Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty and atmosphere of the medieval village of Dozza one of the “Most Beautiful Towns in Italy”
Request More Info
Description
Dozza is a real outdoor museum, where you can admire more than one hundred frescoes by contemporary prestigious artists.
The colourful open-air frescoes, narrow streets, gentle slopes, and majestic medieval castle will carry you out of time. Not yet contaminated by massive tourism, here you can find the atmosphere of a real still n uncorrupted Italian village.
If you have enough energy, climb the castle towers, and enjoy a breathtaking view over this uncontaminated landscape! Enter the castle cellars and discover the region’s most outstanding permanent exhibition of wines: over 1000 labels! Have a typical lunch at a local trattoria to taste the specialties of the region.
Visit a famous winery and enjoy a wine tasting with pairing foods from the territory.
Duration:
6 hours
Availability:
Tuesday to Sunday except bank holidays
Starting time:
9:00am or 3:00pm
Program
You will reach Dozza by a private comfortable car or minivan with English-speaking driver. The first stop will be a renowned winery where an expert sommelier will guide you through the estate, its vineyards and cellars. The area in fact is famous for the Sangiovese DOC (red wine) and Albana DOCG (white wine). Thanks to the wine production and its rich gastronomy, Dozza is also part of the Route of the Wines & Flavours of the Imola Hills. An amazing tasting of 4 wines and pairing foods will follow the visit of the estate.
The second stop will be the historical center of Dozza which is located on the crest of a gentle hill dominating the Sellustra River valley, it has a singular spindle shape, and it has maintained the original medieval structure. After a stroll through the typical medieval alleys, small squares and painted walls, you will reach the imposing fortress, the Rocca Sforzesca, situated at the top of the village, harmonizes perfectly with the rest of the buildings.
The Fortress was reconstructed during the 15th century by Caterina Sforza on the remains of ancient Bolognese fortresses, then transformed into the elegant Palazzo Malvezzi Campeggi. You can visit the great hall, the parlours and the bedrooms and the kitchen, the dungeons and the instruments of torture hall. If you have enough energy, climb the castle’s towers, and enjoy a breathtaking view over this uncontaminated landscape! You can also enter the castle cellars and discover the region’s most outstanding permanent exhibition of wines: over 1000 labels!
The day will conclude with a typical lunch at a local trattoria to taste the specialties of the region such as hand-made tagliatelle (noodles) and tortelli (filled pasta) and the typical piadina (flat bread) served with soft cheese, like squacquerone, and salamis.
The tour includes:
- Private transportation by air-conditioned car or minivan
- pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Bologna or Bologna Centrale Railway Station
- English-speaking driver
- visit to the medieval village of Dozza
- visit to the Dozza castle and cellars
- admittance ticket to Dozza castle
- visit to a winery estate with wine tasting
- lunch based on local specialties with wine included
- Private transportation by air-conditioned car or minivan
- pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Bologna or Bologna Centrale Railway Station
- English-speaking driver
- visit to the medieval village of Dozza
- visit to the Dozza castle and cellars
- admittance ticket to Dozza castle
- visit to a winery estate with wine tasting
- lunch based on local specialties with wine included
Prices per person:
2 pax: Eur 475,00
5 pax: Eur 318,00
3 pax: Eur 386,00
6 pax: Eur 298,00
4 pax: Eur 340,00
Group quotations on request.
Prices are subject to confirmation at booking time. There might be prices increase on occasion of big events and due to the rise in raw materials and VAT.
Additional info
- Starting time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Optimize your time: are you leaving Bologna by train after the tour or do you need to get off at Bologna airport to catch a flight? Come on the tour and bring your luggage with you!
- It is recommended to book any rail travel from Bologna after 5:00pm to allow time for any traffic delays on your return journey.
- Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation.
