Dolceacqua and Nervia Valley Tour: Explore Rossese Wine Origin and Monet's Favourite Bridge
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Sanremo
Discover the hidden gem of Dolceacqua and the picturesque Nervia Valley on this tour. Explore the origins of Rossese wine and visit Monet's favorite bridge. Meeting point: Sanremo Casino.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castello dei Doria - Your rendezvous with the guide is set at the entrance of the Sanremo Casino. Our journey will take us along the spectacular coastal road, offering views of the stunning seascape set against the lush greenery of the hills, speckled with the region’s characteristic shrubbery, vibrant flora, and citrus groves. Advancing on our tour, we’ll traverse the historic Roman road until we arrive at the Nervia Valley. Our stop at Dolceacqua includes a guided tour by a professional tourist guide through the charming medieval hamlet, renowned for producing one of Italy’s most celebrated red wines, the Rossese di Dolceacqua. We’ll explore the Castello dei Doria and stroll across the iconic bridge that Claude Monet immortalized in his paintings, which he praised for its ‘jewel-like delicacy’.
    To conclude our excursion, we’ll indulge in a tasting of two local wines - the deep red Rossese di Dolceacqua and a regional white wine - complemented by traditional focaccia and the quaint local pastry known as ‘michette’.
    Embrace the essence of the Italian Riviera through a fusion of art, history, nature, and exquisite wines!
What's Included
  • Wine tasting experience featuring 2 local wines, including the renowned Rossese di Dolceacqua, paired with local specialties.
  • Guided tour of the Medieval village by a licensed tourist guide.
  • Convenient transfer by minivan or car for a comfortable shared tour experience.
What's Not Included
  • entrance ticket to the Dolceacqua Castle
Additional Information

The Val Nervia region of Riviera dei Fiori is an undeniable gem. It stands as one of the most delightful regions within Liguria’s interior terrain.

This area is the homeland of one of Italy’s finest wines that remains as one of the country’s hidden treasures. Despite this secret, it is garnering international attention and has become increasingly sought-after. One well-known fan of Rossese di Dolceacqua or simply, Dolceacqua, was Napoleon.

Dolceacqua, with its meaning “sweet water”, is a time-honored village ruled by the impressive ruins of the Castello dei Doria that majestically overlooks the old town on the river’s left bank. A single-arched bridge dating back to the 15th century beautifully spans 33 meters across the river, leading to the old town.

Its beauty didn’t fail to capture the attention of the famous impressionist painter, Claude Monet. He commemorated its beauty in his artwork. He was particularly taken with the bridge, describing it as a ‘jewel of lightness’ in his journal.

Meeting location: We gather at the main entrance of the Sanremo Casino.

  • USEFUL POINTS
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • Our food tours & experiences run regardless of weather conditions – rain, hail or shine!
  • The Italian Riviera is always sunny, but in case of rain bring an umbrella / raincoat as we will be outdoors for most of the tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Location
Corso degli Inglesi, 18
Corso degli Inglesi
Meeting point: in front of the main entrance of the Sanremo Casino or at your hotel lobby in Sanremo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Todd_m
Mar 25, 2024
Terrific tour..!!! - We had a wonderful day with our tour guide, Roberta. She was absolutely fabulous and could answer every one of or questions with knowledge and interest. Plus the castle and the surroundings are a terrific visual for all to see.
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Robert_p
Oct 8, 2023
Like stepping back in time…. - A beautiful experience, rich with history and culture. Roberta is truly professional and kind. She has a vast amount of knowledge about the entire area and is very happy to answer any questions you may have. A wonderful experience that we will not forget!!
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Faunesbraaten
Aug 6, 2023
Recommend Roberta - We decided on a very short notice to go on a wine / sightseeing trip, and Roberta responded super fast. The trip was great - with just the right amount of everything given the hours we had available. Roberta is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the history, the wine and the food, and very pleasant and fun company!
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Jennifer_n
Dec 20, 2022
Magical Visit to Doleacqua - We enjoyed our trip to Dolceacqua, the city was magical. Roberta is an expert guide and made our visit very special. I would highly recommend doing this trip if you are in Sanremo.
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Krista_j
Nov 23, 2022
Amazing day! - One of our favorite experiences ever! Roberta was a kind and knowledgeable guide who arranged a fantastic tour, adjusting to make sure we had the best time and even accommodated my need for gluten free food. Highly recommend Roberta for anything, especially this tour!
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H6052pgalexanderh
Nov 15, 2022
A fantastic tour of history, with an family dinner ending! - A fantastic tour of history! We had an excellent tour in Dolceacqua, with wine tasting. The narrow old streets and the castle above was historic experience. We ended the evening with an Italian family made dinner nearby, just fantastic. We were all very satisfied, and can highly recommend Roberta and her team :-)
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L1196mtsherim
Sep 6, 2022
Great tour and guide - This was a highlight of our trip to the Italian Riviera. The village is simply lovely and the view from the Castello dei Doria was fantastic (would have been even more so if the river had not been dry from lack of rain this year). Roberta was a great guide. She is obviously very passionate about the history and culture of the area. Can't recommend her tour highly enough - even the kids enjoyed it (including my teenager)!
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