44 Activities
A 4-Day’s Discovery of Food and Romance Through Emilia-Romagna and Veneto
Starts from
Bologna
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
44
Duration
4 days
Length
246 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Bologna
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
246 mi
- History and Culture
- Gastronomy
Linn Haglund
Blogger
- Learn how to make Parmesan cheese and taste the delectable cheese at the Parmigiano Reggiano factory.
- Follow in Romeo and Juliet's footsteps in romantic Verona.
- Unwind on a gondola through Venice's famed canals.
Combine food, romance, and history on this 4-day round trip from Bologna. Start with Parmesan tasting in Parma, re-live romance in Romeo and Juliet's Verona and walk the streets of Padua admiring sublime artwork and eating delightful pizza. Round off with the last day in Venice by going on a mandatory gondola ride before stopping for an evening stroll in the enchanting town of Ferrara (where you will try an amazing Italian-style quesadilla for dinner) on the way back to Bologna.
Note that there are some experiences and sites in this itinerary that should be booked in advance.
Note that there are some experiences and sites in this itinerary that should be booked in advance.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Gastronomy
Combine food, romance, and history on this 4-day round trip from Bologna. Start with Parmesan tasting in Parma, re-live romance in Romeo and Juliet's Verona and walk the streets of Padua admiring sublime artwork and eating delightful pizza. Round off with the last day in Venice by going on a mandatory gondola ride before stopping for an evening stroll in the enchanting town of Ferrara (where you will try an amazing Italian-style quesadilla for dinner) on the way back to Bologna.
Note that there are some experiences and sites in this itinerary that should be booked in advance.
Note that there are some experiences and sites in this itinerary that should be booked in advance.
Linn Haglund
Blogger
- Learn how to make Parmesan cheese and taste the delectable cheese at the Parmigiano Reggiano factory.
- Follow in Romeo and Juliet's footsteps in romantic Verona.
- Unwind on a gondola through Venice's famed canals.
Travel itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
6 mi1 mi
Become a Parmesan Tasting Expert and Explore the Enchanting Parma
Start your road trip by touring a parmesan factory and learn everything about the production process of one of the world's most famous (and let's be honest, one of the tastiest) cheeses and of course parmesan tasting! The rest of the day will be filled with sightseeing and lots of food (including more parmesan!) accompanied by delicious wine. After all, Parma is foodie heaven.
15 Activities
Day 2
71 mi4 mi
Re-Live Romance in Verona
Verona is said to be the hometown of Romeo and Juliet, so what better place to get romantic? Get a picture on Juliet's balcony, leave a love note on the wall, watch the sunset paint the sky in orange and pink over the terracotta rooftops, and have an intimate candle-lit dinner in the medieval fairytale town. There is no better place to slow down than Verona, so take your time and soak in the enchanting town.
11 Activities
Day 3
61 mi4 mi
Contemplate Some of Italy’s Finest and Revolutionary Artwork
Starting the day with a stop at Soave Castle in the enchanting wine village of Soave makes for a mellow start before walking through the seductive city of Padua. You will take in a series of impressive artwork throughout the day from impeccable frescos to magnificent squares. This is simply a day to fall in love with Italy (Just in case you have not done it already).
9 Activities
Day 4
95 mi5 mi
Get Romantic in the Canals of Venice
Round off this 4-day road trip with a romantic getaway through Venice's canals, surrounded by pastel-colored houses, crossing cute bridges, and taking a mandatory gondola ride. Stroll through romanticized Piazza San Marco and visit the impressive basilica before having a tasty pizza on the way back!