Visit the heart of the Food Valley and discover how Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are made. Explore the enchanting city of Parma, a treasure chest of artistic wonders.
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Description
Experience a unique gastronomic journey in Italy’s Food Valley as you go behind the scenes to explore two exceptional products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma.
Discover the main attractions of the elegant city of Parma, a city that will surprise you with its beauty and the uniqueness of its artistic heritage.
Duration:
10 hours
Availability:
Tuesday to Saturday except bank holidays
Starting time:
7:30am
Program
The tour will begin with a visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano producer, where you’ll have the chance to witness all the stages of production of the world’s most famous cheese. From milk cooking and fermentation to the shaping, draining, salting, and aging process in the warehouse, you’ll see it all. The visit will conclude with a tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano of different ages.
Next, you will head to a family-run prosciutto factory on the Parma hills, to learn all the secrets behind the production of Prosciutto di Parma and enjoy a tasting of this delicious product, freshly hand-sliced!
You will then relax in a traditional trattoria in the heart of Parma, where you can savor local specialties such as tortelli alle erbette—delicious herb and fresh Ricotta cheese-filled ravioli—and torta fritta, a flavorful fried leavened bread.
The afternoon will be dedicated to exploring the historic center of Parma, starting with its magnificent Cathedral, which is among the main representative Romanesque buildings of the region and famous for the great void of the dome was frescoed by Correggio in 1526 with the Assumption of the Virgin. Then you will visit the Baptistery a symbol of the passage from the late Romanesque to Gothic era, made of pink marble from Verona, a masterpiece by Benedetto Antelami.
The tour includes:
- transportation by private air-conditioned deluxe car/minivan with professional driver
- pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Bologna, Modena or Parma Pick-up from other cities available on request
- Amazing Italy top-rated guide service
- private visit to a Parmesan Cheese producer with tasting
- private visit to a Prosciutto di Parma producer with tasting
- private visit to Parma highlights
- admittance tickets to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery
- typical lunch at a local trattoria with wine included
- bottled water available on board
- transportation by private air-conditioned deluxe car/minivan with professional driver
- pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Bologna, Modena or Parma Pick-up from other cities available on request
- Amazing Italy top-rated guide service
- private visit to a Parmesan Cheese producer with tasting
- private visit to a Prosciutto di Parma producer with tasting
- private visit to Parma highlights
- admittance tickets to Parma Cathedral and Baptistery
- typical lunch at a local trattoria with wine included
- bottled water available on board
Prices per person:
2 pax: Eur 930,00
3 pax: Eur 695,00
4 pax: Eur 650,00
5 pax: Eur 610,00
6 pax: Eur 522,00
Group quotations on request.
Prices are subject to confirmation at booking time. There might be prices increase on occasion of big events and due to the rise in raw materials and VAT.
Group quotations on request.
Additional info
- Starting time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions with your reservation.
- The tour can be customized according to your requirements and interests.
