MINIBOSS Business Tout 2023 to Italy

 

WELCOME to MINIBOSS BUSINESS TOUR TO ITALY1

GOAL: study of the European business environment, specific businesses and culture.

INNOVATION. Business Tour is a special educational event invented by MINIBOSS Global for exploring a real business based on the best brands.

ORGANIZERS: European Association for Business Development (www.eabd.org) in partnership with MINIBOSS & BIGBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL.

FAMILY FRIENDLY! MINIBOSS Business Tours are always family-friendly, where children, their parents and grandparents travel together to combine a unique business research and intense trip in a pleasant company with the same fun and progressive families.

PROGRAMME

DAY 1. ITALY IS THE CAPITAL OF ART.
Arrival, Shopping, Relax.
Arrival in Bologna. Group transfer to the hotel Savhotel****.

EXCURSION # 1:
TOUR IN BOLOGNA.
Italy is the capital of emotions, music, fashion, cooking. Italy gave us the great creators Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Botticelli, the great designers Armani, Valentino, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, the great writers Dante Alighieri, Salvatore Quarimo Fizoro, great culinary masterpieces - pizza, pasta, ice cream, limoncello, as well as other things we love — gondolas, the scarlet Ferrari, opera. Bologna is the famous capital of fashion both in clothes and in art.

 DAY 2. BOLOGNA IS THE CAPITAL OF STANDARDS
for European Education
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today is Bologna Day.

EXCURSION # 2: Bologna is the capital of educational standards. Moreover, the oldest European university still attracts young people from all over the world. 

EXCURSION # 3: After lunch SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF BOLOGNA:
Here is what we will see in this beautiful old city.
After the tour, free time - you can enjoy walking along the ancient streets of Bologna.
We return to the hotel on our own with group leaders.

DAY 3. ITALY IS THE CAPITAL OF TASTE.
Parma is Gastronomic Capital
Breakfast at the hotel.



EXCURSION No. 4: CHEESE PARMIGIANO DOP.
The king of Italian cheeses is Parmesan. Made from time immemorial. It is important that the ingredients of Parmesan include only milk, whey, rennet, salt and time. And, despite such a modest list, the production process is very exciting.

EXCURSION No. 5: HAM PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA DOP
In the afternoon, visit the production of Parma ham - Prosciutto di Parma DOP. Whole pork ham. The production process begins with raising pigs in farms that are strictly selected for this purpose according to certain regulations. Not everyone hams are suitable for Parma ham, so a careful selection of raw materials follows before starting production. Salting meat is a whole art and is made manually. Further, time and the moist air of Langirano play an important role in promoting the maturation of ham. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.

DAY 4. MODENA IS THE CAPITAL OF AUTO BUSINESS
Maserati or Lamborghini and Pagani

Breakfast at the hotel.
Being acquainted with the Italian auto industry. Modena is the birthplace of world-famous Italian brands Lamborghini, Ferrari, Ducati, Maserati, Pagani.
In this business tour, we will visit the Lamborghini or Maserati factories and the new modern creative factory of Pagani.

 

EXCURSION # 6:
FACTORY TOUR & MUSEUM.


EXCURSION # 7: ACETO BALSAMICO DI MODENA PRODUCTION OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR/ or VINE FACTORY. We will visit the production of balsamic vinegar in the village, the place is very colorful, and we will find out how this culinary masterpiece is created.

EXCURSION # 8: PAGANI FACTORY TOUR
Pagani is the smallest and youngest automobile factory in the Valley of Motors, but no less interesting. Pagani Automobili S.p.A. - Italian manufacturer of carbon fiber hypercars. Horatio Pagani founded the company in 1992.
Horatio Pagani, who worked in the Lamborghini composite materials department for some time, founded Pagani Composite Research in 1988, a research and development company for the automotive industry. The new company collaborated with Lamborghini on several projects, notably the Lamborghini Diablo. In the late 1980s, Pagani began working on a car of his own design, calling it "Project C8." In 1991, Pagani founded Modena Design to meet the high demand for his design and engineering work and prototyping services. In 1992, he began working on a prototype Fangio F1, and in 1993 the car successfully passed tests in the wind tunnel of Dallara. In 1994, Mercedes-Benz agreed to supply Pagani with V12 engines. The final car was called the Zonda C12. In 2007, the Pagani Zonda F Club Sport set the Nurburgring track record – 7:27.82, and in 2010 - the racing Pagani Zonda R went round at 6:47.5.



DAY 5. PLACE OF LOVE
Garda Lake is a favourite spot of wealthy people
Breakfast at the hotel.



EXCURSION No. 9: GARDA LAKE
Garda is the largest and most picturesque lake in Italy, located at the foot of the Alpine mountains. Its area is 370 sq.m., the depth is up to 346 m. ​​The lake is attractive for lovers of swimming. The water is warm and clean. There are also thermal springs on the lake. The most famous is the Boyola underwater source, located at a distance of about 300 meters from the east coast of the island of Sirmione, at a depth of 17 meters. The shore of the lake is a favorite vacation spot of wealthy Italians and tourists.

EXCURSION No. 10: SIRMIONE
Gord Sirmione, located on the southern shore of Lake Garda, on the peninsula of the same name, towering at a distance of 30 meters above lake level.
Important sights of the city are the 12th-century Scaliger castle on the lake, the Church of San Pietro, decorated with frescoes of the 12th-16th centuries, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with a complex of frescoes of the 15th century.

EXCURSION No. 11: SIRMIONE WINERY TOUR (Optional for adults)
Italy made wine a drink known all over the world. Why wine has become an "Italian brand" and what innovations in wine production today - you will learn all this on a tour of the winery with a tasting of famous Italian wines.
The wine tasting at Sirmione will begin with an introduction to the history, work and philosophy of the winery, hosted by one of the resident winemakers. You will be tasting all four of the winery’s iconic wines – their white, red, rosé and sparkling rosé – accompanied by a small food pairing of local snacks.

DAY 6. DAY OF REST AND FUN
FREE DAY. GARDALAND or THERMALS (Optional).
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day. Everyone who wants fun can go to Gardaland. Entrance is at an additional cost (45 euro). The rest who want to relax can take a walk along Garda Lake or go to the Thermals.

EXCURSION No. 12: ITALIAN DISNEYLAND - GARDALAND (Optional).
The fabulous country of Gardaland - the most famous park in Italy - was built by the Italian millionaire Livio Farini after having visited Disneyland in 1975 and was so impressed that he decided to build something incredible in Italy. There are 40 attractions in six thematic areas.

DAY 7. ADDIO, ITALIA!
Departure to home.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Checkout from the hotel.

BUSINESS TOUR FEE: € 2,000 (early bird price till 1.02.2023), € 2,500 after. 

Children under 18 must stay with an adult in the room.

The price includes:

- Accommodation DBL or TRPL in 4-stars hotels,

- Meal - Breakfasts,

- Sightseeing tour of Bologna, Modena, Sirmione,

- Boat ride around Sirmione,

- Guides of all cultural excursions,

- Business excursions to plants and farms,

- Transportation,

- Business Tour Books,

- Tour souvenirs for quiz winners,

- Service fee and taxes.

Must be paid additionally:
- Air tickets,
- Insurance,
- Optional tickets to Gardaland,
- Supervision Accompaniment Fee - € 100 per every participant.

The Programme can be changed only if necessary and at the discretion of the organizers.

FREE SERVICE: Our experts can help you to find air tickets, order a personal or group transfer.

Explore the world of business and culture!
Travel with your family!
WELCOME TO BUSINESS OF ITALY!