Emilia-Romagna

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Discover Emilia-Romagna: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Population: 3,983,346

Area: 22,123 km²

Capital City:

Provinces: , , -, , , , , ,

Official Website: Emilia Romagna

Wikipedia: Emilia

The region of Emilia Romagna is located in northern Italy on the Adriatic coast just south of the region. Foodies and gourmets the world over claim that the Italian provinces of Emilia and Romagna's greatest contributions to humankind have been gastronomic. It is the birthplace of fettuccine, tortellini, lasagna, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese, the region has a spectacular culinary tradition. But there are also many cultural riches in the flat, fertile Po plain and its surroundings: Correggio paintings, Verdi's villa at Sant'Agata, the medieval splendor of palazzi and alleyways, and the Byzantine beauty of mosaic-rich -glittering as brightly today as it did 1,500 years ago. You can see a video that we put together about the region here:

You would never visit Emilia-Romagna for the weather. In this predominantly flat landscape, the winters are gray and cold, and the summers are airless and hot, though sea breezes on the coast offer some respite. If you are here in summer, get up early and do as much as you can in the morning. Ideally, mid afternoons in summer should be left unplanned; the hours after five are best for sightseeing and traveling. In winter make sure you are equipped for the frequent rain and damp, penetrating cold. Dense low-lying fog is common throughout the plains in fall and winter and can be starkly beautiful, but it can also be very hazardous on the road. No matter what season, make sure you reserve ahead for rooms: the cities are often filled with commercial conventions and business conferences.

Emilia-Romagna has a reputation for an efficiency uncommon in most of the rest of Italy. Even the smallest hotels are well run, with high standards of quality and service.

Some great links for those planning on traveling to the province include:

www.adriacoast.com

www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it

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Emilia-Romagna Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Emilia-Romagna, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

Beautiful Countryside of Emlia Romagna

Bertinoro, Emilia Romagna - Great towns to visit in the region of Emilia Romagna - Wine Tours of Italy - www.winetoursitalia.com

Bertinoro, Emilia Romagna

Wine Cellars of Emilia Romagna

Wine Tours Emilia Romagna, Wines and Foods of Emilia Romagna, Top Wines Italy

Multi-Day Holidays Tours

Whole journeys, planned end to end

Luxury Spas of Italy: Private Tour of Central Italy Winter & Spring Healing Package

Did you know that Italy is home to hundreds of natural hot-springs and makes a wonderful winter destination? These natural springs are located all over Italy, though most particularly in central Italy. In the winter time, not only does submerging y...

Private

8 Days / 7 Nights

Fast Cars and Fine Food in Emilia Romagna Northern Italy with Optional Pre and Post Tours in Florence and Venice

Explore northern Italy and the land where speed was born on this 8 day epic journey through Emilia Romagna.

Small Group

7 Days / 6 Nights

Discover Emilia Romagna West (9 nights/10 days) : All Private tour of Emilia Romagna including Bologna, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, and incredible wine/food experiences plus Ferrari, Parmesan & Prosciutto

Our Emilia Romagna Discovery Experience is a great option for first time visitors or returning visitors to the region who want to feel first hand the local traditions of the food and wine producers while discovering the main towns and cities in the W...

Private

10 Days / 9 Nights

Treasures of Tuscany & Gourmet Delights of Emilia Romagna Educational Trip

This is an educational tour designed for travel agents, travel writers, and other travel professionals. The tour is centered around exploring a unique area in Tuscany called Maremma, which is known for its beautiful hot springs. Along with the lesser...

Private

8 Days / 7 Nights

Private & Small Group Tours in Emilia-Romagna

Days out with people who know the way

Private Walking Tour of Bologna

Bologna is one of Italy's most important university towns and gastronomic capitals. This vibrant city is best discovered with a local, English speaking guide who can bring this city's incredible history to life and introduce you to its secret corner...

Private

Parma Food tour

This is a delightful walking tour where we walk through the streets of the violet city, to enjoy some of Italyâ€™s finest and most famous food. We visit small family shops to taste local homemade pasta like anolini, and the king of cured meat: cula...

Semi-Private

3 hours 30 minutes

Hands on Cooking in Bologna

As the sofa in the logo suggests, Il Salotto di Penelope is a place where you can learn to prepare and meet people with various customs, hobbies, and interests. As a result, "Chiacchiere/chatting" frequently replaces "Cucina/cooking"...

Private

2 hours

A Day in Emilia Romagna: Balsamic Vinegar, Parmigiano, Cooking & Luxury Cars

Spend a day exploring the cuisine of Emilia Romagna, renowned for having the finest food in Italy.

Private

8 hours

Private Tour of Ravenna

Explore the stunning 6th-century mosaics of the city with the help of a private guide.

Private

5 hours

Photo Gallery

Gorgeous Towns lit up at night in Emlia Romagna Region, Italy — Towns of Emilia Romagna photo by Jesse Andrews

Countryside Emilia Romagna - Landscape Photo — Countryside Emilia Romagna, Italy - Wine Region Italy - photo by Jesse Andrews

Beautiful Gardens of Terme Delle Fratte, Emilia Romagna, Italy — Italian Garden Statues as seen in the region of Emilia Romagna at Terme Delle Fratte

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The Road to Emilia-Romagna

Most of our guests arrive by private car, with a driver who knows these roads and where it is worth stopping along the way. These are the journeys we arrange most often.

Florence Tuscany, Peretola Airport Lucca Tuscany Arezzo Tuscany San Gimignano Tuscany Pisa Tuscany, Galileo Galilei Airport Milan Lombardia, Malpensa Airport

Arezzo - Town Centre, Etruscan City, Tuscany Italy

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