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Football, Food & Heritage

Emilia-Romagna

3 nights

Fri 26th Feb - Mon 1st Mar 2027 

Price from £995

NEW TOUR

Discover the perfect blend of football heritage and authentic Italian flavour on this 3-night escorted journey through Emilia-Romagna. Based in Bologna—widely regarded as one of Italy’s culinary capitals—you’ll explore a region where a passion for traditional food sits alongside a deep-rooted love of the game. From here, we visit Parma, home of Parma Calcio, reliving the club’s golden era of the 1990s and its dramatic fall and rebirth, while discovering the local specialties that define the city, including Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. In Modena, you’ll dive into the proud football culture of the city and also visit the iconic Panini Museum, a shrine to the history of football cards and memorabilia, celebrating the sport’s global impact and the legendary players that have graced the field. Along the way, you'll savor the rich flavours of Emilia-Romagna, making this a journey that brings together iconic football stories, legendary clubs, and the cherished traditions of Italian life.

Highlights

  • Watch a Serie A match in the Emilia-Romagna region (Bologna, Parma or Sassuolo)* 

  • Watch another Calcio match in the region (Modena, Reggiana or Cesena)

  • Guided tour of Bologna

  • Visit the towns of Parma & Modena

  • Visit the Parma Calcio museum

  • Visit the Panini museum

  • Insight provided by Italian football expert - Daniele Fisichella   

*The exact matches we attend will depend on the finalisation of the fixtures.

Itinerary*

Day 1

Arrive in Bologna and check into your centrally located 4 star hotel before setting out on a guided walking tour of this remarkable city. Discover its rich heritage, from medieval streets and endless porticoes to the historic University of Bologna and the iconic Asinelli Tower. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring regional cuisine and wines. The night is brought to life with an exclusive talk from Daniele Fisichella on the history and identity of Bologna FC.

Day 2

We travel to Parma for a day immersed in elegance, gastronomy, and football culture. Start with a guided walk through the city’s refined architecture, then enjoy a special lunch where local delicacies like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma take center stage. As you dine, Danielle Fisichella will lead an exclusive talk on the rise and fall of Parma Calcio, offering fascinating insights into the club’s golden era, its dramatic decline, and its inspiring rebirth. After lunch, we visit the fascinating Parma Calcio Museum, exploring the club’s proud history and identity. In the afternoon, we attend a live fixture featuring one of the region’s clubs such as Parma Calcio, AC Reggiana, or US Sassuolo Calcio before returning to Bologna

Day 3

We begin the morning in Modena with a visit to the renowned Panini Museum, a unique celebration of football history told through its iconic stickers, albums, and global footballing memories. There is then time to enjoy Modena’s elegant centre at leisure before returning to Bologna.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the historic Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, home of Bologna FC. Originally opened in 1927 during Italy’s interwar period, the stadium is one of the country’s most historic football venues and has been extensively redeveloped over time while retaining its classic character. It has also hosted major international tournaments, including the 1990 FIFA World Cup, most famously the round of 16 match between England national football team and Belgium national football team, where David Platt scored a dramatic late volley in extra time.

Day 4

After breakfast, the tour concludes in Bologna. Guests depart with lasting memories of Emilia-Romagna’s football culture, historic cities, and world-class culinary experiences.

*This is the intended itinerary and may change as it is subject to the finalisation of the fixtures around three weeks before the trip.  The content of the itinerary should not change however the running order could.

Useful information

Prices

Price per person based on two people sharing a twin room £995.

Single supplement of £295

Deposit to secure your place £200

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Hotel

We will be staying at the centrally located 4 star hotel - AC Hotel Bologna by Marriot.  Breakfast will be included.

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​​Flights

Flights are not included in the price.

Direct flights to Bologna are available from both London Heathrow and London Stansted.

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We recommend the following flights;

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Friday 29th February - fly out of London Heathrow (LHR) at 09:40 and land in Bologna (BLQ) at 12:55 with British Airways.  Flight # BA540

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Monday 1st March Bologna (BLQ) at 20:15 and land back in London Heathrow (LHR) at 21:35 with British Airways.  Flight # BA545.  There is an earlier flight option but this later flight does give you more time to explore Bologna at your leisure before returning home.

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The above return flights are currently available for approximately £165

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Tour dates and fixture finalisation

Serie A fixtures are not finalised until about 3 weeks before.  At this point the day (Fri-Mon) and kick-off time will be released.  This is a possibility the Bologna FC fixture does not fit into our weekend and in which case we will attend a suitable alternative in the Emilia-Romagna region.  We will definitely attend two live matches over the weekend and at least one of these will be a Serie A match.​

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Minimum group number required

​This tour requires a minimum of 8 people to run.  As soon as this number is reached we will confirm the tour so you can then book your flights.  In the unlikely even that we need to cancel the tour due to not reaching this number we would return your deposit.

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