Discover Parma and Emilia Romagna as you taste Parmigiano Reggiano, savor balsamic vinegar and master hand-made pasta in Italy’s culinary heart.
Starting from $1,044 per person.
A Taste of Parma and Modena Tour | Vacation Packages for 2025 – 2026
4 Days/3 Nights
Starting from
$1044
per person*
Unforgettable Italian Journeys, Designed for You
Curated by passionate Italy experts, this sample itinerary is just the beginning of your Italian adventure. Every journey we design is unique, crafted around your interests, pace, and dreams so you can experience Italy’s beauty and culture like a true insider. Let us transform your vision into a one-of-a-kind travel experience, filled with authentic moments and lasting memories
Day 1
PARMA
A Culinary Pilgrimage Worth Every Step
- Arrival in Parma and check-in at your centrally located hotel
- Guided walking tour of Parma’s historic center with a local guide
- See the Cathedral, Baptistery, Teatro Regio, and Palazzo della Pilotta
- Traditional dinner in a central trattoria featuring Parma cuisine
- Overnight stay at your hotel in Parma
Day 2
PARMA, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE FACTORY, BUSSETTO
From Cheese Wheels to Curtain Calls
- Breakfast at your hotel in Parma
- Independent drive with your rental car to a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory (Consorzio member)
- Morning visit to see the full Parmigiano Reggiano production process, from milk delivery to aging
- Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese at the end of the visit
- Suggested afternoon visit to Busseto, hometown of composer Giuseppe Verdi
- Explore Verdi-related sites and the atmosphere of this historic town
- Return to Parma; dinner on your own and overnight stay
Day 3
PARMA, BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA CELLAR, FERRARI MUSEUM IN MARANELLO
A Gourmet Day with a Racing Finish
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Independent drive to an acetaia (traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena cellar)
- Guided visit to learn about the production and aging of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
- Tasting and light lunch featuring balsamic vinegar pairings
- Suggested afternoon stop in Maranello to visit the Ferrari Museum (optional, not included)
- Discover Ferrari history, interactive exhibits, and driving simulator (optional)
- Return to Parma; dinner on your own and overnight stay
Day 4
PARMA, HAND MADE PASTA COOKING CLASS
A City That Eats Like Royalty
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
- 3-hour hand-made pasta cooking class focusing on Emilia Romagna traditions
- Learn to prepare simple and stuffed fresh pasta
- Lunch featuring the dishes you prepared during the lesson
- End of services after lunch
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Day 1
PARMA
A Culinary Pilgrimage Worth Every Step
Upon arrival in Parma, check in at your centrally located hotel and meet your local guide for a walking tour of this elegant city, renowned for its rich gastronomic tradition and cultural heritage. Stroll through the historic center to admire the Romanesque Cathedral with its stunning Baptistery, the prestigious Teatro Regio opera house, and the monumental Palazzo della Pilotta. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner in a charming central trattoria, where you can sample authentic Parma specialties. Overnight in Parma.
Day 2
PARMA, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE FACTORY, BUSSETTO
From Cheese Wheels to Curtain Calls
After breakfast, drive independently to a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory that is part of the official Consorzio. Arriving early (around 8:30 a.m.) allows you to witness the entire production process: from the delivery of fresh milk to the cooking and forming of the wheels, followed by salting and aging in the storerooms. The visit lasts the whole morning and concludes with a tasting of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano, one of Italy’s most famous cheeses. In the afternoon, we suggest heading to Busseto, the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, to discover the places where the great opera composer was born and lived. Later, return to Parma for an evening at leisure; enjoy dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel.
Day 3
PARMA, BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA CELLAR, FERRARI MUSEUM IN MARANELLO
A Gourmet Day with a Racing Finish
Enjoy breakfast, then set off with your rental car toward Modena for a visit to a traditional acetaia, where Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is produced and aged. Learn about the meticulous process behind this prestigious product, from grape must to long-term aging in wooden barrels, and enjoy a guided tasting followed by a light lunch featuring local specialties enhanced with balsamic vinegar. In the afternoon, car enthusiasts can continue to Maranello to visit the Ferrari Museum (optional, not included), dedicated to one of Italy’s most iconic brands and legendary Formula 1 teams. Explore interactive exhibits, admire historic and modern cars, and, if you wish, try the driving simulator (optional). Return to Parma in the late afternoon; dinner is on your own and you’ll spend the night at your hotel.
Day 4
PARMA, HAND MADE PASTA COOKING CLASS
A City That Eats Like Royalty
After breakfast and check-out, conclude your gourmet journey through Emilia Romagna with a hands-on cooking class dedicated to fresh, hand-made pasta. During this three-hour lesson, you’ll learn how to make traditional pasta dough, shape simple and stuffed varieties, and understand the secrets behind authentic Italian pasta from this region. The experience culminates in a delicious lunch based on the dishes you’ve prepared. After lunch, your culinary tour of Parma and Emilia Romagna’s flavors comes to an end, leaving you with new skills and recipes to recreate at home.
This Package Includes:
– 3 nights accommodation in 4 Star Hotel in Parma or similar;
– Daily breakfast;
– Welcome Dinner in a central Trattoria;
– Half day walking guided tour of Parma historical center;
– Guided visit of a Parmigiano Cheese Factory;
– Guided visit of a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modenas cellar with tasting lunch;
– 3 hours Hand made fresh pasta cooking class with lunch;
– 4 Days of Car Rental Class B (Fully Inclusive Coverage Included)
– Vat Taxes and service Charges.
This Package Does Not Include:
– All Land & Air prices: Additional U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines.
– Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. If applicable it has to be paid locally to the hotel.
– Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums Tips, Extras.
– Beverages during meals.
– All which is not mentioned under PACKAGE INCLUDES.
Terms and Conditions:
Fly and Drive independent tour package.
Available all year around on request.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
(*) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Childrens, triple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).