Parma short break food and culture, Italy
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1020To1730 excluding flights
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Description of Parma short break food and culture, Italy
Price information
1020To1730 excluding flights
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The price is influenced by the use of trains or private transportation, the category of accommodation chosen, and whether private tours, shared tours, or self-guided visits are selected
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This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Reviews
2 Reviews of Parma short break food and culture, Italy
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 02 May 2026 by Nick Launder
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all most enjoyable.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Chiara was absolutely brilliant in understanding and fulfilling our requirements and in her communication with us.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Not in particular.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent
Read the operator's response here:
Dear Nick,
Thank you very much for the positive review regarding the trip I organised for you and your family.
Im very happy that you enjoyed the cities of Parma, Modena, and Bologna, rich in historical and cultural heritage. Im also glad that you had the opportunity to discover the secrets behind the production of Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar and of course to taste these world-renowned local specialties.
I can assure you that your travel choices did in fact benefited in particular local people, reduced environmental impacts, or supported conservation. You traveled mainly by train, which is a positive and environmentally friendly way to travel. All the suppliers and producers you visited are local businesses and small companies from the area and the guides who accompanied you also live locally. Our travel agency is a small local business as well.
So perhaps you did not notice it because your way of traveling is naturally responsible (and that is admirable !) but your trip certainly contributed to support local communities in a sustainable way.
Thank you again for the trust you placed in me. I hope to have the opportunity in the future to help you discover other wonderful places and hidden gems in my country.
Warm regards
Chiara
Thank you very much for the positive review regarding the trip I organised for you and your family.
Im very happy that you enjoyed the cities of Parma, Modena, and Bologna, rich in historical and cultural heritage. Im also glad that you had the opportunity to discover the secrets behind the production of Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano and traditional balsamic vinegar and of course to taste these world-renowned local specialties.
I can assure you that your travel choices did in fact benefited in particular local people, reduced environmental impacts, or supported conservation. You traveled mainly by train, which is a positive and environmentally friendly way to travel. All the suppliers and producers you visited are local businesses and small companies from the area and the guides who accompanied you also live locally. Our travel agency is a small local business as well.
So perhaps you did not notice it because your way of traveling is naturally responsible (and that is admirable !) but your trip certainly contributed to support local communities in a sustainable way.
Thank you again for the trust you placed in me. I hope to have the opportunity in the future to help you discover other wonderful places and hidden gems in my country.
Warm regards
Chiara
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2018 by Helen Jeffreson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The food was fantastic, and the landscape.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
This holiday was very well organised by Giovanna in Italy, and ran like clockwork. If you are interested in regional food,i.e. cheese making, vinegar production and wine, its fascinating and we enjoyed the cultural aspects too. Parma had plenty to offer and we enjoyed the day travelling by train.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, certainly we visited small regional producers of food made in the traditional manner. The local transfers were very professional and done by a local firm, we travelled by train too, and stayed in a small B&B.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent, we would certainly recommend this tour. We were blessed with beautiful weather too.
Read the operator's response here:
Dear Helen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your travel experience and for your words of appreciation. Our small company and our partners always try to show to our visitors what we are and what we do in a very simple and authentic way. We did not do anything special but we are very thankful to you because you came to visit us with an open heart and open mind which allowed us to introduce you to our daily life.
Thank you again for visiting us
Best wishes
Giovanna
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your travel experience and for your words of appreciation. Our small company and our partners always try to show to our visitors what we are and what we do in a very simple and authentic way. We did not do anything special but we are very thankful to you because you came to visit us with an open heart and open mind which allowed us to introduce you to our daily life.
Thank you again for visiting us
Best wishes
Giovanna
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
We work with local partners and suppliers whose activities include traditional food production and other practices connected to the places visited.The businesses included in the gourmet tour are located in the area known as the Food Valley, where products such as Prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh pasta are produced. The characteristics of these products are linked to local ingredients, climate, soil and production traditions that have been passed down through generations.
During the tour, travellers have the opportunity to meet producers who maintain traditional production methods and, where applicable, work with native plant varieties and local animal breeds that have been reintroduced after periods of limited use.
The itinerary also includes accommodation selected for its historical, artistic or cultural features. Some properties are historic buildings that retain original architectural elements and are located within rural or natural settings.
People
The itinerary includes visits to traditional restaurants, shops and food businesses in Parma, where travellers can experience local food and culinary traditions.Examples include historic trattorias serving traditional dishes such as tortelli, tagliatelle, lasagna and ravioli, as well as local shops offering products such as focaccia, traditional biscuits and pastries.
These businesses provide opportunities to meet local people and learn about the food traditions of the area. Some of the producers and businesses visited are family-run and have been operating for several generations, with traditional recipes and production methods passed down over time.
Travellers are encouraged to engage respectfully with hosts and local people during visits and to ask questions about their work, products and traditions.
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