Food & wine
Taste Liguria Shore Excursion
Pesto, anchovies and Vermentino — Ligurian gastronomy as your port-day anchor.
Taste Liguria replaces village rushing with pesto demonstrations, seafood tastings and a multi-course village pranzo on the Riviera — ideal for passengers who have seen Portofino before or prioritise Ligurian cuisine.
Morning departure, scenic coastal drive, pesto or focaccia tasting mid-morning, seated pranzo 12:30–14:00 in Camogli or Santa Margherita hinterland, optional village stroll, return mid-afternoon.
Designated drivers and restaurant reservations handled by the operator. Allow 60–90 minutes seated for lunch — Ligurian pranzo is unhurried.
Does not combine with a three-village combo on standard calls — this is your primary activity.
Highlights
- Pesto or focaccia tasting
- Multi-course Ligurian seafood lunch
- Vermentino wine pairing
- Village market or bakery stop
What a good tour includes
- Food tastings and lunch
- Licensed guide
- Return to Genoa terminal
Getting there from the cruise port
Ships dock at Genoa Stazione Marittime in Porto Antico. Allow 15–25 minutes taxi to Genova Piazza Principe or Brignole for trains, or meet your coach at the terminal exit. Confirm all-aboard and keep a 60–90 minute buffer — summer coastal road traffic returning from Portofino can delay returns by 20–30 minutes.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Flag dietary needs at booking
- Eat a light breakfast
- Seafood-heavy menu — notify for vegetarian needs
Related excursions
Taste Liguria Shore Excursion — FAQs
Realistic on an 8-hour call?▼
Yes — designed as a standalone gastronomy day.
Vegetarian options?▼
Pasta al pesto, focaccia and vegetable antipasti — notify when booking.