Top Emilia-Romagna Outdoor Activities

We love the area in which we operate and we believe that the best way to protect nature is to know it. For this we make the guides, to show hikers an intimate side of the places where we live. Let yourself be led through the woods and linger with us to listen to the creaking of a frozen lake, or the buzzard that echoes in the valley. Our program is varied, offers proposals suitable for everyone, adults and children, beginners and trained hikers.

The perfect tour to get deep into the several features of our mountain Appennines: history and art, natural beauties and moreover food, plenty of tastes and combinations, able to bring onto the table the climate, the nature, and the knowhow of this land. More in details, it is a tasting tour to discover real authotenic flavors of Bologna's mountain area: you will see up close how Parmigiano Reggiano is made: the processing and maturing of this fine cheese, in a traditional mountain dairy. You will take part in a basic cooking class, and will have lunch with the excellences of the territory included those produced by yourselves :) at the same time, you will get acquaintance with the raw materials of this mountain territory. Inside a 17th century you will observe the milling of several different kinds grains, you will smell the old scents of this preindustrial baking system, and you will taste these fresh delicacies. Finally we will not miss the beauties of this land....

Drive a Ferrari on an Italian race track during a driving tour near Bologna. Open up the power of the Ferrari F458 Challenge as you speed around the track five times. Your professional Ferrari driving instructor shares driving and safety tips for the experience of a lifetime. Upgrade to include round-trip transport between the racetrack and Bologna.

Fulfill your need for speed on a private full-day tour of Italy’s ‘Motor Valley’ from Bologna. Get an insider’s look into the production of some of the world’s fastest and most coveted cars and sport bikes as you tour the factories and museums of Ducati, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Feel the power of these famously sleek machines with an optional test drive of a Ferrari California Turbo or other world-class model. Taste regional cuisine with a midday lunch break, and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide all day.

Enjoy a full Ferrari experience visiting Ferrari museum in Maranello and driving a real Ferrari on the road on the racetrack! The program includes: -Ticket entrance to Ferrari Museum in Maranello: live the prancing horse dream. The museum offers a unique voyage of discovery through cars that have made automotive history on streets and circuits the world over. -Test drive Ferrari on the road with instructor alongside for 30 minutes on your way to Autodromo di Modena -Arrival in Modena circuit, welcome coffee, technical briefing and start of the activity on the track: 1 warm-up lap with Peugeot + 3 laps with Ferrari F458 Challenge with a co-pilot alongside. -Helmet and helmet lining given by Autodromo di Modena. -Test drive Ferrari on the road with instructor alongside for 30 minutes on your way back to Maranello €1050,00 per person price with test drive on the road with Ferrari California €1200,00 per person price with test drive on the road with Ferrari 458 Italia

If you dream to whizz on a car that will always remain unique and timeless, you can’t miss the experience of driving a Ferrari! With I Love Maranello you will have the opportunity to realize your dream!

The program breaks down as follows: -nr.1 test drive a Ferrari F430* for 20 minutes around Maranello alongside a driving instructor -DVD camera car and driving certificate -nr. 1 test with our Formula 1 Simulator -nr.1 entrance to Ferrari’s Museum -nr.1 full lunch in a typical traditional local restaurant  (starter, first course, second course, dessert and drinks included )

4 nights hotel or apartment accommodations 5 days of cooking or dining with private chef Breakfast, lunch and dinner with chef Daily wine tastings Visiting local farmers, wine cellars and markets Guided tours of local art and cultural sites Nature walks and picnics Private transportation You will begin your adventure in either Bologna or Florence. We will meet you in the morning and take you on a short walking tour of the city and a visit to the local markets. When we finished in the city, we will head to the Apennines and Stefano's mountain retreat. You'll check in to your hotel to relax a bit and then be picked up for dinner. Stefano will welcome you into his home with a beverage and a cheerful smile. Together you will prepare the meal for the evening. The next few days are up to you. Stefano will take you to some of his favorite spots in Tuscany, away from the maddening crowds. Or maybe you want to take a bike ride or a hike in the mountains.

Ravioli is a classic Italian comfort food prepared by stuffing a variety of ingredients inside delicate pasta dough. You can master this traditional Italian pasta dish with this interactive cooking class live via Skype, in the Italian time zone (GMT+2). Meet your personal host and follow along from the comfort of your kitchen, ask questions as you go, and get tips on how to perfect your ravioli folding technique.

Drive a Ferrari 458 in the birthplace of the brand, Maranello. Get behind the wheel of this magnificent racing car for a 30-minute drive through the Italian countryside. Experience the Ferrari Formula One car with a trained co-pilot and get a recording of your experience as a souvenir. Don’t forget to explore the Ferrari Museum on your way out and learn everything there is to know about this incredible brand.

Calling all fans of fast cars, you won't want to miss this high-octane experience during your Italy vacation. Take a 30- or 60-minute test drive of a Ferrari California sports car while visiting Maranello in northern Italy. Accompanied by an expert instructor, you'll drive through the Italian countryside, navigating curves and open stretches where you can hit approximately 125 mph (200 km/ph). Complete your experience with a visit to the Ferrari Museum and a spin in the Formula One simulator.

Get behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 turbo on a 30- or 60-minute test drive through the rolling hills of Emilia-Romagna, then learn the story of Enzo Ferrari at the Maranello Museo Ferrari. Train with a professional Ferrari co-pilot, and hit the road with an internal camera to record your driving experience to DVD.

Dedicate a day to Ferrari cars, with a visit to the Ferrari Museum of Maranello. The 7-hour experience kicks off with an hour-long test drive of an F430 Ferrari. Sit next to a co-pilot as you learn how to handle the car’s roaring engine. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant loved by the local Ferrari test-drivers, explore the museum, then head to a vinegar factory in Modena to sample its tangy red wine vinegar.

With our sightseeing running tours you will breathe in the magic that is Bologna and be part of its ancient and medieval history. Far from the anxieties of traditional tourism, your adventure with your running guide will be unforgettable as you learn about Bologna, feel good, and better appreciate the fabric of the city, its history, and its soul. Three tours are available to better satisfy the runner/tourists needs and tastes. Nevertheless, all three offer the chance to appreciate distinct facets of the dazzling cultural, architectural and natural beauty of this unique city.

Soar up, up and away on a hot air balloon ride over the hills of Emilia-Romagna. The experience includes pickup and drop-off from Bologna, and the ride takes in sights of the region’s vineyard-speckled valleys and castles such as Castello Estense of Ferrara — a moated fortress with a drawbridge. Cap the experience with a glass of sparkling wine, and then relax on the journey back to Bologna. The hot air balloon holds up to five people in addition to the pilot.

Discover the thrill of driving a Lamborghini Huracan on this experience in Maranello. With an instructor, you'll drive along local streets starting near the Ferrari Museum, and enjoy the adrenaline rush as you experience the power of the car's engines. Several options are available to suit your time and budget; you can stay in town, pass by the Ferrari Factory and its wind tunnel, or head into the countryside.

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso is a modern motorcar of rare pedigree, wowing sports car enthusiasts with its stylish design when it rolled off the production lines—but like many Ferraris, it comes with a price tag to match. On this driving experience, take the wheel of a GTC4Lusso and feel the unique thrill of Ferrari for yourself. Cruise the Maranello streets or hit the gas in the Italian countryside, and feel the full force of the mighty V12 engine.

Don't wait! Make your dream come true. Come and drive our new Ferrari 488 Pista! Highly performing both on the track and on the road, the 488 Pista is a unique experience that you cannot miss! Feel the power of the engines and the adrenaline of the driving experience.  We offer many tours, from 10 minutes up the 2 hours. You may choose a short tour in the streets of the city of Maranello, just to test the car, where you may see the Ferrari Factory and the Wind Channel, or enjoy full of your experience driving in the countryside,  in a wonderful panorama.

Make your wish come true! Drive one of our legendary cars! You will drive with a professional tutor along the streets where the Myth was born in a fantastic atmosphere! Starting from the same square of the Ferrari Museum, where millions of fans come to celebrate the passion everyday. We are here to offer you the best adventure you may have. Feel the power of the engines and the adrenaline of the driving experience.  We offer many tours, from 10 minutes up the 2 hours. You may choose a short tour in the streets of the city of Maranello, just to test the car, where you may see the Ferrari Factory and the Wind Channel, or enjoy full of your experience driving in the countryside, with the roof open in a wonderful panorama.

Make your wish come true! Drive one of our legendary cars! You will drive with a professional tutor along the streets where the Myth was born in a fantastic atmosphere! Starting from the same square of the Ferrari Museum, where millions of fans come to celebrate the passion everyday. We are here to offer you the best adventure you may have. Feel the power of the engines and the adrenaline of the driving experience.  We offer many tours, from 10 minutes up the 2 hours. You may choose a short tour in the streets of the city of Maranello, just to test the car, where you may see the Ferrari Factory and the Wind Channel, or enjoy full of your experience driving in the countryside, with the roof open in a wonderful panorama.

Make your wish come true! Drive one of our legendary cars! You will drive with a professional tutor along the streets where the Myth was born in a fantastic atmosphere! Starting from the same square of the Ferrari Museum, where millions of fans come to celebrate the passion everyday. We are here to offer you the best adventure you may have. Feel the power of the engines and the adrenaline of the driving experience.  We offer many tours, from 10 minutes up the 2 hours. You may choose a short tour in the streets of the city of Maranello, just to test the car, where you may see the Ferrari Factory and the Wind Channel, or enjoy full of your experience driving in the countryside,  in a wonderful panorama.

The Lamborghini Full Day Experience tour will offers you a fantastic day to live the emotions of one of most famous brand in the world: "LAMBORGHINI". You will visit the famous LAMBORGHINI MUSEUM and the LAMBORGHINI FACTORY in Sant'Agata Bolognese. You will feel a strong emotion and the adrenaline of a real driver, driving a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SUPER TROFEO on the track and a LAMBORGHINI HURACAN COUPÈ OR SPIDER on the road, and then you will have your entire private test drive taped on an internal camera & receive the HD DVD. Also our professional F1 Simulators will allow you to experience the track like a true Formula 1 driver. You can enjoy a lunch with typical Emilian flavors. We'll give you a precious Lamborghini gadget to take home with you

Take an easy bike tour from Parma city to a cheese factory to see how the city’s eponymous delicacy is made. Sample three agings of parmesan cheese (12 24, and 36 months), comparing how the flavors develop. Then bike back into town via low-traffic back roads, where you’ll enjoy a lunch of cured meats and wine at a local osteria.

When the Ferrari 488 Spider rolled off the production lines, it captured international acclaim for its stylish design and powerful engine. On this road test drive experience, take the wheel of a 488 Spider with your professional instructor and see what makes Ferrari sports cars so special. With fuel and insurance included, spin along the Maranello roads where Enzo Ferrari's dream took shape and feel the force of the car’s powerful acceleration. With carbon fibre frame and racing seats, enjoy an authentic race-driver experience.