An excursion to discover the authenticity of extra virgin olive oil: the foundation of the Mediterranean diet and Ligurian cuisine.
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Transfer from Sanremo to Taggia along the Via Aurelia (15 km – approx. 20 minutes).
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Visit the medieval historic center, the beautiful convent of San Domenico, and the rich art gallery.
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In the area, you can also visit one of the many olive mills in the Argentina valley, which produce the famous extra virgin olive oil of the Riviera from the typical Taggiasca olives, where you can also book a tasting of local products.
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Lunch break and transfer to Imperia along the scenic Via Aurelia (20 km – approx. 25 minutes).
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In Oneglia, visit the Olive Tree Museum of the Carli company, unique of its kind, with a cutting-edge setup that offers the opportunity to trace the history of the essential ingredient of the Mediterranean diet from antiquity to the present day. Possibility of shopping in the adjacent store for food products, but also beauty products derived from the oil.
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Return via the highway (30 km – approx. 40 minutes).
