EMILIA ROMAGNA FOOD TOUR
Unforgettable experience in the Food Valley: Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Traditional Balsamic vinegar, castles and city of Bologna,
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
The price includes:
- 7 night-stay in B&B basis in hotel 5 */ 5*L (entry level rooms. Availability for an up-graded room)
- Daily buffet breakfast
- All the private transfer mentioned in the daily description with Mercedes Sedan (2/3 person), Mercedes Minivan (4/6 person)
- Private guided Tours in Bologna (3h) Torrechiara Castle (1), Castell’Arquato (1,5h), Rivalta Trebbia (2h)
- Private guided tours with tasting in factory of Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello di Zibello, Traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena , Prosciutto di Parma,
- Private cooking class and lunch
The price doesn’t include: hotel room taxes, anything not quoted above in (see included)
nformation
Day 1: WELCOME TO RIVALTA TREBBIA OLD TOWN
Private transfer from Milan Airport to Rivalta Trebbia.
Overnight in 4* Hotel in Rivalta Trebbia (Piacenza countryside)
Day 2: RIVALTA TREBBIA CASTLE AND WINERY
The journey will start with the small village of Rivalta Trebbia who preserves the original architecture of private homes, tavern, restaurants, shops and medieval religious structures.
The counts Zanardi Landi still live today in the sumptuous and elegant residence.
The visit will last about 2 hours then you’ll be transferred to nearby organic winery.
You will taste 5 different types of wines and typical food: Parmigiano Reggiano, cold cuts, home made bread, local cheeses etc.
Transfer back to the hotel and afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in 4* Hotel in Rivalta Trebbia (Piacenza countryside)
Day 3: FROM PIACENZA TO PARMA
Transfer to Castell’Arquato one of the most well preserved castles in Emilia Romagna. The visit will last about 2 hours then you’ll be transferred to Parma countryside.
The onwner and Michelin Starred Chef is the most important producer of Culatello di Zibello Ham.
Upon your arrival you’ll have a welcome drink and you’ll visit the Culatello cellars.
Overnight in 4* Hotel in Parma countryside.
Day 4: HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS
Full immersion in the production of traditional fresh pasta from the Bassa Parmense area. The chef will prepare the pasta cuts that have made Italy famous all over the world: from tortelli Parmigiana style to tagliatelle, anolini and the pre-Columbian open gnocchi.
You’ll also taste some great wines directly from Antica Corte Pallavicina’s farm.
The cooking course will last about 2 hours then you’ll have lunch.
Overnight in 4* Hotel in Parma countryside.
Day 5: TORRECHIARA CASTE AND PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA HAM
Unforgettable experience in the birthplace of Parma ham.
We’ll start with a Prosciutto factory where we’ll learn all the secrets of this amazing cold cut. After light lunch We’ll continue with the visit of the spectacular Castle of Torrechiara, one of the most beautiful and well preserved castles of Italy.
Check in in your hotel in Bologna.
Overnight in 5*L Hotel in Bologna.
Day 6: BOLOGNA HIGHLIGHTS
At 10 AM private guided tour in the most beautiful spots of Bologna as: The Two towers, symbol of the city, Piazza Grande Square, St. Petronius Cathedral etc. Free afternoon and overnight in 5*L hotel in Bologna
Day 7: PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR
The journey will start early in the morning with a Parmigiano Reggiano factory where you’ll learn who this amazing cheese is produced and you’ll taste different types of Parmigiano (12 months, 16 months, 18 months)
It will follow a guided visit of a beautiful farm holiday who produces typical wines and Aceto Balsamico tradizionale di Modena. You will have a gourmet lunch with traditional dishes from Modena.
Overnight in 5*L Hotel in Bologna.
Day 8: PRIVATE TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Private transfer to Bologna airport.
*****Preferred hotels
Emilia Romagna: Torre San Martino, Antica Corte Pallavicina, Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni
PRICE PER PERSON SHARING DOUBLE ROOM:
€ 3100 based on 2 people
€ 2450 based on 4 people
€ 2200 based on 6 people
Notes: The rates above are subject to change especially for the seasonality who affect the hotel’s rooms
