Parma To Florence: Italy'S Culinary Highlights

Guide

A local leader will be with the group throughout the week. However, due to Italian legislation, tour leaders are not allowed to guide groups in some cities, museums and churches. A local licensed guide will accompany the group in Florence. On the other days, you can sightsee with your tour leader or at your own pace.

Meals

All breakfasts, four lunches (including one cooking class), three dinners and one wine tasting are included. A selection of food inherent to the region includes: Many types of ham, in particular prosciutto, culatello and mortadella Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (also known as Parmesan) Balsamic vinegar of Modena Olives and olive oil Tagliatelle al ragù bolognese Excellent wines Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany are the perfect locations for gastronomy aficionados. On this trip, there will be many opportunities to taste local specialties, in particular during the produce and wine tastings, cooking class and the traditional lunches and dinners included in the itinerary. Vegetarians and vegans may find the majority of cuisine in these regions is not created with dietary restrictions in mind; however, there is still plenty to enjoy, including lasagne verdi al forno (a lasagne dish typically created with spinach-infused pasta sheets) in Emilia-Romagna and panzanella (a delicious bread and tomato salad) in Tuscany.

Others

Two glasses of wine per person with each included dinner Guided walks in Parma, Modena, Bologna and Florence All visits as listed on the itinerary Group arrival and departure transfers available Local city taxes

Transport

A private air-conditioned minibus will be used for all transfers during the week. We also use two scheduled train services: one from Bologna to Faenza and another from Brisighella to Florence (both on Day 5).

Accommodation

All hotels on this trip have been specially selected for their location, character and comfort. We stay in a mixture of renovated traditional buildings and comfortable city hotels, all to a three- or four-star standard and offering complimentary wifi. List of hotels normally used: Roncole Verdi: Locanda Alle Roncole is a charming property with a restaurant and classically styled rooms featuring 18th-century furniture. Reggio Emilia countryside: Agriturismo La Razza has a peaceful location approximately 2mi (3.2km) outside the small city of Reggio Emilia. There is a swimming pool (open seasonally) and rooms have a contemporary finish. Bologna: Zanhotel Regina or Hotel Touring Bologna. Both hotels are in the historic centre of Bologna, allowing easy access to the main attractions of the city, including the Two Towers. Florence: Hotel Villa Royal or Hotel Silla. Hotel Villa Royal has a classic 18th-century style, a swimming pool (open seasonally) and gardens. Hotel Silla is a family-run property whose amenities include a rooftop terrace with views over the Arno River.

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation — Visas or vaccinations

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included