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A Gourmet Tour fame: it is the producer of fast
of Central Italy cars (Ferrari and Maserati) and
balsamic vinegar – try the city’s
• Duration 7 days – but market for the best vintage
extends to a 10-day tour variety. In between sampling
with the extra suggestions. some of the region’s other
• Airports Arrive at Milan specialities, such as mortadella,
Linate airport and depart spicy sausage and pig’s feet,
from Rome Fiumicino be sure to visit the very fine
airport. From Milan, travel by Romanesque Duomo and the
train or car to Parma for the Este collection of paintings in
first stop on the tour. the Palazzo dei Musei.
• Transport This tour can
be made using Italy’s rail Day: 3 Bologna
network, but hiring a car Dress up for dinner here –
would allow more flexibility. Bologna (pp266–9) has some of The iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
the country’s finest restaurants
and atmospheric enoteche (wine Day 5: Siena
bars). Home-made pasta comes Life in Siena (pp342–7) centres
This itinerary takes you to with the famous Bolognese on the beautiful fan-shaped
Italy’s central regions – (ragù) or cream sauce, or is piazza of Il Campo, around
Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany stuffed with ricotta, pork or which pasticcerie sell the city’s
and Umbria – focusing on pumpkin. During the day, check famous panforte cake and
the regional food specialities out the medieval skyscrapers of ricciarelli (almond biscuits).
along the way. If you are the Due Torri and the Gothic Admire the frescoes in the
travelling in summer or church of San Petronio. medieval Palazzo Pubblico and
autumn, look out for the the treasures of the spectacular
copious food festivals held To extend your trip… Duomo and its Museo.
across the region. Cycle around the lagoons of
the Po Delta (pp270–71), 97 km To extend your trip…
Day 1: Parma (60 miles) from Bologna. Head for the coast at
Affluent Parma (p263) is Maremma Park (pp350–51),
synonymous with cheese and 81 km (50 miles) from Siena.
ham – Parmigiano Reggiano Day 4: Pisa
(Parmesan) and prosciutto crudo Spend a day in Pisa (pp328–30).
(Parma ham). The delicatessens The city’s main draw is the Day 6: Perugia and Norcia
here are a feast for the eyes, Campo dei Miracoli, which Stop at Perugia (pp356–7) to
as are the city’s main sights, contains the Duomo, Baptistry stock up on Baci chocolate and
which include an exquisite and the Leaning Tower. Pisa’s see the frescoes in the Palazzo
12th-century Baptistry and culinary attractions include fish dei Priori, before travelling
paintings by Correggio in the dishes, such as cacciucco, a to the gastronomic hot spot of
exquisite Duomo. hearty fish soup, and baccalá Norcia (pp366–7), where black
alla Pisana, salt cod with tomato truffles and salami and pork
Day 2: Modena sauce. Meat-eaters will love from the local black pigs are
The handsome city of Modena bistecca alla fiorentina (thick the must-try specialities.
(p264) has two main claims to charcoal-grilled steak).
To extend your trip…
Explore the mountains of
the Valnerina (p367), 48 km
(30 miles) from Norcia.

Day 7: Orvieto
Pretty Orvieto (pp362–3) is
head quarters of the Città Slow
movement, which pro motes
locally sourced produce and
traditional food. Look out for
pecorino cheese and salami,
and, of course, Orvieto Classico
wine. Take time to visit the
Romanesque-Gothic Duomo
and the 16th-century Pozzo di
Atmospheric outdoor dining in Piazza della Mercanzia, Bologna San Patrizio.
For practical information on travelling around Italy, see pp628–35

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