Parma Castles

Fontanellato Fortress and Masone Labyrinth               

The Sanvitale Fortress in Fontanellato village is elegant and majestic, it stands in the center of a small village surrounded by its large moat filled with water. Inside the castle we find the Sanvitale family apartment with a collection of objects telling us the family-story of its owners. But the real treasure is the room painted by the great artist Parmigianino in 1524 with the myth of Diana and Atteone. This is one of the masterpieces of Italian Mannerism. And what about the Optical Chamber? This is a system of mirrors that allows you to see the external square of the castle from an hidden and closed room. It is astonishing!

Not far from Fontanellato we find the Labirinto della Masone, an eclectic creation commissioned by the art critic Franco Maria Ricci. It is the largest existing labyrinth, entirely made of bamboo, up to 30 meters high. A place to wander and relax with the chance to visit the harmonious architectures appearing here and there.

Lunch break tasting on request.

duration: full day

the tour includes: visit to the Rocca of Fontanellato and to the Masone Labyrinth

price: 150.00 per adult*

*Price per adult based on a group of 2 people. Price per adult decreases as more people are added. 

*The price includes the costs of the museum tickets,  private driver service, sales tax and all other compulsory duties. 

*The price does not include the costs for the optional lunck break teasting

Soragna Fortress with tasting and Parmigiano Reggiano Museum

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Have you ever visited a castle still inhabited by a prince? Soragna is for you. Here the ancient Meli Lupi Family still lives. And the castle is so precious. A scent of flowers and a crystalline light accompanie the visitor discovering this mansion with a centuries-old history. A fortress of great elegance and unique charm, with large, beautifully frescoed rooms, original furnishings and even a ghost.

The lunch includes a stop in a local restaurant for a tasting with local products.

In the afternoon we will stop at the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum set up in an old cheese factory in Soragna. This will be a chance to discover the history of the Parmigiano Reggiano processing and we will see a series of vintage tools. You will have the possibility of buying some typical products.

duration: full day

the tour includes: visit to the Rocca of Soragna and to the Parmigiano Reggiano Museum, lunch tasting.

price: € 170.00 per adult*

*Price per adult based on a group of 2 people. Price per adult decreases as more people are added. 

*The price includes the costs of the museum tickets, the lunch tasting, private driver service, sales tax and all other compulsory duties. 

The Royal Palace of Colorno and Soragna Fortress

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The Royal Palace of Colorno is the Italian Versailles of the Parma Dukes with more than 400 rooms and courtyards. It has been the residence of very important local personalities as Barbara Sanseverino, an intelligent and charming woman, or Maria Luigia of Austria. There are many attractions here: the Noble Floor, the apartment of Duke Ferdinando Borbone and the Saint Liborio Chapel. The huge Italian garden is noteworthy and in spring it offers exceptional colors.

The afternoon part of the tour is a visit to the Soragna Fortress; an ancient noble residence still inhabited by the last descendant of the founders: the Meli Lupi family. Do not miss the wonderful frescoed rooms and the incredible and precious original furnishings. A residence of great elegance and unique charm, with valuable works of art and even a ghost.

Lunch break tasting on request.

duration: full day

the tour includes: visit to the Royal Palace of Colorno and to the Soragna Fortress.

price: € 150.00 per adult*

*Price per adult based on a group of 2 people. Price per adult decreases as more people are added. 

*The price includes the costs of the museum tickets, private driver service, sales tax and all other compulsory duties. 

*The price does not include the costs for the optional lunck break teasting