2019 Tours and Day Trips Schedule Table of Contents

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2 2019 Tours and Day Trips Schedule Table of Contents About... 3 Tours... 4 Friuli Venezia Giulia Deluxe Wine Tour... 4 Emilia Romagna Spring & Summer Tour... 4 Emilia Romagna Fall & Winter Tour... 5 Le Marche Fish Tour... 6 Piedmont Wine Tour... 6 Prosecco Wine Tour... 7 Puglia Tour... 8 Umbria Olive Oil Tour... 9 Customized Tour... 9 New Year s Eve in Bologna Day Trips Bologna Food Market Walking Tour Bologna Market & Cooking Class Drive a Ferrari & Taste Balsamic Vinegar Parmigiano & Balsamic Day Trip A Foodie s Day Cooking Emilia & Romagna Wine Day Trip Bologna Hills Wine Day Trip Yoga Day Trip Romagna & Sangiovese Wine Day Trip Maps Prices

3 Marcello and Raffaella Tori invite you to come and taste Italy in an authentic, unclose, and personal way. Marcello and Raffa are the owners of Bluone Food and Wine Tours in Italy, an independent private tour company specializing in unforgettable experiences of authentic Italian life. Everything is arranged, from food and wine tastings to cooking lessons, walks in the countryside and meanders through beautiful villages. Marcello and Raffaella have over 40 years of experience in the tourism business and more than 20 years working with people just like you who want to taste all Italy has to offer. While they specialize in small, organized tours with specific itineraries, they can also arrange for more tailored experiences and are happy to work with large groups for special occasions. Their unique experiences are enduring in their simplicity and authenticity. Join us for a day trip or a 4-7 day tour and taste and see amazing Italy through the eyes of Marcello and Raffaella. What are you waiting for? Come and Taste Our Italy! Find out more at bluone.com and follow us on Facebook/BluoneCookingWineToursItaly 3

4 2019 Tour Schedule Friuli Venezia Giulia Deluxe Wine Tour 2019 Dates: Sunday, 26 May - Saturday, 1 June, 2019 Spend seven days and six nights in the beautiful North Eastern region of Italy -- Friuli Venezia Giulia. Enjoy 6 winery visits, 6 wine tastings and much more. Taste Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Vitovska, Verduzzo Friulano, Malvasia, Picolit or Ribolla Gialla. These are just some of the most important indigenous wines of the area creating a fragrant, elegant and captivating atmosphere. Also red wines are very good and important in this region: Schioppettino, Refosco, Pinot Nero, Cabernet Sauvigno, Merlot, Tazzelenghe, Terrano are just some of them. Emilia Romagna Spring & Summer Tour 2019 Dates: Sunday, 28 April - Friday, 3 May, 2019 Sunday, 2 June - Friday, 7 June, 2019 Sunday, 21 July - Friday, 26 July, 2019 Sunday, 1 September - Friday, 6 September, 2019 The Spring and Summer Bologna food tour in Emilia Romagna wants to show our guests the loveliness of the countryside, the flavors of the 4

5 food, the richness of the cuisine, the charm of Bologna, the beauty of the Byzantine mosaics in Ravenna, the passion of the artisans that we visit. An aromatic herb garden visit, followed by a cooking class on aromatic herbs, hand-made pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano --Parmesan cheese-- factory visit, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena producer visit, gourmet lunches, food market visit, hands-on cooking class at Italian family and of course wine tastings. Each person you meet will offer you his knowledge and passion. Come and taste our Italy! Emilia Romagna Gourmet Food Tour 2019 Dates: Sunday, 10 March - Friday, 15 March, 2019 Sunday, 3 November - Friday, 8 November, 2019 Sunday, 17 November - Friday, 22 November, 2019 Sunday, 8 December - Friday, 13 December, 2019 Visiting Emilia Romagna during the cold season will allow you to do activities and experiences not possible in other periods of the year. In October, the white truffle season starts, November is the month when we harvest olives and make the new extra virgin olive oil. Take the opportunity to hunt truffles with the truffle man and his special trained dog, to harvest the olives and taste the first drop of the new olive oil, drink the new wine together with the chestnuts (very traditional in this area), visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory and a balsamic vinegar producer, end the tour with a fabulous gala dinner at the Michelin star restaurant San Domenico in Imola. Come and taste our Italy! 5

6 Le Marche Fish Tour 2019 Dates: Sunday, 23 June - Friday, 28 June, 2019 This tour is also available upon request in other dates from April to September. Great white and red wines (Verdicchio, Rosso Piceno, Rosso Conero, Vernaccia), fresh fish and shellfish, very good extra virgin olive oil and truffle are some of the wonderful products of the region, situated along the Adriatic coast. You will spend a week staying at a beautiful seaside hotel, typical Italian and surrounded by a gorgeous panorama. Everyday we will explore a new territory, visiting wineries, olive oil producers, making bread at the cereal mill, going to the port and buying the fish directly from the fishermen in their boats, then cooking it in the restaurant kitchen with the chef! Come and taste our Italy! Piedmont Wine Tour 2019 Dates: Saturday, 6 July - Friday, 12 July, 2019 This tour is available upon request in other periods of the year. Piemonte (Piedmont) region is best known for its wonderful red wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and many others. Ideal for wine lovers who like superior wines. Piedmont is also 6

7 known for the bounty of antipasti that characterize every meal. You will enjoy a week with a lot of wine tastings and food, surrounded by outstanding views of the vineyards, you will meet authentic local people, hard workers, very proud of their land. You will visit also Torino (Turin) the aristocratic first capital of Italy, unexpectedly gorgeous city. Come and taste our Italy! Prosecco Wine Tour 2019 Dates: Saturday, 13 April - Friday, 19 April, 2019 Sunday, 29 September - Saturday, 05 September, 2019 Not every white sparkling wine is Prosecco. Not every Prosecco is a Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. With fancy bubbles, still and quite as a robust farmer, charming as a regal Spumante. The delighting Cartizze Spumante, a hidden treasure along the Strada del Prosecco. Staying in the heart of the Prosecco area, Conegliano, during the tour we will explore the enchanting area, eating great food, sipping and enjoying many different kinds of Prosecco and learning a lot about this wonderful wine. 7

8 Puglia Tour 2019 Date: Saturday, 19 October - Saturday, 26 October, 2019 (Yoga) Enjoy this Puglia wine and food tour in Bari, Alberobello area, Matera and Lecce. A strange feeling of antiquity, sharp colours and flavours of wild nature sorrounds Puglia. Dividing the Adriatic from the Ionian sea and connecting West to the East, Puglia was part of Magna Grecia, then of the Roman Empire who built there via Appia ending in Brindisi. Later of the Bourbons gave Puglia a Spanish touch. Colours defining the different seasons, each one bringing with it special vegetables and fruits together with mozzarella, burrata, olives and friselle with tomatoes, symbol of Mediterranean diet. Through a taste of Primitivo di Manduria and Negroamaro wines you will understand the strenght of the land. In Salento, by the coast, a delicate taste of Rosè perfectly matches with light dishes and sunny days. For so many centuries Puglia was conquered, now the beauty of the region is going to conquer you! 8

9 Umbria Olive Oil Tour 2019 Dates: Sunday, 24 March - Saturday, 30 March, 2019 Sunday, 16 June - Saturday, 22 June, 2019 Sunday, 10 November - Saturday, 16 November, 2019 This tour is available upon request in other dates. Black truffle, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, cereals and legumes, the superb Sagrantino di Montefalco and other excellent red wines are just some of the most known products of this area plenty of art, history, culture and surrounded by lovely hilltowns and beautiful scenery. Umbria is as well the region of Assisi - where San Francis lived- Perugia -famous for the chocolate, Deruta - for the ceramics, Norcia for San Benedetto and for the pork cured meat, Castelluccio for the best lentils, Spoleto for the music festival, Trevi -capital of the extravirgin olive oil- and many more wonderful places. Come and taste our Italy! Customized Tour Still haven t found your tour? Do you want something special designed for you only? Would you like to take a tour with your family or friends? Or celebrate your wedding, anniversary, honeymoon or birthday in Italy? Let us design the holiday you ve always dreamed of. Come and taste our Italy! Available all year round, upon request. 9

10 New Year s Eve in Bologna Dates: Thursday, 27 December Tuesday, 1 January 2019 Friday, 27 December Friday, 1 January 2020 Experience a gourmet cooking tour in Italy during Christmas holiday! You will live the warm Italian atmosphere of this beautiful period in Bologna and have a special New Year s eve dinner Italian style at a romantic place in the countryside. You will learn more about local traditions, food products and Italian cooking. Come and taste our Italy! 10

11 2019 Day Trips Bologna Food Market Walking Tour Dates: Available all year round, upon request (except on Sundays and other holidays). Since Medieval times, the Quadrilatero has been the heart of Bologna s commerce. As the center of Bologna, it features a very bountiful food market with cuisine made from the finest ingredients by talented Bolognese people. During this day trip, we will be your guides as we stroll through the delicatessen shops and alluring salumerias. It is here that you will learn and experience the importance of the area s food and of course taste the best gourmet specialties Bologna has to offer. Bologna Market & Cooking Class Dates: Available all year round, upon request (except on Sundays and other holidays). Experience a generous sampling of Italian gastronomic foods from the Emilia Romagna area in only 12 hours! You will be guided on this 11

12 enjoyable Italian food market tour set in downtown Bologna. Afterwards, you will receive an exclusive hands-on Italian cooking class at a private home followed up with an authentic gourmet dinner! Food has never tasted so delicious! These local foods will include delectable items such as Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena, Prosciutto, Mortadella, and many more local specialties that will leave your tongue happy! Drive a Ferrari & Taste Balsamic Vinegar Day Trip Dates: Available all year round, upon request. Also known as the Motor Valley, Emilia Romagna is celebrated as a paradise for its food. Take this day trip for a splendid mix of great food, balsamic vinegar, wine, and automobiles. Many esteemed brands of cars and motorcycles are manufactured in this region of Emilia Romagna and you will get to have the unique experience of test driving a Ferrari California in the land of Ferrari! And not only will you be able to drive exotic vehicles, but you will also get to taste the savory foods that this region provides, such as the authentic balsamic vinegar produced in the area of Modena. Come join us for an educational, greedy, and enjoyable day! 12

13 Parmigiano & Balsamic Day Trip Dates: Available all year round, upon request. The city of Bologna is a great destination for your Italian food tour. While here you must take a trip to see a Parmigiano Reggiano factory and a producer of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena! We will plan and guide you on a one-day expedition to the Modena region so you can experience these places that produce these authentic Italian delights and learn what makes them so exceptional! If you have ever wondered what makes Italy s Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar so extraordinary, you will have the opportunity to come find out yourself. Could it be the special ingredients? Is it the way the cheese wheels are seasoned? Is it possible the unique climate of Emilia produces the unique taste? Or is it as simple as the efforts and love that producers use to create them? Come let us share with you the authentic taste of the king of cheeses and learn how true Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar are created. 13

14 A Foodie s Day Cooking Dates: Available all year round, upon request (except on Saturdays, Sundays, and other holidays). If you are planning to visit Bologna and desire to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the center city, come with us and explore the picturesque countryside. The Romagna region which is only a short drive from Bologna is a somewhat hidden, undiscovered part of the area and offers our visitors with a lot to see. This place is gorgeous with rich agriculture. You do not want to miss these scenes if you are in the Bologna area! The regional food consists of piadina, Sangiovese wine, and olive trees not to mention fantastic pastas, such as cappelletti, garganelli, strozzapreti. You ll also get to taste numerous other cuisines that are not as famous but full of authentic flavor. Come immerse yourself with local people, genuine Italian food, and charming locations that the traditional tourists cannot find! 14

15 Emilia & Romagna Wine Day Trip Dates: Available all year round, upon request, except on Sundays and other holidays. During this private, guided one-day tour, you will experience and taste the best wines that the Emilia-Romagna region has to offer. We will show you some of the best sights and features of this historic region during what is sure to be an unforgettable day. Bologna Hills Wine Day Trip Dates: Available all year round, upon request, except on Sundays and other holidays. The Bologna Hills are known for their luscious green vegetation and stunning panoramic views of the city below. During this private, guided half-day tour, you will get to taste some of this region s best wines in unforgettable settings and taste the great cuisine. 15

16 Yoga Day Trip Dates: Available all year round, upon request, except on Sundays and other holidays. Your young Bolognese hosts will pamper you for a half day immersed in a super relaxing and healthy experience. They will welcome you in a beautiful house located in a prestigious building in Bologna historical center. Romagna & Sangiovese Wine Day Trip Dates: Available all year round, upon request, except on Sundays and other holidays. In the morning, we will depart from your hotel in Bologna center and drive to a charming winery in the hills of Romagna. Our first visit will be to a new high-tech winery in a stunning building that is located in the heart of Sangiovese country. While the location and setting of this winery is amazing, their wines are just as elegant. Here we will taste Sangiovese at various ages along with other fine wines. A second wine tasting and luch in the countryside. 16

17 Experience Italian gastronomic foods and wine in our 4-7 day Tours in these regions. Private Gourmet Day Trips in Italy. Experience a generous sampling of Italian gastronomic foods and wine in the Emilia Romagna area in only 12 hours! 17

18 Prices Our prices are based upon the number of within your group and are subject to change. For a detailed price and itinerary contact us! Friuli Venezia Giulia Deluxe Wine Tour Included in the price: 5 nights in central 4 star hotel in double room with breakfast 9 meals with local wines included 1 cooking class (followed by dinner) 6 winery visits 6 wine tastings visit to a prosciutto di San Daniele factory visit to a wine plants-nursery excursions to Cividale, Cormons, Gorizia, Castello di Miramare, Palmanova, Aquileia, Grado, Trieste private car/minibus with driver for all the excursions private transfers from Udine train station to central hotel in Udine and viceversa Marcello (or/and Raffaella) as tour guides during all the tour Price Per Person Euros 2790 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 180 Emilia Romagna Spring & Summer Tour Included in the price: 5 nights in lovely four star central hotel, breakfast included 3 Italian cooking lessons with English assistance 3 dinners after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines included 18

19 4 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee 1 light lunch with salumi tasting and a glass of wine Herb garden visit Guided visit in Bologna Guided visit in Ravenna Entrance fee in Ravenna Visit to Parmigiano Reggiano factory and tasting Visit to balsamic vinegar of Modena producer and tasting Bologna guided food market visit in English Winery visit and wine tasting Olive oil tasting Gelato tasting Our recipe book in English Traditional Italian hand printed apron Private transfers and assistance on your arrival and at departure (from and to Bologna train station or airport) Private car (or minivan) with driver for all the excursions listed in the program Local tour director English speaking throughout (Marcello or Raffaella) Price Per Person Euros 2380 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 230 Emilia Romagna Fall & Winter Tour Included in the price: 5 nights in lovely four star hotel, breakfast included 1 Italian cooking lesson with English assistance 1 dinner after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines included 19

20 5 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee Truffle hunting experience with the truffle dog Guided visit in Ravenna Bologna guided food market visit in English Visit to Parmigiano Reggiano --Parmesan cheese-- factory and tasting Visit to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena producer and tasting Entrance fee in Ravenna Our recipe book in English Traditional Italian hand printed apron Private transfers and assistance on arrival and at departure (from and to Bologna train station or airport) Private car (or minivan) with driver for all the excursions listed in the program Local tour director English speaking throughout (Marcello or Raffaella) Price Per Person Euros 2540 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 230 Romantic Weekend in Bologna Included: 3 nights in lovely apartment in Bologna center Cooking lessons held in English Dinner after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines 1 meal at restaurant with selected regional wines, mineral water & coffee Walking tour of Bologna center, in English Bologna food market visit with English speaking guide Visit to Parmigiano Reggiano --Parmesan cheese-- factory and 20

21 tasting Visit to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena producer and tasting Our recipe book in English Traditional Italian hand printed apron Private transfers and assistance on arrival and at departure (from and to Bologna train station or airport) Price Per Person Euros 680 Eventual third person Euros 420 Le Marche Fish Tour Included in the price: 5 nights in lovely 4 star hotel (breakfast included) 2 Italian cooking lessons with English assistance 2 dinners after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines included 6 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee 1 porchetta tasting 2 extra virgin olive oil tasting Ancona guided visit with an English-speaking guide (for minimum 4 people) Truffle hunting experience with the truffle dog Walk in the port to buy fresh fish Private transfers and assistance on arrival and at departure (from and to Senigallia train station or Ancona airport) Local tour director English speaking throughout Price Per Person Euros 2550 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros

22 Piedmont Wine Tour Included in the price: 1 night in charming 4 star hotel in Torino center with breakfast 5 nights in lovely Relais with breakfast regional wines, mineral water and coffee included 10 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water, digestive and coffee guided visit of Torino (Turin) with English speaking guide 6 winery visits 6 wine tastings torrone (nougat) factory visit and tasting truffle hunting experience with the trifulao and truffle dog private transportation during all the excursions and visits tour director English speaking throughout (Marcello or Raffaella) Price Per Person Euros 2700 (6 nights) based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 270 Prosecco Wine Tour Included in the price: 6 nights in 4 star hotel in double room with breakfast 10 meals with local wines included 1 cooking class followed by dinner 4 winery visits 6 wine tastings visit to a grappa producer and grappa tasting visit to a cheese producer and cheese tasting visit to a coffee toaster and coffee tasting guided visit to Treviso and Conegliano excursions to Asolo, Bassano del Grappa and Valdobbiadene visit to a Palladian Villa 22

23 private transfers from Conegliano train station to hotel and viceversa private minibus with driver for all the excursions Marcello (or/and Raffaella) as tour guides during all the tour Price Per Person Euros 2480 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 180 Puglia Tour Included in the price: 1 night in beautiful four star hotel, breakfast included in Bari center 4 nights in charming relais in Alberobello area 2 nights in deluxe five star hotel, breakfast included in Lecce center 2 hands-on cooking lessons with English assistance 7 dinners (1 of which is after the cooking class) 5 lunches (1 of which is after the cooking class) all meals include selected regional wines, mineral water, coffee and digestivo guided tours of: Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Lecce Visit to an Olive oil mill and tasting Visit to two Wineries and tastings Visit to cheese producer with tasting Visit to capocollo di Martina Franca producer and tasting Visit to a bakery in Altamura and tasting Our recipe book in English Traditional Italian hand printed apron Private transfers on return from Lecce to Bari Private minivan with driver for all the excursions listed in the program 23

24 Tour director English speaking throughout (Marcello or Raffaella) Price Per Person Euros 2860 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 250 Umbria Olive Oil Tour Included in the price: 6 nights in agriturismo/farmhouse in the countryside, breakfast included 2 Italian cooking lessons with English assistance 2 dinners after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines included 8 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee Winery visit and wine tasting Extra virgin olive oil mill visit and olive oil tasting Truffle hunting experience with the truffle dog Ceramic laboratory visit Guided visit of Assisi with an English-speaking guide Price Per Person Euros 2530 based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros 180 Customized Tour Price per person: The price of a tour depends on the number of people in your group, how long you travel and what you choose to do. Please ask us to give you a quote when you complete our Plan Your Trip form. 24

25 New Year s Eve in Bologna Included: 5 nights in lovely four star hotel, breakfast included 1 Italian cooking lesson with English assistance 1 dinner after the cooking lesson with selected regional wines included 3 meals with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee 1 gala dinner at San Domenico 2 Michelin star with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee 1 special New Year Eve dinner (Cenone di Capodanno) with selected regional wines, mineral water and coffee and Italian Spumante for the midnight cin-cin Walking tour of Bologna center, in English Aperitif and Wine tasting at Enoteca Bologna guided food market visit in English Visit to Parmigiano Reggiano --Parmesan cheese-- factory and tasting Visit to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena producer and tasting Our recipe book in English Traditional Italian hand printed apron Private transfers and assistance on arrival and at departure (from and to Bologna train station or airport) Private car (or minivan) with driver for all the excursions listed in the program Local tour director English speaking throughout (Marcello or Raffaella) Price Per Person Euros 2380 (5 nights) based on double occupancy. Single supplement - Euros

26 Bologna Food Market Walking Tour 3-hour guided tour Light lunch, wines included Gelato tasting Price per person: Euros 90 Price based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. Bologna Market & Cooking Class Guided food market visit Tastings of local specialties at the food market Hands-on cooking class in English (3 hours long) Dinner after the cooking class Selected regional wines at dinner Our recipe book Traditional hand-printed apron Price per person: Euros 230 (minimum of 2 participants) If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. Drive a Ferrari & Taste Balsamic Vinegar Day Trip Private car/minivan with driver from Bologna Entrance fee to Ferrari Museum 20 minutes test driving of Ferrari California (1 driver, 1 passenger) Video of the driving Visit to balsamic vinegar producer Balsamic vinegar tasting 26

27 lunch with water, wines and coffee included Tour guide/interpreter for all the day Price per person: Euros 390 (one driver+ one passenger) Parmigiano & Balsamic Day Trip Visits and tastings as written in the program Private car/minivan with driver from Bologna Tour guide/interpreter for all the tour Price per person: Euros 190 Price based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. A Foodie s Day Cooking Extra virgin olive oil tasting Winery visit & wine tasting English Cooking class Dinner after the cooking class, wines and beverages included Private car/minivan with driver from Bologna Tour guide/interpreter for all the day Price per person: Euros 350 based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. 27

28 Emilia & Romagna Wine Day Trip 2 Winery visit & wine tasting Lunch Private car/minivan with driver from Bologna Tour guide/interpreter for all the day Price per person: Euros 340 based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. Bologna Hills Wine Tour 2 Winery visits & wine tastings Lunch at the winery Private car/minivan with driver from Bologna Tour guide/interpreter for all the day Price per person: Euros 290 based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. Romagna & Sangiovese Wine Day Trip 2 Winery visits & wine tastings Lunch at osteria Private car/minivan with driver from Bologna Tour guide/interpreter for all the day Price per person: Euros

29 based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. Yoga Day Trip 2 hour hands-on cooking class held in English 2 hour private guided yoga session held in English lunch, beverages included Price per person: Euros 180 based on 2 people. If you have more than 2 people in your group, please ask for a quote. This trip has a minimum of 2 participants. Are you celebrating an important birthday or a very special anniversary together with your friends and family and would like to take a tour in Italy? We have a beautiful present for you! If you take with you at least 4 people (plus you) in the tour we offer you a 50% discount on your price. If you reach 6 people (plus you) you are free! 29

30 Contact Marcello & Raffaella Tori Owners of Bluone Food & Wine Tours in Italy Office Address: Via Riva di Reno Bologna Italy Phone: (+39) info@bluone.com Skype: raffa