A Gastronomic VIP Tour to Emilia-Romagna: the Program
August 22nd, 2008Here is the full program of the 6-day Academia Barilla VIP gastronomy tour of Parma, Bologna and Emilia-Romagna organized and guided by Academia Barilla Culinary Center Alumni Frank DiMaria.
Remember that tour dates are September 21-26, so you better call soon for your reservations. For more info and booking call Frank DiMaria at +1 847 965-0672 or +1 847 417-7587, or email him at frankdimaria@comcast.net.
Day one - Sunday, September 21
Arrival in Milano Malpensa. Pick up with private bus and transfer to Parma
Check in at Grand Hotel de la Ville (5-star) and relaxing time
06:00 PM - Evening welcoming “aperitivo” at the lounge bar of the hotel
07:15 PM - Group dinner in an authentic local well-known Parma Pizzeria
Day two - Monday, September 22
09:30 AM - After breakfast, welcoming to Academia Barilla
Tour of the culinary center
Morning cooking session
Lunch of what we cooked together
04:30 PM - Walking guided tour of the city centre of the town
07:30 PM - The tour will be concluded in a delightful local restaurant
Day three - Tuesday, September 23
08:30 AM - After breakfast, departure for a visit to a Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese producer
To follow, visit to a Prosciutto di Parma producer
Along the way, pictures’ time at the romantic Castle of Torrechiara
12:30 PM - Visit to a wine cellar, tasting of typical products and lunch
02:30 PM - Transfer to the province of Modena for the visit to the Ferrari Museum
06:00 PM - Visit to an authentic Acetaia of Balsamic Vinegar
08:00 PM - Dinner at one of the best restaurant of the area, famous for the use of traditional balsamic vinegar
Day four - Wednesday, September 24
09:00 AM - After breakfast, walking trip to the local outdoor market
To follow: cooking session at the Academia Barilla Culinary Center with concentration on the products viewed on the gourmet tour
01.30 PM - Lunch at Academia Barilla
Afternoon and evening: free time to relax, individual visits and shopping.
Dinner on your own (not included)
Day five - Thursday, September 25
08:30 AM - After breakfast, departure for an amazing half day gourmet tour to the largest city of Emilia Romagna: Bologna (08:30 AM - 02:30 PM)
Guided tour round the medieval market in Downtown Bologna
Visit to traditional bakery and pasta makers
Visit to mortadella producers and traditional chocolate makers
Lunch in a typical Bolognese osteria
Afternoon: visit to the Ferrari Museum
Evening: farewell group dinner and event at the Academia Barilla Culinary Center
Day six - Friday, September 26
Pick up from the Hotel and transfer to the Airport.
Note: the program may be subject to some modifications - just stay tuned with Frank DiMaria at the contacts above for latest news and updates on this Academia Barilla VIP gastronomy tour.
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