An Italian villa-based culinary holiday in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Join us for eight days in the countryside outside Modena, where our days revolve around Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, handmade pasta, and local wines. This immersive small-group experience blends hands-on cooking with meaningful visits to producers and curated meals at some of the region's most authentic trattorie.

Arrival at Modena train station and transfer to our countryside villa. Time to settle in and unwind.

Welcome aperitivo with Chef Ilaria Bertinelli. Local wines, regional bites, and an overview of the week ahead.

Breakfast at the villa.

Visit to a local weekly market to select seasonal ingredients.

Hands-on cooking class at the villa, followed by lunch prepared together.

Lunch prepared together at the villa after the cooking class.

Return to the villa to freshen up.

Guided visit of Castelvetro.

Dinner at a traditional trattoria in Castelvetro.

Breakfast at the villa.

Visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy in the Apennines.

Winery visit with tasting and light lunch.

Light lunch at the winery during the visit.

Return to the villa with time to rest.

Cooking class focused on Parmigiano.

Dinner at the villa after the Parmigiano-focused cooking class.

Breakfast at the villa.

Guided visit of Modena’s historic center and Mercato Albinelli.

Lunch at a local trattoria.

Free time at the villa — enjoy the countryside, read, rest, or explore independently.

Informal aperi-dinner featuring specialties selected earlier in the day.

Breakfast at the villa.

Visit to a traditional acetaia to learn about aged balsamic vinegar production.

Regional lunch following the visit.

Free time at the villa.

Fresh pasta cooking class in the late afternoon and evening.

Dinner together following the fresh pasta cooking class.

Breakfast at the villa.

Visit to a Prosciutto di Modena producer with tasting and lunch.

Free time at the villa.

Dinner at a nearby osteria.

Breakfast at the villa.

Transfer to Bologna for exploration of the historic center.

Independent time to explore Bologna at your own pace.

Farewell dinner to conclude the week.

Breakfast at the villa.

Transfer to Modena train station for onward travel.