Stop At: Consorzio Produttori Latte CPL Parma Soc. Coop. R.L. - Produzione e Negozio/Spaccio Via Puppiola, Str. Puppiola, 15, 43122 Parma PR, Italy

Visit an authentic producer of Parmigiano-Reggiano PDO: you’ll discover how the King of all cheeses has been literally made by hand in the same way since the Benedictine monks invented it 10 centuries ago! From the curdling into the typical copper heaters to the salting and the final ageing in the so-called wheel cathedrals, you will be a privileged witness of almost all the steps of production of this out-and-out food icon. Tasting at the end.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castello di Torrechiara, Strada del Castello, Torrechiara 43013

Picture-stop at the medieval fortified village of Torrechiara dominated by its breathtaking castle.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Salumificio Conti, Strada Fontana 2/A, Langhirano 43013

Guided visit with final tasting at one of the local family-run ham factories producing the mythical Prosciutto di Parma PDO: you will get to know why the best ham can only be made in the hills of Parma, where the marino wind blows from the Ligurian Sea through the river valley.

Duration: 1 hour

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 4 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 08:30 AM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Professional local guide
• Bottled water
• Transport by air-conditioned driver (if car and driver option selected)
• Beverages
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Parmigiano & Parma ham tastings
• Gratuities
• Transportation service if Own car option is selected
• Lunch

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Please note that the locations mentioned in the program might change for availability reasons with similar ones.
• Please pay attention to the program that the tour provider will send you before the departure date through the Cool Destinations message center

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.