From Bologna: H.M.Culatello di Zibello: The King of Cured Meat
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From Bologna: H.M.Culatello di Zibello: The King of Cured Meat
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From $1886.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.

What you’ll do

Embark on a leisurely three-day escape along the serene Po riverbanks in the enchanting Parma Lowlands. Immerse yourself in the art of Culatello di Zibello PDO production and elevate your culinary skills with an authentic Italian pasta-making class in this region celebrated for its gastronomic traditions.
Highlights
  • Antica Corte Pallavicina Stay: Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of a country-chic Relais nestled within a resilient castle dating back to the 1500s.Experience the picturesque surroundings, with the river Po flowing nearby and peacocks freely roaming the courtyard
  • Guided Culatello Cellar Tour: Explore the medieval cellars where Culatello di Zibello PDO, the King of artisanal cured meats, ages to perfection. Gain insights into the traditional production methods that have made Culatello a renowned delicacy
  • Michelin-Starred Dining: Indulge in a welcome dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant of Antica Corte Pallavicina, offering a culinary experience that complements the region's rich gastronomic heritage
  • Educational Pasta-Making Class: Participate in a hands-on cooking class, delving into the art of Italian pasta-making.Master various pasta styles, from Anolini to Tagliatelle, and enjoy a delightful lunch featuring your freshly crafted pasta
  • Farm-to-Table Breakfast: Start your day with a rich farm-to-table breakfast, featuring fresh eggs, milk, and jams, providing a taste of the local culinary excellence
  • Bike Ride and Optional Activities: Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with the option to explore the riverbanks on a bike ride or partake in additional guided food tours in the renowned Food Valley
  • Hosteria del Maiale Dinner: Delight in a farm-to-table 3-course dinner at Hosteria del Maiale, showcasing the genuine flavours of Emilian cuisine
  • Fidenza Village Luxury Outlet: Experience a VIP welcome drink at Fidenza Village Luxury Outlet, including a VIP Card for an extra 10% discount and hands-free shopping service
  • Relaxing Environment: Revel in the slow-paced atmosphere of the Parma Lowlands, offering a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life
  • Breathtaking Landscape: Marvel at the picturesque landscape of the Po riverbanks, creating a serene backdrop for your culinary journey
  • Culinary Excellence: Discover the secrets of Culatello di Zibello production, a symbol of culinary excellence in the region
  • Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy a comfortable stay in a Double Room at a luxury Relais, offering a blend of elegance and historic charm
Itinerary
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Duration: 3 days – 2 nights
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Group Size: 2-10 people
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Availability: Monday to Friday
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Where: Parma Lowlands
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Day 1:
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Afternoon:
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Arrival in the lowlands of Parma and check-in at Antica Corte Pallavicina, a country-chic
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Relais
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housed in the only castle of Italy able to survive the disastrous floods of the mighty river Po and boasting a long list of charming added values: a Michelin restaurant, an own farming estate with its outlet as well as a deli shop, a black pig breeding activity and therefore a glorious production & ageing of top-notch cured meats, a food museum, a small osteria for the most genuine farm-to-table tastings in full Italian style. The river flows nearby, the peacocks run free in the courtyard, life is slow-paced and tranquillity prevails: it’s like going back in time, immersed in the true Emilian countryside.
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To follow: Guided tour of the medieval cellars, where Culatello di Zibello PDO, the regal artisanal cured meat, ages before gracing Michelin-starred tables
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Dinner: Welcome dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant of the Relais (wine pairing available as a supplement)
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Night: Overnight stay at the Relais
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Day 2:
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8 am Breakfast: Rich farm to table breakfast with typical products such as fresh eggs, milk and jams
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10:30 am: Enjoy a truly educational cooking class focused on the Italian pasta making tradition:
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anolini, ravioli, tagliolini, tagliatelle, stringoni
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and
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pasta rasa
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will have no more secrets for you!
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Lunch: Delight your palate (and your self-esteem!) with what you’ll have prepared during the class for the best-deserved full lunch ever in typical Emilian style, wines included.
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Afternoon:
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Free afternoon to enjoy a bicycle ride along the riverbanks or extra guided food tours in the Food Valley
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Dinner: Delight in dinner at Hosteria del Maiale
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Day 3:
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Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, proceed to check out, and conclude your experience
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The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings.

What’s included

2 nights in double room at a luxury Relais

Guided visit to the Culatello cellars

1 Welcome dinner at the resident Michelin-starred restaurant (wine excluded)

1 Cooking class with lunch

Bike rental (depending on availability)

Welcome drink at the Fidenza Village Luxury Outlet + VIP Card for an extra 10% discount and hands-free shopping service

Farm-to-table 3-course dinner at Hosteria del Maiale

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
For this custom tour, the specific meeting points and pickup details will be provided upon confirmation of your booking or upon submitting a booking request.
Notes

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Cancellation Policy

The product's cancellation policy will be provided at the time of quotation. Due to the bespoke nature of the product, the cancellation policy will be tailored specifically to the tour.

The tour runs rain or shine

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

The tour will commence promptly. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances

Live production

: being artisanal and not industrial products, the working cycle is not repeated every day at the same time, so it is not guaranteed to see

craftsmen at work

at each site (for example: Wine and Vinegar making, Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello).

Want to make a booking here?
From $1886.00
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.