Signature experience — Parma
Modena and balsamic
Duration
Full day
Price
From €620
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
Leaving Parma, the hills flatten into plain and the road runs straight to Modena; about 50 minutes on, you lift the latch of a family acetaia and the air shifts—sweet acidity and oak. A guide walks you past “batterie” of juniper and mulberry casks, vintages tagged, and the one hard rule: at least 12 years for Tradizionale DOP, often 25 for Extra Vecchio. Modena’s Romanesque cathedral (consecrated 1184) and the Ghirlandina tower sit a ten‑minute stroll away; Ferrari’s world in Maranello lies 20 km to the southwest, a shrine to engines and craft.
For the day, your dedicated driver collects you at your Parma hotel in a Mercedes—E or V‑Class depending on party size—and keeps the pace while you taste. The plan flows: acetaia visit, lunch on the Via Emilia, then Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina while he handles parking. Next, Maranello with pre‑booked tickets for a smooth entry, and an unhurried return to Parma on your schedule. Between stops he waits, cool cabin ready, and can reroute for a quick espresso on Piazza Roma. From €620 for a full day.
Your itinerary
- I
09:00 — Pickup at your Parma hotel and drive to Modena (about 50 minutes).
- II
10:00 — Guided tour of a traditional acetaia with tasting of 12‑ and 25‑year DOP (1h15).
- III
12:15 — Lunch on the Via Emilia, then stroll to the Cathedral and Ghirlandina (about 1h30).
- IV
15:00 — Drive to Maranello, visit the Ferrari Museum (1h30), return to Parma around 18:00.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated private driver
- ✓ Mercedes E or V‑Class
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop‑off
- ✓ Waiting time at stops
Your chauffeur’s tip
To dodge tour groups, book the acetaia at opening time and the Ferrari Museum for 3:30 pm—the late‑afternoon light flatters the cars best in the Design gallery.
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