy renowned not only for its culinary tradition, but also for its excellence in the automobile industry.
Heritage: Some of the most iconic Italian automobile brands, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, are located in this region. These brands have been producing high-performance cars for decades and have achieved a reputation based on excellence worldwide.
Design: Italian design is stylish and innovative; Italian designers are also known for their attention to details, and combine form and function to create cars not only beautiful in design but also great in performance.
Technology: Emilia Romagna boasts some of the most advanced research and development facilities and it always develops innovative, hi-tech solutions. Ferrari is known for its advanced aerodynamics and engine technology, allowing precise control and handling of its cars.
Passion: Home of passionate and skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work and are fully dedicated in producing high-quality cars and motorcycles and always strive to improve their craft.
Food & Wine: Food and wine products from this area are greatly appreciated worldwide: from fresh tortellini to Parma ham and Parmesan cheese, to the prestigious balsamic vinegar from Modena to some of the best gourmet restaurants of the world. The excellence of the “Made in Italy” finds deep roots in this region.
Don’t miss the chance of a journey through the best automotive exhibitions in the world and the unique opportunity to experience the “Truffle Season” in Piedmont and the best Italian culinary traditions!
Piedmont and Motor Valley Tour
Heritage: Some of the most iconic Italian automobile brands, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, are located in this region. These brands have been producing high-performance cars for decades and have achieved a reputation based on excellence worldwide.
Design: Italian design is stylish and innovative; Italian designers are also known for their attention to details, and combine form and function to create cars not only beautiful in design but also great in performance.
Technology: Emilia Romagna boasts some of the most advanced research and development facilities and it always develops innovative, hi-tech solutions. Ferrari is known for its advanced aerodynamics and engine technology, allowing precise control and handling of its cars.
Passion: Home of passionate and skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work and are fully dedicated in producing high-quality cars and motorcycles and always strive to improve their craft.
Food & Wine: Food and wine products from this area are greatly appreciated worldwide: from fresh tortellini to Parma ham and Parmesan cheese, to the prestigious balsamic vinegar from Modena to some of the best gourmet restaurants of the world. The excellence of the “Made in Italy” finds deep roots in this region.
Don’t miss the chance of a journey through the best automotive exhibitions in the world and the unique opportunity to experience the “Truffle Season” in Piedmont and the best Italian culinary traditions!
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Tour Description
Motor Valley and Piedmont - Truffle Edition
Please note that we suggest to purchase your inbound flight to Bologna and outbound flight from Turin.
Contact us to check availability and ask for a quotation for families and private groups based on your special needs.
Passport with at least six months of validity is mandatory; One Life Journeys does not provide any service and assistance related visa requirements and processing.
We highly recommend purchasing a personal travel insurance at the time of booking.
Flexibility: Possibility to change dates, name of participant or tour until 75 days before departure (a supplement cost might be requested during high season, or for flight quotations if requested)
Reservation: 40% deposit at confirmation. Full payment is due 75 days prior departure.*
*For the complete policy, refer to our Terms & Conditions.
Tour Details
Day 1 – Arrival in Italy
Upon your arrival at Bologna Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will have some time to rest before your welcome dinner. Night in Bologna
Day 2 – Ducati Motorcycle and Lamborghini
Today you will visit Ducati Motorcycle exhibition outside Bologna and the Lamborghini Factory Museum in Sant ‘Agata Bolognese, the historical headquarter of the famous brand. Night in Bologna
Day 3 – Bologna and Imola Circuit
This morning, you will enjoy a guided tour of the historical city center of Bologna with a local guide. In the late morning we will then enjoy a lunch in Imola at a local farmhouse. In the afternoon, you will have a private visit of Imola F1 Speedway, the track, paddock, podium, and Senna memorial. Night in Bologna
Day 4 – Scuderia Ferrari at Maranello Headquarter, Balsamic Vinegar Tasting
This morning, you will move to Maranello, the historical headquarter of Scuderia Ferrari; you will visit the Ferrari Museum, the factory and enjoy a private tour of the speedway of Fiorano. Afterwards, you will be transferred to an historical local “Acetaia” in the Modena countryside to experience a balsamic vinegar tasting followed by lunch. Balsamic vinegar (aceto balsamico) is a prestigious condiment, produced in limited quantity as it can only be made in the geographical areas of Modena and Reggio Emilia and must age a minimum of 12 years before being bottled. That is why it is known as “oro nero”, black gold. Night in Modena
Day 5 – Maserati and Pagani
Today you will visit the most important private collection of Maserati cars in Modena.In the afternoon we will visit Pagani Automobiles factory founded by Horacio Pagani, alternatively guided tour of Modena city centre. Tonight, you will enjoy dinner at a local gourmet restaurant near Modena. Night in Modena
Day 6 – Ham Tasting and Senna Collection
This morning you will visit a local Parma ham producer where you will learn all about this premium and artisan product. You will also have the chance to have a tasting of the freshly cut Prosciutto di Parma that will literally melts in your mouth. After the tasting, you will head to Pavia where you will visit a private collection of very rare memorabilia related to Motorsport, Formula 1 and the legend of Ayrton Senna. You will enjoy a local lunch in the city centre of Pavia. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your charming hotel in Piedmont. Night near Alba
Day 7 – Cheese Tasting and Barolo Wine, “the King of Wines”
Today you will be delighted by a visit at a typical sheep farmhouse, house of a cheese producer of the area. You will learn everything about a tradition that has been passed on generation by generation while tasting freshly made cheese. In the afternoon, you will visit Barolo and its famous castle, now home of the Museum of Wine before stopping at an historical cellar to taste Barolo, defined as “the king of the wines and the wine of the kings”. In the afternoon you will stop in a small hilltop town to savour its famous handmade chocolate, a true specialty that you will never forget! Night near Alba
Day 8 – Discovery of the White Truffle, “the King of Mushrooms”
This is going to be a special day for truffle lovers! You will start by truffle hunting with a “Trifolao” (traditional Italian name for the truffle hunter) and his loyal truffle dog. After learning everything about the traditions around this special mushroom and its daily market trend at the Truffle Stock Exchange, you will finally have the chance to sample it over a truffle-based lunch in Alba. In the afternoon, you will visit the White Truffle Fair and will experience a sensorial analysis of truffles (please note that White Truffle Fair takes place every year only from October to December). Night near Alba
Day 9 – Departure from Turin Airport
Today you will be transferred to Turin airport to catch your flight back home. Time permitting, en route you can visit the Historical Automobile Museum in Turin.
*The program of activities and excursions might be subject to changes due to weather conditions. In case, alternatives will be offered.
⇒ Airport transfers at arrival and departure
⇒ Accommodation in charming, carefully selected hotels
⇒ All breakfasts
⇒ One meal per day
⇒ Professional Tour Leader
⇒ All transfers in a private deluxe minibus
⇒ Ham tasting in Parma
⇒ Ducati Motorcycle Exhibition
⇒ Visit at Imola F1 circuit
⇒ Guided tour of Bologna city center
⇒ Visit at Maranello Ferrari Factory
⇒ Ferrari Museum entrance tickets
⇒ Private tour of Fiorano speedway
⇒ Balsamic vinegar tasting
⇒ Visit at Pagani Automobiles Factory
⇒ Visit at Maserati Private Collection
⇒ Visit at Lamborghini Museum
⇒ Visit at Motorsport and Senna Private Collection in Pavia
⇒ Ham tasting in Parma
⇒ Truffle hunt and truffle-based lunch
⇒ Entrance tickets to Truffle Fair (October- December)
⇒ 1 Cheese tasting
⇒ 1 Barolo wine tasting
⇒ 1 Chocolate tasting
⇒ All entrances and experiences as per itinerary
⇒ Professional travel consulting before and throughout the trip
Χ International flights (book your flight INTO Bologna and OUT OF Turin)
Χ Travel insurance and local taxes
Χ Meals and transfers NOT mentioned
Χ Personal Expenses
Χ Tips to tour leader, driver, and local guides
Χ All that is NOT mentioned in “Included”
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