FIT for F E W F = Food E = Enogastronomic W = Wine Tours and other NET Rate for 2013
Another way to discover our Lovely and Tasty ITALY!! For FIT & GROUPS some proposal around Parma, Bologna and Modena Together with tasting offers for Tuscany And our special COOKING LESSONS to prove your Cuisine Attitude with Professional Chiefs. Service provided with support of English or Russian Guide
Parma: the capital of art and flavor - Full-Day A perfect itinerary for first-timers in Parma You ll see the most important sightseeing together with the tasting of typical dishes and products for GROUPS and FIT Program: In the morning meeting with clients and begin of classical guided tour of the historical city center of Parma where you ll admire the most important sightseeing as: Farnese Theatre, Camera di San Paolo, Ducale Park and Steccata Church; follow a typical lunch in a downtown restaurant (drinks included). In the afternoon go on with the discovery of Parma with visits to its Baptistery, the Cathedral and San Giovanni Church, both with chapels painted by the great Correggio; during this cultural tour it will be possible to enter inside different historical gourmet stores where you could to taste and buy the famous typical products of this area; the whole excursion will end with a Parmesan style aperitif/tasting based on Parmigiano and cured meats. The price includes: Foreign language speaking guide (full day), 1 typical lunch (drinks included), 1 aperitif/tasting of typical products. The price does not include: Transportation, Tickets to monuments and everything not mentioned in The price includes. Euro 180.00 Euro 67.50
Parmigianino & Correggio : art, painting and culture - Full-day Two amazing painters rediscovered thanks to two international shows hosted in Parma in 2003 and 2008 A big trip through their unique works in Parma and its Province. for GROUPS and FIT Program: In the morning visit with the guide to the historical city center of Parma with detailed tour on the masterpieces of the two artists; visit at the National Gallery where there are painting for Coreggio and Parmigianino. Then visit to the Cathedral and San Giovanni Church with their chapels. Typical lunch in a downtown restaurant (drinks included). In the afternoon visit of the Steccata Church with its chapel painted by Parmigianino; later transfer to the enchanting medieval village of Fontanellato, where it will be possible to admire the Saletta di Diana e Atteone magisterially painted by Parmigianino. The price includes: Foreign language speaking guide (full day), 1 typical lunch (drinks included). The price does not include: transportation, tickets to monuments and everything not mentioned in The price includes. Euro 200.00 Euro 67.50 *in case you need also transportation, special package with transfer included Euro 245.00 Euro 89.50
Food Valley Gourmet Tour - Half-day or Full-day A real full immersion in the flavors discovering the secrets of the most famous typical products of the territory: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Aceto Balsamico for GROUPS & FIT Program: In the morning, with the guide visit to an authentic cheese dairy of Parmigiano-Reggiano with tasting, go on with visit to a plant where the worldwide famous Prosciutto di Parma ham is produced; then pictures' stop at the medieval village of Torrechiara dominated by its romantic castle. Lunch as really rich tasting* of typical products in a fascinating cellar of DOC wines Colli di Parma, after dinner end of service (as Half-day service). (For who book the Full-day service): after Lunch transfer to the Province of Modena to admire a real Acetaia with its barrels of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Tasting session at the end of the visit, after it return to Parma in the late afternoon. The price includes: Foreign language speaking guide (half or full day), gourmet tour as per program, 1 tasting/lunch of typical products. The price does not include: transportation, tickets to monuments and everything not mentioned in The price includes. *the tasting/lunch can be organized also at a Prosciutto di Parma producer, depending on the availabilities. HD Euro 135.00 FD Euro 150.00 HD Euro 67.50 FD Euro 73.00 *in case you need also transportation, special package with transfer included HD Euro 263.00 FD Euro 308.00 HD Euro 112.00 FD Euro 118.00
FOOD ART - Walking Parma Tour - Half-day A new tour of Parma for all the food and art lovers out there! Only for FIT During this guided walking tour of the city you will not only discover the history, art and culture of Parma but you ll have a particular focus on the famous typical products of this area so Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, Aceto Balsamico di Modena, just to mention the most known ones. You ll get a break with an expert guide in some of the traditional food shops where you ll taste all local products, discovering their legends and stories. During the tour, you ll visit the unique Cathedral and its Baptistery, the Pilotta Palace with the amazing wooden Farnese theatre, San Giovanni and Steccata churches and much more There will be also a stop in one of the best places where to eat a unique panino or focaccia.. where the locals go for more than 50 years.. Price per person: Euro 95,00 The price includes: half day English speaking authorized guide (3 hours max.), tastings of typical products and special Panini (drinks included you won t need lunch after ). Tour available from Monday to Saturday (on Wednesday and Saturday the tour will include also the historical local market).
The city of BOLOGNA : the FOOD-FULL IMMERSION One Day Bologna Food Market Visit and Hands-On Italian Cooking Class at Local Family Home. Program: In the morning at 10 AM meeting in Bologna center for visit to the central food market where you ll have a deep explanation about the most important products of Emilia Romagna region, such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella di Bologna, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and many others. During the visit there will be a stop for a coffee or cappuccino and to a Gastronomy food shops for some tastings of local delicacies. The visit ends at around midday. Lunch on your own and free time until 4 PM. At 4 PM special hands-on cooking class based on a multi-courses menu with traditional recipes of Emilia Romagna. The lesson includes the preparation of hand-made egg pasta --traditional of the region-- from scratch and rolled with the rolling pin and other regional recipes. During the lesson you ll drink a wine aperitif with a tasting of some products of the region. The lesson is held in English and lasts 3 hours at least. Dinner based on what you have prepared together. Selected regional wines and digestive are included. The day ends after dinner at around 10-10.30pm. Price per person: Euros 170.00 The price includes: English guide for city tour in the morning; Cooking class course with English guide and your special dinner made by yourself. The price includes also a recipe book and a beautiful hand-printed apron.
Giuseppe Verdi and his Lands (Verdi Festival) A once in a life opportunity With this tour you will discover the places where the Maestro lived, taste and learn the gastronomy of the city considered the capital of the Italian Food Valley... And, in October: the unique chance to experience Opera concerts for the event Festival Verdi. 3 days 2 nights / FOR FIT & GROUPS Program : 1 st Day : arrival in Parma and check-in at your 4 stars hotel; walking guided tour of the city center; dinner on your own; opera Concert of Verdi Festival (only in October). Night at the hotel. 2 nd Day : departure to the land of the Province of Parma called Terre Verdiane. The tour will include: the home where Verdi was born, Verdi s Theatre in Busseto, Barezzi s House & Hall, Villa Sant Agata and the newest National Museum Giuseppe Verdi; typical lunch in a famous place of the area; dinner on your own; opera Concert of Verdi Festival (only in October). Night at the hotel. 3 rd Day : visit to a Parmigiano-Reggiano producer with tasting session at the end of the visit; visit to a real producer of the precious Culatello di Zibello; arrivederci lunch based on the typical product of the farm; opportunity for some discounted shopping at the Fidenza Village Outlet Center or return to Parma for a last goodbye. The price includes: 2 nights in a luxury accommodation, traditional lunches and dinners in charming restaurants (drinks included) as per program, guided tours as per program, 1 culinary tour with tastings as per program. The price does not include: transportation, opera tickets and all that is not indicated in The price includes. Euro 530.00 Euro 330.00 *in case you need also transportation, special package with transfer included Euro 845.00 Euro 430.00
Food & Motor Valley A mix of flavours and motors between two cities, Parma and Modena, so rich of excellences tasting of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena and emotion in the Ferrari s homeland. 3 days 2 nights - (FIT & Groups) Program: 1 st Day : arrival in the morning on own in Parma. Check-in at the hotel and lunch on own. In the first afternoon, guided visit of the historical city center of Parma discovering the artistic monuments and most important sightseeing. The tour will end in a characteristic restaurant, where you will savour a typical dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel. 2 nd Day : transfer to Modena and guided visit of the historical city center; visit to an ancient Acetaia where the flavorful Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena is produced and the end tasting/lunch. In the afternoon visit to the famous Ferrari Museum; return to Parma, dinner on own and night at the hotel. 3 rd Day : visit to a real Parmigiano-Reggiano producer where you will admire all the making-of it. Tasting session at the end of the visit; after wonderful visit to the Castle of Montechiarugolo. Late in the morning immersion in the world of the Prosciutto of Parma with visit to a local producer and a rich tasting/lunch. End of the services. The price includes: 2 nights in 4* hotel with B&B treatment, guided visits in Parma and Modena as per program, entrances with audioguides to Galleria Ferrari, visit and tasting at the Acetaia, visit and tasting at the cheese factory, visit at the Prosciutto factory with tasting/lunch, meals as per program (drinks included). The price does not include: transportation and everything not mentioned in The price includes. Euro 520.00 Euro 290.00 *in case you need also transportation, special package with transfer included Euro 795.00 Euro 380.00
DAILY ENOGASTRONOMIC EXCURSIONS DISCOVERING TUSCANY S DELICACIES with DEPARTURE from FLORENCE CITY HOTEL 1 - Excursion CHIANTI CLASSICO Badia a Passignano and the Greve town center are the keys to discover the wonder of Chianti area. The program: 9:00 Departure from Florence by private minivan and English/ Russian speaking guide. 10:00 Arrival at Greve in Chianti and visit the market square. 11:00 Visit to the winery Casaloste and wine tasting. 13:00 Lunch at Restaurant La Scuderia in Badia a Passignano. 14:30 Walking along the Antinori vineyards at Badia a Passignano or around the small castle of Montefioralle. 16:00 Visit the cellars of Setriolo and wine tasting. Price for HD Excursion- per person Euro 95,00 / 6 participants Euro 105,00 / 5 participants Euro 110,00 / 4 participants Euro 140,00 / 3 participants Euro 190,00 / 2 participants Price for FD Excursion- per person Euro 165,00 / 6 participants Euro 180,00 / 5 participants Euro 215,00 / 4 participants Euro 250,00 / 3 participants Euro 330,00 / 2 participants Half-day excursion (09:00-14:00 or 14:00-19:00) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, and wine tasting in two wineries. Full-day excursion (09:00-18:30) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, lunch and wine tasting in two wineries. 2 Excursion MONTALCINO Everything seems like a dream in the Brunello kingdom-the castle and village of Montalcino atop the highest hill, the roads through the Sangiovese grosso vineyards, the taste from the huge barrels resting in the deep cellars. The program: 9:00 Departure from Florence by private minivan and English/Russian speaking guide. 10.30 Visit the Altesino winery and tasting. 12:00 Visit of Montalcino historical center. 13:00 Lunch at Restaurant Grappolo Blu. 15:00 Visit the San Antimo Abbey. 16:00 Visit the Poggio Antico winery and wine tasting. Price for FD Excursion- per person Euro 200,00 / 6 participants Euro 220,00 / 5 participants Euro 250,00 / 4 participants Euro 290,00 / 3 participants Euro 365,00 / 2 participants Full-day excursion (09:00-18:30) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, lunch and wine tasting in two wineries
3 - Excursion MONTEPULCIANO The Nobile from Montepulciano is one of the outstanding traditional Tuscan wines. Sangiovese, here called Prugnolo gentile, combines with Canaiolo nero, to produce a masterpiece. The program: 9:00 Departure from Florence by private minivan and English/Russian speaking guide. 11:00 Visit the Poderi Boscarelli winery for wine tasting. 12:00 Short guided visit to the town center and the monumental cellars of Contucci. 13:00 Lunch with local wines at restaurant Diva e Macedo. 16:00 Visit the Poliziano winery for wine tasting. 17:00 Visit the village of Pienza. Price for FD Excursion- per person Euro 200,00 / 6 participants Euro 220,00 / 5 participants Euro 250,00 / 4 participants Euro 290,00 / 3 participants Euro 365,00 / 2 participants Day trip (09:00-18:30) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, lunch and wine tasting in two wineries. 4 Excursion SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO Convents, castles, wineries which seem XVIII century theatres. All this you find driving to Siena, before visiting this unbelievable stone town. Driving on the way to Siena, you see the towers on the hill of San Gimignano and you immediately sense the taste of Vernaccia. Arriving in Siena or Monteriggioni, walking through the old walled town's portals, you imagine the strong, full-bodied wines produced in the surrounding countryside. The program: 9:00 Departure from Florence by private minivan and English/Russian speaking guide. 10:00 Guided visit to the town center in San Gimignano. 11:30 Visit to the winery Setriolo (or Lornano) and Chianti Classico wine tasting. 13:00 Lunch with local wines at Osteria di Lornano. 15:00 Visit Siena: Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral. 18:00 On the way back, when we have time, short stop in Monteriggioni. Price for FD Excursion- per person Euro 200,00 / 6 participants Euro 220,00 / 5 participants Euro 250,00 / 4 participants Euro 290,00 / 3 participants Euro 365,00 / 2 participants Day trip (09:00-18:30) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, lunch and wine tasting.
5 - Excursion OIL CHEESE AND WINE in IMPRUNETA and CHIANTI This excursion begins in the heart of the Tuscan oil kingdom - the hills around Impruneta, where we ll visit the Torrerossa oil farm. Here the olives are still collected by hand with the help of wood ladders leaning against the olive branches. Torrerossa still owns an old oil press, the oil is stored in antique enormous terracotta jars manufactured in Impruneta. On S.Casciano hills, in the Chianti DOCG production area, we found the Corzano e Paterno winery and cheese farm, specialized in the production of cheeses with traditional methods, using the milk from the farm's sheep. You will also taste their excellent wines. The program: 9:00 Departure from the clients location in Florence by private minivan and English / Russian speaking guide 9:45 Visit to the oil cellar and the terracotta jars in Torre Rossa and oil tasting 12:00 Arrival in Impruneta and short visit of the town 13:00 Lunch at Trattoria Ponte Rotto in S.Pancrazio 15:00 Visit to the cheese laboratory in Corzano e Paterno and cheese tasting 16:00 Guided visit of the wine cellars in Corzano e Paterno and wine tasting Price for HD Excursion- per person Euro 107,50 / 6 participants Euro 110,00 / 5 participants Euro 120,00 / 4 participants Euro 150,00 / 3 participants Euro 200,00 / 2 participants Price for FD Excursion- per person Euro 175,00 / 6 participants Euro 190,00 / 5 participants Euro 220,00 / 4 participants Euro 260,00 / 3 participants Euro 335,00 / 2 participants Half-day excursion (09:00-14:00 and 14:00-19:00) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, wine, oil and cheese tasting. Day trip (09:00-18:30) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, lunch, wine, oil and cheese tasting. 6 - Excursion LUCCA & PISA TOWER with WINE You start from a little winery on the hills to visit the town of Lucca along the old walls and, along ancient roads; your itinerary ends at the magnificient Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. The program: 9:00 Departure from the clients location in Florence by private minivan and English / Russian speaking guide 10:00 Visit the winery TERRE DEL SILLABO and wine tasting 11:30 Guided visit to Lucca along the old walls 13:00 Lunch at Osteria Baralla in Lucca 15:30 Visit to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa: Cathedral & the Cemetery Price for FD Excursion- per person Euro 165,00 / 6 participants Euro 180,00 / 5 participants Euro 212,50 / 4 participants Euro 250,00 / 3 participants Euro 327,50 / 2 participants Day trip (09:00-18:30) includes: private air-conditioned minivan, guide in your language, lunch and wine tasting.
Special TOUR : Chianti Discover among Wine, Oil, Cheese and other delicacies 5 days 4 nights (only for Groups) 1 st Day : ARRIVAL - Arrival of the group in the afternoon. Check- in in hotel 3*, meeting with the guide, first guided wine tasting. Later dinner in hotel and overnight staying. 2 nd Day : CHIANTI WINE - At 09AM after breakfast, departure from hotel with private bus and guide. At 10AM short promenade in Montefioralle, Later guided visit to a winery with wine tasting. At 1PM lunch with typical Tuscany menu. In the afternoon, visit by foot to the vineyards in Passignano; to follow visit to another winery together with wine tasting. Dinner on own and night at the hotel. 3 rd Day : OIL of TUSCANY HILLS - At 09AM after breakfast, departure from hotel with private bus and guide. At 10AM visit to a terracotta jars manufactured in Impruneta, later visit to an Oil Farm with dedicated Oil tasting. At 13 PM lunch in a typical Tuscan tavern. In the afternoon visit to another oil producer firm on the Tuscan hills, to follow tasting. At the end visit to the Basilique of Impruneta. Dinner on own and night at the hotel. 4 th Day : CHIANTI CHEESE - At 09AM after breakfast, departure from hotel with private bus and guide. At 10AM visit to a Cheese producer firm in Chianti area, following cheese tasting. At Midday visit to the Market Square in Greve del Chianti and to a hams and salami workshop. Later time for lunch in Rignana with menu dedicated to Cheese and Wine of Chianti. In the afternoon visit of 2 important firms of cheese production and other products, also here after the guided visit an appetizing tasting will be followed. Dinner on own and night at the hotel. 5 th Day : DEPARTURE After breakfast, come back to home and end of services. Rates per person Euro 755,00 / 15-20 participants Euro 725,00 / 21-25 participants Euro 705,00 / 26-34 participants Euro 685,00 / 35-40 participants The price includes: 4 nights in 3* hotel with B&B treatment, English/Russian speaking guide, Meals/ Guided Visits with tasting and private Bus for transfers, all as per program. The price does not include: transportation begin/end of tour, extra meals, drinks at meals, eventual tourist local taxes, tips, personal extra and everything not mentioned in The price includes. Supplement for SGL ROOM = Euro 160.00 total
SPECIAL COOKING LESSONS in FIRENZE / Tuscany If you are on holidays in Firenze and if you want to test your ability in cooking, or simply learn something more about Italian Cuisine, here some Cooking Lessons for you. PRIVATE COOKING LESSONS / 3 hours Morning 10.30 / 13.00 Afternoon 16.00/18.30 Here same example of special menus that you can choose: A TUSCAN DINNER FOR FRIENDS HAND-MADE PASTA A TRADITIONAL FAMILY MENU SEAFOOD LOVERS MUSHROOMS MENU VEGETARIAN TUSCAN MENU Price net per per person Euro 45,00 / 8 participants Euro 47,00 / 7 participants Euro 55,00 / 6 participants Euro 60,00 / 5 participants Euro 65,00 / 4 participants Euro 75,00 / 3 participants Euro 105,00 / 2 participants At the end of the lesson, you have a dinner served with the products of your personal work and with the right wines. PRIVATE COOKING LESSONS with GUIDED SHOPPING AT THE MARKET / 3 hours Morning 10.00 / 13.00 about. You meet the chef to the Ancient Food Market, you buy all the ingredients for your Tuscan menu, you cook for 2 hours and half, at the end you have your own lunch. Price per person Euro 50,00 / 8 participants Euro 54,00 / 7 participants Euro 60,00 / 6 participants Euro 70,00 / 5 participants Euro 74,00 / 4 participants Euro 92,00 / 3 participants Euro 127,00 / 2 participants At the end of the lesson, you have a lunch served with the products of your personal work and with the right wines.
SPECIAL PIZZA COOKING LESSONS all around Italy We can plan also PIZZA COOKING LESSONS with Experienced Pizzaioli Chiefs for groups of Students as well as for Adults. The Pizzaiolo/Chief will show how to prepare the mixture for a good Pizza, with the right ingredients and doses. The apprentices divided in little groups will begin to prepare the base of pizza and then to stuff it with all ingredients that they prefer. When it ready, the pizza will be cooked in oven for few minutes, and after they can taste what they personally cooked together with other delicacies. Length: 2 hours about Location : ROMA VENEZIA FIRENZE BOLOGNA MILANO NAPOLI PISA SIENA SORRENTO VERONA and also other as ASSISI LUCCA MONTECATINI TERME ORVIETO PADOVA POMPEI SAN GIMIGNANO, Some example for you, for other cities, price on request : Price per person for Group min. 10 pax Price per person for Group min. 20 pax Roma or Venezia Firenze Euro 28.00 Euro 40.00