Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano and Ham Tour by First Class Train

Special Instructions

Enjoy an authentic experience in Italy's Food Valley with a tour dedicated to Parma's gastronomic excellence, designed for those who love to discover local traditions, flavours and knowledge. The day begins comfortably from Bologna/Florence/Milan with a first-class Italo high-speed train to Reggio Emilia AV station. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting for you just outside the station to take you on a shared transfer in a private vehicle to discover the Emilian countryside, where some of the iconic products of Made in Italy are born. The first stop is a Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory, where you can watch the artisanal production of one of the world's most beloved cheeses. Among fragrant ageing rooms and large golden wheels, you will discover the secrets of a thousand-year-old tradition and conclude the visit with a guided tasting of different ages of Parmigiano Reggiano. The tour continues with a visit to a Parma ham factory, nestled in the hills where the unique microclimate makes it possible to produce the famous Prosciutto Crudo di Parma DOP. During the tour, the guide will explain the processing and ageing methods that give life to a product with an unmistakable sweetness. Here, too, there will be a tasty tasting session to savour the quality of this iconic cured meat. At the end of the experience, the transfer will take you back to Reggio Emilia station, where you will catch the train back to Bologna, Florence or Milan with memories of an intense and delightful day. A complete and authentic tour, perfect for those who want to discover Parma through its most authentic flavours.