Food Valley Experience

Name: Food Valley Experience
Brand: Joe Banana Limos

Local Tours

Duration: 8 hr. approx

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Highlights

Discover the Heart of Italian Culinary Traditions: Parmigiano Reggiano & Balsamic Vinegar

For all the food lovers out there, this is an experience you cannot miss! Journey through the birthplace of two of Italy's most famous culinary treasures: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

In order to be on time to see the demonstration of how to make the Parmigiano cheese we suggest to start at 8.00 am

Full Description

Visit the Hometown of the World’s Most Famous Cheese
Your day begins with a visit to a cheese factory in Parma, the home of Parmigiano Reggiano, one of the most renowned cheeses worldwide. Learn about the history and the meticulous process behind its production. During a guided tour of the dairy, you'll see the various stages of cheese making and gain insight into the traditions that have been passed down through generations.

A Walk Through the Cheese Factory
From the production room to the pre-salting and salting areas, you’ll follow the process step-by-step. You’ll also visit the warehouse housing thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano and explore the packaging laboratory, where these cheese masterpieces are carefully cut and prepared for sale.

Tasting the Legendary Parmigiano Reggiano
At the end of the tour, you'll be treated to a tasting of different maturations of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, with an introduction to how the aging process affects the flavor and texture. Other local delicacies will also be offered to complement the cheese, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

Explore a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Farm in Modena
Next, head to Modena, home to the renowned Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. You’ll tour a local balsamic vinegar farm, where you’ll discover how this liquid gold is made. Along the way, enjoy tastings of balsamic vinegars paired with regional cold cuts, cheeses, and a glass of Lambrusco wine.

Taste 100-Year-Old Balsamic Vinegar
One of the highlights of the tour is the chance to sample balsamic vinegar that’s been aged for over 100 years—an extraordinary delicacy and a true symbol of Modena's heritage.

A Light Lunch with Local Delicacies
After all the tastings, enjoy a light, delicious lunch that will include traditional regional fare. You'll savor a variety of local cold cuts, cheeses, and freshly baked bread, perfectly paired with the flavors of the land.

This day is a true celebration of Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Discover the stories, traditions, and flavors that make this region a food lover’s paradise.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Parma and Modena, where cheese and vinegar are more than just products—they’re part of Italy’s culture and history!

When

All year

Duration

Level

Easy

Service Type

Vehicle

Suggested pick up time

8:00

What’s included

Luxury air conditioned vehicle
English speaking driver
Cheese factory and balsamic vinegar farm guided tours with tastings
Light lunch
Photo stops
All taxes, parking tolls, gasoline and driver maintenance

Not included

Gratuities
Guide service

Itinerary

Firenze
Parma
Modena

Firenze

Firenze, FI, Italia

Parma

Parma, PR, Italia

Modena

Modena, MO, Italia

What You’ll Experience:

This day is a true celebration of Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Discover the stories, traditions, and flavors that make this region a food lover’s paradise.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Parma and Modena, where cheese and vinegar are more than just products—they’re part of Italy’s culture and history!

Where and how will I find the driver?

Your driver will be waiting for you at the confirmed pickup location (your arrival train track, at the airport arrival exit gate, at your accommodation) holding a sign with your name written on it.

I have some dietary preferences/needs, can I do this tour?

Please send us an email specifying your dietary preferences/needs, and we will advise accordingly.

What is your cancellation policy?

Written cancellation notice must be received by us at least 7 days prior to the scheduled service date. If done under these terms, you will not be held financially liable for the scheduled service. If it is not done in these terms, Joe Banana Limos & Travel reserves the right to charge your credit card for a "No-Show” or “Late Cancellation” fee, which is the total amount due for the requested service(s). Please Note: We will NOT CHARGE payment to your credit card at the time of booking unless you select this option, rather we will keep the information in our secure database reserving the right to charge your credit card for 100% of the amount of the service in the event of a “NO SHOW” or “LATE CANCELLATION”.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-transferable. If tickets have already been purchased when you choose to cancel or change your tour date, you will be financially responsible for the tickets purchased (payment will be automatically processed to the credit card provided at the time of booking) and unfortunately they will no longer be valid for your tour/service.

FAQ

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Foxamillion

From

We started in Sorrento and made our way to Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius. Our tour guides, Paolo and Luigi were welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny. They accommodated all of our needs, allowed us to customize the tour on the spot, gave us plenty of time to wander around Pompeii, and made sure we had a great lunch all before hiking the mighty Mt Vesuvius. They were so great we booked with them twice after! Love this company.

Ignacio J

From

A great day with our guide Luigi experiencing all the amazing Rome sites. We fit a lot in. Luigi was very knowledgeable; drove us up to each stop and gave us information and history. He made sure we were happy and tailored our day based on our needs. There were 8 of us, four adults and four kids (ages 11-14). We all had a fantastic time learning about Rome and awed by the sheer amount of history in that city. Greatly recommend Joe Banana and Luigi

cookiecrewBathUK

From

Carlo was our driver for a day out to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius. He drove with great care and attention and was always waiting exactly where agreed. He was knowledgeable and provided information with humour. I would highly recommend Joe Bananas (and we now know where the name comes from!)

Lifo321

From

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful and when you have limited time the best option is a private tour. The service provided by Chris was extraordinary, he went beyond our expectation. He was very punctual and knowledgeable. Do not overthink about this tour, erase other alternatives like the bus, or a taxi , the private tour is the way to go. I will definitely use Joe Bananas in the future.

Andy M

From Lexington, South Carolina

Fantastic tour to Pompei and Positano with a amazing lunch! We had a party of 6 and Massimo took great care of us! He picked us up at the hotel in a like new mini van that was spotless. He told us about the city of Sorrento and we stopped by a limoncello factory for a quick tour and tasting. Then on to a tour of Pompeii with Paulo. I would highly recommend getting a tour in Pompeii. There is so much to see and it is massive. Paulo did a great job explaining the lives of the citizens of Pompeii, not giving a history lesson. The kids loved it! Massimo then drove us to a local restaurant where the food and service was amazing! After a great meal and wine Massimo drove us to Positano on the coast which was beautiful. It was a full day but it was definitely worth it! I would highly recommend Joe Bananas limo and make sure to ask for Massimo!

Gordon Campbell

From United States

My wife and I would like to thank JB Limo for our extensive 21 day tour thru Italy from Amalfi coast to Venice. Rossella was a delight to work with as we planned our vacation. With our input, she designed our entire trip from hotels, individual stops, guides, and private driver. Thanks to Rossella's planning and Luca, our private driver, the experience was magical and stress free. They made sure everything went smoothly every step of the way and handled any unanticipated issues that arose. The guides provided were exceptional. A few worthy of mention were Paolo in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Capri; Rita in Rome; Francesca in Florence; Christian in Cinque Terre; Esther in Milan; and Igor in Venice. A few of the highlights included the private boat excursion down the Amalfi coast, private boat to Capri and our visit to Osteria di Passignano winery in Tuscany which included one of our favorite meals. This is our third time using JB Limo services when visiting Italy and they have always exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend their services.