22 Activities
Ferrari, Pavarotti, Correggio, Cheese and Pastas
Starts from
Bologna
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
22
Duration
2 days
Length
97 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Bologna
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
97 mi
- History and Culture
- Arts and Creativity
- Gastronomy
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Try the ham, cheese and pasta.
- Enjoy Italian Renaissance art.
- Admire medieval castles.
- Learn about the history of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti.
This two-day tour from Bologna proposes to visit some of the sites of the cities of Modena and Parma.
Modena is known for being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, but also for its famous balsamic vinegar. Parma is famous for its cheese and ham, but also for its historic buildings and art. That's why the itinerary suggeste visiting museums, cathedrals, palaces and castles. But also a factory of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! Good trip!
This route can be done all year round, but it is always better during the spring and summer because there are more hours of sunlight and the sites are usually open later in the day.
Modena is known for being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, but also for its famous balsamic vinegar. Parma is famous for its cheese and ham, but also for its historic buildings and art. That's why the itinerary suggeste visiting museums, cathedrals, palaces and castles. But also a factory of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! Good trip!
This route can be done all year round, but it is always better during the spring and summer because there are more hours of sunlight and the sites are usually open later in the day.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Arts and Creativity
- Gastronomy
This two-day tour from Bologna proposes to visit some of the sites of the cities of Modena and Parma.
Modena is known for being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, but also for its famous balsamic vinegar. Parma is famous for its cheese and ham, but also for its historic buildings and art. That's why the itinerary suggeste visiting museums, cathedrals, palaces and castles. But also a factory of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! Good trip!
This route can be done all year round, but it is always better during the spring and summer because there are more hours of sunlight and the sites are usually open later in the day.
Modena is known for being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, but also for its famous balsamic vinegar. Parma is famous for its cheese and ham, but also for its historic buildings and art. That's why the itinerary suggeste visiting museums, cathedrals, palaces and castles. But also a factory of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese! Good trip!
This route can be done all year round, but it is always better during the spring and summer because there are more hours of sunlight and the sites are usually open later in the day.
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Try the ham, cheese and pasta.
- Enjoy Italian Renaissance art.
- Admire medieval castles.
- Learn about the history of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti.
Travel itinerary
14 Activities
Day 1
49 mi2 mi
Modena and Parma: from Cars, Art and Gastronomy
On this day the proposal is to visit the city of Modena to see the Enzo Ferrari Museum and the Luciano Pavarotti House Museum.
You can also visit the main buildings of the Piazza Grande, such the Duomo or the Palazzo Comunale, where you can learn the secrets of balsamic vinegar and admire the art of its historic rooms.
Afterwards, you will drive to the city of Parma for a stroll around the Piazza del Duomo (and visit some of its most emblematic buildings, if time permits). Also, you will taste the typical gastronomy of the area.
8 Activities
Day 2
45 mi0.7 mi
A Day Among Cheeses, Arts and Castles
Ready for the second day on the road? On this second day it proposes a visit to a cheese factory near Parma, to learn about the production process and taste the cheeses.
Afterwards, you will be able to visit some of the most emblematic sites of the city of Parma and see some of the most famous works of Italian Renaissance art.
Finally, you can visit the Torrechiara castle and see some others from the outside.
Of course, traditional gastronomy will also be present on this day for lunch and dinner. Good route!