A gourmet tour: Tastes of the Po Valley
Don’t leave Lombardy without visiting “the capital of gourmets”! Follow the Po River to the Po Valley and dive into the most delicious trip you’ve ever had!
About this tour
The freshest of pastas, the softest of stews, the tastiest of hams… All are one trip away from Milan. Serve your tastebuds a festival while sampling amazing Italian wine on the side—isn’t this one of the main things that make Italy a magical country? Just prepare to be relaxed on your passenger seat, we’ve picked the best towns, restaurants, and food museums for you to visit!
Free cancelation
Private luxury car
Up to 7 people
English speaking driver
Duration: 9h (approximate)
Start time: personalised
Itinerary
• Milan
• Piacenza (1.5h)
Welcome to the town that serves both your palate and your eyes! Before exploring its food scene, meet the architectural beauty of its squares and historical streets. Then you’re ready to experience what the town producing the biggest amount of PDO cured meats and D.O.C wines in Italy has to offer regarding food! Check our handpicked restaurants and pick the ones for your liking!
• Osteria d'Una Volta: Warm atmosphere, fulfilling food that melts in your mouth. Better reserve your table ahead since it’s a small place and is always full!
Ristorante Castiglia: Gourmet food presented like an artwork in the historical center of Piacenza!
Osteria del Trentino: Loved by locals for its true representation of traditional dishes with a modern twist.
• The Museum of Culatello (Antica Corte Pallavicina) (1.5h)
• Learn about the hundreds of years old traditions of foodmaking that’s the backbone of not only this region, but also the country!
Visit the ancient aging cellars and get the true sense of delicacy and effort involved in the process
Explore the Po Forest, the open air extension of the museum, where you get to discover the Po river floodplain and their wild breeding black pigs!
• Parma (2.5h)
The core of this tour—UNESCO City of Gastronomy and a renowned gourmet center, Parma. The pretty streets here will lead you to the markets and restaurants serving mouth-watering food! Plus, we know just where to buy the perfect parmesan cheese as a souvenir.
• Weekly markets in Parma: Shop fresh produce by farmers, vintage goods, and antiques, open 6 days a week, somewhere different in the city (prepare cash!)
Ristorante Cocchi: A restaurant that exudes tradition and professionalism at the same time. Book your table before for a true Parmigiana experience.
Shop cheese at Caseificio Ugolotti: Take home the best examples of Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, caciotte, cured meats and more.
• Milan
What is included
Drive from Milan to Piacenza, The Museum of Culatello, Parma and back to Milan
Your English speaking driver who waits for you while you explore the stops
Comfortable private car to travel in luxury
Exploring on your own terms and schedule
What is not included
Entrance fees
Any costs for drinks and food
Guiding*
*Our drivers are not tour guides, they are not responsible for showing around and giving information. However, all our drivers are pretty knowledgeable, so they’ll be happy to give you tips during the ride.
