heroic winemaking traditions

Liguria, also known as The Italian Riviera, is a narrow land between mountains and sea with a mild climate. Its breathtaking views, spectacular cliffs, colorful fishing villages, secluded bays, and hidden art treasures make it one of Italy's loveliest and picturesque regions. 

Live the unique atmosphere of the best fishing villages of the Italian Riviera! Journey the two coasts of Liguria, from the captivating seaside villages of Rapallo, Santa Margherita, Camogli, and Portofino on the Riviera di Ponente to the Cinque Terre hamlets and beautiful Portovenere on the Riviera di Levante.

Pastel-colored villages crowned with medieval churches, abbeys, and vineyards, and olive groves descending vertically down to the sparkling turquoise sea are mesmerizing.  Visit the fascinating medieval center of Genova, Italy's largest port, and its beautiful medieval center.  

Discover excellent food, learn the secrets of authentic pesto making, meet local producers, and stroll old food markets and traditional shops to taste Focaccia di Recco, Farinata, and the Etruscan Testaroli.

This small strip of land with steep, terraced vineyards dating back to Roman times produce over 100 grape varieties, most indigenous like Pigato, Rossese, Albarola, Bosco, e Ormeasco. See, the labor-intensive passion vine growers must constantly have to take care of the land. Taste the fabulous local Sciacchetrà wines produced in Cinque Terre. Visit the beautiful wineries of Liguria for private sit-down tastings. 

Join me on this 6 day tour of the Italian Riviera!