Lovetaro&ceno | Special for Usa

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HORSE BACK RIDING

A ride on horseback on the rolling Appennine hills and visit to the medieval hamlet of Compiano

Take a two hour, magnificient horse back ride of our area. Our expert guide will lead you through the woods and along the trails to admire the beautiful foliage. The fresh mountain air will invigorate you while you are taking in amazing views.
Afterwards, visit a stunning medieval hamlet. Stroll the cobblestone streets and imagine what it was like hundreds of years ago. Visit the castle village. Enjoy a typical, Italian aperitif at a local spot. It doesn’t get any better than this!

Where Compiano	Duration 3/4 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
Category Cultural and naturalistical	Advisable All year around

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PARMESAN CHEESE FACTORY

See how Parmesan cheese is produced

Get the chance to walk around the factory while they are actually making the cheese. You will see the process and have the opportunity to buy Parmesan cheese at exceptional prices.Following the visit you will be able to relax with a leisurely picnic lunch in one of many beautiful spots. This is one of our best Italian experiences!

Where Places of production in the mountain area	Duration 6/8 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Gastronomical cultural	Advisable All year around

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HIKING

Discovering the summit of Mount Penna through the forest

A lovely day of hiking to the top of Mount Penna will take your breath away. Once at the top, you will enjoy a picnic lunch. This is an all day affair that will leave you wanting more. On a clear day you can see as far as Corsica. Hiking difficulty...easy or medium. (30 min from town center by car. Hike 1-3 hours one way depending on difficulty)

Where Mount Penna (Bedonia - Parma)	Duration 4/5 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment Mountain shoes – suitable clothing for excursions
Category Sports – naturalistical	Advisable All year around

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CASTLE OF COMPIANO

Visit to the antique fortress which dominates the valley

This is a small Medieval village with the castle set on a hill. Count Dracula stayed here as a guest many years ago. The structure is in good condition. Amongst other prestigious attractions, the castle houses a unique museum of its kind in italy: the Museum of the International Masonics, that since 2002 has gathered important pieces for a collection that tells the history of the Italian, Anglo-Saxon and French Masonry. It is said that ghosts have been seen roaming these walls. Come and see what you think. Later, get the chance to stroll the streets and have lunch at a local spot (Not included).

Where Compiano (Parma)	Duration 4/5 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment Comfortable clothes
Category Cultural	Advisable All year around

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LANGHIRANO TORRECHIARA

Discovering the places where ‘Prosciutto di Parma’ comes from, through flavour, culture, history and tradition

(Departure 11:00) The first stop is where most of the ‘Prosciutto di Parma’ is made. It is the perfect spot to cure the ham, because of the altitude of the mountains surrounding the area, for the salt air that blows over them from the sea and the altitude of the area itself. We will see the process of aging the Prosciutto and then have the chance to sit on the terrace and have a lovely meal based on the cured meats of the area, parmesan cheese of the region and wine of the valley. This a place frequented by Italians and Europeans. Not too many Americans find there way here.
Then it is off to the Castle of Torrechiara. (The movie Lady Hawk, by Richard Donner, was filmed here). This castle was used as a fortress as well as a residence. Therefore, almost every wall or ceiling is covered in frescoes. Even though it suffered some damage due to the earthquake in 2008, it is still one of the most well- preserved fortresses in Italy. The “Camera d’Oro” or the “Golden Room” *1) is one of the most famous erotic chambers in Italy. There is also a small, original village behind the wall of the castle that welcomes a stroll from the castle’s visitors. (5 min. from the Prosciutto Factory)

Where Langhirano Torrechiara (Parma)	Duration 6/7 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Gastronomical cultural	Advisable All year around

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PARMA

Visit the world-famous city for its gastronomical specialities and its art

A great little city with approximately 160,000 inhabitants. There is the Basilica, the Duomo, the Farnese Theatre, along with the art gallery that houses a painting of Leonardo Da Vinci and Saint Paul’s Room in which beautiful frescos of Correggio and the Parmigianino can be admired. These spots are all included in this tour package. With an additional fee, there is also the possibility of visiting the Theatre Regio and the Antique Pharmacy, amongst other attractions in this whimsical province. Parma also offers great shops and trattorias.

Where Parma	Duration 6/8 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Cultural enogastronomical	Advisable All year around

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THE NATURAL SWIMMING POOL

An enjoyable day for young and old in the crystal-clear waters of the Appennines

This is a lovely local spot to swim in our river with a stone beach and a small bar that offers cool drinks and refreshments. The Bedonians love to spend time here in the fresh, clean water while socializing with their neighbors. There is a big rock from which they like to dive. You can hike, ride the e-bikes or be dropped off to the spot which is about 3 km away along a lovely country road. Then spend a few hours with beach chairs enjoying the day. There is a field for soccer and a volley ball net to challenge the others.
You will enjoy a picnic (included) late in the afternoon indulging in the surrounding panorama. This is a wonderful way to pass the day in peace and tranquility, while still getting the Italian experience.

Where Bedonia (Parma)	Duration 5/6 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Relaxation and sports	Advisable Summer

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CYCLING

Explore the hills of our territory on mountain bikes or e-bikes and enjoy the breathtaking scenery with all the family

Cycle through the mountains with little effort. We have bicycle assist or E-bikes which allow you to pedal through even the toughest areas. When you need assistance it is there to power you through. This is an innovative way to experience the mountains of Italy even if you are not in the best of shape. A 4 hour ride, round trip with a picnic lunch and makes for a great day. (Departure directly from Bedonia or place of lodging)

Where Bedonia and around lodging areas (Parma)	Duration 6/8 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment Shoes and clothing suitable for cycling
Category Sports and naturalistical	Advisable Summer

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COOKING LESSON

A culinary day during which to learn the secrets of the dishes which made Italy famous in the world

Come and learn how to make homemade pasta, pizza, typical savory tarts of the area, gnocchi or other Italian favorites. We call in a chef or a little old Italian housewife that has been making these things all her life to teach you first hand the secrets of mastering the art of the Italian cuisine. Dinner will be included in this tour choice. (Eat what you make!)

Where Bedonia (Parma)	Duration 4/6 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Gastronomical	Advisable Summer

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VERDI’S BIRTHPLACE

A fascinating journey through the town which saw the birth of the great opera composer

Busseto is the birth place of the great Opera master, Giuseppe Verdi. In this attractive village you can see and visit his childhood home and discover how he passed his time before becoming the well-known composer recognized all over the world.
The Sanctuary of Madonna dei Prati is a church near his home which offers a chilling story that horrified Verdi as an adolescent.This tour is advisable in the autumn period, when the ‘Festival Verdi’ takes place, with theatrical shows and plays dedicated to the memory of the unforgettable Master. (1 hour and 15 mins from Bedonia)

Where Busseto (Parma)	Duration 6/8 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Cultural	Advisable All year around

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CINQUE TERRE

Discovering one the most pi- cturesque and characteristical spots in Italy: a day spent on the coast, amongst nature and local traditions

5 Small fishing villages set on the mountainside, overlooking the coast. Until the 1900’s the only way to get to any of these villages was by foot or by boat, now there are roads and railway. You will be able to visit a couple of these towns by train and by ferry. The latter is picturesque, giving you the view of all the villages from the sea.
Portovenere - This small porttown is moments away fromThe Cinque Terre. It has all the charm but less confusion. There is a Catholic church that stands on the remains of a pagan chapel, and a fortress at the top of the mountain. They offer an amazing panorama of the Mediterranean Sea where Lord Byron swam each day to visit a mistress named Shelly and to write his poetry in the cove (which is how it got its name, “Lord Byron’s Cove”)

Where Cinque Terre (Liguria)	Duration 8/9 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Naturalistical, gastronomical, landscape	Advisable Summer, spring and autumn

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LAKE GARDA

An enchanting day on Italy’s largest lake, with breathtaking views and beautiful surrounding towns

One of Italy’s most beautiful lakes with a panorama to die for, shops, a fortress, ruins of the villa of a famous Roman poet “Catullo”. We can walk through these ruins as though we live there. It is over 2000 years old and you can still see the way the rooms were separated and the layout of the mansion. There is also a small museum with artifacts found in the area. (2 hr drive from Bedonia)

Where Lake Garda	Duration 8/9 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Naturalistical, gastronomical, landscape	Advisable Summer, spring and autumn

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PORTOFINO RAPALLO S.MARGHERITA

An unforgettable visit disco- vering the most glamorous places of the Ligurian Riviera

The Italian Riviera offers the most amazing views: the Mediterranean crystal-clear water with mountain ranges etched in the background. No other horizon is as stirring. Portofino is the port town that all the rich and famous sail into for lunch or for a relaxing swim. The other two towns are local favorites. You will find some American tourists here, but there are mainly Italians spending holidays in these spots. (1,5 hr drive from Bedonia)

Where Portofino Rapallo S.Margherita (Liguria)	Duration 8/9 hours
For who? For everyone	Equipment -
Category Naturalistical, cultural, landscape	Advisable Summer, spring and autumn

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MODENA MARANELLO

A day spent in the company of two Italian specialities: good food and motors

Visit the Balsamic Vinegar Factory. Discover the secrets in making this precious condiment and get the chance to taste how years of maturation change the flavor. Then you can walk through the Ferrari museum and admire the fascinating car that has dominated the sports world.

Where Maranello (Modena)	Duration 7/8 hours
For who? For car lovers	Equipment -
Category Naturalistical, cultural, landscape	Advisable All year around

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