Chef Bike Tour Emilia Romagna

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A trip to the apex of Italian "home food" in Emilia Romagna. From seaside resorts to the splendid Apennines, we ride to taste, and we taste to understand. This tour was the inaugural Chef Bike Tour itinerary in 2017 and was a big hit with our guests. At Tourissimo we believe that you cannot explore and understand the gastronomy of a region without consideri...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ferrara city of Renaissance
    • Destra Po and Po River delta
    • “Food and Wine Trail” hills of Forli and Cesena
    • Pellegrino Artusi Restaurant-Museum
    • Gold sandy beaches of Rimini
    • Thermal waters of Fratta Terme and Bagno di Romagna
    • The Apennine Mountains
    • Variety of landscapes and riding terrain
    • Superb meals and the "best home food" of Italy

What's this trip about?

    A trip to the apex of Italian "home food" in Emilia Romagna. From seaside resorts to the splendid Apennines, we ride to taste, and we taste to understand. This tour was the inaugural Chef Bike Tour itinerary in 2017 and was a big hit with our guests. At Tourissimo we believe that you cannot explore and understand the gastronomy of a region without considering the region’s history, culture, landscape, and climate. But for the Emilia Romagna Chef Bike Tour we want to go further. We aim to showcase how food is linked to the well being of an area in terms of health, and socio-economically.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityFerrara
End CityRimini

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • All accommodation and breakfasts
    • All dinners and all lunches
    • Wine and beer at dinner and at some lunches
    • Bike rental with Garmin GPS
    • Two or more professional tour guides
    • Van assistance and luggage transfer for all stages
    • Walking tour of Ferrara
    • Entrance to thermal spa
    • Private cooking workshop
    • Transfer from and to the airport
    • All activities per day by day description

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Ferrara

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Ferrara

Terrain: Flat

Ride:7.5 mi or 12 km

Our tour starts in Ferrara. After an airport transfer, we arrive at our hotel located in the majestic Piazza Castello. Ferrara is one of the centers of ...

Day 2: Ravenna

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Centrale Byron

Terrain: Flat

Ride: 65 mi or 100 km; short 45 mi or 72 km

We bike east, from the heart of Emilia-Romagna towards the Adriatic Sea, crossing the Pianura Padana, and edgin...

Day 3: Fratta Terme

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Terme della Fratta

Terrain: Rolling

Ride:40 mi or 65 km

We'll have a late start today to give you plenty of time to visit Ravenna's architectural and cultural treasures.  The rid...

Day 4: Fratta Terme

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Terme della Fratta

Terrain: Rolling

Ride: 35 mi or 56 km

Today's loop ride will take us along the Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori (Wine and Flavor Road), where we will pass vineyard...

Day 5: Bagno di Romagna

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Tosco Romagnolo

Terrain: Hilly

Ride:36 mi or 57 km

Today we ride along the Apennines to Bagno di Romagna.

On our ride, we will see hills covered with vineyards and we have planned to ...

Day 6: Rimini

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel Rimini

Terrain: Hilly

Ride: 54 mi or 86.6 km

Today we head west while losing elevation. The Adriatic and its gold sandy beaches are calling! The ride mainly follows the Savio Riv...

Day 7: Rimini

Meals: Breakfast

Terrain: Rolling

Ride: 25 mi or 40 km

Unless you are extending your stay, a transfer to the Bologna airport will be arranged after breakfast.

If you are extending your stay, you can enjoy the private beach, outdoor swimming pool, and the many amenities of the beautiful hotel. You can also opt for an early morning ride.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,995
Price per day$571
Last Updated: 10/10/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Tourissimo Reviews & Ratings

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Nancy F.

Oct 2019

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Loved it all! Alessandro and Dominico were great guides

"Loved it all! Alessandro and Dominico were great guides. I would have liked a little more time in a couple of villages, notably Montepulciano and Orvieto, but we ha...

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Bryan F.

Oct 2019

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Great experience and all aspects were well planned

Great experience and all aspects were well planned. S...

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Elizabeth W.

Sep 2019

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Everyone was so knowledgeable and accommodating no matter what the situation or question

All the planning and preparation fro this trip was evident every day. Loved the guides, the cities and restaurants chosen, and of course Chef Jody, Heather and Beppe...

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Amy S.

Jun 2019

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Challenging but bucolic riding

Challenging but bucolic riding complimented by fabulous food.

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Allison D.

Jun 2019

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Fantastic tour overall

Fantastic tour overall - really enjoyed the biking, food, group, and the guides. While I really liked both of the chefs, Matt and Kate, I didn't think they necessari...

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Joan

Dec 2019

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Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!

Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!

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Joan H.

Dec 2019

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Tour route was awesome.

Firstly, Beppe is a great tour guide. I appreciated all the stops for gelato and espresso. Tour route was awesome. The first day was on the line of being too long ...

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Adrienne C.

Oct 2019

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I really enjoyed the tour.

I really enjoyed the tour. The bike and cycling routes were great, loved the scenery in Slovenia and appreciated the off-bike tours. I loved the Italian lunch at the...

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Grand Hotel Rimini (Emilia Romagna)
  • Grand Hotel Terme della Fratta (Emilia Romagna)
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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