Embark on a journey to the Titanic's final resting place and into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean and witness one of the most compelling stories of our time through the precious treasures left by those aboard the RMS Titanic on her fateful maiden voyage in 1912. The immersive exhibit features over 400 real artifacts recovered from the world's most famous ocean liner, along with recreations of the first- and third-class cabins. Take a photo of the replica of the legendary Grand Staircase and get a feel for what it was like aboard the famous luxury liner, as well as a sense of perspective of the magnitude of the disaster. Upon entering, you will receive a boarding ticket from an actual Titanic passenger, with some information about that person. And at the end of your visit, you will find out if this person survived the catastrophe or not.

If you are not a fan of bus or car tours, take a leisurely bike tour from Parma city centre to a cheese factory to see how the city’s eponymous delicacy is made. Explore the variety of this classic cheese by sampling three agings of Parmesan: 12, 24 and 36 months. Follow your friendly guide through small, quiet roads and stop at a local osteria — a small restaurant that serves wine and simple, honest food, including Parma ham.

The oldest market in town is held at Petaling Street in Chinatown. Vendors begin peddling their wares already in the morning, but the market reaches a true fever pitch as the sun goes down. Haggling is a must and so is tasting the cooling longan drink at the corner stall.

Arguably, the most authentic dishes come not from a professional chef, but from people who cook for their families every day, right in their home kitchen. Learn to whip up three of the Parma's finest dishes from scratch in the home of a local cooking enthusiast. Of course, you get to enjoy your delicious creations with excellent wine. As a souvenir, you will get an apron and, of course, new cooking skills. Prepare to impress your friends back home.