Explore the culinary heart of Emilia-Romagna with a full-day immersive experience in Parma, home to Italy’s most renowned cheese and cured meats. With round-trip transportation from Bellamore included, guests enjoy insider access to traditional producers crafting Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and other regional specialties beloved around the world.

Your journey begins at an authentic, small-scale Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, where expert cheesemakers guide you through each stage of production—from the early-morning milk collection to stirring the copper vats, shaping the wheels, and aging them in towering cellars lined with hundreds of fragrant forms. Guests savor a tasting of multiple ages (typically 12, 24, and 36 months), paired with local honey, balsamic, and wine.

Next, visit a historic Prosciutto di Parma curing facility, where artisans demonstrate the careful salting, drying, and aging techniques that have been perfected over generations. Walk through aromatic cellars and learn how time, tradition, and climate shape the signature flavor of Italy’s most prized ham. Enjoy a generous tasting of Prosciutto di Parma, Culatello, Coppa, and other regional cold cuts, paired with Lambrusco or Malvasia wine.

To complete the experience, guests enjoy free time in the countryside or an optional stop in Parma’s historic center for a coffee, gelato, or a stroll through its elegant piazzas.

Delicious, educational, and deeply authentic, this day trip offers guests a true taste of Italy’s gastronomic excellence—perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and anyone eager for a flavorful adventure.

Duration: Full-day experience (including transportation)
Includes: Round-trip transportation, guided dairy & curing facility tours, extensive tastings
Optional Add-Ons: Lunch at a traditional trattoria, Parma city center visit, balsamic vinegar tasting
Ideal For: Food lovers, families, groups, and guests seeking an authentic regional culinary experience
Pricing Tier: $$$