Ferrara, declared a
UNESCO heritage city in 1995, was an important political, artistic and cultural centre under the rule of the Dukes of Este. Its urban development with the
Addizione Erculea during the Renaissance earned it the title of Europe's first modern capital.
- Day 1: Arrival during the day and orientation tour of the medieval city with a walk along the new Darsena. Optional group excursion on board a restored old Venetian boat: the Nena *(1)
- Day 2: Visit with free admission to the Doge's Palace, the current seat of the Town Hall (visit permitted only when there are no municipal activities). Guided tour of the Renaissance city. Visit to the Museum of Palazzo Schifanoia, historical Este residence.
- Day 3: Food walking tour *(2) to discover the historic centre and the Jewish ghetto with special focus on the specialities of Ferrara cuisine. In the afternoon, entrance and visit to the Estense Castle.
- Day 4: Visit by yourself to the Duomo and the Cathedral Museum
Note: *(1) Excursions on board the Nena take place from the spring season to October. They are subject to reconfirmation by the captain.*(2) Our food tour includes 3 tasting stops with drinks (1st stop curly-toast breakfast and coffee or cappuccino, 2nd stop platter of cured meats with typical bread, macaroni pie and 1 glass of wine, 3rd stop two first courses (pumpkin cappellacci and diamantino), 1 glass of wine and tenerina cake.
