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 goodies !

23 - 26 June 2016
​(other dates available upon agreement)
"Slow food & fast cars": a journey to the heart of the Italian excellence with Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, unique wine experiences & the excitement of Ferrari top-speed world.

• Thursday: pick-up in Milano Malpensa airport by our private minibus. (In case of flights from Prague we recommend CSA, arrival 8.35 am). A proper "welcome to Italy" is granted in historic Piacenza with an exclusive lunch in a local butcher shop, where the owners will prepare only for us a selection of meat delicacies like world-class "steak Fiorentina", home-made sausages and skewers paired with local wines. 
Accommodation in a middle-age tower transformed into a lovely family-run agriturismo in Parma hills area. 
Tasting dinner with sumptuous home-made traditional dishes including many variations of the famous local fresh pasta..

• Friday: 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, 
Rich home-made dinner at the agriturismo to continue our exploration of the traditional dishes which made Emilia Romagna cuisine popular worldwide..

• Saturday: transfer towards Modena, the heartland of the Italian motor-sport glories Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati. We will visit the magnificent Enzo Ferrari museum designed by the czech architect Jan Kaplicky and its stunning collection of historic sport cars, or in alternative the Ferrari Museum in Maranello.  
You can optionally test and sharpen your driving skills with an experienced instructor on your side, to master the blasting 570 hp of a choice of wonders like Ferrari F430 spider, California, F458 spider, Lamborghini LP570 and more, the experience of a lifetime! 
After such an experience, chill-out with the visit to a traditional producer of Aceto Balsamico di Modena and taste the local delicacies like the famous Mortadella.  

Return to Parma area and tasting dinner to enjoy the local delicacies, most notable the fresh pasta tortellini, lasagne and tagliatelle, a real pride of the friendly local folks.   
• Sunday: after breakfast, visit of the magnificent medieval castle of Castell´Arquato, setting of the fantasy movie "Ladyhawke" with Rutger Hauer & Michelle Pfeiffer. Gourmet picnic to enjoy the lovely countryside and magnificent scenery.
  
Afternoon: transfer to Milano Malpensa airport, with possibility to stop at a main fashion outlet on the way for shopping. (In case of flights to Prague we recommend CSA dept. 21.15 or Easyjet dept. 19.55).

Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 490  (based on a group of at least 6 participants), otherwise Euro 550 (min. 4 participants)

Price per person: Euro 690 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 750 (min. 4 participants). For smaller groups: quotation upon agreement.

The price includes:

• exclusive “Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto di Parma Experience” with rich tasting
• visit to a family-run winery and a traditional producer of Aceto Balsamico di Modena with tasting
• 3 nights accommodation in double room in family-run B&B (15th century mansion-hotel)
• tasting lunch in a renowned butcher shop and gourmet picnic
• 3 tastings dinners in family-run and traditional restaurants to discover the specialties of home-made Emilia-Romagna cuisine accompanied by local wines (2 bottles/group/dinner)
• Transfers by comfortable private minibus total ca. 600 km (in case of flights to/from Milano Malpensa AIrport)
• Italian and English-speaking personal guide and chef for the whole tour
• In case of travellers from Prague: home delivery to Prague of the goods purchased by the participant during the tour

Not included:

• International airfare
• Test-drive of Ferrari and Lamborghini cars, to be booked at least 1 week in advance. Reference prices: from € 80 for 10 km test drive of Ferrari F430 spider or Ferrari California with professional instructor, with urban driving. Complete "Ferrari experience" with Formula 1 advanced simulator and high-speed sport drive on a professional race track available from € 790 per person including 70 minutes drive of Ferrari F458 or Ferrari California.
• Meals if not specifically mentioned
• Entrance fees to museums , to be paid locally
• Gratuities and extras of any personal nature

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