Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma
Overview
A real family home. A medieval village in the Parma hills. Fresh pasta made by hand, a panoramic terrace, and an Italian lunch or dinner with local wine.
This is a morning or afternoon well spent — with me, Virginia, Mamma Nadia, and possibly two very curious cats.
- A real family home, not a cooking school — you'll cook in our kitchen, eat at our table, and share the afternoon with us like a guest, not a tourist
- Calestano, a medieval village in the Parma hills — not a city kitchen, but a panoramic terrace overlooking countryside that most visitors never see
- Ingredients from our own garden — seasonal, organic, and picked that morning
- Local black truffle, available as an add-on — harvested right here in these hills
- Maximum 8 guests — intimate by design, never a crowd
- Private transfer from Parma available — no car needed, no stress
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Snacks Fresh pasta class, aperitif with local products and wine, lunch or dinner with the pasta made together, homemade tiramisu. TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Viale Mentana
140, 43121 Parma PR, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Calestano is not on most maps. That's exactly the point.
Tucked in the Parma hills, my mother Nadia and I, Virginia, open our home and kitchen to small groups (max 8) for a hands-on pasta experience that feels nothing like a class.
Together, we make two traditional pastas from scratch: soft ricotta ravioli and silky tagliatelle, using seasonal ingredients, many picked straight from our garden.
Choose between 3 options:
- Classic is our smart choice for those looking for an authentic, hands-on experience with a lighter meal: local aperitivo, regional wine, fresh pasta and dessert.
- Truffle Experience celebrates fresh black truffle harvested in the woods around Calestano, also used in the ravioli filling, with a truffle-focused aperitivo and local wine.
-Premium is a journey through Italian excellence, with fresh truffle, olive oil from our family farm, homemade bread and premium-quality Italian wines.
After cooking, you'll sit on our panoramic terrace and enjoy the food we've made, surrounded by the hills and the warmth of our family home. And our cats Cesare & Cindy may join us too.
Come hungry. Leave feeling like family.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Snacks. Fresh pasta class, aperitif with local products and wine, lunch or dinner with the pasta made together, homemade tiramisu. TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Lunch
- SnacksFresh pasta class, aperitif with local products and wine, lunch or dinner with the pasta made together, homemade tiramisu. TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
