Emilia and Bologna Chef Bike Tour

In a country renowned for its home cooking, Emilia Romagna is the region that stands out even among Italians for its soul-satisfying dishes. It is also the birthplace of many foods that lie at the heart of Italian cuisine and that are the most famous outside of Italy: tortellini, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic vinegar, and “The King of Cheeses,” Parmigiano-Reggiano, to name a few. Massimo Bottura, a world-renowned chef from Modena, has said that balsamic vinegar runs through his veins and that his muscles are made of Parmigiano-Reggiano!

We aim to showcase how food is linked to the well-being of an area in terms of health and socio-economics.

The CNN original series around Italian food - Searching for Italy - hosted by Stanley Tucci, highlighted Bologna and the Food Valley of Italy. Get inspired.

While Bologna is known as the food capital of Italy, Tucci discovered culinary wonders throughout the area.

Highlights

• Superb meals and the "best homestyle food" in Italy
• Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar and other Italian delicacies
• Underrated Bologna
• Healing thermal waters in Porretta Terme
• The Appennino Tosco-Emiliano park, a UNESCO biosphere
• The Castles of the Dukedom of Parma and Piacenza
• Meet local producers who are keeping food traditions alive
• Get up close to iconic racecars at the Ferrari Museum
• Learn why this area is known as "the Food Valley of Italy"
• Emiliana cooking class