PROGRAM
Day 1 – Colorno & Parma | Art, Flavor, and a Grand Event
Arrival in Colorno and guided tour of the Reggia Ducale, the former summer residence of Francesco Farnese and the favored home of Don Philip of Bourbon and his wife Louise Élisabeth of France, daughter of Louis XV. Restored following the model of Versailles, the palace was also inhabited by Maria Luigia of Austria until the mid-19th century.
Afterwards, travel to Salsomaggiore Terme to enjoy a relaxing afternoon at QC Terme‘s new exclusive venue at Palazzo Berzieri: relaxing treatments and a delicious aperitif await you surrounded by the Art Nouveau elegance of the Berzieri Spa.
Transfer to Parma and check-in at a **** hotel in the historic city center. Free time to relax and prepare for the evening event.
In the evening, participation in the exclusive event:
“Cena dei Mille”
A spectacular dinner set along Piazza Garibaldi and Strada della Repubblica in the heart of Parma: a unique open-air experience beneath the stars, featuring starred dishes created by Italy’s finest chefs, immersed in the elegance and charm of the historic center.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Parma.
Day 2 – Parma | Music, Art, and Tradition
Breakfast at the hotel. Possibility to leave luggage in storage.
Meeting with the private guide in the hotel lobby and start of the guided tour of Parma’s historic center.
During the walking tour, visits include:
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Piazza Duomo, one of the city’s most evocative squares
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Parma Cathedral, with its extraordinary dome frescoed by Correggio
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Birthplace of Arturo Toscanini, a symbol of Parma’s great musical tradition
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Opera Museum
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Teatro Regio, one of the world’s most important temples of opera
Light lunch in the historic center featuring traditional dishes from Parma.
In the afternoon, guided visit to the Pilotta Monumental Complex, including entrance to the famous Teatro Farnese, an extraordinary 17th-century masterpiece built entirely of wood.
The tour continues in the National Gallery, home to works by Correggio, Parmigianino, and Leonardo da Vinci’s celebrated La Scapigliata.
End of services.
✔️ INCLUDED SERVICES
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1 overnight stay in a **** hotel in the center of Parma
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Breakfast
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Guided tour of the Reggia di Colorno
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Tickets to the QC Terme Berzieri in Salsomaggiore
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Participation in the “Cena dei Mille” event
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Private guide for the visit of Parma
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Entrance tickets to monuments and museums as per program
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Light lunch on Day 2
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Organizational assistance
❌ NOT INCLUDED
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Transportation
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Extra beverages
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Tips and personal expenses
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Anything not expressly listed under “Included Services”
