Departure from the hotel in Milan; Visit of the old town of Bobbio, little Roman settlement of the Val di Trebbia. Visit of Grazzano Visconti, a completely pedestrin village – medieval fest in summer, Christmas market in November/December; Accommodation in a hotel/castle in the hearth of the village of Vigoleno;
Itinerary
A unique tour that will conduct you through one of the most fascinating Italian region: Emilia-Romagna, land of great food such as Parmesan cheese, mortadella, tortellini, Parma ham, extraodinary masterpieces of Italian fine art and wonderful cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini or Maserati. Learn how to cook Italian home made tortellini in Bologna!
Tour program
MILAN – BOBBIO – GRAZZANO VISCONTI - CASTELLO DI VIGOLENO
Start point
Milano, Milan, Italy
09:00 - 10:00
VIGOLENO – CASTELL’ARQUATO – PIACENZA - VIGOLENO
Visit of Castell’Arquato, walled fortress – during the year there are many festivals like medieval shows (September), antique cars and wine; Visit of Piacenza and the Museum of coaches; Return to the castle of Vigoleno.
VIGOLENO – BUSSETO – IL PROSCIUTTO - PARMA
Visit of the Museum Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto; Visit of a producer of Parma ham in the north of Parma with typical lunch; Visit of the town of Parma; Accommodation in a 5 star hotel in the centre of Parma;
PARMA – THE PARMESAN CHEESE – MARANELLO – MODENA - PARMA
Visit of a factory producer of Parmesan cheese; Tour onboard a Ferrari in Maranello (chance to drive or going with a driver, up to 3 people); Visit of Modena and the Museum of the trading cards of Panini; Return to Parma.
PARMA – BOLOGNA – COOKING CLASS (TORTELLINI) - MILAN
Visit of Bologna; Tortellini cooking class with an expert local cook; Return to a Milan.
End point
Milano, Milan, Italy
17:30 - 18:00
Tour Details
accommodation
n. 2 overnights with breakfast in a hotel/castle in Vigoleno;
n. 2 overnights with breakfast in a 5 star hotel in the centre of Parma;
guide
English speaking escort guide/driver up to 8 people (driver and guide with more than 8)
Guided tour of the city of Parma;
Guided tour of the city of Bologna;
meals
n. 4 breakfasts
Lunch experience with local food, cured meats, water and wine;
others
Visita to the Museum of Coaches in Piacenza;
Entry at the Museum Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto;
Visit of a factory that produces Parma ham;
Visit of a factory that produce Parmesan cheese with final tasting;
Tour on a Ferrari in Maranello (you can drive or be onboard with a professional driver, max. 3 people);
Admission ticket at the Museum of trading cards in Modena;
Cooking class to learn how to make tortellini;
food and beverages not specified above – entrances not specified above – porterage – tips – city tax at the hotels - extras and whatever not specified in RATES INCLUDE
transport
Bus/ Van at disposal for the mentioned itinerary
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Currency
Euro
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