Welcome to Bologna! Upon arrival at Bologna airport (BLQ), guests will be privately transferred to their hotel in the city center and assisted with check in. Take in your first sights of Bologna, widely considered the food capital of Italy, where tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and mortadella were born and where the markets, osterie and family-run shops are an integral part of the experience. Miles of covered porticoes (now UNESCO World Heritage) line its terracotta-colored streets, making it one of Italy’s most walkable and atmospheric cities, with far fewer crowds than Rome, Florence or Venice.

Check in to your hotel, I Portici, set inside the renovated 19th century Art Nouveau Palazzo Maccaferri, where frescoed Liberty-style interiors meet contemporary design in the heart of the city. With a Michelin-starred restaurant on site, a terrace lounge and a location on Via Indipendenza between Piazza Maggiore and the train station, it’s both a beautiful retreat and a perfect base for exploring the city on foot.

Once settled, take some time to refresh before a warm welcome dinner at Ristorante Diana, a perfect introduction to regional cuisine in a cozy environment. Guests will enjoy a traditional set menu of local specialties served with regional wines.
Meals included: Dinner