Exclusive travel experiences in Bologna and the Food Valley

Exclusive Travel Experiences in Bologna and the Food Valley

Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital, awaits your personalized exploration.

Our expertise lies in designing bespoke luxury itineraries, expertly tailored to your unique preferences. From intimate culinary workshops to private wine tastings, we guarantee an unforgettable journey through Bologna and the renowned Food Valley. Every experience is meticulously crafted with exclusive access to local artisans, vineyards, and gourmet destinations. Expect nothing less than exceptional service, tailored just for you.

Savor Bologna’s Food Valley with a Private Trip Tailored Just for You 

Our bespoke itineraries offer an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the culinary heart of Emilia Romagna’s Food Valley. Enjoy private wine tastings, exclusive behind-the-scenes access to local artisan producers, and personalized tours through the region’s most celebrated wineries and restaurants. From handcrafting Parmigiano Reggiano to discovering the secrets of traditional balsamic vinegar, every experience is tailored to your personal preferences, creating a truly unique journey. Whether you crave Michelin-star dining or behind-the-scenes access to Italy’s best-kept secrets, our expert team curates a truly remarkable adventure.

Indulge in the culinary heart of Italy with a tailor-made journey through Bologna and the Food Valley, complete with private tastings, hands-on experiences, and refined stays.

Our Italian Difference

At Nancy Aiello Tours, we don’t just taste Bologna’s cuisine—we reveal the sacred traditions of Italy’s food heartland through the hands of those who’ve preserved these recipes for generations. As Emilians ourselves, we unlock the authentic rhythms of the Food Valley where gastronomic heritage runs deeper than anywhere else in Italy, inviting you into kitchens and cellars where culinary secrets are whispered like prayers.

  • Culinary Heritage Guardians: Our local team shares wisdom cultivated through lifetimes spent in this gastronomic sanctuary, transforming simple meals into profound journeys through centuries of technique and terroir that define Italian cooking at its purest.
  • Artisan Connections: Enter our community of Parmigiano-Reggiano masters, balsamic vinegar families, and tortellini craftswomen who welcome you as apprentices into production facilities and home kitchens where Italy’s most revered flavors are born.
  • Hidden Food Valley: Experience the region beyond tortellini—dawn visits to small-production prosciutto aging rooms where only local families normally enter, countryside lunches in private vineyard estates where the same families have pressed grapes for centuries, and evening gatherings where recipes are debated with the passion others reserve for politics.
  • Authentic Abundance: Navigate Bologna’s medieval porticoes and the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna with insider confidence while our seamless coordination transforms complex culinary traditions into effortless understanding, allowing you to savor each moment of this gastronomic pilgrimage with the reverence it deserves.

Italy Trips to Inspire

Explore our curated sample itineraries, then let our experts craft a bespoke journey tailored to your desires with luxury and insider access.

Exclusive Luxury Stays in Bologna & The Food Valley

Indulge in comfort with our handpicked selection of luxury accommodations, each offering unique charm and service.

Indulge in Italy’s Richness, Handcrafted for You

Explore authentic, private encounters that seamlessly integrate into your bespoke itinerary, creating unforgettable moments tailored to you.

Our Travel Advisory Services

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

Whether you are planning your honeymoon, your first family trip or your 50th wedding anniversary, we curate creative, tailor-made Italy trips that enrich your life.

INSIDER ACCESS

We know a thing or two about Italy travel. Our local access to exceptional experiences, insiders, and accommodations, result in memories that last a lifetime.

COMPLETE SUPPORT

Before, during, and after your trip. From start to finish, we keep close tabs on your journey and are here to make everything as enjoyable and effortless as possible.

Ask Our Italian Advisors

Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Bologna, like much of Italy, is best avoided in July and August, when can be hot and crowded. With its kilometers of protective archways, Bologna is an easy city to visit even during the November and December downpours.

Yes, Bologna is a vibrant city with rich history, delicious food, and beautiful architecture, making it a worthwhile destination for travelers of all ages. Gather inspiration from our sample itineraries or let our Travel Advisors spark your imagination.

2-3 days is a good starting point to see the highlights, but you can easily spend longer if you want to delve deeper into the food scene, explore the surrounding region. The cities of Modena and Parma are all within easy reach of Bologna and offer their own unique culinary specialties and traditions.

The Food Valley is not a specific location, but rather a region in northern Italy encompassing Emilia-Romagna. This region is renowned for its rich culinary traditions and production of various high-quality food products. Major cities within the Food Valley include Bologna, Parma and Modena.

It’s famous for its world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, balsamic vinegar of Modena, and traditional pasta varieties like tortellini and tagliatelle.

This depends on your interests and how much you want to explore. 3-5 days is a good starting point to experience the highlights, but longer stays allow for deeper exploration and off-the-beaten-path discoveries. Throughout the process your Travel Advisor will be happy to help you make key decisions.

Ready to Savor Bologna’s Culinary Treasures?

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Why Nancy Aiello Tours?

Destination Experts

  • At Nancy Aiello Tours, we live, breathe, eat, and sleep Italy, the country we are proud to call home.
  • We use our insider knowledge, relationships, and expertise to create one-of-a-kind journeys and experiences that you will cherish for a lifetime.
  • Whether you’re planning a family vacation, honeymoon, or romantic escape, we’re here to create an authentic luxury travel experience that will stay with you forever.

Unique to You

  • You won’t find packaged trips here, or any set dates either. That’s because every one of our trips is specifically designed and scheduled around your interests and needs.
  • From honeymooners to baby boomers, millennials to multi-generational families, every itinerary we design is unique to each client's travel style.
  • We want to give you the most memorable and rewarding luxury vacation possible, and we’ll work closely with you to create an itinerary that exceeds your hopes and expectations.

Carefully Curated

  • With 16+ years of success, we’ve built a coveted collection of top-notch properties, immersive experiences, and local experts.
  • Our insider connections mean that these extraordinary luxury travel opportunities are always a part of our itineraries no matter where you decide to go.
  • Wherever you go, we can connect you with some incredible people, including artists, art historians, chefs, and many more so you have a truly personalized and enriching luxury travel experience.