8-Day Italy City Break in Parma

Photo of Castello di Torrechiara in Parma in Italy by Samuele Bertoli
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Starts in
Parma
Ends in
Parma
Duration
8 days & 7 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
7 nights included
Car rental
Optional
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Optional
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Have a memorable holiday with a 8-day city break in Parma, Italy!

Experience the ultimate Parma city break with our perfectly planned holiday package. Let us take care of the details so you can fully enjoy all the attractions and activities the city has to offer. Whether you're seeking to discover the rich cultural heritage of Parma or indulge in its delicious culinary scene, our holiday package has got you covered. Join us and discover the enchanting beauty of Parma, Italy!

The home for your 8-day holiday in Parma will be one of the city’s best hotels. You’ll choose from a great selection of places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Parma, close to many of the top attractions and best restaurants in the city. Parma offers excellent hotels for every budget, ensuring travelers a fantastic city break in Italy.

You can stay in a popular 4-star hotel like the amazing Starhotels du Parc, praised by previous travelers as one of the perfect places to stay in the city. Travelers seeking a more luxurious option usually stay at the incredible 4-star hotel Sina Maria Luigia or an equally impressive hotel. For the budget-conscious traveler, an excellent, affordable 4-star stay can be enjoyed at a hotel like NH Parma.

All these hotels have everything you need for an exceptional holiday in Parma. You can rest assured that we will always recommend the best available places to stay in the city.

During your vacation in Parma, you'll get the chance to experience some of the best attractions and activities offered in the city. Piazza della Pace, Palazzo della Pilotta palace, and Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata minor basilica are only a few of the many spectacular attractions and sights you’ll find on your carefully planned travel itinerary.

Make the most of your holiday in Parma by adding tours and tickets to each day of your trip. With plenty of exciting tours to choose from, you’ll never have a boring moment in Parma.

Between attractions and activities, you’ll have plenty of time to stroll along the best shopping streets and markets in the city. Here, you can buy unique souvenirs to remind you of your city break in Parma.

As your holiday in Parma comes to an end, you will return home with a newfound appreciation for the vibrant culture, rich history, and exciting atmosphere of this top travel destination in Italy. Your journey through Parma's diverse neighborhoods, famous landmarks, and hidden gems will leave you with countless cherished memories and stories to share with loved ones.

This travel plan is designed to include everything you need to experience the best trip to Parma, Italy. By booking this vacation package, you can avoid spending hours researching and planning your 8-day city break in Italy. Let the experts plan it for you so you can focus on enjoying it instead.

For the best holiday to Parma, we offer you the opportunity to customize each day of your city break vacation in Parma before and after booking. Our flexible trip planning means you’ll be able to explore Parma the way you want, at your own pace.

Book with us to get access to 24/7 personal travel support throughout your entire journey and a step-by-step guide in our easy-to-use mobile app, which includes all your travel documents for your vacation in Parma. Moreover, rest assured knowing that all taxes are already covered in the price of your travel package.

The best flights, activities, tours, and hotels in Parma fill up quickly, so be sure to book your holiday package in advance. Select a date and start planning your city break in Parma as soon as today!

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Hotel, 7 nights
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Destinations

Photo of panorama of Parma cathedral with Baptistery leaning tower on the central square in Parma town in Italy.Parma / 7 nights

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Attractions

Parma Cathedral Parma Italy.Parma Cathedral
photo of View of Palazzo della Pilotta - 16th-century palace complex in historical centre of the city Parma, Italy.Palazzo della Pilotta
Parco della Cittadella, R-43452, R-365331, R-42611Parco della Cittadella
Teatro Regio di ParmaTeatro Regio
Piazza della Pace, Parma Centro, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyPiazza della Pace
Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma Centro, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalySanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata
photo of Monument to Giuseppe Verdi on Piazzale della Pace is public green area in center of Parma, Italy, located along road Garibaldi next to Palazzo della Pilotta.Galleria nazionale di Parma
Baptistery of Parma, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItaliaBaptistery of Parma
Ducal Palace, Oltretorrente, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyPalazzo Ducale di Parma
Orto BotanicoBotanical Garden of Parma
Fontana del TrianonFontana del Trianon
Palazzo Pigorini
Camera di San Paolo e Cella di Santa Caterina
Pinacoteca StuardPinacoteca Stuard
Birthplace of Arturo Toscanini Museum
Fondazione Museo Glauco Lombardi
Fontana Di Barriera Repubblica, Parma Centro, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyFontana Di Barriera Repubblica

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Travel dates
Apr 1 - Apr 8

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Day 1 – Parma - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Parma - arrival day

  • Parma - Arrival day
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  • Piazza della Pace
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Your exciting city break begins as soon as you arrive in the beautiful city of Parma. You’ll stay in Parma for 7 nights.

You’ll choose between some of the best hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Parma. To feel pampered during your visit, you can stay at a hotel like Sina Maria Luigia. This 4-star luxury hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 1,011 previous guests.

A popular 4-star hotel promising a comfortable stay at an excellent location is Starhotels du Parc. This hotel has been praised by 1,945 previous guests in reviews, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

For the budget-conscious traveler, choose a hotel with cheap deals like the 4-star NH Parma. This popular hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,301 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable for your city break in Parma, we will help you find the best alternatives for your stay. With lots of excellent hotels to choose from, you're sure to have a fantastic experience during your city break.

Parma has plenty of sights, monuments, and places of interest to explore. Luckily, you have plenty of time to do so for the next 8 days. Choose an early flight to get started with your sightseeing in Parma right away.

An attraction we recommend you check out today is Piazza della Pace. This spectacular travel destination and best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,857 travelers.

When you're ready to head out for dinner, an excellent restaurant you may want to try is Trattoria Corrieri. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,795 customers and is sure to satisfy your hunger after a long day of exploring.

Another acclaimed restaurant in the city of Parma is Trattoria Del Tribunale. Rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,732 customers, guests often have an outstanding experience at this restaurant.

Parma is also home to several great bars for every travel budget. One of the best bars in the city is Osteria dei Servi. This claim is supported by 2,325 customers who have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another great bar in Parma is Bar Gianni. If you ask the 911 customers who have rated it an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars, Bar Gianni is the perfect place for a drink or two.

This is the time to raise a toast for the beginning of your incredible 8-day vacation in Parma!

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Day 2 – Parma

Day 2

Day 2 – Parma

  • Parma
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  • Fontana del Trianon
  • Birthplace of Arturo Toscanini Museum
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Wake up to day 2 of your exciting city break in Parma. You still have 6 nights left in Parma, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Parma today is the incredible Fontana del Trianon. This attraction is a fountain and place of interest, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 323 visitors.

Another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year is Birthplace of Arturo Toscanini Museum. Birthplace of Arturo Toscanini Museum is a popular museum and travel destination with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 176 visitors. Today, you can visit this magnificent museum in Parma too.

This top destination among visitors in Parma.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Parma, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Parma below.

After or in between exploring Parma, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Osteria dei Servi, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,325 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Ristorante Gallo d'Oro. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Mama Mia - Bottega & Piaceri. This place has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Mb Matti’s Bar Parma. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 148 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Parma to come!

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Day 3 – Parma

Day 3

Day 3 – Parma

  • Parma
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  • Palazzo Ducale di Parma
  • Galleria nazionale di Parma
  • Palazzo della Pilotta
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On day 3 of your fun city break in Parma, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 5 nights left in Parma.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated museum and attraction in Parma, the Palazzo Ducale di Parma. About 445 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The popular Galleria nazionale di Parma is another top sight in Parma that locals and travelers often enjoy spending time at. This attraction is an art museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 781 visitors.

Palazzo della Pilotta is a spectacular palace and highlight on travelers’ itineraries in Parma.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Parma has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Parma's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Parma's food culture.

Ristorante Cocchi - Trattoria Tipica Parmigiana dal 1925 is one of the most popular restaurants in Parma. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Ristorante Cocchi - Trattoria Tipica Parmigiana dal 1925’s excellent menu. Approximately 1,028 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Ristorante La Forchetta. This Parma-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,095 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Bar Latteria 61. Around 128 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Locals of Parma also enjoy the cocktails at Enoteca Tabarro. This place is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 484 customers and is one of the best you can experience in the city.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Parma, Italy.

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Day 4 – Parma

Day 4

Day 4 – Parma

  • Parma
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  • Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata
  • Teatro Regio
  • Fondazione Museo Glauco Lombardi
  • Camera di San Paolo e Cella di Santa Caterina
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Wake up to day 4 of your exciting city break in Parma. You still have 4 nights left in Parma, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Parma today is the incredible Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata. This attraction is a minor basilica and place of interest, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,253 visitors.

Another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year is Teatro Regio. Teatro Regio is a popular opera house and travel destination with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,614 visitors. Today, you can visit this magnificent opera house in Parma too.

For the full Parma experience, visit the incredible Fondazione Museo Glauco Lombardi museum. This one-of-a-kind attraction is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 145 visitors.

Camera di San Paolo e Cella di Santa Caterina is another stop you’re going to want to spend some time at. This museum is a top destination among visitors in Parma. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 295 visitors, it’s one you’re likely to enjoy.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Parma, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Parma below.

After or in between exploring Parma, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Ristorante Angiol d'Or, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 887 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Degusteria - Silvano Romani. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Tempi Moderni - Fabbrica del gusto 1957. This place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 488 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Tra L'uss e L'asa. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 408 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Parma to come!

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Day 5 – Parma

Day 5

Day 5 – Parma

  • Parma
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  • Palazzo Pigorini
  • Fontana Di Barriera Repubblica
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On day 5 of your fun city break in Parma, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 3 nights left in Parma.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated museum and attraction in Parma, the Palazzo Pigorini. About 312 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Parma has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Parma's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Parma's food culture.

Antica Osteria della Ghiaia is one of the most popular restaurants in Parma. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Antica Osteria della Ghiaia’s excellent menu. Approximately 721 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Officina Alimentare Dedicata Parma. This Parma-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 638 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Dubh Linn. Around 409 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Parma, Italy.

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Day 6 – Parma

Day 6

Day 6 – Parma

  • Parma
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  • Parma Cathedral
  • Baptistery of Parma
  • Pinacoteca Stuard
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Wake up to day 6 of your exciting city break in Parma. You still have 2 nights left in Parma, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Parma today is the incredible Parma Cathedral. This attraction is a cathedral and place of interest, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,525 visitors.

Another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year is Baptistery of Parma. Baptistery of Parma is a popular church building and travel destination with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 640 visitors. Today, you can visit this magnificent church building in Parma too.

For the full Parma experience, visit the incredible Pinacoteca Stuard picture gallery. This one-of-a-kind attraction is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 189 visitors. Up to 8,033 people visit this site every year.

This top destination among visitors in Parma.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Parma, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Parma below.

After or in between exploring Parma, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Mama Mia - Bottega & Piaceri, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 543 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Bistrò Borgo 20. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 536 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Gazebo di Nottingham -cocktail bar-. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 254 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Cardinal Bar Srl. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 220 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Parma to come!

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Day 7 – Parma

Day 7

Day 7 – Parma

  • Parma
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  • Parco della Cittadella
  • Botanical Garden of Parma
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On day 7 of your fun city break in Parma, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 1 night left in Parma.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated park and attraction in Parma, the Cittadella Park. About 5,185 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

The popular Botanical Garden of Parma is another top sight in Parma that locals and travelers often enjoy spending time at. This attraction is a botanical garden, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 323 visitors.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Parma has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Parma's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Parma's food culture.

DaMAT Bistrot is one of the most popular restaurants in Parma. Most people can find something that fits their taste from daMAT Bistrot’s excellent menu. Approximately 540 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out F. I. S. H. This Parma-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 534 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Lino's Coffee. Around 174 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Locals of Parma also enjoy the cocktails at V-Bar Natural. This place is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 122 customers and is one of the best you can experience in the city.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Parma, Italy.

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Day 8 – Parma - departure day

Day 8

Day 8 – Parma - departure day

  • Parma - Departure day
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  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument
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Your city break in Parma is coming to an end, and it's soon time to say goodbye to the city.

Depending on how much time you have on your departure day, this is your chance to catch one last glimpse of the beautiful city of Parma. We recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you can catch a later flight, we recommend visiting some of the attractions you may not yet have had the time to explore. This extra time will let you dive into more iconic landmarks and uncover hidden gems.

Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument best-rated sightseeing destination is a fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Parma. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,433 visitors.

If you're looking to enjoy one last delicious meal in Parma, consider a top-rated restaurant like cortex bistrot. This restaurant is rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 276 customers.

You'll then say farewell to Parma and begin your journey home, now filled with unforgettable experiences, memories, and photos from Italy!

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