The 15 best things to do in and around Piacenza

Take a horseback ride along the banks of the Serio River, within the nature park of the same name on the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Cremona. Depart from Romano di Lombardia.

Relying on your guide you will have the opportunity to admire the protected natural area, rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

Before or after the horseback ride you can rest inside the center's characteristic clubhouse, enjoying an aperitif, or book lunches and dinners or stay in the comfortable B&B, all with a background of ambient music.

Enjoy this equestrian experience as a couple, with family, with friends, and ensure a moment of happiness and relaxation.

With this horseback ride in the Ticino Nature Park you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the horses, brush them and prepare the necessary equipment for an enjoyable ride.

The experience begins with a short introductory lesson that will help you learn how to tame your horse.

During the horseback ride, which will have an effective duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will ride through the forest and spring areas, rich in waterways and vegetation. If lucky, you may see storks, herons and other migratory species.

There is also an opportunity to picnic on horseback.

The boat tour allows you to visit the main points of interest on Lake Como for a maximum of 8 people. Duration varies depending on the type of outing you prefer to take.

2-hour tour:
Starting from the center of Como you will have the opportunity to see the new Electric Life, the Voltiano Lighthouse, the Voltiano Temple, Villa la Rotonda and Villa Olmo. You will then arrive in Cernobbio where we can admire its center, Villa Erba, Villa D'Este and Villa Pizzo. We will then meet the Borgo di Moltrasio with Villa Fontanelle (former Versace) and then arrive at the Borgo di Laglio, with Villa Oleandra, a curious Pyramid and the Ernesto Riva shipyard; from here we will move to the opposite shore stopping at the Forra di Nesso to admire the waterfall and have a nice swim.

Tour 3 hours:
Then we will continue to Brienno, Argegno to get to admire the famous Comacina Island. Finally, we will be able to admire the beautiful Villa Balbianello (movie set of Star Wars and 007 James Bond).

4-hour tour:
We continue to Tremezzo where we can observe the Villa Sola Cabiati and the Grande Hotel Tremezzo in addition to the wonderful Villa Carlotta, at this point we will reach the pearl of Lake Como "Bellagio" where we will observe Villa Melzi and Villa Trivulzio. Before leaving Bellagio we will head to Varenna to observe the beautiful Vezio Castle and Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero from below, from here we will head back where we will pass Hotel Il Sereno and Villa Taverna. We reach Blevio with Villa Rocca Bruna (Hotel Mandarin Oriental), Villa Schouvaloff, Villa Usuelli, Cademartori and Villa Troubetzkoi. We then return to Como observing Villa Mirabella and finally Villa Geno and its Fountain to arrive at the departure pier.

If you want to swim, bring a swimming suit and towel!

During the excursion you will be served Prosecco wine with which you can toast while admiring the beautiful views.

Fuel is to be paid in cash directly to the captain.

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

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Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

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At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Take a friendly walk with alpacas on the Serio River in Romano di Lombardia in the province of Bergamo.

Before starting the walk there will be a small briefing to get to know these docile and curious animals.

The walk begins at the ranch and continues through the landscape of the Serio River Park, before arriving at the river, a protected natural area rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

During the experience you can take souvenir photos with your new friends. 

An alpaca will be delivered for each adult couple.

Children, up to age 7, participate in the walk free of charge and must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Choose horseback riding in the hills of Bergamo and ride along the trails and dirt roads in the area, surrounded by the green woods of the park.

The horseback riding tour routes are suitable for both beginners and experts. The rides are one to two hours in length and take place throughout the week.

You will be led by an experienced guide, who will be with you for the duration of the excursion, showing you the most beautiful places and leading you through the most striking landscapes of the Bergamo area.

(The walk will be at a walking pace and not a galloping pace).

Alpaca walking in Carpaneto Piacentino allows you to enjoy a relaxing experience immersed in the tranquility of the countryside.

You can walk along pristine paths through forests, flowering meadows and vineyards accompanied by gentle, soft alpacas.

This experience is suitable for everyone: families, couples, groups of friends or simply those looking for a relaxing time away from the daily hustle and bustle.

Alpacas are gentle, curious and peaceful creatures, perfect for a relaxing and fun experience. Following their slow, meditative pace, you will savor the silence broken only by the rustling of leaves and their quiet breathing.

At the beginning of the experience there is a brief introduction about alpacas to learn about them, how to interact with them and how to guide them safely.

Afterwards there is a walk of about 1 hour on a nature trail, with stops to enjoy the scenery and make friends with these fascinating animals.

Prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano tasting in Langhirano with optional visit to the ham factory.

Thanks to this experience in Langhirano, the capital of prosciutto, you can immerse yourself in the Emilian tradition by tasting typical products of excellence.

When booking, you can customize your experience by choosing between two options:

Tasting at the prosciutteria

You will have the opportunity to taste cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano and bread, accompanied by a glass of wine and water (cover charge is included).

The Langhirano delicatessen, in business since 1869 and awarded the title of Impresa Storica d'Italia by Unioncamere, is located in the heart of the Food Valley and has been delighting discerning palates for 156 years. It is also possible to purchase typical local products.

Visit to ham factory and tasting

This experience begins at a family-owned artisan ham factory. The owners will guide you through the processing and curing stages, concluding with a visit to the cellar.

Next, you will move to the delicatessen to taste cured meats, Parmigiano Reggiano and bread, accompanied by a glass of wine and water (cover charge is included).

You must be self-driven for the experience, which includes a visit to the ham factory, or you can use transportation: the transfer is then self-directed.

The tasting in the medieval village of Torrechiara will be based on wines and typical products in the evocative setting of a winery.

You will have the opportunity to taste products vinified inside the centuries-old walls of this fortress, made with grapes from the vineyards behind the castle.

Processing is entirely artisanal from the moment of harvest to vinification. The wines ferment naturally in the bottle and rest inside an underground cellar, once a cistern dedicated to collecting rainwater.

During the tour you will have the opportunity to visit this cellar, located three meters underground, in which, at the time of restoration, archaeological artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age were found.

Wine tasting in Torrechiara will be accompanied by some local products.

This experience allows you to visit an Emilian dairy and taste Parmigiano Reggiano in Parma.

You will be able to see live how this famous cheese is made thanks to the guided tour that allows you to witness the entire process from the first stages of milk processing (first timetable only) or the extraction of the wheels produced that morning (second timetable).

You will then continue with a visit to the salting room and, finally, the impressive maturing warehouse with thousands of wheels.

At the end of the visit, you will be able to taste Parmigiano Reggiano. When booking, you can choose from 2 options (both available in italian or in english).

Classic Tasting

If you choose this option, you will be offered a classic tasting of 3 maturations of Parmigiano (12, 24 and 36 months) accompanied by balsamic vinegar, Malvasia wine from the area, water and breadsticks.

Tasting with prosciutto

This experience includes a classic tasting of 3 ages of Parmigiano (12, 24 and 36 months) accompanied by balsamic vinegar, malvasia wine from the area, water and breadsticks. In addition, you will also sample samples of Prosciutto crudo di Parma DOP aged 24 months.

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

An experience designed to introduce young children to the world of horseback riding in a safe, fun and engaging way.

The Saddle Baptism allows children ages 3 to 10 to have a first encounter with a horse or pony, during which children learn to get to know, pet and brush it, gaining confidence and respect for the animal. The instructor explains in a simple way how to behave safely and accompanies each child on the first ride, on docile and age-appropriate animals.

There follows a short assisted walk at the pace, with the horse led at the lunge by the instructor or an assistant, and then games such as small cone courses, small soft obstacles or gymkhanas are provided to make the experience more fun.

The estate tasting in Emilia will allow youà to taste the typical wines of the Emilian tradition while surrounded by acres of vineyards and cultivated fields.

To personalize your experience, you can choose from 3 different options:

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Lambrusco experience

Visit of the estate and Lambrusco tasting.

Black Gold

Tasting of 3 balsamic vinegars and balsamic condiments paired with local products.

The Grand Tour

Complete tour of the estate with tasting of 3 wines and 3 balsamic vinegars, with tasting of local products and our Montelocco Olive Oil.

With this horseback ride in the Ticino Nature Park you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the horses, brush them and prepare the necessary equipment for an enjoyable ride.

The experience begins with a short introductory lesson that will help you learn how to tame your horse.

During the horseback ride, which will have an effective duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will ride through the forest and spring areas, rich in waterways and vegetation. If lucky, you may see storks, herons and other migratory species.

There is also an opportunity to picnic on horseback.

Visit to the chocolate factory and chocolate tasting in Milan ideal for spending a culinary day among the many flavors of chocolate.

There are 3 different tours within the experience:

.

Base

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 3 different types of chocolate.

Media

At the beginning of the activity you will observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate.

Premium

At the beginning of the activity, you will be able to observe, using the 3D viewer, the harvesting and production stages of cocoa beans on a Perù plantation. Afterwardsè you will pass by the "Cioccoteca", the roasting room and the processing laboratory to find out all about artisanal production. The visità will end with a tasting of 5 different types of chocolate accompanied by a glass of sweet wine.

The maximum limit who canò participate in a single visitanè of 8 people, also each tour lasts about 1 hour.

Learn all the secrets about wine making and create your own unique blend with this workshop at the Urban Winery in Milan.

Program

As soon as you arrive, you will be served a welcome glass, which you can taste during a tour of the winery's production area, accompanied by a brief introduction to the project.

Next you will taste 3 wine bases, learning to recognize the differences related to production methods. Based on your tastes, you can then create your own custom blend.

To conclude, you will be able to unleash your imagination by decorating the bottle label of the created wine.

At the end of the experience you will be given a bottle of the wine made, one per group (group means the group that made the reservation), to take home as a memento of the experience.

Any extra bottles of the created blend can be purchased directly on site, at a price of 10€ per bottle, upon request to the facility prior to creation.

Horseback riding along the Adda River, lasting one to two hours, through the surrounding woods is an experience not to be missed.

The horseback rides are also suitable for beginners, as they consist of comfortable and wide paths located within the Adda Park.

Thanks to this ride you will have the opportunity to explore the nature that characterizes these places, and to let the horses water within the river.

During the horseback ride, departing from Rivolta d'Adda, you will be accompanied by two equestrian guides, who will lead you for the duration of the excursion.

Wine tasting and brunch in Milan to spend an encological and culinary day with groups of friends, families and couples.

Program

During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the winery with an introduction to the project and explanation of the production process. After that you will have a tasting of 4 glasses of wine accompanied by a sampling of gastronomic products, including a cutting board, toast, hummus and beef meatballs. To finish sweet wine and dessert.

Relaxing walk with alpacas and picnic full of typical products in the picturesque setting of the Tortona hills.

Leaving from Sarezzano, an experienced guide will welcome you to accompany you on a walk of about 3 km through woods and rolling hills, in the company of affectionate and peaceful alpacas.

The experience, immersed in nature and in close contact with these docile animals, is a concentration of relaxation and tenderness: it combines the pleasure of outdoor trekking with the benefits of pet therapy, thanks to the softness and contagious smile of alpacas, known as "the animals that always smile."

At the halfway point, after about an hour's walk, a mouth-watering picnic with local products will await you: cold cuts, cheeses, focaccia and other local delicacies, accompanied by water and wine.

Each couple will be entrusted with an alpaca.

Take a horseback ride along the banks of the Serio River, within the nature park of the same name on the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Cremona. Depart from Romano di Lombardia.

Relying on your guide you will have the opportunity to admire the protected natural area, rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

Before or after the horseback ride you can rest inside the center's characteristic clubhouse, enjoying an aperitif, or book lunches and dinners or stay in the comfortable B&B, all with a background of ambient music.

Enjoy this equestrian experience as a couple, with family, with friends, and ensure a moment of happiness and relaxation.

Picnic in the vineyard in Franciacorta, ideal for those who want to spend a relaxing day among the hills and vines typical of the area.

Inside the picnic basket, you will find food and wine delicacies prepared with local products by the Chef of the restaurant "La Dama Bianca" to offer you a unique and surprising culinary experience.

Upon your arrival, the staff will provide you with everything you will need: towels on which to lie down, pillows to offer you maximum comfort and a basket stocked with all the necessary dishes. To accompany your lunch, bubbles of Franciacorta will be served.

During the duration of the picnic you will be able to stretch out in the meadow, surrounded by vineyards, and enjoy breathtaking views with an evocative view of the ancient Castle of Bornato.

Menu (adults):

•    spelt salad with vegetables and chicken
•    ham and omelette sandwich
•    marinated steaks in finger food version
•    dessert
•    water and coffee
•    a bottle (every 2 people) of Franciacorta bubbles from Castello di Bornato.

Menu (kids): same as the adult menu without the bottle of wine.

Menu (children): 2 sandwiches with cold cuts, bites of grana padano cheese, cold rice with peas, cooked ham, sausage and cheese, soft drink and chocolate dessert.

Vegetarian\vegan\intolerance and allergy are also available upon prior notice.

Available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Enjoy a unique fun-filled experience with an alpaca trek in Val Camonica from the farm on Lake d'Iseo to Pisogne, Brescia province.  

The trail è is 2 hours long and enters characteristic woods behind the farm. You can walk side by side with alpacas, accompanied by rope.

For the hike è sportswear is necessary, with long pants and some comfortable boots.

On weekdays, the outing è guaranteed only when the minimum number of participants is reached. In addition, è it is necessary that the reservation includes at least one participant with alpacas.

The walk cannot be taken by pregnant women and children under 5 years old.

Take a friendly walk with alpacas on the Serio River in Romano di Lombardia in the province of Bergamo.

Before starting the walk there will be a small briefing to get to know these docile and curious animals.

The walk begins at the ranch and continues through the landscape of the Serio River Park, before arriving at the river, a protected natural area rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

During the experience you can take souvenir photos with your new friends. 

An alpaca will be delivered for each adult couple.

Children, up to age 7, participate in the walk free of charge and must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Visit Lake d'Iseo with a sunset boat ride with an aperitif on board included. During the cruise you will be accompanied by a skipper and the boat will be private.

You will sail among cliffs, villages overlooking the water and views that open only from the lake, toasting with a glass of wine and fingerfood.

The sailing is slow and relaxed, ideal for chatting, taking pictures and enjoying the scenery calmly, in an elegant but informal atmosphere.

It is the perfect experience for a couple, a group of friends or to celebrate a special occasion, experiencing Lake Iseo from an exclusive and authentic perspective.

For the boat aperitif you can choose between two boats, both made of wood but with different characteristics:

•    Motoscafo classico – charming boat launched by the historic Archetti shipyard in Montisola: more spacious, stable and comfortable, it offers a more elegant experience and, ideal for those who want comfort, views and attentive service on board (up to 11 passengers).
•    Ligurian wooden boat – more cozy and traditional, perfect for those seeking a simple and authentic atmosphere, in direct contact with the water. (up to 4 passengers).

The boat is always private and exclusive to the booking group, skipper included.

Choose horseback riding in the hills of Bergamo and ride along the trails and dirt roads in the area, surrounded by the green woods of the park.

The horseback riding tour routes are suitable for both beginners and experts. The rides are one to two hours in length and take place throughout the week.

You will be led by an experienced guide, who will be with you for the duration of the excursion, showing you the most beautiful places and leading you through the most striking landscapes of the Bergamo area.

(The walk will be at a walking pace and not a galloping pace).