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Santa Margherita Cooking Class: Villa Durazzo Pesto Paradise
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Overview
Cooking Classes in Santa Margherita at Villa Durazzo: Step into an eighteenth-century postcard at Villa Durazzo, nestled in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure. This isn't just a cooking class; it's a journey into the flavors, stories, and landscapes of authentic Liguria, all within a historic villa overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio.
Imagine learning to make fragrant Genoese pesto using a traditional mortar and pestle, guided by local experts amidst frescoed halls and vintage marble. Each lesson transforms into a ceremony of taste, revealing the region's culinary secrets. Weather permitting, the class moves to the Italian garden, offering breathtaking views among lemons and palm trees. The experience includes a pesto tasting with fresh trofie and a glass of local wine.
Villa Durazzo provides an exclusive and panoramic setting for this small-group cooking class, ensuring an intimate and immersive experience. Participants will enjoy bottled water and lunch as part of this unforgettable culinary adventure. 
Highlights
Make Pesto Like a Pro: Learn to craft authentic Genoese pesto using a mortar and pestle.
Breathtaking Views: Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Gulf of Tigullio from Villa Durazzo.
Taste of Liguria: Savor fresh trofie with homemade pesto and local wine.
Small-Group Setting: Experience an intimate and personalized cooking class.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoy the cooking class, especially the beautiful location and pesto-making experience. Some would have liked a more hands-on approach and more food.
Customers loved learning how to make pesto from scratch.
Many enjoyed the beautiful views from Villa Durazzo.
Guests appreciated the chance to taste local wine and food.
Some visitors called the experience amazing and worth the money.
Some customers expected more food
Some visitors mentioned the class could have been more hands on.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes bottled water and lunch. It excludes any additional food or drinks beyond what is provided. Participants meet at Villa Durazzo, in Santa Margherita Ligure, for the start of the experience. There is no pickup or drop-off service provided.
Hot Tip
Many visitors suggest arriving a bit early to fully enjoy the Villa Durazzo gardens and take in the views before the class begins. Also, be prepared to actively participate in the pesto-making process for a more rewarding experience!
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