Cinque Terre: Pesto Making Experience with Scenic Sea View
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3 Ratings
Province of La Spezia
Learn the history and techniques of making pesto in the picturesque Cinque Terre. Package up your homemade pesto and enjoy it with a glass of local wine while taking in the breathtaking sea view.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Riomaggiore - As we take in the stunning view of the sea from the vineyard, you’ll begin the class by learning the fascinating history of pesto from Spezia.
    Cesarina will explain the traditional system of using the best basil plants and carefully selecting high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Then, you’ll learn the two methods of preparing pesto: using a mortar and pestle or an electric blender and you’ll recieve tips on how to properly store the pesto to keep it fresh for as long as possible.
    After you’ve made pesto, you’ll package it up to take home and enjoy. You can savor the fruits of your labor either when you return home or on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea.
What's Included
  • Complimentary beverages, including water, wines, and coffee
  • Glass of local wine served
  • Interactive pesto cooking class
  • All local taxes included
Meal Options
  • Pesto genovese
Additional Information

As we appreciate the breathtaking oceanic vista from the vineyard, we’ll kick off the class with an interesting chronicle of pesto from Spezia.

Cesarina will detail the customary process of choosing only the finest basil plants and meticulously handpicking top-notch ingredients to guarantee unrivalled taste. Following that, you’ll be introduced to the two techniques of making pesto: utilizing a mortar and pestle or an electric mixer. You’ll also garner tips for appropriately preserving the pesto to maintain its freshness for the maximum duration.

Once your pesto is ready, you’ll pack it up to enjoy at leisure. Relish your creation either at home or on a rugged sea-facing cliff.

Join us for a quick pesto cooking course inclusive of a glass of local Possa winery Liguria’s and water.

Location
Bivio Riomaggiore
From the meeting point, you'll need to walk 200m uphill to Cesarina's house. Descend the hill's terraced steps, turn right at the sign for "I Foresti" Farm, and follow the path to Cesarina's house.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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James_r
Sep 15, 2023
Incredible experience - Barbara was a wonderful host. She went above and beyond to make it a great experience. Exceptional location. Can’t wait to come back.
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Joey_s
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing! - By far the best part of our trip. Barbara and Stefano were amazing hosts and we learned a lot! Stunning views
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Shelby_t
Jun 24, 2023
Unforgettable experience - We had the very best time with Barbara and Stefano! The views were absolutely worth the walk out of the city center to get to the winery in the hillside. Everything about this experience felt very hospitable and welcoming. We will never forget our time here.
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