From Bologna: Parma, Parmesan and Ham Tour by Train 1st Class

Duration8h

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LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Live an experience in the Food Valley with a tour dedicated to the excellence of Parma, among the cradle of Made in Italy campaigns. You can choose between leaving Bologna by first class train with private driver from the AV station, or prefer the smart formula departing directly from Parma.

The first stop is at a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory: between golden shapes and intense aromas, you will discover the secrets of an ancient craftsmanship and participate in a guided tasting of different maturations of the king of cheeses.

Continue with a visit to a historic ham factory, nestled in the hills where the famous Parma Ham DOP is born. Here you will learn the secrets of salting and seasoning, concluding with a rich taste of the fine cured meat.

Afterwards, you will return to the station for the return journey to Bologna or be taken back to the departure point in Parma. A comfortable and authentic food tour, perfect to discover Parma through its truest flavors.

Options

Departure from Parma

Duration: 6 hours
Departure from Parma: NOT included : return train tickets from Bologna
Starting point:
Hotel NH Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

Departure from Bologna

Duration: 8 hours
From Bologna: Includes: high-speed round-trip train from Bologna to Reggio Emilia, guided tour of cheese factory and ham factory
Starting point:
Stazione di Bologna Centrale, 40121 Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

What's included

Guided tour and tasting at a Parma ham producer
Guided tour and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer
Italo high-speed train ticket in first class from Bologna to Reggio Emilia AV (if selected at Reservation)
Shared transfer by private vehicle
Pick up at Reggio Emilia AV station (if you select the option by train from Bologna)

Tips
Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions

What to expect

Caseificio
2h

The first stop on our tour is at a dairy that produces Parmigiano Reggiano, the most famous aged cheese in the world. During this experience, customers will have the opportunity to see all stages of production.

They will see how the large wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano are made, how they are handled by the skilled hands of the cheesemakers and, finally, how they are arranged for ageing.

Of course, the most eagerly awaited moment is the tasting. Guests will be able to taste at least two different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano accompanied by breadsticks and a glass of fine wine. There is also the opportunity to purchase Parmigiano Reggiano at the shop.
2m · Admission ticket included

For lovers of prosciutto, this stop will be truly mouth-watering. At the Ziveri Prosciuttificio, customers will see the wonderful process of salting and curing the true and unique Parma prosciutto.

The guided tour ends with a rich and delicious tasting of Parma prosciutto accompanied by bread and wine.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For those who select the "smart experience" departing directly from Parma, train tickets are not included. The meeting with the Tour Leader and the rest of the group is in front of the NH hotel in Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR

Meeting point

Customers depart independently from Bologna station by high-speed train and meet the Tour Leader and the rest of the group at Mediopadana station in Reggio Emilia AV, Via Città del Tricolore, 42122 Reggio nell’Emilia (for those who select the option departing from Bologna by train)

End point

For those who select the "smart experience" departing directly from Parma, train tickets are not included. The meeting with the Tour Leader and the rest of the group is in front of the NH hotel in Parma, Viale Paolo Borsellino, 31, 43122 Parma PR

End point

Customers depart independently from Bologna station by high-speed train and meet the Tour Leader and the rest of the group at Mediopadana station in Reggio Emilia AV, Via Città del Tricolore, 42122 Reggio nell’Emilia (for those who select the option departing from Bologna by train)

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.