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An extraordinary way to visit the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of La Spezia!
Enjoy a relaxing boat trip and discover the hidden beauties of Cinque Terre and the Gulf of La Spezia while cruising along the terrific coastline of the National Park aboard one of our premium quality boats.
Explore Cinque Terre like a local with your knowledgeable private Tour Guide.
Lunch/appetizer/ wine tasting/ beverages are included during the boat trip.
Walking Tours Saison in 5 Terre is not over yet!
Starting from December book your half-day itinerary to discover a village of the 5 Terre. At the end of the tour there will be a relaxing stop in a local wine shop, with a tasting of local wines.
AIS Sommeliers will share with you the wonder of flavors, aromas and traditions of the Cinque Terre Wines.
Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing
(E.Hemingway)
The time of the chestnut harvest, from mid-October to mid-November was a great event for the communities of the Vara valley and in some small villages it is still a very heartfelt tradition. Entire families gathered in the chestnut groves to collect not only the fruits but also the leaves, which were then placed in the huts with thatched roofs to be used as litter in the stables during the winter. The chestnut tree (Castanea Sativa) was often called “bread tree” and it can still be considered the symbol of the Vara valley. In fact, it allowed the economic, social and cultural development of the entire territory. Nowadays chestnut woods
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