Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Parma is one of the italian city of North Italy with strong connections with its history and traditions. Prestigious art works and architectural remains testimony its importance during Renaissance and the Middle Ages. The tour of the city starts from Piazza del Duomo, and takes you to the cathedral, one of Italy’s finest Romanic monuments, the baptistery, hosting the art works of Antelami, and the convent of St. John the Evangelist.Parma is an ideal choice for admiring precious art works, but you should not leave without exploring also where Giuseppe Verdi was born and lived before he moved to Milan. However, Parma and its inhabitants are mostly known for the delightful food products: Parma ham, culatello, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic vinegar are Parma’s most important specialties, appreciated all over the world.  It is not a mere coincidence that the European Food Authority is based in Parma. At the end of the city tour in stunning Parma, a visit to a dairy factory is recommended to learn all about the production of true “Parmigiano Reggiano”… and taste it too!

Half-day – Duration Approx. 2, hours

Including

• 1 Guided city tour of Parma
• 1 Visit & Tasting of Parmigiano Reggiano at a dairy factory