Food Technology School Trip To Bologna

Bologna is Europe’s oldest university town and is considered to be Italy’s culinary capital and home to many of its most famous dishes and products. Explore the historic streets and buildings and the many amazing food markets. Climb one of Bologna’s own leaning towers or visit one of the city’s many museums.

Discover the impressive buildings of the Piazza Maggiore, the Neptune Fountain, the Palazzo del Commune and the archaeological site at the Farnese Library. Continue to the 13^th century Palazzo Re Enzo and the San Petronio Basilica. The Palazzo dell’ Archiginnasio was the original headquarters of the oldest University in the world. Walk along the market streets to the leaning towers of Garisenda and Asinelli.

Located Just outside of Bologna the museum explores the history of gelato and its production technology with original machines and tools, multimedia presentations, historical images and documents. Take a guided tour of the Museum with a tasting or add a special workshop to learn about the difference between Gelato and ice cream and how they are made.

Grand Tour Italia is an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through the biodiversity and cultural richness of all 20 Italian regions. Discover each area’s unique traditions, landscapes, cuisine and history inside this large agri-food park.

Each region has its own dedicated space featuring a tourism exhibition area, a traditional tavern, a market offering typical regional products, an education zone and a programme of cultural, gastronomic and folkloric events.

Learn the art of making fresh pasta. An expert pasta maker will guide you through essential techniques and tips for perfecting the dough. Learn how to make traditional specialities, from classic tagliatelle to delicious tortellini.

Learn how to make Neapolitan-style pizza in an engaging hands-on experience with an expert pizza chef. At the end of the workshop, you will get to enjoy your own pizza!

Learn about the importance of the care and feed of the animals that produce the milk which is then turned into this iconic cheese. See the traditional methods used to produce the king of Italian cheeses. Learn about the maturing process and enjoy a tasting.

Learn how this much loved staple of the Italian table is produced at a regional acetaia. Discover the type of grape which is used and about the heating, fermentation and ageing process. Finally there is the opportunity to taste the rich and complex flavour.

The region of Emilia Romagna is the third richest industrial region in Italy it is also home to premium car and bike production. At the Ferrari Museum in Maranello students can learn about the success of the brand of the prancing horse and see the most extensive collection of Ferrari motor cars in the world. There is a chance to get a virtual racing experience in the cock-pit of a semi-professional Formula 1 simulator.

This historic coastal city is Italy’s second largest and was the capital city three times when it flourished as a cultural centre. Due to its history and wealth of early Christian Monuments with fine mosaics such as the Basilica di San Vitale and Basilica of Saint Apollinaire the city is a UNESCO world heritage site.