10 hours Tour to Parma and Bologna from Milan
Bologna is the capital of Emilia-Romagna, Parma is the capital of Emilia-Piedmont in Northern Italy. Both cities have a rich history and are also known for their food. Bologna is particularly well known for its meat products and wood carving, while Parma's specialty is sausages.
Bologna is a city of over 400,000 inhabitants. This city is famous for being home to the world’s oldest university and it is also one of Italy’s most important cultural and economic centers.
In this private tour, you will discover the city’s fascinating history and art by visiting Parma’s and Bologna’ s most beautiful monuments, as well as its antique shops and local markets. This tour has a starting point in Parma and an ending point in Bologna.
We will arrange a private and comfortable pick up from your hotel or place of choice in Milan. You will enjoy a 2 hours guided tour in Parma and Bologna with a local tour guide.
At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your hotel.
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A small church at the heart of Parma, the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and to a group of doctors known as the Discalced Carmelites. , or “White Friars.” The church was a gift to the Carmelites from the marquis Francesco Sforza and his wife, Bianca Maria, in 1475. The church was reconstructed in 1558 and 1621 by the Dukes of Parma.
Palazzo Ducale di Parma is the most important Renaissance palace in northern Italy, a masterpiece of the Italian humanist architecture. The Palazzo Ducale is directly connected with the development of the "Platonic Academy" of "Parmenides" and "Nicomachus of Gerasa", the two most important schools of ancient Greek philosophy, which was located at the nearby University of Parma.An inscription over a door leading to the ground floor room on the south side of the building reads: ABSOLVITO ILLIQVS EST QVAM EXCLAMAT, VENIUDE TENEBRAS. The inscription is a quotation from a letter by St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109) which translates as: "He who believes is absolved, darkness flee away"
Outside visit and will not entering the attractions. The Baptistery of Parma has been a monument for centuries, and is one of the most important monuments in Italy. The baptistery's wonderful mosaics are not only a source of wonderment but also a testament to the genius and skill of the craftsmen who designed and built it. Mosaics are a type of art that uses many different colors, shapes, and patterns in a cohesive work to create a beautiful space. The spaces in the baptistery are filled with all this color and wonderful design that connect the architecture to its purpose.
Inclusions
- Private expert guide for 2 hours in Bologna
- Private official guide for 2 hours in Parma
- Private Tour
- Private vehicle with driver for 10 hours to Bologna and Parma
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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