My Corner of Liguria: History, Food and Traditions in Lavagna | La Vacanza Travel

My Corner of Liguria: History, Food and Traditions in Lavagna

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Destination: Italy, Liguria, Genoa
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  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Genoa
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This guided tour is dedicated to small groups (not more then 4 people) in order to keep a friendly atmosphere between, the guide, and the participants. It will be like to be guided by a friend who is leading you sightseeing in a tailor made tour, through her eyes.
She will take you to discover characteristic spots often ignored by the majority of the tourists and make you taste the specialties of the area in off the beaten track food spots.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lavagna, Lavagna, Italian Riviera, Liguria

You will walk through the medieval lanes flanked by typical arcades of the historical center of Lavagna, stopping at the Basilica of Santo Stefano with its cobbled churchyard. More spots and monuments will be visited along the tour such as the old washhouses of the town, the historical city hall building with its interiors, the 18th century wood sculptures christs, still used during the religious processions and shown inside a 16th century oratory. You will be told about the old tradition of the slate extraction from the mountains hereby, thanks to which the local artisans produced the outdoor and houses decoration along the centuries. We will stop in a typical wine shop for a wine tasting and visit an historical pastry shop for a bite of the local popular cake.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Basilica dei Fieschi, Piazza Innocenzo IV 20 San Salvatore dei Fieschi, 16030 Cogorno Italy

The tour will end just outside Lavagna, visiting the medieval "Fieschi" romanic basilic and its "borgo", surrounded by vigneards. A stop at a local trattoria for a quick lunch based on typical street food dishes will end the tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica dei Fieschi

Exclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

16033 Lavagna, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 to 4 hours


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