Parma Experience: Parma, through its welcoming people, tasty cuisine and local culture!

3 days
Min 4 - Max 8 people
Languages: English
Difficoltà: 1
Meeting: B&B
Adults

Parma Experience is an exclusive, fully immersive dive in Parma food culture and life style! Three days to really enjoy a unique experience!

Elena from Villino di Porporano and I, Alice, are delighted to welcome you to our three special days of Italian experience in our hometown, Parma. Join us to discover the food capital of Italy, Parma, through its welcoming people, tasty cuisine and local culture!

After ten years in the tourism industry, I realized I wanted to create something deeper, something that truly connected the soul of this place with the people who come from all over the world.

I wanted to weave together the stories of local artisans, the flavors of authentic products, and the spirit of Parma into an experience that goes beyond a mere tour.

Elena, in the same way, wanted to dedicate even more time to her guests and try to make Villino even more their home in Parma, their kitchen, and their living room by the fireplace! The only things that remain in limited sharing are Zoe, the adorable cocker spaniel, and Beppe, her husband!!

So we crafted this itinerary for those who long to do more than just see, they want to feel, to engage and to immerse themselves in the heart of our culture. Because, at the end of the day, we are all about people!

We live for the emotions that connect us, or at least that’s the way Elena and I see it!

This is the essence of these three days: start as a visitor and leave as a friend!

On every date, you’ll enjoy the timeless classics: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shaking hands with the cheese master; Traditional balsamic vinegar and its centuries-old barrels; hands-on cooking class with Elena in her home; a stroll through the elegant streets of Parma’s historic center to uncover the stories, anecdotes and wonderful people that make this city so vibrant and unique.

And then for each season there will be special experiences: truffles hunting, exclusive brunch in the private villa of one of Elena’s friends who is a garden designer, and then a picnic among the lavender rows in full bloom, Culatello di Zibello and much more!

We keep the groups small for this experience, because we want to have time to chat, laugh, and get to know each of you! So max 8 people, no more! That’s the perfect number to create genuine, unforgettable memories among friends 😉

WHEN???

ECCO LE DATE!! Here are the dates!

For 2025:

June 17th – June 20th / November 11th – 14th

For 2026:

April 7th – 10th / June 10th – 13th

September 1st – 4th / November 17th – 20th

If the idea intrigues you and you’d like to receive the full program, let me know the date and I’ll send everything over! There’s a different program according to the date, because we’ve decided to create a special program for each season!

Contact info: alicerossi.gourmet@gmail.com

We are looking forward to welcome you!

This special experience is possible thanks to the precious help of our friend travel agent Unordinary Italy

Included

Accommodation: if the date is sold out, exclusive use of Villino di Porporano for 3 days with a freshly and daily home-made breakfast prepared with love Elena, the special owner and host;
Activities: Alice will guide you to explore every single stop with passion and smiles: *Visit of Parma and its monuments, alleys and people, including food tastings during the tour; *Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham & Traditional balsamic vinegar experience in small, organic family run producers, where Carlo, Silvana and Alessandra can’t wait to welcome you; *Truffles hunting in the Parma hills with Lola, the cutest dog of the world, followed by a rich home-made lunch based on black truffles prepared by Francesco and his mamma Marta; *Private experience in a villa with a special brunch; *Picnic in a lavender field; *Culatello di Zibello exclusive tasting in one of the best producer of the area; *guided visit to the stunning Torrechiara castle; *Family style cooking class in our private quaint villa with Elena including premium Alice's private cellar wine pairings *Two dinners in local trattorias where only the best Parma produces are used. The activities are different for each date, make sure to receive the full program for the date you would like to book!
Meals: All meals are included (3 dinners, 2 lunches, daily breakfast);
Transportation included for every activity of the program

Not included

*Return transfer to Villino di Porporano in Parma on arrival and departure day ( available on request)
*Every activity not specified in the program

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Itinerary

3 daysParma Experience

– Parma city center
– Parmigiano Reggiano tour
– Black truffles hunting
– Parma ham tour
– Cooking class family style in a private Villa
– Typical dinners in the best trattoria of Parma
– Traditional Balsamic vinegar producer
– Torrechiara castle

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FAQ

Can I modify the itinerary?

Every experience can be customized according to your interests, but this is an organized itinerary: we can change it if your group book the whole experience in a different date

How can I pay?

You will pay a deposit and then the full payment will be done through our travel agent Unordinary Italy. Please contact us to have the full cancellation policy and payment methods

Can I change the meeting point?

In this case the meeting point is always your accommodation, Villino di Porporano

How is your cancellation policy?

Please contact us to have the full cancellation policy and payment methods

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