Local food celebrity Guido Porrati’s family has been passionate about the food and wine of Liguria for hundreds of years, and he will pass that passion on to you during this gastronomic tour of the Ligurian coastal region. Nestled along the cliffs of the Italian Riviera, charming Rapallo is home to some of the region’s best cuisine and is an idyllic setting for your culinary adventure. You will visit a bustling market brimming with fresh ingredients and stop at an artisanal pasta factory to watch a local chef prepare pansotti, a traditional stuffed pasta. You will also taste freshly made focaccia with a glass of local wine. Then visit Porrati’s renowned bottega, an emporium filled with regional delicacies, to prepare and savor local favorites like pesto alla Genovese, and then taste pandolce, a traditional Christmas cake.
As you explore the Ligurian culinary scene with local master chef Guido Porrati, taste some of Italy’s most iconic dishes made with recipes passed down through generations.