Taste of Parma

You will be transferred from your hotel in Milan to the train station. Take a train to Parma. Upon arrival make your own way to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Today, we recommend joining a small group tour to learn about Parmigiano-Reggiano, aka the king of cheese. See the producers at work as they heat the milk to separate the whey. Watch as the cheese is salted and shaped into a wheel before it’s placed in the aging room. As you admire the rows of wheels, hear how the cheese is hammered, fire-branded, and subject to stringent tests before it is finally allowed to be sold as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Finally, finish your tour and sit down for a cheese tasting with honey and local wine. Consider also joining optional Parma ham or Balsamic Vinegar tasting tours.