Parmigiano Cheese Shore Excursion from La Spezia | Private Driver
Parmigiano Cheese Shore Excursion from La Spezia
Private Driver Day Trip to the Parma Food Valley
Enjoy a private shore excursion from La Spezia to the heart of Italy’s Parma Food Valley, one of the world’s most celebrated gastronomic regions.
Travel comfortably with a private driver-guide and discover the land of Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, enjoying an authentic, food-focused experience carefully timed to cruise schedules.
Morning: Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy Visit
Meet your driver at the cruise terminal and depart for the Parma countryside.
The day begins with a visit to a traditional dairy where Parmigiano Reggiano is produced and aged following centuries-old methods.
During the guided visit, learn about:
milk selection and production stages
long aging process
quality control traditions
The visit ends with a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting, allowing you to appreciate the different aging levels.
Prosciutto di Parma Factory
According to your time frame, continue to a local cured-meat facility producing Prosciutto di Parma, one of Italy’s most iconic products.
Discover how pork legs are salted, cured and aged naturally in the specific microclimate of the Parma valleys. Learn the secrets behind this delicate process and enjoy a tasting of this world-famous ham.
Lunch Options: Countryside or Parma City
For lunch, you may choose between two options:
Local wine farm, tasting regional specialties paired with sparkling white and red wines
Parma historic center, with lunch in a traditional osteria and free time to explore this elegant city and its monuments
Return to the Cruise Port
In the afternoon, after a full sensory experience, relax during the drive back to La Spezia, arriving at the cruise terminal with plenty of time before departure.
Shore Excursion Highlights
Private shore excursion with driver-guide
Parmigiano Reggiano dairy visit and tasting
Prosciutto di Parma factory visit (optional)
Flexible lunch options
Authentic food-focused experience
Cruise-schedule friendly planning
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