Parma and the Food Valley by bike and e-bike

Parma and the Food Valley by bike and e-bike
Duration of the stay: 3 days / 2 nights.

A weekend dedicated to two wheels, both muscle and electric, to discover Parma, its flavors and its wonderful hills where the marvelous Torrechiara Castle stands out.

• Day 1 - Welcome to Parma! - Independent arrival in Parma. Accommodation at the selected facility. Possible pick-up of rental bicycle. 
  Welcome dinner and overnight stay. 
• Day 2 - Parmigiano-Reggiano and Parma by bike - The first day on the bike is dedicated to the most famous gastronomic product of the area along with Prosciutto di Parma, or the King of Cheeses: Parmigiano-Reggiano. 
  Also... Parma is a bike-friendly city! It is the ideal means to discover the ducal city. Its parks, its monuments, its history and its charm, pedal after pedal. 
  - Half-day tour with a visit to a cheese factory to see the production of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, 
  - City tour by bicycle,
  - Outdoor picnic at the social gardens to enjoy our typical products in an unusual way, or more comfortably at a delicatessen in Parma's historic center. 
  - Free afternoon. Free dinner and overnight stay. 
  - Distance and duration: 20 km, half day
• Day 3 - "E-Gastro-Bike" around the Castle of Torrechiara -.
  - 09:30: Departure for an amazing panoramic tour in the hills around Torrechiara Castle. You will be able to reach the best spots in the area among vineyards, farms and ancient villages.
  - The experience continues with a visit to a family-run farm where various fresh cheeses, local wines, jams and fruit juices are produced;
  - At the end of the tour you can taste c/o a wine cellar "the champion's dish": a selection of local products such as Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP and Prosciutto di Parma DOP considered the perfect food for sportsmen. A visit to a wine cellar will anticipate your well-deserved lunch.
  - End of the experience after lunch.

Included in the package are:
-2 nights of bed and breakfast in downtown Parma at the quaint Bed&Beauty Palazzo Gozzi; 
-Welcome dinner at a restaurant in the historic center of Parma with local wines included; 
-Environmental guide for the excursion "Il Parmigiano and Parma by bicycle." 
-Entrance to Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese factory, guided tour and tasting;
-Pic-nic in Parma;
-Fresh cheese tasting at a family-run farm;
-Visit to a wine cellar and lunch with "the champion dish" including a selection Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and Prosciutto di Parma DOP;

While excluded are: 
- Bike rental;
- Personal insurance in case of accidental damage;
- Environmental guide for 5 hours for the E-Gastro Bike: € 170.00;
- Tourist tax;
- Private transportation service with driver;
- Anything not listed in the inclusions

Additional Info:
Although the bike is pedal-assisted, minimal physical exertion is required;
The tour can be adapted according to the physical fitness of the participants.

PRICE: Price in double room € 260.00 per person

Cancellation Policy: - No penalty up to 8 days before tour; - 7 to 3 days before tour: 50% penalty; - 48 hours before tour: 70% penalty; - 24 hours before tour: 100% penalty.