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.
From March to November
(dates available upon agreement)
"Slow food & fast cars": a magnificent journey to the heart of the Italian excellence with Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano & premium wines experiences, the excitement of Ferrari top-speed world and the historic treasures of lively Bologna.
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• Day 1: pick-up in Milano Malpensa or Bologna airport by our private minibus (direct CSA flights from Prague). 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.
Visit of the magnificent medieval castle of Castell´Arquato, setting of the fantasy movie "Ladyhawke" with Rutger Hauer & Michelle Pfeiffer. Accommodation in a family-run agriturismo in Parma hills area. Rich home-made dinner at the agriturismo to enjoy the traditional dishes which made Emilia Romagna cuisine popular worldwide. • Day 2: excursion to 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. • Day 3: after a rich breakfast, private visit of a production site of the famous Parmigiano Reggiano or Prosciutto di Parma to discover its traditions and techniques, a real unique experience in a temple of Italian taste. 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 with sumptuous traditional dishes including many variations of the famous local fresh pasta. • Day 4: after breakfast, visit of Bologna city center discovering the medieval gems like the 97-meters tall "Torre degli Asinelli". Afternoon: transfer to Milano Malpensa or Bologna airport according to the flight schedule. |
Price per person: Euro 690 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 750 (min. 5 participants). For smaller groups: quotation upon agreement.
Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 590 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 670 (min. 5 participants)
The price includes:
- exclusive “Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto di Parma Experience” with rich tasting
- visit to 2 family-run wineries and a traditional producer of Aceto Balsamico di Modena with gourmet tasting
- 3 nights accommodation in double room in family-run B&B
- 2 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)
- street food tour of Bologna city center
- 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
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 ("Enzo Ferrari Museum" in Modena or "Ferrari Museum" in Maranello € 15 per person)
- Gratuities and extras of any personal nature
Price per person for Cook & Meet members: Euro 590 (based on a group of at least 7 participants), otherwise Euro 670 (min. 5 participants)
The price includes:
- exclusive “Parmigiano Reggiano & Prosciutto di Parma Experience” with rich tasting
- visit to 2 family-run wineries and a traditional producer of Aceto Balsamico di Modena with gourmet tasting
- 3 nights accommodation in double room in family-run B&B
- 2 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)
- street food tour of Bologna city center
- 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
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 ("Enzo Ferrari Museum" in Modena or "Ferrari Museum" in Maranello € 15 per person)
- Gratuities and extras of any personal nature
