Luxury Emilia-Romagna Tours made for you

Taste the flavours of Italy

Delicious food

taste delicacies like parmigiano-reggiano and balsamic vinegar.

Ancient history

explore medieval castles and historic villages.

Italian cars

marvel at vintage cars in historical museums.

Italy's foodie capital

Emilia-Romagna is a region in northern Italy sandwiched between the Apennines and the River Po, the Adriatic Sea lapping at its eastern shores. It sits in the middle of a triangle marked by the perennially popular cities of Milan, Florence and Venice, but sees far fewer visitors.

It is home to pretty coastal towns, elegant cities and is considered by many to be the country’s foodie capital. Given the fierce competition, this is quite the accolade. Several of the region’s main cities are located along the Via Emilia, an ancient Roman road running from Rimini on the Adriatic Coast up to Piacenzo on the banks of the River Po. Dotted along this route are Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and Bologna.

Many of the cities in Emilia-Romagna are home to medieval and Renaissance palazzi, remnants from a time when the region was comprised of independent city states ruled by powerful local dynasties such as the Farnese and the Este. Bologna is the real jewel in Emilia-Romagna’s crown. Its nickname, La Dotta (the learned), La Grassa (the fat) and La Rossa (the red) refers to its university, the oldest in the world, its incredible food, and the colour of its brick buildings and traditional left leaning politics.

The flat fertile plains of the Po river valley have been cultivated since Roman times, and we have Emilia-Romagna to thank for Parmigiano- Reggiano, Parma ham and balsamic vinegar. Cooking here is hearty – mortadella, lasagne, tortellini and rich meaty sauces all take their place on the menu and the food is undeniably a highlight of any trip here.

Highlights

Explore Bologna’s handsome medieval streets, home to the city’s famous towers and Piazza Maggiore, the civic heart of Bologna for over two thousand five hundred years.

Visit a traditional trattoria and enjoy a typical Bolognese lunch.

Learn the history of Mortadella and taste delicious local products such as Mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and salami, all accompanied by local wine.

Melania Siriu

Travel Designer

Bolognese cuisine is considered the pinnacle of Italian food: precise, generous and deeply rooted in craft. One of my favourite experiences is joining seasoned sfogline – masters of hand-rolled pasta – to learn to work the dough until it reaches the legendary velo, thin enough to see light through.

Melania Siriu

Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Emilia Romagna

There are many incredible places to stay in Emilia Romagna. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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Grand Hotel Majestic

A classic and elegant hotel enjoying a fantastic central location just steps from Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri, Grand Hotel Majestic is one of the most celebrated hotels in the city. With origins dating from the 18th century, the building has hosted this magnificent hotel for over 100 years and is considered an institution of the city. Consisting of 106 guest rooms, all elegantly decorated and furnished in keeping with the hotel’s artistic style, guests will enjoy a blend of typical Italian style reinforced by modern comfort, as well as lovely city views. A range of newer junior suites and deluxe rooms offer something a little bit different with their classic 18th-century French decor. Guests will benefit further from the superb dining on offer at the Grand Hotel Majestic, beginning with the famed I Carracci Restaurant. Set in a magnificent hall adorned with frescoes, this is the place to sample traditional cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region, all whilst seated below artistic beauty. Fine food and wine can also be enjoyed at the new Enoteco Morandi wine cellar eatery, with its rustic menu, while Café Marinetti is the place to begin the evening, with an aperitif in hand. For a touch of rejuvenation between days exploring medieval architecture and sampling mouth-watering cuisine, the hotel’s health and wellness centre is an oasis of relaxation. Featuring a Turkish bath, sauna, emotional shower with chromotherapy and an intimate relaxing area, this is a haven of wellbeing.

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Hotel Corona d'Oro

Hotel Corona d’Oro is located in the heart of Bologna, just a stone’s throw from the city’s famous two towers, Neptune’s Fountain and it many piazzas. The building dates from the 13th century and was once in the hands of the powerful Azzoguidi family. Many of its original features have been maintained, such as the medieval portico on the outside and pannelled ceilings covered in renaissance frescos. There are just 40 rooms, classic and elegant in design with parquet flooring and luxe fabrics. Some have small balconies with views out over the city. The beautiful lounge sits under a glass ceiling, flooding the area with light and it’s the perfect space to unwind with the papers and a cup of coffee.

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