The castles and the flavours of the hillside of Parma

• Departure from Parma for the discovery of the hidillic hillside of Parma.

• The first stop will be for the visit to the most famous castle of the area: Torrechiara...walking through the narrow roads of this medieval village, dominated by the homonymous castle, will be an unforgettable experience.

• To follow: guided visit of a real producer of the most famous Italian ham: Prosciutto di Parma!..

• You'll discover the reasons why it can be made only in this part of Italy thanks to the wind that comes from the Ligurian Sea called Marino.

• Visit at a local "Colli di Parma" winery to discover the secrets of Lambrusco and Malvasia.

• A rich lunch will follow including a tasting of all the different cold cuts of the area paired with their wines and filled pasta dish (Tortelli d'Erbetta).

• Visit to the “Rocca di Sala Baganza”, with its rooms, recently renowated, rich of frescoes and decorations and the new Museum of Wine, created in the characteristic cellars.

• As alternative, if the first location is not available, possibility to visit either the Castle of Montechiarugolo or the Castle of Felino (only the cellars with the Museum of Salame).

• End of the experience mid afternoon.

Type of tour: private

Availability: Monday to Sunday

Duration: 8 hrs 

Departure time:  09.00 am

Meeting point: Parma hotel if downtown / Parma train station / Parma townsquare

Cancellation policy: 

• No fee up to 16 days before the tour starting day; 
  
• From 15 days to 7 days before the tour starting day: 20% penalty;
  
• From 6 days to 3 days before the tour starting date: 40% penalty;
  
• 48 hours' notice: 60% penalty;
  
• 24 hours' notice: 100% penalty.