DISCOVER MORE
Close
Close
Parma has been the home of our Rugby Tours in Italy for nearly a decade.
Located a 90-minute transfer from Milan’s Airports, the city of Parma is an Italian Rugby Heartland. A region famed for the best of Italy’s culinary offering, it is also a beating heart of the Italian game, with the city itself being an off-the-track best-kept tourism secret.
With so many incredible cities in Italy, there are some which don’t make the tourist-bibles which would be front page news in other countries & Parma is undoubtedly one of them.
Rugby in the region is strong. The Italian Youth structure is at a level now comparable to anywhere else in the Six Nations, so if you’re a strong team looking for a test, or a junior team looking for comparable opposition, there is something for both.
One thing is consistent throughout though, the Terzo Tempo, or the after match ‘third-half,’ is always excellent.
Off the pitch, visit the home of Ferrari at Maranello, challenge your team mates with a Go Kart Grand Prix, or spend time wandering the beautiful streets of Parma.
Fly to one of Milan's three airports
Transfer by Coach to Parma, a journey of around 90 minutes
Arrive, Check-In to your Hotel in the heart of Parma
Transfer to Cittadella de Rugby for a Training Session with Players & Coaches from Zebre Rugby
Lunch in the Tre Violi Rugby Clubhouse
Head to Palakart & enjoy a Go Kart Grand Prix
Pizza Dinner at Giustospirito
Evening at leisure sightseeing in Parma
Wake Up to a Continental Breakfast
Transfer to Ferrari Museum in Maranello
Tour of Ferrari Museum & Pit Lane Experience
Lunch stop in the beautiful city of Modena
Transfer to a Rugby Club near Parma ahead of your first game
TOUR MATCH ONE
Enjoy a famous Italian 'Terzo Tempo,' or Third Half, the term given to post match Hospitality
Return to Parma
Continental Breakfast
Transfer to a local Rugby Club for your second fixture
TOUR MATCH TWO
Terzo Tempo
Transfer to Stadio Segio Lanfranchi & watch Zebre Rugby compete in the United Rugby Championship
Return to Hotel
Traditional End of Tour Dinner at Trattoria Corrieri
Continental Breakfast
Morning at leisure sightseeing in Parma
Check-Out of the Hotel
Transfer to the Airport
1. Coaching Clinics at Cittadella del Rugby with Zebre & Italy Players
2. Visit the Home of Ferrari at Maranello
3. Traditional Dinner at Trattoria Corrieri or an epic-Argentinean Grill at La Meta Restaurant
4. Go Kart Grand Prix at Pala Kart in Parma
5. Fixtures at Rugby Colorno. Our #1 host-club anywhere in Europe
Parma is based in the heartland of Italian Rugby. With Zebre Rugby sitting at the top of the local pyramid, there are clubs of all standings within easy distance from the city. Our great friends at top-level club Rugby Colorno are a short drive out of the town & nearby clubs like Rugby Parma, Rugby Viadana & Rugby Lyons in Piacenza have hosted a number of touring teams with excellence over the years.
It is imperative that the tour includes a Zebre Rugby experience. With coaching clinics available from 1st XV Players with International Honours, the accessibility of Italy's top players is just excellent and the opportunities rarely matched. The guest-coaches who have led a session on our tours reads like a whos-who of the Italian game.
Parma is located 1.5 Hours south of Milan. Milan has three airports serving budget and chartered airlines alike.
If you were to combine Parma with another of our Italian locations, Lake Como is 2 Hours North, Venice 4 Hours North-East and Rome 3 Hours South.
Starhotels Du Parc in Parma offers rugby squads a comfortable, well-located base close to local rugby venues and the city centre. Rooms are spacious, with twin and triple options designed for group stays, featuring Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Coaches will appreciate flexible dining with hearty breakfasts and group menus available. Meeting rooms and lounges provide ideal spaces for tactical briefings or recovery sessions. With secure kit storage, experienced staff, and nearby coach parking, logistics are straightforward. For teams looking to combine rugby fixtures with Parma’s rich culture, Starhotels Du Parc is a proven, reliable choice.
Sina Maria Luigia provides rugby squads with a refined yet practical base in central Parma, just minutes from rugby grounds and transport links. Rooms are modern and well-equipped, with twin and triple setups suited for team use. Free Wi-Fi, comfortable bedding, and en-suite bathrooms support player recovery. A generous breakfast buffet and flexible group dining ensure athletes are fuelled for matches. Coaches will find meeting rooms available for analysis and planning, while staff experienced with groups simplify logistics. For rugby tours combining fixtures with Parma’s cultural highlights, Sina Maria Luigia delivers convenience, comfort, and solid team support.
28th Feb - Zebre Vs Dragons
19th April - Zebre Vs Glasgow Warriors
26th April - Zebre Vs Edinburgh
17th May - Zebre Vs Connacht
Rugby Colorno host their annual U16 event on Good Friday, 18th April 2025. With Zebre Rugby hosting Glasgow Warriors that weekend in Parma, this would be a great opportunity for those U16 teams looking for a quality Rugby Experience.
Visit our Instagram & see what we're up to right now.
