If you are already planning to visit Milano, Bologna, Venezia or Cinque Terre, we are just close enough to consider spending a couple of days experiencing the wonders of Emilia
Enjoy a sweet slice of Italian life in the Emilia region!
Emilia offers a unique experience for all. From savoring our cuisine and rich culinary traditions to exploring our abundant history, we have just what you’re looking for!
Let us curate your personalized holiday experience in Emilia!
We live in Val Parma and we would like to aquaint you with it
The magnificent Torrechiara Castle is one of the finest representations of our region - this impressive Castle was built in 1462 by Pier Maria Rossi as a love nest for his lover Bianca Pellegrini.
The Castle greets you at the door to the Parma Apennines Valley, a lush hill and mountain range that extends to the Tuscany boundaries. A vast area still unspoiled by highways, rail traffic or industrial development - yet rich in nature, traditions and excellent artisanal fare.
Five reasons to visit this region
1 - abounds in places of rare beauty
2 - crosses the Man and Biosphere UNESCO Tuscan-Emilian Apennine Reserve
3 - offers many organized activities
4 - superb cuisine all around you
5 - welcoming people
- Visit the Torrechiara Castle with our guide
- EMILIA Food Tour with guide and tastings
- EMILIA Cooking Class - Cook with our grandmas and moms
- Ebike tour around the Castle
- Walks and excursions in the Apennines - alone or with our guides
- Marvel at Farnese Theatre and in historical downtown Parma
You can join the exclusive Cena con Vista the most beautiful dinner that happens only for six evenings at the foot of the Torrechiara Castle at a long candle-lit table for a few diners.
Dine with a View ... where the delicious traditional courses are designed to be perfectly paired with the wines served.
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Visit the Torrechiara Castle Guided tours of the Torrechiara Castle with tastings of the special local foods
Every Sunday you can book a guide to visit the Castle and have lunch with delicious local fare at La Tavola del Contado in Piazza Leoni n°2 in Torrechiara - sitdown dining
MENU' - Tortelli di erbetta + Piatto con Prosciutto crudo di Parma 26 mesi + Coppa di Parma + Salame di felino + Pane di Montagna +1 Calice di vino Malvasia frizzante secca o Lambrusco dei Colli di Parma
The cost of the Tour is 60€ per person + 8€ per person for Castle admission ticket bought on site
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Discover the real Prosciutto di Parma and see how they make it - Hear the story of Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic Vinegar and local wine
Program:
8:45am - Guided tour of a local factory to discover how the big wheel of Parmesan cheese is born - The experience culminanting in a delicious tasting
10:30am - Discover the King of the local artisinal products, visiting a prosciutto factory with a tasting of the best Prosciutto di Parma that - you know - is made only here and sent all over the world !
12:30pm - Now, take your time to stroll a bit through the Torrechiara village and Castle
13:30pm - Lunch with local food like: Tortelli d'erbetta, Torte di erbe e di patate, Formaggi del pastore e miele di castagno, Torta rossa di Langhirano
For those who are interested, a nice visit to a traditional Acetaia of Balsamic vinegar, of course with a tasting.
The price per person includes: all the guided tours, tastings and lunch for € 120
Not included: visit to the Castle
Ask for a special visit to a winery with a perfect view of the Castle
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Enjoy an authentic experience of preparing simple dishes in the classic Emilian tradition. The classes take place in private homes or professional kitchens.
Hospitality and conviviality are important elements of Emilia and are exquisitely expressed in the cousine of this region.
After the class, take your time to relax and enjoy your authentic culinary creations.
Families with children and dogs are welcome.
The cost of this experience is variable, based on the number of participants and time schedule
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Rent a pedal-assisted bike, follow the suggested routes or explore freely, alone, in a group or with your family!
Everyday you have the possibility to rent ebikes. Ask about availability and cost - Contact us at +39 328 2250714 or email assaporaparma@assaporaparma.it
Join us for a guided tour of the Farnese Theatre, impressively constructed entirely of wood and one of the jewels of Parma which was the capital of a small but very rich royal territorial Duchy until 1860.
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July 31th - August 1, 2 - 2026
31 Friday - Teatro Farnese - lunch in Parma - Cooking class or Wine tasting
1 Saturday - Parmesan Cheese + Prosciutto di Parma - Dine in a Vineyard (Only in August. During the other months we propose an alternative special dining experience.)
2 Sunday - Castle, lunch, Acetaia or Winery
We can arrange your multiple day trip in Parma - ask us +39 328.2250714
The programs for visiting Torrechiara and Parma Apennines are rich in activities and interests, for leisure days with family or friends. You will find all the dates and descriptions below.
Walking and guided tours, tastings, private lunches and dinings, extraordinary encounters with special people, e-bike tours, evening picnics with telescopic star-gazing … all of this and more around the magnificent Torrechiara Castle and inside the Appennino UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve.
The programs are suitable for individuals, couples, families (children six and +), groups … for information or booking, direct message +39.328.2250714
Annual calendar of main events - Both in Emilia and in Tuscany, there are numerous events and festivals that are repeated from year to year.
We are an Incoming Tour Operator located in Torrechiara, Parma. Since 2014 we have organized guided cultural and enogastronomic tours, thematic stays and excursions in the MAB UNESCO Reserve of the Apennines between Tuscany and Emilia, up to the Cinque Terre - a vast area rich in nature, history and food and wine.
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In 2024 Assapora Appennino received the certification of the European Sustainable Tourism Chart
