An escape into the relaxing landscape of the countryside among the green iconic hills of Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, a tour of Parma, marvellous city of art, a concert or opera you don’t want to miss. The Italian Food Valley is awaiting you with an exclusive green journey, away from crowds.
Explore Parma, the Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy and Italian Capital of Culture 2020-21. Give yourself an escape into the relaxing landscape of the countryside among the green iconic hills of Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, a tour of Parma, marvelous city of art. Visiting museums and art exhibitions, ancient and charming castles, tasting the amazing wines and delicious deli meats, you will discover all the secrets of inimitable products and unique masterpieces. The Italian Food Valley is awaiting you with an exclusive green journey, away from crowds. We will take care of your safety and of whatever is necessary to let you experience a stay with no worries in Emilia, the land of perfect slow mix where culture, art and nature blend in a unique itinerary.
Day 1:
- Arrival in Parma and walk through the city centre up to Piazza Duomo with visit to Cathedral and Baptistery.
- Free time to enjoy the city centre or visit the Teatro Farnese, Parma’s masterpiece.
- Lunch up to you.
- Transfer and visit to a wine cellar on the green hills. The owners will explain what is behind some of Parma’s most famous wines. Tasting of three wines paired with local products.
- Dinner at a gourmet restaurant in Parma city center.
- Night at hotel or relais de charme or agriturimo.
Optional: book your ticket to one of the unmissable Concerts of the Festival Toscanini or the Teatro Regio di Parma Opera Season or La Toscanini Concert Season for unforgettable evenings in the surrounding villages or in the parks and theaters of the city.
Day 2:
-Breakfast and check-out.
-Transfer and visit to a Dairy producing Parmigiano Reggiano PDO on the hills of Parma with your private guide specialised in food and wine. Meet the cheese makers, taste the different degrees of maturation of the cheese, visit the amazing maturation rooms, discover the secrets of cheese making.
-Transfer to a family-owned ham factory and learn about the production steps and the secrets to recognise the quality of Prosciutto di Parma PDO. Tasting in a big room with a panoramic view or on an outdoors terrace: it will be a celebration of unique flavours!
-On the way back, photo stop at the Castle of Torrechiara, perched on the hill overlooking the valley, surrounded by vineyards as far as the eye can see.
-Departure.
Day 3:
Those who would like to stay an extra night can enrich the programme with:
-Possibility of renting an electric car or a luxury car like Tesla, to experience an environment friendly tour on the hills of Parma and Reggio Emilia.
-Environmental hiking guide available during the (e-)bike tour.
-Upon request, short classes on how to cut Prosciutto di Parma PDO: by hand or using the historical Berkel slicers.
-Possibility (to be confirmed in advance with the various producers) to adopt a set of barrels and to produce one’s own balsamic vinegar.
The fee will be tailored to your needs.
The tour can foresee: 1 night in a 4 star hotel in the centre of Parma or agriturismo, BB (city tax not included); private guide specialised in food and wine for 3 hours; visit to a wine cellar with tasting of 3 wines; visit to a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy with tasting; visit to a ham factory with tasting, drinks included; phone support by Parma Incoming during your stay
Services on request: transfers, not included guided visits, entrance fees to the monuments, not included meals, tourist tax.
Extra: Book your ticket for one of the concerts and operas of Festival Verdi, Festival Toscanini, New Year’s Concert, Opera Season, Concert Season, Summer Season of Teatro Regio di Parma and of La Toscanini to experience unforgettable evenings. Book an extra night stay. Book your guide for an amazing visit!
