Best of Civitavecchia, Italy and Genoa, Italy Package
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A 5 to 10 minute shuttle ride is required to reach your departure location.Calling all wine lovers! Meet up with your group and depart from Civitavecchia for a daylong excursion to the Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano winery in Maremma. This winery is one of 160 members of the Cantina Cooperativa Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano whose vineyards cover about 600 hectares over the hills surrounding the village of Scansano.
The cooperative was formed in the 1970s when a small group of producers from Scansano decided to join their efforts in the production of wine. Their unrelenting focus on quality required substantial investments and high commitment from those who remained, this results in today award winning wines proudly served at the tables of the clients.
Once in Maremma you will take a tour of the winery and aging cellar where you will learn the history of the famous Morellino di Scansano grape varietal and discover the art of wine production, all the way from harvesting the grapes to bottling the product. Join in on a tasting of 5 different wines paired with local products and a light lunch, then enjoy some free time to relax in the garden and take Insta-worthy photos of the typical Tuscan countryside. Reserve your spot on this special 8.5 hour tour today and get ready for a first hand look into Italian wine making.
Cruise Ship Pier, an approximate 10-15 minute walk from the cruise terminal.Discover traditional dishes and desserts like artisan gelato and fried squid with a local guide and more when you book this guided culinary walking tour in Genoa. If you're a food enthusiast, then this tour is just for you! On this epic culinary adventure, you'll get to discover some of the best delicious traditional Italian dishes and delicacies like Pesto-topped pasta and fried squid from some of the best local restaurants and eateries that line the streets of Genoa's downtown district. You'll also get an expert local guide, who's a foodie that will take you to four or five local spots to delight in pastries like Focaccia with cheese, so you get the most out of your culinary experience.
The seaport city of Genoa may be known as Italy's busiest seaport and one of the Mediterranean's most important ports, but Genoa is also known for its mouth-watering traditional dishes and sweet plus savory desserts. You'll start your tasting tour by following your local guide along Downtown Genoa's narrow medieval streets to sink your teeth into classic Italian cuisine. Start with one of the most popular authentic recipes: the classic pasta and pesto dish, a traditional Italian dish that features a pine nut and fresh basil pesto sauce. Next, sink your teeth into the sweet and savory pastries like Focaccia with Stracchino cheese, a soft cheese from the small nearby village of Recco.
As a city on the sea, Genoa is also home to a wide selection of savory seafood delights like supple, fried squid and mouth-watering stockfish, which you'll get to taste the Genoese version, that's traditionally made with Taggiasca olives and pine nuts. While on your tour, you'll also get to indulge in other seaside delights, such as the local favorite: anchovies.
Continue your culinary tour devouring more delicious desserts as you visit a gourmet ice cream shop to indulge in some of the best gelato in Genoa and artisan ice creams made with innovative and traditional flavors. You'll also get a chance to enjoy the small fried pancake known as frisceu, which locals typically use as part of appetizers or entrees. Before heading back to your port, you end your tasty tour by practicing the centuries-old Italian ritual of whetting your palate with espresso coffee at the end of your meal.
With so many tasty delights to sample in a scenic environment, this epicurean excursion is a foodie's dream. Reserve your spot today and make memories as you indulge in a variety of savory and sweet dishes and desserts in Genoa!
Please Note: Venues are subject to change daily based on availability and scheduling and variety of food on offer can be seasonal.
If any guests in your party have any dietary restrictions, please separately list the name of the guest followed by the specific dietary restriction(s) below. If this does not apply to any guests in your party, please enter "N/A".
Example:
Mary Smith - Vegetarian, lactose intolerant; Joe Smith - No salt, allergic to peanuts

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