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Emilia Romagna - Parma + More
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1. Leave the USA on May 11, 2025, for the overnight flight
2. The home base will be Parma. Take a train from Bologna to Parma.
3. Arrivals and Departures Bologna Airport
Day 1 - Monday. May 12, 2025 (Arrival)
Arrival. Guests will be picked up at Parma train station. And check-in to Parma Hotel. Welcome cocktail. Evening welcome Dinner. Orientation
Day 2 - Tuesday, May 13, / Piacenza - Zibello
Breakfast. Travel to Piacenza. History and Culture Walk. Lunch. Afternoon visit to the Zibello King Massio Spigaroli. Return to Parma. Free evening to dine and explore the historical city.
Day 3 - Wednesday, May 14 / Modena - Parma
Breakfast. Departure to Modena. History + Culture Walk. Wine tasting with food. Visit the Ferrari Museum, and a balsamic Acetaia for a tasting. Dinner in Parma.
Day 4 - Thursday, May 15 / Mantova - Parma
Breakfast, a history and culture walk, lunch in Mantova, Dessert tasting, a return to Parma, a free evening, and Dinner on your own.
Day 5 - Friday, May 16 / Bologna Street Food Day
Breakfast. Visiting Bologna's historical richness. The street food experience in search of the best mortadelle, tortelline, salumi, ragu, and much more. You are free to explore the city further in the afternoon. Return to Parma for an optional cooking class with food, or free evening to relax or dine-out on your own. .
Day 6 - Saturday, May 17 / Busseto, Cremona, Parma
Breakfast. Wine-tasting + lunch. In the air of Busseto, you can breathe the notes of the famous composer Giuseppe Verdi, the most well-known representative of Italian opera, who was born in Roncole Verdi, a hamlet close to Busseto. In Cremona, you can perceive the equally decisive presence of the great Antonio Stradivari. The two Masters have contributed to making these places known worldwide for their unique music, good food, and natural heritage. Free evening.
Day 7 - Sunday, May 18 / Day in Parma Territory
Breakfast. We will spend the day around this historical center, and nearby areas eating drinking and discovering history. Last-minute shopping for you. Return to our hotel for the farewell dinner.
Day 8 - Monday, May 19 / Departures
Breakfast. Departure from Bologna Airport to final destinations.
May 12 - 19, 2025
Emilia Romagna + Parma Food Valley
Eight days - 7 nights
Sustainable Culinary Tour
Land-Package - All-Inclusive
$ 4500 PP without Airfare.
Master Chef Guided Tour
INCLUSION
- Five Star-Rated Hotel
- Experienced English-speaking guide throughout the tour, including Chef Walter.
- All transportation from the day you arrive in Parma.
- All breakfast, lunches, or related food + wine activities. All wine tasting. Most dinners.
- Sustainable Tour Philosophy
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Transfer from the Bologna Airport to Parma.
Insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
Optional experiences and extra nights are available on this tour for an additional cost.
Contact us should you need assistance.
Additional Services
Gratuity
Other meals, snacks, and drinks
Contact Carmela Natale for booking or other details. carmela@chefwalter.com
Chef Walter Potenza and local chef advisors designed all restaurants, hotels, menus, wine tasting, and food-related activities.
Flavors + Knowledge Tours has not partnered or worked with international tour agencies. It has been an independent family operation since 1995.
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