Day 1 – Parma • Mezzani • Colorno

Distance: approx. 40 km

Arrival in Parma in the morning, bike rental and meeting with the tour guide.
Introductory guided tour of the city and coffee break at a traditional pastry shop.

Start cycling along the Food Valley Cycle Route towards the river port of Mezzani, passing through the evocative Parma Morta Nature Reserve.
Continuation along the banks of the River Po to the Po River Fish Aquarium.

Gourmet picnic featuring local food products.

In the afternoon, ride towards Colorno along the dedicated cycle path.
Arrival, hotel check-in and short rest.

Guided visit to the Reggia di Colorno, the country residence of the Dukes of Parma, and its historic gardens.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 2 – Roccabianca • Fontanelle • Polesine Zibello • Busseto

Distance: approx. 38 km

Breakfast and departure by bike along the Food Valley Cycle Route to Roccabianca.
Visit to the Roccabianca Castle, an elegant Renaissance residence linked to the Pallavicino family.

Continuation to Fontanelle, with a visit to the birthplace of Giovannino Guareschi and the Church of San Martino.

The cycle route then leads to Polesine Zibello, homeland of Culatello di Zibello PDO, the king of Italian cured meats.
Visit to the Culatello Museum and tasting.

In the afternoon, arrival in Busseto and guided visit to the Teatro Verdi.
Stop in Roncole Verdi with a visit to the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi.

Return to the hotel by coach.
End of services.

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✔️ THE PRICE INCLUDES

• 1 night in a ***hotel with breakfast

• 1 dinner at a traditional restaurant

• Gourmet picnic on Day 1

• 1 traditional lunch on Day 2 (or extended tasting)

• Bike rental for 2 days (city bike or trekking bike)

• Licensed cycling tour guide for both days

• Entrance fees: Po River Aquarium, Reggia di Colorno, Roccabianca Castle, Culatello Museum, Teatro Verdi and Verdi’s Birthplace

• Culatello tasting

• Organizational assistance

• Medical and luggage insurance

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❌ THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Transportation to/from Parma

• Extra beverages during meals

• E-bike supplement

• City tax

• Personal expenses

• Anything not listed under “The Price Includes”

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📝 TECHNICAL NOTES

• Flat route, suitable for all participants with a basic level of fitness.

• In case of bad weather, some activities may be replaced.

• The tour can be customized for groups, schools, employee associations (CRAL) and companies.