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Following the Wine and Food trails is a unique occasion to taste the gastronomic
delights in the production area and discover their secrets. The experience is
completed by cultural visits in a land rich in castles, museums, parks and ancient
churches. You can visit the Food Museums, savour Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,
Parma ham, Zibello culatello, Felino salami and the cooked shoulder of ham from
San Secondo all accompanied by Malvasia and Sauvignon from the hills.........and
you can almost smell the aroma of porcini mushrooms from Borgotaro and the black
truffle from Fragno.
FIRST DAY – Arrival in the Parma area and tour of a Prosciutto di Parma production
plant ant to a wine cellar of the Vini dei Colli di Parma (Vineyards of the Parma
Foothills). Transfer and visit to the Prosciutto di Parma Museum with tasting
lunch with local products and wines.
Afternoon, tour of Torrechiara Castle or of Magnani Rocca Foundation. Visit
to the Felino Castle and to the Salami Museum. Dinner and overnight stay at the
hotel.
SECOND DAY - Breakfast and visit to a dairy farm where Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
is made. Revealing of the secrets involved in its production and aging. Short
tasting session and opportunity to purchase direct from the producer. Tour of
Parma’s old-town centre: Farnese Theatre, Cathedral, Baptistery, St John’s Church.
Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon, leave for Parma lowlands and Verdi’s land: visit
to Verdi’s birth house, to Teatro Verdi and Casa Barezzi Museum or to the National
Giuseppe Verdi Museum.
Transfer along the banks of the Po river for a dinner featuring Parma plain local
cuisine, with visit to the nearby Culatello di Zibello (prime-cut ham) ancient
and evocative seasoning cellar. Overnight stay in hotel.
THIRD DAY – Breakfast and visit to the splendid Reggia di Colorno and to its
Historical Garden.
Visit to an Acetaia (vinegar loft) where the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of
Reggio Emilia. Tasting lunch at the vinegar loft with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
and typical products. Visit to Reggio Emilia, the town of the so called “Tricolour”,
the Italian national flag or visit to the impressive Canossa and Rossena castles.
Departure.
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The roads of wines and flavours 
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Price per person in double room, minimum 15 people, from: |
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Hotel |
Area |
Euro |
Single Suppl. |
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3 Star |
Out of Parma |
245,00 |
30,00 |
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3 Star |
In Parma |
260,00 |
40,00 |
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4 Star |
Out of Parma |
260,00 |
48,00 |
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4 Star |
In Parma |
290,00 |
48,00 |
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5 Star |
In Parma |
325,00 |
80,00 |
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Reductions available on request for triple or quadruple occupation
The tariff includes: 2 nights in the hotel B&B, 2 dinners in hotel drinks
included; lunches, dinners and food and wine visits as per the programme drinks
included, entrance fees to the Prosciutto di Parma and Salame di Felino museums.
The tariff does not include: coach, transfers, guided tours, entrance fees different
for the Food museums, tips, extras and anything not expressly mentioned under
“The tariff includes”.
To enrich your programme:
Cooking lessons to learn the secrets of the typical local dishes. The lessons
can be inserted in any of the days of your stay; the location will change according
to the programme and specific needs of the group. The course can be organised
in various places: farms, historical houses, castles or prestigious cooking schools.
Add a special day in the Parma Apennines to savour the Porcini mushroom of Borgotaro,
the black Truffle of Fragno, and visit the ancient towns and splendid castles
of the area.
For additional information and reservations regarding tour packages:
Parma Incoming – Tour Operator for Parma
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