After we pick you up from Bologna airport, we have a small lunch together, we start with the classic cars in the “ Parco Regionale dei Sassi di Roccamalatina ”. South of Vignola in the foothills of the Apennines, small country roads with little traffic and landscapes bizarrely shaped by erosion are waiting to be tackled. The second highlight of the trip is a visit to the Panini family. The family made a fortune with collectible football stickers and invested it in an exemplary farm for the production of Parmesan cheese. Out of patriotism and enthusiasm for sports cars, the family in Alfieri Maserati's hometown has built the world's largest Maserati classic car collection. Afterwards, in the Acetaia, you will learn the secrets of the valuable Aceto Balsamico. We let the intense day end comfortably with dinner together in the hotel.
Our first stop for today's Alfa Romeo tour is the home of Ferrari, Maranello, where we’ll visit Galleria Ferrari. Just outside Maranello some beautiful winding roads seem to be virtually waiting for our Alfa Romeos. This mountainous hinterland is where Enzo Ferrari himself used to test his sports cars. In the evening we’ll head back to our accommodation, the elegant Grand Hotel de la Ville***** in the center of Parma.
This trip’s highlight is our drive across the Duchy of Parma with its noble castles and grand rivers. In the evening we’ll have dinner together at a typical trattoria in Parma’s old town. The city’s sights, such as Teatro Regio, San Giovanni Evangelista cathedral and Battistero, are among the most famous attractions in Italy. Even today, traces of the former duchy’s wealth are abundant in Parma.
Our trip culminates in a visit to Casa Enzo Ferrari. It was in his father Alfredo’s mechanics workshop that young Enzo Ferrari discovered his passion for technology. Today the renovated building hosts temporary exhibitions about the family’s history, displaying private objects from his estate. In a new building of spectacular architecture, Enzo Ferrari’s most important race cars are on display, from exquisite Alfa Romeos dating back to his early years to race cars bearing his name. You’ll experience a unique travel through time and history of Italy’s motorsports legacy. Afterwards we’ll take you to nearby Bologna airport.Casa Enzo Ferrari". It was in the mechanical workshop of his father Alfredo that the young Enzo Ferrari discovered his love of technology. Today, the old workshop houses changing exhibitions on the family background and private objects from the estate of the "Commendatore". In the architecturally spectacular new building, the most important racing cars from his life are on display: unique Alfa Romeos from his early days and then the transition to the racing cars bearing the Ferrari name. The Casa Enzo Ferrari is a unique time travel through Italian racing history. We will then accompany you to the nearby Bologna airport.
* sharing a double room/ sharing a car
**If you would like to book as an individual guest, just speak to us.
Emilia Romagna
Parma
As one of the leading economic centers in Northern Italy, Parma focuses primarily on food production. World-famous examples of Parma's cuisine include the Parmesan cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, the Parma ham, Prosciutto di Parma and last but not least the company Barilla , a leading, world-famous company Italian pasta maker. Founded as a Roman colony, the city's history began as early as 184 BC. After frequent changes of power and feuds between different institutions and families, the Duchy of Ducato di Parma, founded in the middle of the 16th century, brought stability to Parma. Today the city, which is located in the southwestern Po Valley, is part of the Emilia-Romagna region. Parma's sights include the neoclassical Teatro Regio and the octagonal baptistery, a Christian baptismal font.
Modena
The northern Italian university and industrial city of Modena is the seat of numerous ceramic, cement, leather and food companies as well as one of the centers of Italian engine and vehicle construction technology. Luxury brands such as Maserati, Ferrari and Lamborghini are located in and around Modena, with museums and test tracks on their company premises. Driving pleasure is breathtaking in Modena! In addition to the history of the automobile, the Modenese are especially proud of the Piazza Grande with its Romanesque cathedral San Geminiano and the 88 m high campanile (Torre Ghirlandia). The latter is also considered the city's landmark. The architectural ensemble has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Also worth mentioning is the Lambrusco , which is known worldwide. The ruby red, slightly foaming wine (frizzante) is pressed in Modena and exported from there all over the world.
Maranello
Maranello is also a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region, not far from Modena and known for the headquarters of the Ferrari factory and the Formula 1 racing team of the same name. The body forge Carozzeria Scaglietti, which is now part of the Ferrari Group, is also based in Maranello. Visitors will also find the Galleria Ferrari in the city. The museum has an extensive collection of historic Ferrari racing cars. Rare series models, prototypes and Formula 1 racing cars are on display. At the entrance to Maranello there is also the Pista di Fiorano, the Ferrari factory test area.
Not included in the tour price:
Not included in the arrangement:
travel to Bologna (BLQ)
meals unless otherwise indicated
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Jutta Löffler –
schönes Erlebnis mit guten Führungen . Parma tolle Stadt mit Nachtleben.
Kann nicht verstehen, weshalb so wenige Leute diese Reise buchen.
M. Kolb, Kempten –
Landschaftlich reizvolle, wenig befahrene Strecken; interessantes abwechslungsreiches Programm; sehr gute Hotels; gemeinsames Abendessen zum Kennenlernen der Gruppe und sehr schöne Fahrzeuge!