Arrive in Parma and check into your luxury hotel. Visit the city. Head into the center for a traditional Italian aperitivo, or pre-dinner drink. Then, dine in one of the city’s many charming restaurants.

Hands-on cooking class with Academia Barilla Chefs. Learn the secrets of regional Italian cuisine. Go on a guided tour of Parma s historic city center, with visits to the Duomo and the Baptistery of Antelami; the Teatro Regio and Piazza Garibaldi; Palazzo della Pilotta and the birthplace of Arturo Toscanini. Lunch and dinner in the city s best restaurants.

Day 3 • The Gourmet Experience

Visit local Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma producers. Taste the region’s top products. Take a walk around the Castello di Torrechiara, a 15th-century castle located in Langhirano, just south of Parma. Take a trip to Modena to visit the historic center and taste real Balsamic Vinegar, Aceto Balsamico DOP, and locally produced Lambrusco wine. Lunch and dinner in the city’s top restaurants.

Take a relaxing walk around the quiet streets of Parma, or bike around the city center, visiting museums, markets, and specialty food stores. Hands-on cooking class with Academia Barilla chef. Learn how to use local products like Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Aceto Balsamico di Modena. Taste the food you prepared with your own hands!

Day 5 • Arrivederci

Say goodbye to Academia Barilla and Parma, taking with you the unforgettable flavors and recipes of the region. Be sure to share what you learned with your friends and family when you get home.

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