Our self-guided cycling tour in Emilia-Romagna will take you from the splendid classical musical town of Cremona in the north to bustling Bologna in the south, all while cycling on quiet country roads and cycle paths. All along the route you will enjoy panoramic views of the northern Italian plain, quaint historic village and town centres, Renaissance art and architecture and delicious food and wines.
Starting from Cremona you will follow the River Po to Busseto, the home town of Giuseppe Verdi and then you'll slowly make your way to Parma, a cultural and culinary gem and the home town of Parma ham. Making your way further south from Parma to Reggio Emilia you will pass fortified hamlets and imposing castles.
The second part of your journey will take you to Modena and Bologna, both important towns boasting splendid historic centres, and both featuring on the UNESCO world-heritage list. Here you will cycle through lush countryside and visit towns and villages that fiercely guard the recipes of some of Italy’s most well-known foods (like Aceto di Balsamico!).
We're sure that by the end of this cycling tour you will not only have admired some of Italy’s most marvelous cultural sights and learned about its history, but having sojourned in the heartland of Italian cuisine, you'll also have tasted some of the country's most famous products: this is where Parma ham, Parmesan and balsamic vinegar are all produced so you'll be spoilt for choice!
