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Exclusive Ligurian aperitif with a view of Portofino

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Scuola di Cucina Villa Durazzo

Santa Margherita Ligure

Duration 1h 30m

Max 12 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian, English, Spanish, French

Create a traditional Ligurian aperitif featuring local specialties such as focaccia, pesto, and a glass of regional wine — all set in an exclusive location with stunning sea views

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    Villa Durazzo, in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, is not only a historic home overlooking the sea: it is the perfect place to taste authentic Ligurian aperitifs and learn how to make Pesto Genovese with a marble mortar and its fragrant basil. In this experience you will discover the goodness of crispy focaccia together with pesto, all the way to the composition of a complete aperitif with local and seasonal products. All accompanied by a glass of local wine, selected to enhance each taste. Among frescoed halls and Italian gardens overlooking the Tigullio Gulf, the experience becomes a journey into the flavors, gestures and stories of the most authentic Liguria in an exclusive location with panoramic views.

    Vegetarian

    Total: €99.00

    €99.00 
    per guest

    €50.00 per child

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    Scuola di Cucina Villa Durazzo
    Cesarina from 2025Location: Santa Margherita Ligure    Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
    In Santa Margherita Ligure, Villa Durazzo welcomes you with the elegance of an 18th-century palace overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. This is where our cooking class comes to life: an immersive experience among frescoed halls, Italian-style gardens, and the scent of fresh basil. In this unique setting, you’ll prepare traditional Genovese PDO pesto using a mortar and pestle, just as tradition demands—surrounded by breathtaking views and authentic Ligurian stories. Each lesson is a journey through the flavors and culture of the region, where taste meets beauty.
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