GASTRONOMY
Culinary Tour of Italy

Taste of Italian Cuisine & Culture
Daily Departure - Parma and surroundings

 

This package is Do-it-yourself, prearranged with a recommended itinerary. Upon arrival clients receive maps and other basic materials to go around by themselves.
Car Rental is not included. And may be added upon request

 
FEATURES
PRICE PER PERSON

* Accommodation at 4 star hotel with down-town location
* Buffet breakfast and dinner daily
* Service charges and taxes included

Single

Double

$ 1047 .00 USD

$ 858.00 USD

There is no Children Discount
No Triple Room Discount

 

ITINERARY

 

Day 1 Independent arrival in hotel. Welcome drink and Parmesan cheese. Visit historical center of PARMA. Typical dinner at Maxim’s restaurant of the hotel and overnight.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2 Breakfast in hotel. In the morning before 8:00 am self departure for dairy farm to see production process of Parmesan cheese. Then visit a prosciutto ham factory for study.
Break for Lunch ( lunch on your own ) at a winery pinacoteca del gusto.
Visit of Torrechiara castle: constructed by Pier Maria Rossi between 1448 and 1460, situated on the top of hills surrounded by vineyards. Visit of The Magnani Foundation: hosted prestigious collection of Luigi Magnani, including works of Tiziano, Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya and the more recent Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, de Pisis etc. Return to hotel and typical dinner at restaurant. Overnight.

 



Day 3 Breakfast in hotel.
SORAGNA: Visit of the Parmesan Cheese Museum
FONTANELLATO: Visit of the castle of Fontanellato to admire frescoes by Francesco Mazzola called
"Parmigianino." ZIBELLO: Visit of Culatello ham cellars and tasting Return to hotel and dinner with fish menu. Overnight.

 



Day 4 Breakfast in hotel. Depart for MODENA to visit a vinegar factory.
MARANELLO: Visit of the Ferrari Museum. Departure

 

 

ALL ENTRANCE AND EXTRA FEES MUST BE PAID ON THE SPOT.
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORT, ASSISTANCE, GUIDE, OPTIONALS WHERE INDICATED