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From Bologna: Parmigiano & Culatello In the Lowlands of Parma

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What you’ll do

A food tour in the charming lowlands of Parma to the discovery of both the most iconic and the less known niche products selected by top-notch chefs all over the world!

Highlights

Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO Insight: Witness the artisanal creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano, the renowned "King of Cheeses"
Culatello di Zibello PDO Experience: Explore the extraordinary world of Culatello, one of the world's most prestigious cured pork meats
Parma’s Lowlands: Immerse yourself in the charm of Parma's lowlands, where the meandering River Po reveals its beauty. Experience the authentic atmosphere of the region, known for its culinary excellence
Authentic Lunch: Delight your taste buds with a tasting lunch featuring Culatello and other distinctive cold cuts from the region. Savour homemade pasta, freshly baked bread or focaccia, and indulge in a selection of local delicacies
Leisurely and Specialised Tour: Enjoy a private, leisurely-paced tour designed for an immersive and specialised experience. Uncover culinary treasures carefully chosen by top-notch chefs, making it a memorable journey for food enthusiast

Itinerary

Duration: Approximately 4 hours + transfer times

Start Time: 7:30 AM - Bologna to 1 HR 30 MINS

Group Size: 1-7 people (Private)

Meeting Points: Hotel pick-up/drop-off is available from Downtown Bologna

7:30 am Your Journey Begins From Bologna

9:00 AM - Meet the guide directly at the dairy and start your visit to an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.

To follow - Transfer to the very lowlands of Parma, where the river Po gradually unveils its meandering lines, and head on to learn about one of the most artisanal and prestigious cured pork meats of the world that can only be aged in this extra-ordinarily humid microclimate: Culatello di Zibello PDO. VIPs like Prince Charles of England and Prince Albert of Monaco use to top their cellars up with this incredible product…no doubt why!

For lunch - Tasting lunch including Culatello and other typical cold cuts from the lowlands, bread or focaccia, a pasta dish among the most iconic of the region, homemade cake(s) and a glass of local Fortana wine.

2:00 PM - End of services and back to your hotel

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings.

What’s included

Private licensed expert guide until lunch (English /other languages upon supplement)

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, local wine inc

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

Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Downtown Bologna.

Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your start time.

Notes

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

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings.

Pick-ups: You will be picked up at your hotel downtown. If out of town, you could be asked to pay a further supplement.

Guide: the guide can decide whether to join you on board

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

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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.

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