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Experience an authentic Genoese aperitivo inside a small local food shop in one of the most characteristic streets of Genoa’s historic center. Taste two distinctive Ligurian white wines: Vermentino from eastern Liguria and Pigato from the western Riviera, paired with Genoese focaccia, fresh pesto, and Taggiasca olives. Unlike a formal wine class, this is a relaxed and convivial experience designed for everyone, including guests with no previous wine knowledge. Discover the stories behind Ligurian flavors and the small local producers represented in the shop. Groups are limited to six guests, creating a friendly and personal atmosphere just steps from Christopher Columbus’ House, Porta Soprana, and Piazza Sarzano.

From the meeting point you will walk down to Camogli about 45 minutes (please wear comfortable shoes, the descent isn’t difficult but need to pay attentions at the pathway) with your guide and enjoy the beauty of the nature that surrounds you, learning about the cost, the nature and the wildlife. Upon your arrival to the winery in Camogli, you will begin your wine and local product tasting experience. You will learn the history of the local wine tradition, the cultivation method, and the wine production process. Throughout your experience, you will discover four different wines from different Ligurian wineries and taste them with the help of a sommelier. Your entire tasting experience will be accompanied by typical products such as Taggiasca olives and Focaccia. After the tasting, the tour will be over and you’ll be free to spend your evening in Camogli or get the bus with our guide to return to the starting point, San Rocco di Camogli.

Get an introduction to Italian gastronomy when you participate in this market and dining experience in Rapallo. Join your dedicated host and visit a local market to look and shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients. Then, head back to your host’s home for a cooking demonstration while they prepare a 4-course meal for you to enjoy. End the activity with good food, good wine, and even better conversation.

Rare combination of authenticity, confidentiality and certified quality. It is not a simple tasting, but a moment built to make guests feel welcomed, pampered and immersed in a real, alive, cared for and authentic place.

After a day of Shopping at Serravalle Outlet, let yourself be accompanied in an experience of pure luxury surrounded by Piedmontese nature. You will reach an elegant estate surrounded by certified organic vineyards, where the pace slows down and every detail smells of authenticity. Start with a relaxing walk through the rows, led by a Destination Expert who will tell you the story of the area and its fine grapes. You will continue with an exclusive tasting of organic wines produced on site, selected to best express the identity of the vineyard. Each glass will be paired with small samples of the territory and carefully introduced, to offer you a complete sensory experience. The aperitif will be based on fresh black truffles collected near the estate. The evening continues with your overnight stay in a refined room within the estate, where natural materials, silence and comfort create an intimate and regenerating atmosphere.

In the heart of the historic center of Chiavari, among ancient alleys, stone porches and colorful buildings overlooking the sea, I invite you to live an intimate and authentic experience dedicated to the flavors of the Ligurian sea. I will welcome you to my Genoese-style house, located in one of the most suggestive corners of the city, for a guided tasting of the precious Oysters of the Gulf of La Spezia, selected from the best local productions, along with fresh seafood: red prawns, scampi, anchovies, marinated tuna and swordfish. The dishes, raw and cooked, are inspired by the Ligurian maritime tradition, with some creative touches. DA a glass of Ligurian Vermentino or local sparkling wine, and DA an engaging story about the gastronomic culture of the sea, the farming techniques, the customs of fishermen and the stories of the territory.

It combines the thrill of truffle hunting with a gourmet lunch in a typical trattoria. A few kilometers from Genoa / Milan and Turin, participates in the search for the prized fresh black truffle in Summer and autumn winter the White Truffle of Alba with an Expert conductor and his faithful dog. After the adventure, treat yourself to a selection of local dishes, including egg tajarin and a homemade dessert, all enriched with a fine dining experience. An unmissable opportunity for lovers of good food, Piedmontese wines and nature.

You will have an AUTHORIZED LOCAL GUIDE, prepared and passionate at your disposal, to discover not only the history and art of Genoa, but also its traditions, culinary specialties (and you will have a little taste of it!) And the life of all days of a magnificent city, but which preserves its most beautiful treasures with great reserve.

The historic center of Chiavari, with its medieval arcades, its ancient shops, artisans and typical taverns, is the setting where you will live an unforgettable experience! The departure will be from my house, a Genoese style building of the early 900s, in the center, where you will be served an Aperitif based on focaccia, bruschetta with pesto and the best white wines of the territory. Afterwards we will take a walking tour and, between stories and romantic views, we will cross together the wonders of this fascinating town with a long history: all within a radius of not even a kilometer. What are you waiting for? Come with me!

Enjoy a day trip along the Ligurian Coast, visiting the unique village of Portofino and the charming centre of Santa Margherita Ligure. Whether you arrive by ship or are staying at a hotel, a local driver will pick you up, and together, you'll take the scenic route to beautiful Portofino, one of Italy’s most exclusive destinations. Explore the quaint harbor and La Piazzetta (the main square) with its colorful buildings. Take the winding road uphill to reach San George’s church or Castle Brown, which offer the best views of the stunning cliff that shapes the coast. Stop for lunch and relax before heading to Santa Margherita Ligure. Stroll along the ancient fishermen’s port, where traditional houses coexist with luxurious modern hotels. After some free time to explore the streets of “Santa,” as the locals call it, your driver will take you back to the Genoa port or hotel.