ALBENGA, THE ANCIENT MILL AND THE OLIVE OIL MUSEUM
Meet with our expert guide and visit Albenga, a seaside town and center of fruit and vegetable production.
The historic center preserves the Roman urban layout of the ancient city of the “Liguri Inganni”
and boasts valuable medieval monuments. It climbs toward the archaeological zone and the Via Julia
Augusta, taking the direct route to Mount Bignone (over 500 meters). The guided tour flanks
the ruins of a necropolis of Roman origin, which convey a feeling of ghostly
immobility in sharp contrast to the enchanting island of Gallinara in the background, a jewel set
in the sea.
The guided tour continues to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Guardia, an ancient Marian shrine
whose construction began in the 17th century, still a pilgrimage destination. Free lunch.
Followed by a visit to an Ancient Oil Mill, which for more than 100 years has stood within the medieval walls of the city
of Albenga!
It is still the place where the family produces extra virgin olive oil “mosto” cold pressed and where they
sells all the specialties of Ligurian cuisine that it produces, in full respect of artisanal processing
and without the addition of additives and preservatives.
What makes the Frantoio one of the most spectacular places in the area is precisely its location within
the medieval walls, which in turn merge onto other walls of Roman origin. Under the
vaults it is possible to find old farm tools, jars, presses, objects, which Nino collected over the
years, and photos of olive trees, not to mention the unmistakable smell of olive processing.
Oil processing has also, of course, had to adapt to EEC directives: that is why the old
millstones remained only for display, to leave room for technology, today the protagonist
of oil production.Next to the Oil Mill there is also the Olive Oil Museum, strongly desired by the family
of the owners and entirely dedicated to the Oil Civilization: in these spaces you can see and touch
the entire history of one of the oldest and most important jobs in the Liguria region.
Today the Museum is connected via an underground tunnel to the Oil Mill: thus a single
space entirely dedicated to the world of oil and its production. In it is housed the entire history
of the oil civilization, but also a lot of contemporary art, from painting, through sculpture,
arriving at photography; in fact, in these rooms the owners offer artists the opportunity to exhibit
their own works.
The museum has hosted the likes of Federico Moccia, Antonio Ricci and Vittorio Sgarbi.
Duration : 7 hours
Price per person : 199.00 € from 2 to 3 people
129.00 € from 4 to 7 people
89.00 € from 8 to 10 people
Services included: Guided tour of Albenga with our expert guide (duration 6 hours) and entrance to the ancient
Oil Mill and the Albenga Olive Oil Museum
Meeting point: Albenga in Piazza del Popolo/ End of service: Albenga Olive Oil Museum.
Recommended clothing: comfortable for walking.
FINALBORGO AND NOLI: IMMERSE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
For those who are fascinated by the 14th century, with its religious mysteries, clashes on horseback and great poetic
Italian we take you to discover medieval Liguria, the ideal route for all those who feel
feel drawn to our roots.
Meet with our expert guide and visit Finalborgo, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy.
Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, although recent studies seem to backdate its foundation
by a few centuries. Strolling through the streets of the old town, one savors the medieval atmosphere
created by the imposing Castel San Giovanni, which rises majestically to defend the city. Not to be
also miss the other notable artistic testimonies, such as the Basilica of San Biagio, the ancient
Convent of St. Catherine, with its striking botanical garden, and the numerous palaces of the
Renaissance, including the Ricci Palace and the Brunenghi Palace. Such a rich and dense itinerary, you can
find only by those who have real experience there…At the end of the tour of Finalborgo, you reach
another jewel of medieval origins on the Ligurian Riviera: Noli. Free lunch. In the afternoon you will discover
one of the maritime republics, which in the 12th century enjoyed great wealth thanks to continuous
trade by sea with other countries. Noli is a wonderful town that stands by the
sea. From here, in fact, you can admire the fishing boats on the coast and enjoy the clean beach and
the clear sea of the Ligurian Riviera. And, why not, take a refreshing dip.
The last stop is a gastronomic stop for the preparation of two of the most important products of Ligurian gastronomy: farinata, a savory cake prepared with chickpea flour, and pesto. Both
recipes originated precisely during the Middle Ages.
This gastronomic experience is the last taste of Liguria that the medieval package offers.
Duration: 7 hours
Price per person: 199.00 € from 2 to 3 pax
139.00 € from 4 to 7 pax
99.00 € from 8 to 10 pax
Services included: Guided tour with our expert guide of Finalborgo and Noli (duration 7 hours),
tasting of farinata and pesto in a historic restaurant
Meeting point: Finalborgo in Piazza Garibaldi/ End of service: Noli in Piazza del Comune
Recommended clothing: comfortable for walking.
URBAN PANORAMIC TREKKING IN GENOA
Our licensed tour guide, who has known Genoa for a lifetime, will lead you through an unusual
urban trekking route to a stunning vantage point little known to those who are not
locals, from which the entire city can be admired. The itinerary will start from Piazza De Ferrari and will take us via mule tracks to Spianata Castelletto, from where you can enjoy the view of the historic center and
of the Old Port basin. Here you will also be able to enjoy a delicious granita or ice cream
in a historic establishment. The next stop is an incredible quiet corner nestled in the city, where
you can breathe an atmosphere of other times: this is the Antica Farmacia Erboristica Sant’Anna dei Frati
Carmelitani Scalzi, built in the 1600s. You will be welcomed and explained many of the secrets of remedies
natural that are still prepared Friars with the products of their gardens.
As a souvenir of the Genoa city excursion you will be able to find the famous “rose syrup of Valle
Scrivia,” also called “red gold” and “nectar of the gods” for its incredible beneficial properties.
The final experience, which you can reach after a somewhat strenuous but certainly rewarding climb,
can also be experienced by those who do not like to walk long distances, thanks to the historic funicular railway
that will take you all the way to the Carmelite Convent.
We will descend toward the center via Salita San Bartolomeo and reach the charming district
of Carmine dating back to medieval times. We will find ourselves in a corner of downtown Genoa
timeless! The Carmine, as the Genoese call it, is in fact entirely pedestrian and characterized
by picturesque little squares, alleys and narrow streets with evocative names such as Vico del Cioccolatte, Vico
della Fragola, Piazza della Giuggiola or Piazza di San Bernardo dell’Olivella.
Free lunch during the day.
Duration: 7 hours
Price per person: 199.00 € from 2 to 3 pax
119.00 € from 4 to 7 pax
79.00 € from 8 to 10 pax
Entire day Tigullio Riviera
with navigation between Santa Margherita /Porto Fino / San Fruttuoso
Free lunch in Portofino €55/ children under 12 €35
including roundtrip transfer by tourist bus
Toirano Caves and historic village
35€/ children under 12 years 35€
The Toirano Caves are a complex of 4 main caves (Grotta della Bàsura, Grotta del Colombo, Grotta Santa Lucia Inferiore and Superiore).The most spectacular is definitely the Grotta della Bàsura.
including roundtrip transfer by tourist bus
Genoa Aquarium and Galata Museo del Mare.
Entrance fees , transfer a/r by tourist bus 60€/ children under 12 45€
with lunch included +8€/ children under 12 4€
Boat tour of the Cinque Terre with sunset aperitif 130€.
What you will do
Sail at sunset along the breathtaking coastline of Cinque Terre
Glimpse the picturesque village of Riomaggiore
Enjoy a rich Italian aperitivo with local products
Have fun during diving and snorkeling stops. Try to catch a glimpse of dolphins!
Starting from Monterosso, while enjoying a welcome drink, you will sail through the entire Cinque Terre coastline to Riomaggiore and Punta Montenero, which closes the southeast side of the beautiful Cinque Terre National Park.
You will also have the opportunity to take a swim near the coast, diving into the clear waters of the Ligurian Sea.
Once everyone is back on the boat, you will head to Punta Mesco, the most northwestern point of the National Park. From there you can admire the fascinating landscape of lights and colors and-if you are lucky enough-you will catch a glimpse of dolphins playing on the surface of the sea.
In the unique atmosphere that only this picturesque bay at sunset can offer, you will have the chance to enjoy a tasty and rich Italian aperitivo made with local products.
What is included
welcome drink/ Italian aperitivo with typical products/masks and snorkels are available on board/
What is not included
beach towel, sunscreen, the necessary to swim
Where
Monterosso al Mare, La Spezia
Meeting point:
Meet the boat crew at the Fishermen’s Pier, Aquamarina
