“Immerse yourself in the untouched beauty and charm of the medieval village of Dozza, one of the ‘Most Beautiful Towns in Italy’.
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Description
Dozza is an open-air museum, where you can admire over one hundred frescoes by contemporary prestigious artists.
The colorful outdoor frescoes, narrow streets, gentle slopes, and majestic medieval castle will transport you through time. Still unspoiled by mass tourism, this village retains the atmosphere of a truly authentic, uncorrupted Italian town.
If you have enough energy, climb the castle towers for a breathtaking view of the pristine landscape. Explore the castle cellars and discover the region’s most remarkable permanent wine exhibition, featuring over 1,000 labels! Enjoy a typical lunch at a local trattoria to savor regional specialties. Finally, visit a renowned winery and indulge in a wine tasting paired with local foods for an incredible wine experience!
Duration:
6 hours
Availability:
Tuesday to Saturday except bank holidays
Starting time:
9:30 am
Program
You will reach Dozza by private, comfortable car or minivan with an 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 is famous for its Sangiovese DOC (red wine) and Albana DOCG (white wine). Due to its wine production and rich gastronomy, Dozza is also part of the Route of the Wines & Flavours of the Imola Hills. After touring the estate, enjoy an amazing tasting of 4 wines paired with local foods.
The second stop will be the historical center of Dozza, located atop a gentle hill overlooking the Sellustra River valley. With its singular spindle shape, the town has preserved its original medieval structure. After a stroll through the charming medieval alleys, small squares, and painted walls, you’ll reach the imposing Rocca Sforzesca, a fortress that perfectly complements the village’s other historic buildings.
The Fortress was reconstructed in the 15th century by Caterina Sforza on the remains of ancient Bolognese fortifications and later transformed into the elegant Palazzo Malvezzi Campeggi. You can explore the great hall, parlours, bedrooms, kitchen, dungeons, and the instruments of torture room. If you have enough energy, climb the castle towers for a breathtaking view of the pristine landscape! You can also enter the castle cellars and discover the region’s most remarkable permanent wine exhibition, featuring over 1,000 labels!
The day will conclude with a typical lunch at a local trattoria, where you can savor regional specialties such as handmade tagliatelle (noodles), tortelli (filled pasta), and the typical piadina (flatbread) served with soft cheese like squacquerone and local salamis.
The tour includes:
- Private transportation by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Bologna
- English-speaking driver
- Visit to the medieval village of Dozza
- Visit to Dozza Castle and its cellars
- Admission ticket to Dozza Castle
- Visit to a winery estate with wine tasting
- Lunch featuring local specialties, with wine included
- Private transportation by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Bologna
- English-speaking driver
- Visit to the medieval village of Dozza
- Visit to Dozza Castle and its cellars
- Admission ticket to Dozza Castle
- Visit to a winery estate with wine tasting
- Lunch featuring local specialties, with wine included
Prices per person:
2 pax: Eur 504,00
3 pax: Eur 410,00
4 pax: Eur 363,00
5 pax: Eur 335,00
6 pax: Eur 316,00
- Group quotations available upon request.
- Prices are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Please note that prices may increase during major events or due to rises in raw material costs and VAT.
Additional info
- The starting time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Optimize your time: if you’re leaving Bologna by train after the tour or need to catch a flight from Bologna airport, feel free to bring your luggage with you!
- We recommend booking any rail travel from Bologna after 5:00 PM to allow time for potential traffic delays on your return journey.
- Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation.
