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Hidden treasures in Ceno valley, closely south of Parma.

New To The Site! Parma, Italy

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6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Only 50 kilometers south of Parma, you will experience a time travel back to the Medieval age. At the heart of the enchanting Ceno valley lies the small but characteristic village of Bardi, overlooked by a perfectly mantained fortress.
The wonders of history and nature will be accompanied by the gastronomic excellence of the area: Parmigiano cheese, whose production and exquisite taste will be widely explained during a private visit to a local dairy factory.

What's Included

  • Lunch Three-courses lunch, based on local delicacies, served in a downtown restaurant
  • Private tour to a local dairy and Parmigiano tasting
  • Entrance tickets to Bardi Fortress
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Pietro Cella
4303Bardi PR, Italy

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What To Expect

Brugnoli Fratelli Soc. Agricola

A private guided tour will go through the production stages of Parmigiano cheese, in a plant which combines modern technologies and traditional knowledge. It will start from the green fields around cattle stables, then entering the halls with their reverse bell-shaped copper boilers and brine basins, then ending in the seasoning area. Afterwards, a complete tasting of Parmigiano and homemade bread will be offered.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Castello di Bardi

A professional qualified guide will lead the private tour of the amazing Bardi fortress, a medieval castle which belonged for more than four centuries to the noble Landi family from Piacenza. Starting from the impressive defensive structures, the tour will touch the ice house, the stables and the cellar, finally reaching the Princes'residence. Its halls are decorated with frescoes, celebrating the marriage union with Grimaldi family of Monaco. Up to the main tower, the guests will follow the steps of Sir Moroello, whose ghost is said to be still haunting the castle.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bardi

At the end of the visit you will taste different ages of the precious cheese, with local wines and, then, you will be ready to reach a very small restaurant inside a micro-farm, for a delicious lunch with traditional dishes.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden treasures in Ceno valley, closely south of Parma.?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • LunchThree-courses lunch, based on local delicacies, served in a downtown restaurant
  • Private tour to a local dairy and Parmigiano tasting
  • Entrance tickets to Bardi Fortress
  • Qualified private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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