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Happy Holidays from Your DOP Friends! X-MAS CONTEST

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The holiday season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to wish you a Merry DOP Christmas and a fabulous New Year!

We hope your days are filled with joy, laughter, and all the delicious flavors that Italy has to offer!

To celebrate together, we have an amazing contest just for you! You could win a fantastic Food Tour for 4 that takes you on a mouthwatering journey to visit the iconic Parmigiano Reggiano, the historic Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producers, and a Prosciutto Factory. Talk about a culinary adventure!

**How to Enter:**
1. Follow us on Instagram and comment on our contest post.
2. Tag 4 friends who love good food and Italian culture.
3. Like the post!

You’ve got until January 6th to participate, so don’t miss out! The perfect holiday gift could be waiting for you under the tree! 

Thank you for being part of our community, and we can’t wait to welcome you to one of our unforgettable culinary experiences in 2024.

If you need late X-MAS Gifts, remember our DOP Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ItalianDays?ref=profile_header

Unwrap T-Shirts & Gadgets for a Fun-Filled DOP Christmas!?

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We are thrilled to announce that we will be at the plattform Etsy, where you can find exclusive merchandise inspired by our beloved food tours in Bologna!

From stylish T-shirts to unique gadgets, all designed to remember the day with us in Bologna.

To celebrate our launch, we’re offering you an exclusive 20% off! Just use the promo code DANGER at checkout, and treat yourself to something special.

 Visit our shop here: https://italiandays.etsy.com?coupon=DANGER

Whether you want to wear your love for Italian cuisine or bring home a piece of Bologna’s culinary magic, our products are perfect for you or as gifts for fellow food enthusiasts.

But hurry! This offer is valid for a limited time only. Don’t miss your chance to grab some amazing items at a fantastic price!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We can’t wait to share our passion for food and culture with you!

Ciao Ciao, another important news coming soon with the X-Mas wishes.

WE did it again !!!!!! Best of the Best

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Italian Days Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award for The Best of the Best worldwide

Italian Days Recognized Among Best in worldwide, Based on Exceptional Traveler Reviews

 

Bologna – September 2021 – Italian Days today announced it has been recognized as 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner. Throughout a challenging year, Italian Days stood out to travelers and provided an amazing experience despite unprecedented circumstances. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, award winners represent travelers’ ultimate favorites around the globe.

 

“Congratulations to all the winners of the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor. “I know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses. What has impressed me is how businesses adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilizing technology to prioritize guest safety. The Travelers’ Choice Awards highlight the places that delighted guests more than any others in the past year even as they navigated changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on a full year of reviews from customers who visited, this award speaks to the exemplary service and experience you provided guests in the midst of a pandemic.”

To see traveler reviews and popular activities of Bologna Food Experience: Factory Visits with Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting visit

https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187801-d1462652-Reviews-Italian_Days_Food_Experience-Bologna_Province_of_Bologna_Emilia_Romagna.html

 

 

About Italian Days

Alessandro Martini

Owner and creator of Italian Days Food Experiences, Allora Mangia Europe and USA, and of the new and unique Prosciutto Lab.

Our story

A Tuscan and a German arrived in the Bologna hills in 2007, without friends, without knowledge and zero money.

 

We started our adventure against all the no’s of people who didn’t believe in us and in our dream, but only one thing makes a dream impossible – the fear of failing. Our adventure started in 2008 like with an old fiat all split with little petrol and no navigator but in our heart a great desire to live our dream.

 

During our journey we understood that failing without fear is called growing up. We cannot buy the experience; nobody can give it to us and we cannot study it but everyone has the opportunity to live it.

 

It wasn’t easy at the beginning and not being easy convinced us even more to believe in our dream. All the people we hosted on our food tour made us grow, transmitting love, energy, enthusiasm, and making a person happy, seeing them smile with their hearts or cry with their hearts or feel embraced tightly, made us even stronger. We have grown over the years as a job, and consequently the Italian Days Family has also grown, 2 children Emma and Leo have arrived, something unique, which has given us more love and strength, but other “children” have also arrived i our precious collaborators, young graduate boys, but who believed in us in our adventure as we believed in them. One of these is a nutritionist, a boy who had already collaborated with us in 2013 but then left us in 2014 to live his dream, that is, to study and become a nutritionist, and whom I respect because, like us, he was not afraid but believed in his dream.

 

in 2019 after graduation and after 5 years in which we lost sight of each other because he was in Florence, we met and I asked him that we needed because he could make us grow with the contents the offer the value and he could grow with us.

 

In 2016 we opened our e-commerce company in Florida for Italian products, (another dream) we did this thing not for money, but because we understood that we had to do it, we had to be able to give everyone the opportunity once they returned to America to to be able to buy products imported directly from people by families from the companies they had visited with us.A site that is not only an online shop of fine Italian food for our guests who have been on tour with us, but also an opportunity for all those people who are looking for web of fine Italian food, because to understand the true value of a product people have to experience history first hand, tradition, have to meet the family, have the opportunity to follow the processing steps and meet know all those people who are committed to creating a quality handmade product made with love and passion.

 

On the 21st July we will open the Italian Days Food Experience & Art Lab, the store will be next to a new ham factory where we will have the exclusive factory tour. With a nearby farm, we will put pigs in the semi-wild state, to then be able to produce a very small production of REAL ham. Inside the shop we will dedicate corners to all those producers who put love and passion and who, for a matter of logistics and time, cannot find them, so we will bring their products to us so that we can at least give visibility, make taste, explain but give everyone the opportunity to get to know these small realities and for those who want the next time they return to Italy have the pleasure of going to visit knowing who and what is behind it.

 

We launch an e-commerce for Europe in the beginning of 2019. The first groupage platform on bologna that gives the opportunity to group all local products with a single shipment, but as in us, a site that sells not only fine Italian food but a concept of enhancement, so you can buy typical products but have the opportunity to let you know and understand what’s behind it, therefore the value that that product has by hosting you in Italy and making you live a real experience with us through our food experiences.

 

Italian Days food & wine experiences in its adventure has grown a lot we have become mature adults we are now father and mother, but we will never stop dreaming, indeed now we want to dream with them.

 

In the last 3 years only in the food tour of bologna we have hosted from 5,000 to 6,800 people per year.

 

Well today we are in ZERO due to the Coronavirus, and being in ZERO, so it’s like starting again for a new adventure, like our first adventure in 2008. This situation made us remember and relive many moments, situations, that we had hidden like they make dogs with bones … and all of this is stimulating because it makes us dream again but dream with Emma and Leo and therefore transmit a meaning to them, which must believe in themselves and in their dreams and that must listen only to their hearts.

 

Unfortunately, Now the people who had booked, therefore people who dreamed, and who unfortunately had to cancel their trip consequently their dream was only a dream or a nightmare. So I want to give them the opportunity to live their dream, to them and to all the people who were planning a trip to Italy to discover a history, traditions and people, but also to be able to offer all our friends who participated in the our food experience with us everything behind what they could not see and experience during the tour due to time and logistics problems.

 

But on in June 2020 we are restarting also with the Food Tours, we are back ?

 

About Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform*, helps hundreds of millions of travelers each month** make every trip their best trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to browse more than 878 million reviews and opinions of 8.8 million accommodations, restaurants, experiences, airlines and cruises. Whether planning or on a trip, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to compare low prices on hotels, flights and cruises, book popular tours and attractions, as well as reserve tables at great restaurants. Tripadvisor, the ultimate travel companion, is available in 49 markets and 28 languages.

 

The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps, including the following websites:

 

 www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, www.bookatable.co.uk, and www.delinski.com), www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.

 

*  Source: SimilarWeb, September 2020

 

** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files

5 Tips for your first family road trip in Italy

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How to organize your first family road trip? Here’s an interesting article from our supporter by Katlyn Jessop to get useful tips!

Going on a road trip in Italy is one of the most unforgettable ways to spend a family holiday, as the country offers a wide variety of experiences for an amazing vacation. Not only does it  have breathtaking views, but it also has iconic historical landmarks, and a valuable artistic and cultural heritage. Moreover, the food scene in Italy is one of the best there is in the whole world, and everyone from young children to older adults can appreciate the gastronomical delights of this amazing country. If you’re thinking of going on a road trip in Italy with your loved ones, you’ll need to plan ahead to ensure a smooth and hassle-free holiday for everyone. Here are some tips for your first family road trip in Italy. 

1. Select the right car
Once you’re in Italy, you’ll need to select the right vehicle for your road trip. Though it may be tempting to pick a convertible so you can zip around Lake Como in style, you’ll need to consider everyone’s comfort during long drives. Moreover, to save money on your road trip, you’ll need a compact vehicle such as a hybrid car, an electric car, or a conventional coupe or sedan, as these types of cars use significantly less fuel than SUVs or large vans. Also, these types of cars are easier to drive on winding roads or city streets. But if there are more than five of you who will be travelling throughout the country, then a compact SUV that runs on diesel is your best bet if you’re looking to save on fuel costs. 

2. Plan your route
It may be difficult to visit all the main areas of Italy if you’re staying for just a week or two, so you’ll have to pick a route and plan your drive accordingly. For instance, if your family loves seafood and you’d like to see stunning views of the Mediterranean, then a road trip around Sicily should be on your itinerary. Meanwhile, those who want to take Instagram-worthy photos of glamorous Italian villas should head to the Veneto region and drive around the Lake Garda area. For grown-ups who love food and wine, a drive around Tuscany will surely hit the spot, as it’s where some of the best wineries and cosy eating places in Italy can be found. 

3. Eat the local food
Wherever you go in Italy, it’s guaranteed that there’s always something good to eat. When in Tuscany, be sure to eat panzanella (bread salad), Ribollita soup, and Bistecca alla Fiorentina. For the best arancini and Pasta alla Norma, drive to Sicily and have your fill of these local dishes. And of course, you can get traditional Italian pizza and pasta at any region, so be sure to eat at a bistro or family-operated cafe to get the most authentic version of these classic dishes.  

4. Make a beeline for the cities
A road trip in Italy isn’t complete without visiting one or two of its major cities. Fashionistas will surely love a trip to Milan, which is one of the world’s fashion capitals. History buffs will appreciate a drive around Rome, as it’s where iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Pantheon can be found. For art enthusiasts, a day trip around Florence should be prioritised, as it’s where some of the most notable pieces from the Renaissance period can be found, such as Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture at the Galleria dell’Accademia, and Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” which is displayed at the Uffizi Gallery. 

5. Stay safe
Driving around Italy can be lots of fun, but be prepared for any emergencies to ensure a hassle-free trip. Make sure that all your smartphones are fully charged before leaving your hotel, and place a first aid kit inside your vehicle. You should also bring enough water for all family members, as well as any necessary medication. Stay on the main roads as much as you can, and be sure to ask for directions if you get lost. If you do get into an accident, call 112, or dial 118 for medical emergencies.

Going on a road trip is one of the best ways to bond with your loved ones. Consider following these tips on your upcoming Italian road trip, and have fun on holiday with your family!

“Hi mom, I’m on Portuguese TV”

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That’s right folks! We are on TV! Few weeks back Record TV Europa with the Giro troupe, came to Bologna to show how cool we are!

Thanks a lot for joining us on our bestseller “Bologna Food & Wine Tour #1” and our Bologna Walking Food Tour, sharing all you enthusiasm and food passion!
Don’t miss this FUN-tastic episode: Giro Bologna Episode 1  or click on the pic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT? There’s more? Even better! Here the second episode from Giro, dedicated to our “Wine Tour and TRuffle Hunting Experience”!
Check this out: Giro Bologna Episode 2  or click on the pic!

“An Italian Days Food Experience To Pumper Your Palate”

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Thanks a lot to Penny Zibula, Freelance Travel Writer and Blogger to teach us how to deeply enjoy our Food Tour with all our senses!
Why “deeply”? Let’s just say it’s an interesting, different, new perspective to be immersed in the Tour.

Read about her incredible experience and the many Alessandros involved in this article, “An Italian Days Food Experience To Pumper Your Palate”, on her page “Six Legs Will Travel”.
Enjoy the reading!

 

Italian Days at Throomers

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Thank you to our #dop brother Chuck for this great Blog about Italian DAys.

HAve a look at their website:

https://throomers.com/italian-days-food-wine/

A #DOP Day in the Countryside

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Thank you Sally for this great blog !!!

Savory Wandering 

 

Ending like this every day ;-)))

Over lunch we get to know our new Dallas friends, exchanging travel stories and eventually emails, hoping to see one another again in one of our respective hometowns. Yay we made some friends! As dusk falls and we leave our “lighta lunch” the Austrian lady is encouraged and successfully pulls off “sabrage”. We are an enthusiast crowd and cheer her on as she swiftly runs the sword up the bottle and cleanly cuts off the top, sending the cork flying. We share one last toast together with the foaming pignoletto, the region’s sparkling white wine, before driving back to Bologna in the dark. #DOP Ricardo was right, it was a greata day, one of the besta ever.

Italian Days Food Experience in the Traveller

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Thank you all for this great articel and customors letters 😉

Thank you Linda 😉

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I agree with Brian Johnston (Traveller, July 7) that Emilia-Romagna is a wonderful food destination. Readers might like to know that there are numerous small group tours available from Bologna, Parma, and Modena, eliminating the need to organise individual visits yourself and drive.

On a recent trip to the region, we chose the “Italian Days” tour from Bologna (italiandays.it), and couldn’t have been more delighted.

As part of a small group of eight tourists, we took in a Parmesan factory, a balsamic vinegar producer, and a prosciutto factory, with delicious tastings and local wines at each stop.

The day was hosted by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable English-speaking guide, Alessandro, and was topped off with a magnificent meal at a local agriturismo. It was great fun and good value.

Linda Stern, Alphington, VIC

Read more: https://www.traveller.com.au/reader-feedback-rants–raves-h12q2d?btis#ixzz5MpJel0Xy 

“Italian Days Food Experience” Tour Review from Bologna, Italy

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