
VISITING MOTOR VALLEY
LITERALLY HOW TO BOOK & PLAN IT YOURSELF!
The Petrolheadonism DIY Dream Holiday…
We visited Motor Valley Italy and had an awesome time visiting all the factories and museums from Ducati to Lamborghini to Ferrari to Maserati as well as the almighty Pagani. Seeing the history as well as the factory plant lines building these incredible machines that populate the world and mean so much to so many people was truly awesome. You can literally book this all yourself and have a true Petrolhead’s holiday – Hope you enjoy the travel vlog, here’s where to book:
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Book Online Flights into Bologna Airport
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Hire A Car
Find the Deal that works best for you online
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Book Hotel
My Personal Tried & Tested recommendation, basic but brilliantly located in Maranello to explore as well as access all the other locations listed below:
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Rory Byrne originally recommended this to me in 2013 – it’s been refurbished since and I wouldn’t hesitate staying here again – Hotel Domus Maranello
All Booked, Get Set, Ready - Go!
Book Your Factory & Museum Visits Online – Fill your schedule for the week with one activity in the morning and one in the afternoon – if you get the geography right, there’s no more than 30 minutes between each location!
Ducati Factory & Museum
https://www.ducati.com/be/fr/borgo-panigale-experience/the-factory/opening-hours-and-prices
Museo Enzo Ferrari, Modena
Museo Ferrari, Maranello
https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/museums/ferrari-maranello
Umberto Panini Collection – Predominantly Maserati
https://www.paninimotormuseum.it
Automobili Lamborghini SPA – Factory Tour & Museum Visit
https://www.ticketlandia.com/m/lamborghini-museum
Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini – The Family Museum & Collection
https://www.museolamborghini.com/it/home/
Pagani Automobili
https://www.pagani.com/it/visita-guidata/
Maserati Factory
Restaurant Recommendations Sant’Agata Bolognese when visiting Automobili Lamborghini:
Lunchtime Gem frequented by Lamborghini Employees & Great Atmosphere – Busy – Ristorante La Taiadela
Evening Option or Intimate Lunch Setting – Antica Trattoria Dagli Angeli
Restaurant Recommendations Maranello when visiting Ferrari:
No.1 Must Visit Restaurant – La Montana – MUST book & ensure you experience this!
http://www.ristorantemontana.it/eng/locale.htm
Ristorante Cavallino – Opposite the Historic Ferrari Factory Gates
https://www.ferrari.com/it-IT/ristorante-cavallino/menu
Best Pizza & Pasta – Ristorante Carisma
https://en.ristorantimaranello.com/
Additional Activities:
Spotting Ferrari’s Leaving the Ferrari Factory located on the Monument al Cavallino Rampante Roundabout