6-Day Culinary Tour of Italy from Academia Barilla
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6-day, 5-night culinary tour of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region; includes accommodations, all meals, cooking classes, and tours
What You Get
- Starting at $1,799, 6-day all-inclusive culinary tour of Parma
- 6 options available, including tours in October, November, or December 2013
- Click here to see all options.
Note: All options priced per person and valid for solo travel (single occupancy accommodations) or a Travel with a Friend package (double occupancy accommodations, two Groupons required). Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 9/27/13
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations result in fee of Groupon price.
- Taxes: Tax included.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Culinary Classes and Robust Meals in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna Region
Included in the tour:
- 5 nights at the 3-star Hotel Button or a similar hotel in Parma
- Transfers, cooking classes, meals, and tours per itinerary
- This experience-of-a-lifetime trip includes all meals during your stay: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners. Gratuity is not necessary and tax is included.
- All tours, visits, and classes are conducted in English.
- During your trip, each participant will receive a chef hat, apron, printed recipes, and a Culinary Certificate for participation.
- Afterwards, each participant will receive a $100 gift certificate for Academia Barilla.
- Additional excursions to different regions and add-ons are available; please inquire at booking. <p>
Days 1 and 2: Pasta Cooking Class and Parma Historic City Center Tour
Via a 10 a.m. transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), you’ll arrive at Academia Barilla in Parma, an institution dedicated to preserving and disseminating Italy’s culinary traditions. You’ll spend the afternoon exploring Parma at your leisure. Parma is home to some of Italy’s most important culinary exports including parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto di parma, balsamic vinegar, and tomatoes. In the evening, the group will meet briefly to discuss the itinerary before dining at a local trattoria.
The next morning, you’ll mix regional sauces and make fresh pasta in your first cooking class at Academia Barilla, followed by lunch with the chefs. Later that day, learn about the colorful history of Parma—famous for its parmigiano cheese and prosciutto di Parma—on a guided walking tour to the city center.
Day 3: Parma Valley, Castles, Wine Tastings
Next, the tour heads to the world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairies. You’ll see how cheese is produced and get to sample some for yourself. Afterwards, you’ll taste prosciutto near the base of the Apennine Mountains before lunching at a meticulously preserved medieval castle. The day ends with a stop in the hilly Colli di Parma wine region to sip some of its varietals.
Day 4: Modena and Zibello
Next up is Modena, a town just east of Parma and home to two famous Italian luxury carmakers—Ferrari and Maserati. While in Modena you’ll taste the town’s renowned balsamic vinegar. Then the group visits a producer of culatello di zibello, thick cuts of pork that go through an intricate curing process. The pork dries for a year in caves that are more than five centuries old. You’ll tour one of the caves and taste the finished product, then dine at chef Massimo Spigaroli’s Ristorante al Cavallino Bianco before returning to Parma.
Days 5 and 6: Barilla Pasta Factory and Hilltop Farewell Dinner
The tour’s penultimate day is marked by a visit to the Barilla pasta factory—the biggest of its kind in the world—where you’ll learn how pasta is produced in various sizes and shapes. The medieval Castello Dell’Elfo makes a memorable setting for saying farewell to your fellow travelers over a robust dinner. Say goodbye to Parma amid views of the city from high atop a hill. The next morning you’ll take a 6 a.m. private transfer back to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions. <p><hr>
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Academia Barilla provide airfare as part of this deal? Unfortunately, no.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, Absolutely. Academia Barilla organizes unique culinary travel in every region of Italy. Contact Academia Barilla about extending your trip.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Please contact Academia Barilla immediately upon travel purchase. You will be immediately notified if your selected travel date is unavailable.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? Academia Barilla will work with you to accommodate you into another available travel period.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? A separate Groupon is required for each child. Children may stay in your room.
Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- By shuttle: includes private van transfer to Academia Barilla from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The shuttle leaves the airport at 10 a.m.
6-day, 5-night culinary tour of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region; includes accommodations, all meals, cooking classes, and tours
What You Get
- Starting at $1,799, 6-day all-inclusive culinary tour of Parma
- 6 options available, including tours in October, November, or December 2013
- Click here to see all options.
Note: All options priced per person and valid for solo travel (single occupancy accommodations) or a Travel with a Friend package (double occupancy accommodations, two Groupons required). Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 9/27/13
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations result in fee of Groupon price.
- Taxes: Tax included.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Culinary Classes and Robust Meals in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna Region
Included in the tour:
- 5 nights at the 3-star Hotel Button or a similar hotel in Parma
- Transfers, cooking classes, meals, and tours per itinerary
- This experience-of-a-lifetime trip includes all meals during your stay: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners. Gratuity is not necessary and tax is included.
- All tours, visits, and classes are conducted in English.
- During your trip, each participant will receive a chef hat, apron, printed recipes, and a Culinary Certificate for participation.
- Afterwards, each participant will receive a $100 gift certificate for Academia Barilla.
- Additional excursions to different regions and add-ons are available; please inquire at booking. <p>
Days 1 and 2: Pasta Cooking Class and Parma Historic City Center Tour
Via a 10 a.m. transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), you’ll arrive at Academia Barilla in Parma, an institution dedicated to preserving and disseminating Italy’s culinary traditions. You’ll spend the afternoon exploring Parma at your leisure. Parma is home to some of Italy’s most important culinary exports including parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto di parma, balsamic vinegar, and tomatoes. In the evening, the group will meet briefly to discuss the itinerary before dining at a local trattoria.
The next morning, you’ll mix regional sauces and make fresh pasta in your first cooking class at Academia Barilla, followed by lunch with the chefs. Later that day, learn about the colorful history of Parma—famous for its parmigiano cheese and prosciutto di Parma—on a guided walking tour to the city center.
Day 3: Parma Valley, Castles, Wine Tastings
Next, the tour heads to the world-famous Parmigiano Reggiano cheese dairies. You’ll see how cheese is produced and get to sample some for yourself. Afterwards, you’ll taste prosciutto near the base of the Apennine Mountains before lunching at a meticulously preserved medieval castle. The day ends with a stop in the hilly Colli di Parma wine region to sip some of its varietals.
Day 4: Modena and Zibello
Next up is Modena, a town just east of Parma and home to two famous Italian luxury carmakers—Ferrari and Maserati. While in Modena you’ll taste the town’s renowned balsamic vinegar. Then the group visits a producer of culatello di zibello, thick cuts of pork that go through an intricate curing process. The pork dries for a year in caves that are more than five centuries old. You’ll tour one of the caves and taste the finished product, then dine at chef Massimo Spigaroli’s Ristorante al Cavallino Bianco before returning to Parma.
Days 5 and 6: Barilla Pasta Factory and Hilltop Farewell Dinner
The tour’s penultimate day is marked by a visit to the Barilla pasta factory—the biggest of its kind in the world—where you’ll learn how pasta is produced in various sizes and shapes. The medieval Castello Dell’Elfo makes a memorable setting for saying farewell to your fellow travelers over a robust dinner. Say goodbye to Parma amid views of the city from high atop a hill. The next morning you’ll take a 6 a.m. private transfer back to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions. <p><hr>
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Academia Barilla provide airfare as part of this deal? Unfortunately, no.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, Absolutely. Academia Barilla organizes unique culinary travel in every region of Italy. Contact Academia Barilla about extending your trip.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Please contact Academia Barilla immediately upon travel purchase. You will be immediately notified if your selected travel date is unavailable.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? Academia Barilla will work with you to accommodate you into another available travel period.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? A separate Groupon is required for each child. Children may stay in your room.
Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- By shuttle: includes private van transfer to Academia Barilla from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). The shuttle leaves the airport at 10 a.m.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Sep 27, 2013. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 9/27/13 or promo value expires
- 4/person, +4 as gifts
- 1/person/visit
- Valid only for option bought
- Reservation required, subject to availability; trip may be cancelled w/refund if not enough Groupons are bought for that date
- Airfare is not included
- All cancellations result in fee of Groupon price
- Must be 18 or older to check in
- Credit card required at booking
- Tax included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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