Bologna & Liguria with David Kinch

Save the Date | Departing May 13 - 19, 2027

3 Reasons to Travel with
Modern Adventure & David Kinch

Aerial View of Portofino, a picturesque seaside village with colorful buildings and blue waters off the coast in Emilia Romagna of northern Italy.

The Patience of Place

Bologna & Liguria is a region shaped by patience and pride—arcaded cities, misty vineyards, and kitchens where time is an ingredient. Parmigiano aging in mountain air, pasta folded by hand, balsamic resting quietly in attic barrels—this is Italy at its most generous and deeply rooted.

David's Guidance

Chef David is a James Beard Award–winning chef best known for Manresa, his acclaimed three-Michelin-star restaurant in California. With a deep reverence for European traditions and an emphasis on pristine ingredients and seasonality, David brings decades of experience to the table. His work reflects both global recognition and a personal connection to Italy’s regional flavors.

A close-up of a chef in a white apron using a traditional hand-cranked silver machine to roll out a thin sheet of fresh golden egg pasta dough in a rustic Italian kitchen.

So Much Deliciousness

If Italian food has a homeland, this is it. Fresh pasta rolled by hand, wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano aging for years, traditional balsamic vinegar slowly maturing in attic barrels, and prosciutto perfected through generations of craft. Bologna and Liguria is a region where daily life and extraordinary cooking have never been separate.

Experience Bologna & Liguria

Emilia-Romagna 2025_Scenic view of rolling vineyards and countryside leading to a charming hillside town near Bologna and Modena.
Emilia-Romagna 2025_Homemade pappardelle pasta with meat ragu and a glass of red wine served in a cozy Bologna restaurant.
Emilia-Romagna 2025_Warm and rustic restaurant setting with brick walls and traditional pottery in Bologna or Modena.
A close-up of dark, aged balsamic vinegar being poured into a glass flask from a traditional wood barrel in a rustic cellar, highlighting artisanal craftsmanship.
Emilia-Romagna 2025_Aerial view of Bologna’s historic center with terracotta rooftops and domed church architecture at sunset.
Emilia-Romagna 2025_Traditional wine cellar with rows of oak barrels stacked under vaulted stone arches.
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