A customised, exclusive, friendly Gourmet Tour to enjoy Italian wonders: just fly to Milano Malpensa & we arrange a magnificent guided tour by our private minibus with your personal chef, with home delivery to Prague of all your purchases !
From April to October
(dates available upon agreement)
"Parma & Cinque Terre": enjoy the wonders of Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, enjoy scenic landscapes with picturesque fishing villages nested in a coastline protected area, hilly vineyards and a rich Unesco-listed historic heritage
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DAY 1
Pick-up by private minibus in Milano Malpensa airport according to the participants´ flight schedule and meeting with the personal guide. We recommend CSA flight from Prague, dept. 7.05 – arr. 8.35 Transfer towards Parma, home of many flagships of the classics of Italian cuisine. Along the way we will stop in the historic center of Piacenza and enjoy a proper "welcome to Italy": an exclusive lunch with grilled meat in a renowned butcher shop paired with “Gutturnio” DOC wine. Afterwards, a “digestive walk” exploring the magnificent medieval fortress of Castell´Arquato, set of many movie productions. Transfer to our accommodation, a charming 16th century tower transformed into a cosy, family-run agriturismo B&B. Traditional dinner to savor a rich selection of home-made traditional dishes like "tortelli alle erbe" and roast beef accompanied by a selection of the DOC locally produced wines. DAY 2 After a rich breakfast, private visit of a production site of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano to discover its traditions and techniques, a real unique experience in a temple of Italian taste. We will continue our culinary adventure with the visit to a traditional producer of Prosciutto di Parma with tasting of local delights like salame Felino and culatello. Afternoon: scenic walk through magnificent wine hills to visit the medieval fortress of Torrechiara, a true architectural masterpiece, overlooking a renowned vineyard where we will enjoy a selection of local Malvasia and Chardonnay DOC wines, Tasting dinner at a local family-run restaurant to continue the discovery of the seasonal dishes which made Emilia Romagna cuisine popular worldwide. DAY 3 After breakfast, transfer to the coast across the scenic landscapes of the Appennine mountain range to La Spezia, from where we will take the local train towards the five world-famous fishing villages named “Cinque Terre". Since cars are not allowed in the protected area of the Maritime Natural Park, we will discover these stunning landscapes and the scenic villages of Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Riomaggiore by short transfers by local trains and light hikes along natural trails under olive trees and across coastal vineyards. Lunch in the scenic coastal village of Manarola, our base to discover Vernazza and Riomaggiore with light hikes and enjoy a scenic boat ride to admire the Cinque Terre from their natural perspective. Accommodation in a cosy B&B in Manarola for a traditional Ligurian dinner, featuring local specialities like trofie al pesto, spaghetti with mussels, octopus, squid accompanied by the crisp local wines. DAY 4 According to the weather conditions, we have 2 options: visit of the picturesque seaside village of Camogli with a scenic boat ride to the secluded bay hosting the medieval San Fruttuoso Abbey, a gem of the Mediterranean sea famous for its landscape, pristine waters and traditional seaside architecture; or enjoy one more morning in Cinque Terre and shopping opportunities in Vicolungo fashion outlet on the way to Malpensa airport. Afternoon: transfer by private car to Milano Malpensa airport according to the guest´s travel schedule; we recommend CSA flight to Prague, dept. 21.15, arr. 22.45. |
Price per person: Euro 790 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 890 (min. 4 participants). For smaller groups: quotation upon agreement.
Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 690 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 770 (min. 4 participants)
The price includes:
Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 690 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 770 (min. 4 participants)
The price includes:
- exclusive private “Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto di Parma Experience” with rich tasting lunch
- 3 nights accommodation in double room in family-run agriturismo B&B
- 3 tastings dinners in agriturismo and traditional restaurant to discover the specialties of home-made Liguria and Emilia-Romagna cuisine accompanied by local wines (2 bottles/group/dinner)
- Entry ticket to Cinque Terre national park
- Daily train pass to move along the area of Cinque Terre
- Boat trip to admire Cinque Terre scenic landscape from the sea.
- Transfers by private minibus total ca. 600 km
- Italian and English-speaking personal guide for the whole tour
- Home delivery to Prague of the goods purchased by the group during the tour.
- exclusive tasting lunch by the butchery shop and lunch in Cinque Terre (approx. € 25 each meal)
