Get ready for a week dedicated to authentic flavors, culinary traditions and the warm hospitality of Romagna.

Here is the full program of the 2026 edition of Loving Romagna with Carmela’s Kitchen
📍 Hotel Eliseo from 3rd to 10th June 2026

❤️ Day 1 – Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Welcome to Romagna
  • Arrival and check-in
  • Meet & Greet with Carmela – Short intro to the week
  • In the afternoon, enjoy a Welcome Aperitif in our seafront garden, a perfect start to your Italian getaway
  • Dinner at the hotel restaurant with fresh, local specialties*

❤️ Day 2 – Thursday, 4th June 2026

Hands in the Dough
  • Breakfast
  • Free morning to relax on the beach or explore the town
  • Afternoon: Cooking Class with Carmela’s Kitchen — learn the art of handmade pasta with Carmela Sereno Hayes
  • Dinner at the hotel*

❤️ Day 3 – Friday, 5th June 2026

Tradition, Craft & Wine
  • Breakfast
  • Morning: Free time — enjoy the seaside atmosphere or explore Bellaria Igea Marina
  • Afternoon excursion:
    • Visit to Teglie di Montetiffi, where traditional terracotta pans are still handcrafted
    • Guided tour of Castello di Ribano with wine tasting in the historic cellars
  • Dinner at the hotel*

❤️ Day 4 – Saturday, 6th June 2026

Market Vibes & Pasta Magic
  • Breakfast
  • Morning: Free or optional visit to the Rimini street market
  • Afternoon: Second Cooking Class with Carmela’s Kitchen
  • Dinner at the hotel*

❤️ Day 5 – Sunday, 7th June 2026

Authentic Romagna Cooking
  • Breakfast
  • Morning: Optional Tayfun Sea Experience for those who wish to enjoy the Adriatic from a different perspective
  • Afternoon: Traditional Cooking Class with our Nonna Romagnola, bringing local recipes and sauces to life
  • Dinner at the hotel*

❤️ Day 6 – Monday, 8th June 2026

Explore at Your Own Pace
  • Breakfast
  • Day at leisure or optional trip to Bologna or Ravenna, iconic Italian cities rich in history, culture and gastronomy.
    Information and suggestions will be provided for those exploring.
  • Dinner at the hotel*

❤️ Day 7 – Tuesday, 9th June 2026

Hilltop Beauty & Romagna Flavors
  • Breakfast
  • Morning excursion to Montegridolfo, followed by an aperitif with a breathtaking panoramic view
  • Visit to Mondaino for Fossa Cheese Tasting, a cheese with medieval origins
  • Optional stop in Saludecio, a charming village known for its murals
  • Dinner at the hotel*

❤️ Day 8 – Wednesday, 10th June 2026

  • Final group breakfast, picture together and… arrivederci!

* A glass of wine, water and coffee are complimentary with every dinner.