A tour of the Food Valley in the province of Parma in Northern Italy is on the itinerary of many travellers visiting the land of delicious food, great wines and postcard views.
With so little time and so many things to do and see it is hard to dedicate a lot of time to areas off the beaten track, but a trip to the city where the original Parmesan cheese and prosciutto have their origins is a must-do on the bucket list of every foodie.
For that reason, the local tour operator Food Valley Travel has been organizing tours in the region for many years, to help people discover Parma and Emilia Romagna also if you have very little time. Even day trips to Parma and its surrounding provinces from Milan and Bologna are available.
Until recently their tours could be booked upon request on their website, now they have added three brand new group tours departing Parma several times a week. The regular Food tours of Parma can also be booked online, but with the convenience of knowing exactly when they are available and with a fixed itinerary.
Almost Local â€" available from April to October 2018 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
The highlights of this experience are a unique tour of the city center of Parma that mixes the main monuments and attractions with local food exploring the hidden places where locals go.
After this tour, you'll feel almost like a local!
The Highlander - available from April to October 2018 on Tuesday and Thursday
On this tour you’ll visit a Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese dairy including a tasting of the products,
Find out how the traditional Balsamic Vinegar is made, followed by tasting, visit a local producer of typical cured meats with, also with a tasting/lunch at the end of the tour.Â
The Lowlander - available from April to October 2018 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Join this special tour to visit a Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese dairy, a local family farm,
the medieval aging cellars of Culatello di Zibello including a tasting and a local family winery with a wine tasting.Â
To book these special food tours, visit the website www.foodvalleytravel.com and simply book your tour online. The team of Food Valley Travel is looking forward to showing you Parma and the beautiful surrounding areas and will make sure you’ll get to taste the best local products of the region.
