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- 14-16 October 2026
- Bologna, Italy
Accompanying Persons' Excursions
A programme of three tours is in preparation for registered accompanying persons (partners, family members and friends attending HYDRO 2026 with delegates, and not attending sessions).
Day 1 - Wednesday 14 October 2026
Day 1 begins with a visit to a local cheese factory in Modena. The guided tour covers the cheese-making process, ending with the ageing warehouse and a tasting of two different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano.- The excursion continues with a visit to the Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti, set in the beautiful countryside near Modena. This former home of the world-famous opera singer has been transformed into a museum celebrating his life, career and legacy.
- Lunch
- After lunch, participants will explore Modena’s historic centre on a guided walking tour.
- Return by coach to the Bologna Congress Centre.
Day 2 - Thursday 15 October 2026
On Day 2, participants will visit the medieval village of Dozza and enjoy a guided walking tour. Renowned for its well-preserved medieval urban layout, the village retains its distinctive spindle-shaped historic centre, At its highest point stands the impressive Rocca, a former fortress now home to a museum.- Lunch
- On the return trip from Dozza, there will be a visit to a winery followed by a tasting.
Day 3 - Friday 16 October 2026
A hands-on leather workshop is being planned (subject to confirmation), where participants will discover Italian craftsmanship through an interactive introduction to traditional leather-making techniques. Guided step by step by expert artisans, they will create their own leather keychain, from selecting the leather colour to shaping and assembling the final piece.- Lunch
- After lunch there will be a visit Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio, one of the most significant and historic buildings in Bologna and the former seat of the ancient University of Bologna. The visit includes the renowned Anatomical Theatre, an extraordinary wooden lecture hall built in 1637 by Antonio Levanti for the teaching of anatomy.