Half-Day Trip: San Luca Basilica Walk & Portico Experience
- Duration: 3–4 hours
- Ideal for: Culture lovers, casual walkers, photographers
Itinerary:
- Start in central Bologna at Porta Saragozza.
- Walk the Portico di San Luca — the world’s longest covered arcade (3.8 km, ~1 hour uphill).
- Reach the stunning Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, perched on a hill with panoramic views.
- Optional: Take the San Luca Express mini-train if you prefer not to walk.
- Return the same way or take a taxi/bus back to the center.
- End with a coffee or gelato at Via Saragozza or Piazza Maggiore.
Why go? This trip blends architectural marvels, history, and light exercise with sweeping views of the Emilia-Romagna countryside.
Minimum number or participants: 10
Availability: 22/23/25/26 of April 2026
Full-Day Trip: Bologna to Modena (Food + Ferrari + Culture)
- Duration: 8–10 hours
- Ideal for: Foodies, car enthusiasts, history buffs
Itinerary:
- Morning: Train to Modena (~30 min from Bologna).
- Visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum or Museo Ferrari in Maranello (via shuttle or taxi).
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional trattoria — try tortellini in brodo or zampone with lentils.
- Afternoon: Visit a balsamic vinegar producer nearby for a tasting tour.
- Explore Modena Cathedral, a UNESCO site, and stroll Piazza Grande.
- Late afternoon: Head back to Bologna by train.
Why go? Modena combines deep culinary tradition, impressive cars, and charming Renaissance architecture—all within easy reach.
Minimum number or participants: 10
Availability: 22/23/26 of April 2026
Full-Day Trip: Bologna and Florence (Culture + Food)
- Duration: 8–10 hours
- Ideal for: Foodies, history buffs, art lovers
Itinerary:
- Morning (Transfer Bologna → Florence): ~40 mins
- Late Morning in Florence:
- Visit Piazza del Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery.
- Walk to Piazza della Signoria and admire Palazzo Vecchio.
- Lunch: Enjoy a Florentine steak or a sandwich from All’Antico Vinaio.
- Afternoon: Stroll the Arno River, cross Ponte Vecchio, and visit the Uffizi Art Museum
- Evening (Transfer Florence → Bologna): Head back in time for dinner or a stroll under Bologna’s porticos
Minimum number or participants: 10
Availability: 22/23/26 of April 2026