Tour of traditional production workshops to discover the gastronomic treasures of the Ligurian Riviera: from extra virgin olive oil to DOC wines. Nyala Wonder Travel organizes excursions to vineyards and olive groves, wineries, and olive mills.
- Duration: 4 days – 3 nights
- Locations: Imperia, Dolceacqua, Apricale, Porto Maurizio
- Visit to historic extra virgin olive oil producers (Isnardi, Raineri)
- Tastings of Rossese and local wines at traditional wineries
- Two typical lunches in the hinterland and Ligurian specialties such as zabaione and pansarole
- Cultural visits to the medieval villages of Dolceacqua, Apricale and Parasio
- Accommodation in hotel with half board treatment
Porto Maurizio
Apricale
Dolceacqua
Imperia
Land of genuine traditions, the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente opens its doors to you to help you discover the most authentic Mediterranean diet.
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“The Gastronomic Treasures of the Ligurian Riviera“
(4 days – 3 nights)
DAY 1
Arrival in the afternoon, hotel check-in and overnight stay.
DAY 2: The City of Olive Oil
In the morning, transfer to Imperia to visit the Isnardi company, which has been bottling its extra virgin olive oil since 1908 just as it comes out of the mill. Inside, you will have the opportunity to see an old blood-powered press and a water-powered mill, along with an ancient pharmacy featuring a rare collection of oil cruets.
For lunch, we will offer a tasting of typical local products.
In the afternoon, visit to the Raineri company, founded in 1910, where you can witness the various stages of production of “cold-pressed” extra virgin olive oil.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3: Nervia Valley, Land of Rossese
In the morning, transfer to Dolceacqua, the jewel of the Nervia Valley: a delightful medieval village adorned with a donkey-back bridge and the ruins of the Doria castle. Here, among artisan workshops, you can discover the true nectar of the Riviera: Rossese di Dolceacqua, a fine red wine with an intense flavor.
At lunchtime, visit the Gajaudo family winery, where you can taste the full range of Riviera wines, accompanied by delicious local specialties.
In the afternoon, visit the ancient medieval village of Apricale, clinging to the alpine slopes with its narrow alleys, where you can enjoy the oldest Ligurian snack: zabaione with pansarole, small fritters dusted with powdered sugar.
Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4: Imperia and its Historic Center
In the morning, transfer to Porto Maurizio, characterized by its old historic center perched on the promontory known as Parasio, with the cathedral square overlooked by the College Palace and the Palace of the Police Headquarters. Don’t miss the visit to the Logge di Santa Chiara and the adjacent convent founded in 1365, still inhabited by cloistered Clarisse nuns.
Departure at the end of the excursion.
Additional Information on The Gastronomic Treasures of the Ligurian Riviera
- Accommodation in one of our hotels in a double room.
- Half-board treatment.
- Two typical lunches in the inland area.
- Round trip travel, local transfers, and everything not listed under “the price includes”.
- Lunches and dinners are based on the daily menu or the tasting menu proposed by the chef. Drinks and à la carte items are to be paid for on site.
- The visits suggested in the program are to be considered self-guided, without an escort.
