Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano and Ham Tour by First Class Train

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8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Live an authentic experience in the Italian Food Valley with a tour dedicated to the gastronomic excellence of Parma, designed for those who love to discover local traditions and flavors. Depart comfortably from Bologna, Florence or Milan with a first class Italo train to Reggio Emilia AV, where a driver will be waiting to take you through the Emilian countryside, the cradle of some of the iconic products of Made in Italy.

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

Continue with a visit to a Parma ham factory, nestled in the hills where the famous Parma Ham DOP is born. Here you will learn processing and seasoning techniques and conclude with a taste of the fine cured meat.

Return to the station in Reggio Emilia for the return journey. An authentic and tasty tour, perfect to discover Parma through its truest flavors.

What's Included

Guided tour and tasting at a Parma ham producer
Pick up at Reggio Emilia AV station
Guided tour and tasting at a Parmigiano Reggiano producer
Shared transfer by private vehicle
Italo high-speed train ticket in first class to Reggio Emilia AV
Tips
Anything not expressly mentioned in the inclusions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via Città del Tricolore

Customers depart independently on the Italo high-speed train from the station selected at the time of purchase. They meet the group leader and the rest of the participants at Mediopadana station in Reggio Emilia AV, in Via Città del Tricolore, 42122 Reggio nell'Emilia.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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