Photos - Culinary Treasures of Bologna, Venice, Michelin Stars & Exotic Cars

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The hotel in bologna is centrally located to all the shopping, the main piazza and the iconic duomo. We take a private ride on a gondola through the iconic and romantic venetian canals. We love letting loose and having fun on all of our vacation holidays. We drink wine and party with the locals We shop in the medieval street market in Bologna's town center with fresh foods and vegetables. Bologna is well known for its rich food culture, as the birthplace of Bolognese, Lasagna, Tortellini and Parmiggiano The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Learn how to make tortellini from scratch and enjoy the rich and decadent flavors of Italian food in Italy. We are easy going and like to joke around. You won't find a stuffy tour on any of our vacations. Bologna has a food market that has been in the center of town since medieval times. An authentic, cultural experience Our Bologna Cooking Vacation it is a great balance of homemade food and gourmet michelin star dishes When we visit the Balsamic vinegar producer, he serves us a lunch where balsamic vinegar is the main event The famous masks of Venice, Italy are an ancient tradition of the area. We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations Our Cooking classes in Bologna are always hands on and immersive. You make everything you eat. Bologna is a lovely city in northern Italy with a lot of monuments but also shops, cafes and nightlife Some of our cooking classes in Bologna are with Pina and Bruna two local woman that love cooking and culture. Home made traditional Bolognese sauce originating in Bologna. We make everything from scratch and then eat together. We will have a private visit to the Lamborghini Factory and learn how they assemble this amazing car. Emilia Romana and Bologna Foodie Vacation includes a day excursion to the beautiful city of Venice The town Market in Bologna is quite unique. Small streets full of fruit, fish and local food Cooking Vacation in Bologna includes all hands on cooking class with traditional recipes like Lasagna Claudio, a local Parma Producer, will bring us to his private Prosciutto Cellar where he use to age selected Prosciutto Parmesan cheese originates outside of Bologna and is not only a topping for dishes, but also a main ingredient All of our cooking classes are hands on and immersive. You make the food that you eat from start to finish. Good food and family atmosphere make our cooking vacation in Bologna unique We shop together in local town markets instead of big stores and take you where the locals go. We take private boat and private gondola rides when we visit Venice on our Bologna cooking vacations One of our Cooking Class will be at Ca Matilde, restaurant of Andrea Michelin star chef that will lead our class. Bologna is a vibrant and bustling city full of arts, shopping, cafes, and music. One of our classes on Bologna Vacation is taught by Chef Andrea, super fun Michelin star chef. A local nonna hosts one of our cooking classes in bologna, teaching us all about the tradition and passion of cooking. Not just a tour in Bologna, but the opportunity to have great time, meet new friends and have fun all together We visit the Colli Bolognesi, where the wine of this region come from. We learn about and taste many wines here. During your week with us in Bologna you have the opportunity to rent a Lamborghini for a test drive on the local roads We visit a local parmesan cheese producer and learn how to make the popular and delicious cheese. We do everything like locals, we go grocery shopping in town and then sit at the osteria and enjoy some wine. A BBQ night with local friends in the countryside of Bologna. Grilled meat, music, wine and laughter. Bologna offers metropolitan cities, quiet countryside, smooth wines, rich history, decadent food, and friendly faces. We make pasta in all of our locations. Fresh Pasta is a staple in Italian kitchens. Carnival in Venice is an incredible event. Masks and costumes are worn by all the attendees and is popular worldwide We include a visit to a local artisan that makes Gondolas and teaches us how he builds them by hand.