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In the Riviera dei Fiori<\/strong>, a paradise<\/strong> of extraordinary<\/strong> views awaits you, where your gaze rolls over a triumphant environment of colours<\/strong> harmonious<\/strong>, scents and flavours of a land rich in traditions<\/strong>. Thanks to this itinerary, you will discover attractive notes of colour and scent: real tasty and fragrant paths already mapped out that will allow you to appreciate<\/strong> the Ligurian Riviera to the full: ulivets<\/strong>, vineyards<\/strong>, gardens<\/strong> in bloom, perched villages<\/strong>, small fringes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Arrival in the late afternoon in Sanremo and hotel check-in. Dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n After breakfast, transfer to Dolceacqua in the Val Nervia, where the tour begins through the lands of the Doria family, Doges of the glorious maritime Republic of Genoa. The excursion winds through Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Apricale, and Perinaldo, discovering lush nature, olive groves, vineyards, and charming medieval villages that have preserved their oldest traditions.<\/p>\n At lunchtime, visit a renowned local winery to taste the full range of Ligurian Riviera wines, accompanied by delicious specialties from the valley.<\/p>\n In the afternoon, transfer to the Hanbury Gardens in La Mortola: an 18-hectare exotic paradise created in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury, who acclimatized plant species from all over the world, collected during his countless travels. In every season, this garden celebrates its grandeur among pathways, pergolas, greenhouses, terraces, and wells.<\/p>\n Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n After breakfast, transfer to Diano San Pietro to visit a nursery with a long tradition of hybridization. The family, creators of the famous red rose \u201cDallas\u201d, has long been an official supplier to the Holy See, and their roses decorate the altar of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica and the stage of the Christmas concert every year.<\/p>\n After the visit, transfer to Pontedassio for a tour of a local olive oil company, where you\u2019ll have the chance to taste the new season\u2019s oil (November\u2013March) and enjoy typical dishes from the Imperia area.<\/p>\n In the afternoon, visit a recently restored 17th-century traditional stone olive press, where you\u2019ll witness the ancient olive pressing process as it was done centuries ago. Then, visit the modern mill and discover the age-old \u201cOleum Mundum\u201d method, which involves separating the pit from the olive and working only the pulp. This process increases the oil\u2019s stability, reduces acidity, and yields a product with an intense, fresh aroma and a bold, full-bodied flavor.<\/p>\n Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n In the morning, visit the Olive Tree Museum (closed on Sundays), with its modern factory and adjacent shop. Winner of the European Museum of the Year award in 1993 under the patronage of the Council of Europe, the museum is located in the heart of Oneglia, a port town with a thousand-year olive oil tradition.<\/p>\n After the visit, continue to Porto Maurizio, known for its old historic center perched on the Parasio promontory, with its Cathedral Square, overlooked by the Collegio Palace and the Police Headquarters. Don\u2019t miss the Logge di Santa Chiara and the adjoining convent founded in 1365, still inhabited today by cloistered Clarisse nuns.<\/p>\n Return to the hotel for lunch and a short rest.<\/p>\n In the mid-afternoon, enjoy an engaging Ligurian cooking class in collaboration with a renowned local chef (minimum 6 participants). The class will introduce you to a wealth of traditional culinary specialties. Among the dishes prepared, you\u2019ll enjoy *panissa* (a chickpea flour-based polenta), *barbagiuai* (fried pastries filled with pumpkin and ricotta), and a traditional dessert called *striscia*, made with extra virgin olive oil, wine, flour, and sugar. 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\u201cNATURE AND TRADITIONS TOUR\u201d
(5 days \u2013 4 nights)<\/h2>\nDAY 1<\/strong><\/summary>\n
DAY 2: The Enchanted Valley and the Botanical Garden<\/strong><\/summary>\n
DAY 3: Flowers and Flavors of Liguria<\/strong><\/summary>\n
DAY 4: Western Liguria in the Kitchen<\/strong><\/summary>\n
DAY 5<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Additional Information about the Nature and Traditions Tour<\/h2>\n
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