Discover the secrets of Parma's most traditional products on a mini shuttle bus with your Italian and English-speaking guide.

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Rates

Adults: € 145.00 Children: € 130.00 Ages 4-10

Ages 3 and under are FREE without a dedicated seat in the bus.

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Duration

6 hours

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About

For all foodies out there wishing to share their how-is-it-made experience with other passengers from all over the world! Discover what PDO means and get ready to become a food ambassador!

09:30 am: Departure from Parma towards the so-called Highlands. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairy and learn about every step of the natural making process that leads to the “birth” of the king of all cheeses. Enter the impressive aging rooms and walk among 5000 Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels. Taste cheese of different ages and savor how it improves over time.

To follow: Travel through the beautiful Parma countryside where the sea breeze crosses the hills and makes this area ideal for Parma ham making. Inside a Parma ham factory, follow the journey of this prestigious ham from careful meat selection until its meticulous aging. Taste the unique sweetness of Parma ham and other local cold cuts.

To follow: A good old trattoria is a must-stop for all foodies. In this traditional and cozy restaurant, try the best of what Parma cuisine can offer, matched with a nice glass of local wine. Your menu includes starters, tortelli d’erbetta (homemade pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach), seasonal dessert, a glass of Lambrusco wine, water, and coffee. The menu could vary according to the season. Should you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please inform us at the time of booking, and an alternative menu will be suggested.

To follow: Enter a 300-year-old mansion and smell the unique scent of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Listen to the story of a family that considers vinegar its most precious gift in life. Admire barrels filled with black gold, aged up to 25 years. Savor balsamic vinegar of different ages and discover unusual (and incredibly yummy!) recipes combining it with meat tartare, seafood, and desserts.

05:00 pm: End of the activities and drop off in Parma.

INCLUSIONS:

· Transportation by private minibus;

· Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy;

· Guided visit & tasting at a Prosciutto di Parma producer;

· Guided visit & tasting at a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer.

NOT INCLUDED:

· private guide on board;

· everything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Please note:

· Program: the described program may undergo minor changes in the timings

· Guide: there is no private guide on board. Explanations are given directly by the producers at each stop. If you prefer a tour with a private guide at disposal you should opt for the FOOD VALLEY GOURMET TOUR FULL DAY.

· Our drivers are NOT driver-guides, since this kind of professional profile is forbidden by the Italian law.

· It is not guaranteed to see the craftsmen at work at every production: being artisanal and not industrial products, the working cycle is not repeated

every day at the same time (eg. Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP, wine making, Prosciutto di Parma).

Cancellation policy:

· No penalties up to 48 hours before the tour;

· From 47 to 24 hours before the tour: 50% penalty;

· No Show: 100% penalty.