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Cinque Terre: Pesto cooking class with sea view in Riomaggiore

Location Cinque Terre, Piedmont & Liguria, Italy
$180.50
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Overview

The breathtaking view of the sea from the vineyard sets the perfect backdrop for your pesto-making class. Under the guidance of Cesarina, delve into the rich history of pesto from Spezia while crafting your own delicious blend.

  • 🍷 Pesto + Lunch: Enjoy a delightful pesto cooking class paired with a delicious lunch, featuring local Ligurian flavors.
  • 🍽️ Pesto Only: Participate in the express pesto cooking class, where you will learn traditional techniques and take home your creation.
  • 🌿 You will discover the art of selecting the finest basil and high-quality ingredients to ensure your pesto is bursting with flavor.
  • 🧑‍🍳 Learn both traditional and modern methods of preparing pesto, using either a mortar and pestle or an electric blender.
  • 🏞️ After crafting your pesto, enjoy the option to savor it on a scenic rocky cliff overlooking the sea or at home.
  • 🥂 Your experience includes a glass of local wine from Possa winery, perfectly complementing your culinary adventure.
  • 💧 Refresh yourself with complimentary beverages, including water and coffee, throughout the class.
  • 🗣️ The class is conducted in English, ensuring you fully grasp the techniques and history shared by your knowledgeable guide.
  • ⏰ This engaging class lasts for 2 hours, providing ample time to immerse yourself in the art of pesto making.
  • 🚍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making your journey to the vineyard seamless.

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Pesto + Lunch
Pesto+Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Local taxes
  • Glass of local wine
  • Pesto cooking class
  • Beverages (water, wines and coffee)

Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.

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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Cinque Terre: Pesto cooking class with sea view in Riomaggiore

    Location Cinque Terre, Piedmont & Liguria, Italy
    $180.50
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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