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From Bologna: Private Half Day Food Valley Tour

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What you’ll do

Ever dreamt of spending a half-day in the Food Valley of Italy with a top-notch guide and the most famous gourmet products of the world all around you? Well, now you can!

Highlights

Exclusive Parmigiano Reggiano Experience: Witness the artisanal production of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, the King of cheeses, following the same techniques used for centuries.Privileged access to various steps of production, from curdling to final ageing
Torrechiara Castle: Explore the stunning Torrechiara Castle, adding a touch of history and culture to your culinary journey
Prosciutto di Parma: Guided visit to a local family-run ham factory producing Prosciutto di Parma PDO.Learn the unique factors contributing to the exceptional quality of this renowned cured meat
Delicious Emilian Lunch: Indulge in a full lunch featuring typical local products, including seasonal appetisers, iconic Emilian pasta, and homemade cakes.Pair your meal with local wines such as Lambrusco and/or Malvasia for an authentic taste experience
Flexible Departure Options: Convenient departure locations from various cities, including Parma, Reggio-Emilia, Bologna, Modena, Piacenza, Milan, Como, Verona, and Florence
Customisable Transportation: Option for self-drive with a safe meeting point or choose the option with transportation for a hassle-free experience

Itinerary

Start Time: 8:30 am

Duration: 5 hours + transfer times

Group Size: 1-7

Meeting Points: Hotel pick-up/drop-off is available, alternatively for the self-drive option meet at the motorway exit or on location at the first stop of the tour (exact timings to be confirmed)

7:30 am Meet your driver and guide:

Join your driver at your hotel, for self-drive then travel to the start of your tour

8:30 am Parmigiano Reggiano PDO:

Meet our guide in Parma and head on to visit 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

On the way:

Take a look at the stunning castle of Torrechiara, one of the 40 manors in the area!

11:00 am Prosciutto di Parma PDO:

Guided visit with final tasting at one of the local family-run ham factories producing the mythical Prosciutto di Parma PDO: you will get to know why this ultra-famous cured meat can only be made in the hills of Parma, where the sea breeze blows from the Tirrenian all along this very specific river valley

12:30/45 pm Lunch:

Full lunch based on typical local products. Enjoy season appetisers, an iconic Emilia pasta course, and homemade cakes. All paired with local wine such as Lambrusco and/or Malvasia!

End Time: Approximately 2:15 pm

The described program may undergo minor changes in the timings

What’s included

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

Private guided visit & tasting at a Parmigiano-Reggiano dairy

Private guided visit & tasting at a Prosciutto di Parma producer

Typical full lunch as described

What’s not included

Everything not mentioned in the inclusions

Tips and gratuities

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Pick-ups: If your accommodation or pick-up point is out of town, you could be asked to pay a further supplement

What’s not included

Everything not mentioned in the inclusions

Tips and gratuities

Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users

Pick-ups: If your accommodation or pick-up point is out of town, you could be asked to pay a further supplement

Meeting Point

The "All Inclusive" option includes hotel pick-up/drop-off, if out of town, you could be asked to pay a further supplement.

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 between. 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.

Guide: the guide can decide whether to join you on board or drive her/his car

Lunch: the lunch can be arranged at a local restaurant, a Parma ham producer or an agriturismo depending on availability

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)

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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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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.