An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Learn about the secrets of Italian cuisine and its world-famous products in Italy’s foodie capital, Bologna. Take a tour through the gastronomic delights of the country’s twenty regions at the agri-food park Grand Tour Italia.
Trip Highlights
Regional gastronomy and culture at Grand Tour Italia
The historic ‘foody’ city of Bologna
Food-related workshops
Discover how real Italian ice cream is made
Recommended excursions
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.
Guided walking tour of the historic centre of Bologna
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 13th 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.
Grand Tour Italia
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.
Grand Tour Italia Pasta Workshop
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.
Grand Tour Italia Pizza Workshop
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!
Visit to a Parmesan Cheese Producer
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.
Visit to a Balsamic Vinegar Producer
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.
Ferrari Museum – Maranello
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.
Ravenna
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.
Typical accommodation
Combo Hostel
Why groups like it:
- Comfortable and modern youth hostel
- Located in a green area of the city near the central station
- En-suite bathrooms in every bedroom
Facilities:
- Buffet breakfast
- Large garden
- Free Wi-Fi
Hotel University ***
Why groups like it:
- Centrally located in the old town centre
- Next to the Municipal Theatre and the National Art Gallery
- Close to the University
Facilities:
- Private bathrooms; Air conditioning
- 24 hour reception
- Breakfast room and Bar
Itinerary suggestion
1 Flight to Italy – Flight time approximately 2 hours
2 Coach transfer to your accommodation included. Flight time permitting we suggest a guided walking city tour of Bologna
3 Evening meal included
1 Breakfast included
2 Visit Grand Tour Italia agri-food park
3 Grand Tour Italia Pasta or Pizza workshop
4 Evening Meal included
5 Evening bowling activity
1 Breakfast included
2 Trip to a Parmesan cheese producer and balsamic vinegar producer included.
3 Lunch included. Ferrari Museum at Maranello included.
4 Evening Meal included
1 Breakfast included
2 Flight time permitting, visit Carpigiani Gelato Museum with tasting. Coach transfer to the airport included.
3 Return flight to the UK
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Learn about traditional Italian cuisine
- Explore the largest agri-food park in the world
- Learn how to prepare Italian food specialties
- Visit local producers and understand the manufacturing processes
- Experience food and Italian culture in Bologna
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Understand the importance of cookery to other cultures
- Learn more about Italian food, cooking techniques and culture
- Understand the connection with local produce and regional specialities
- Understand how climate and topography affect agriculture
- Understand more about where food comes from and the importance of local produce (from field to fork)
- Gain practical skills that can be used in the UK
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The trip that we went on was fantastic and very well organised.
Glyn School
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