Emilia Romagna Culinary Experience

In Emilia Romagna, every square, vineyard and kitchen tell a story of culinary passion. From the rolling hills to the wine cellars of Parma, this is a land where food is not just savoured but celebrated. Join a tasting in a historic osteria, learn time-honoured recipes in a hands-on cooking class, and experience the Cena dei Mille – Parma’s spectacular open-air feast (subject to confirmation). Dairy, winery and vinegar loft visits and sampling help you to discover the true taste of Italy’s culinary capital.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly to Milan and transfer to Parma
Fly from London Heathrow to Milan Linate and transfer to Parma. Evening welcome aperitif in the wine cellar of a historic osteria with tastings of local cured meats and cheese followed by dinner.

Day 2: Full day Parma and afternoon cheese tasting
A morning guided walking tour will show you some of the sights of one of Italy’s most famous cities thanks to two products renowned throughout the world that can only come from this area – Parmesan cheese and Parma ham. But whilst the city is rightly proud of these, it is a wonderful Renaissance city in its own with a wealth of sights, including the 17 century Teatro Farnese, built entirely of wood, the sumptuous Madonna della Steccata with its frescoes, Galleria Nazionale art museum dating from 1752 and the Camera di San Paolo, one of the city’s most remarkable sights with its delightful, frescoed refectory dating from 1514 and the magnificent Duomo and Baptistry. Our tour will with a local guide will include three tastings in historical
shops. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 3: Parma cooking class
Morning cooking class in Parma for hand-on experience to learn traditional recipes.

Day 4: Wine tasting, Parma ham and a gourmet event
Morning visit to a local winery with tastings followed by a visit to local Parma ham producer. Late afternoon aperitif in Piazza Garibaldi followed by the Cena dei Mille – an iconic gourmet event set in the heart of Parma’s historical centre (subject to availability).

Day 5: Cheese and vinegar tastings
Morning visit to a local Parmigiano Reggiano dairy with guided tour and tasting. Early afternoon transfer to Modena for a traditional balsamic vinegar
experience including tastings.

Day 6: Free day in Parma
Full day free to explore independently.

Day 7: Return flight to Heathrow
Free time until we transfer to the airport for the return flight to London Heathrow.

NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion.

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 20 passengers.

INCLUDED

• Return flights from London Heathrow to Milan Linate
• Six nights’ bed and breakfast at the four-star Sina Maria Luigia, Parma, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• Two dinners
• One lunch
• Transfers and tours as detailed in the itinerary
• Various tastings and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
• Cooking class in Parma
• A seat at Cena dei Mille (subject to availability)
• Tour manager throughout
  
  

NOT INCLUDED

• Double room for sole use supplement - £420
• Holiday insurance 
• Meals other than those stated 
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc 
• Porterage and gratuities

HOTEL

Sina Maria Luigia, Parma

Located in the heart of Parma the four-star hotel is classically furnished while providing all modern amenities. The hotel has a restaurant and bar for relaxing in after a day touring, and comfortable bedrooms with all modern amenities including private bathroom, TV, telephone, wifi, safe and hairdryer.

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