Parma Trip Overview
After a brief introduction on the historical background by the guide, the gastronomic visit begins with the cold phase, where the fresh meats are processed.
It is then explained how the best meats are chosen for the processing of Parma ham. Below you can see the machinery used for salting and refrigeration cells.
We then move on to the hot phase, with a visit to the maturing rooms, characterized by the typical aromas of ham. During the curing the “tapping” which leads to the branding by the Consortium with the famous “crown” of Parma ham will be explained.
At the end of the visit there will be a tasting of Parma ham accompanied by a glass of Malvasia dei colli di Parma.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Parma, Italy
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
After a brief introduction on the historical background by the guide, the gastronomic visit begins with the cold phase, where the fresh meats are processed.
It is then explained how the best meats are chosen for the processing of Parma ham. Below you can see the machinery used for salting and refrigeration cells.
We then move on to the hot phase, with a visit to the maturing rooms, characterized by the typical aromas of ham. During the curing the “tapping” which leads to the branding by the Consortium with the famous “crown” of Parma ham will be explained.
At the end of the visit there will be a tasting of Parma ham accompanied by a glass of Malvasia dei colli di Parma.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parma, Parma, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in the center of Parma and on board the minivan we will go to discover the famous Parma Ham
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Langhirano, Langhirano, Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Guided tour of a famous historic Parma ham factory for about 1 hour and followed by a fabulous tasting of the finest ham accompanied by breadsticks and a glass of local wine
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
