From Milan: The Lowlands Private Half Day Parmigiano & Culatello Tour
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
What you’ll do
Highlights
Itinerary
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Duration: Approximately 4 hours + transfer times
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Start Time: 7 am
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Group Size: 1-7 people
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Meeting Point: Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included in the all-inclusive tour. Alternatively, for the self-drive option please meet on location (details to be shared upon booking)
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Start your tour
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Join your guide ready to depart from Milan and commence your tour of an authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO producer. Discover the intricate, centuries-old process of crafting the "King of Cheeses" by hand, from curdling in copper heaters to the final ageing in wheel cathedrals. Conclude the visit with a delightful tasting experience
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To follow
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Transfer to the enchanting lowlands of Parma, where the meandering River Po unveils its beauty. Explore the craftsmanship behind Culatello di Zibello PDO, one of the world's most artisanal and prestigious cured pork meats. Appreciate its unique ageing process in the extraordinarily humid microclimate. Esteemed personalities like Prince Charles and Prince Albert favour this exceptional product for their cellars
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For lunch
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Indulge in a tasting lunch featuring Culatello and other distinctive cold cuts from the lowlands. Enjoy freshly baked bread or focaccia, savour a pasta dish iconic to the region, relish homemade cake(s), and accompany the feast with a glass of local Fortana wine.
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Conclude the tour, leaving you with lasting culinary memories. Return to your hotel or continue your journey to the next destination
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End Time: Approximately 2:00 pm
What’s included
Private licensed expert guide until lunch
Guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy
Guided visit & tasting at a Culatello di Zibello di Parma producer’s
3-course tasting lunch as described with local wine
Pick-up and drop-off are included in the all-inclusive option
What’s not included
Tips and Gratuities
Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users
What’s not included
Tips and Gratuities
Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off have been included for your tour, alternatively for the self-drive option meet on location at the Parmesan Producer at 9 am (details to be confirmed upon booking)
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 8 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 8 days before the activity start time.
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.