DOLCEACQUA & THE NERVIA VALLEY - The home of Rossese wine and Monet's beloved bridge
Overview
This is the domain of one of the finest Italian wines, and one of Italy’s best kept secrets, which is gaining popularity and is in great demand worldwide. Rossese di Dolceacqua or Dolceacqua, a favourite of Napoleon’s.
Dolceacqua is the ancient village dominated by the imposing ruin of the Castello dei Doria which towers over the old town on the left bank of the river. Its name means “sweet water”. A single-arched 15th-century bridge spans 33m across the river and leads to the old town.
The Impressionist painter Claude Monet immortalized on canvas. “The place is superb, there is a bridge that is a jewel of lightness”, he wrote in his diary.
Meeting point: in front of the main entrance of the Sanremo Casino.
Inclusions
- transfer by minivan or car (shared tour)
- Guided tour of the Medieval village, led by licensed tourist guide;
- Wine tasting (2 local wines, including Rossese di Dolceacqua, pairing them with local specialties)
- Entry/Admission - Castello dei Doria
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Via del Castello dei Doria, 18035 Dolceacqua Italy
You'll meet the guide in front of the Sanremo Casino. We'll drive along the amazing coastline and you'll enjoy the breathtaking landscape overlooking the crystalline blue sea, surrounded by sweet, green slopes dottet with Mediterranean maquis, flowers, and lemon trees. Then we continue our excursion driving along the ancient Roman street, and we reach the Nervia Valley. We stop in Dolceacqua and our licensed tourist guide will led you to discover this delightful medieval village, home of the most prized and famous red wines in Italy, Rossese di Dolceacqua. We will visit the Castello dei Doria and we will walk on the famous bridge painted by Claude Monet. He described it a "jewel of lightness".
At the end of the tour we'll taste 2 local wines (Rossese di Dolceacqua - a local ruby red wine- and a local white wine), pairing them with focaccia and a small local cake called "michette".
This is the best way to enjoy the Italian Riviera: art, history, Nature, and good wines!
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- USEFUL POINTS
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
- Our food tours & experiences run regardless of weather conditions – rain, hail or shine!
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- The Italian Riviera is always sunny, but in case of rain bring an umbrella / raincoat as we will be outdoors for most of the tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Most travelers can participate
- We are committed to keeping our guests, our staff, our tour guides, and our small business partners safe. We also want to do our part in supporting the precautionary measures that will help slow down the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A beautiful experience, rich with history and culture. Roberta is truly professional and kind. She has a vast amount of knowledge about the entire area and is very happy to answer any questions you may have. A wonderful experience that we will not forget!!
A beautiful experience, rich with history and culture. Roberta is truly professional and kind. She has a vast amount of knowledge about the entire area and is very happy to answer any questions you may have. A wonderful experience that we will not forget!!We decided on a very short notice to go on a wine / sightseeing trip, and Roberta responded super fast. The trip was great - with just the right amount of everything given the hours we had available. Roberta is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the history, the wine and the food, and very p...
We decided on a very short notice to go on a wine / sightseeing trip, and Roberta responded super fast. The trip was great - with just the right amount of everything given the hours we had available. Roberta is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the history, the wine and the food, and very pleasant and fun company!We enjoyed our trip to Dolceacqua, the city was magical. Roberta is an expert guide and made our visit very special. I would highly recommend doing this trip if you are in Sanremo.
We enjoyed our trip to Dolceacqua, the city was magical. Roberta is an expert guide and made our visit very special. I would highly recommend doing this trip if you are in Sanremo.One of our favorite experiences ever! Roberta was a kind and knowledgeable guide who arranged a fantastic tour, adjusting to make sure we had the best time and even accommodated my need for gluten free food. Highly recommend Roberta for anything, especially this tour!
One of our favorite experiences ever! Roberta was a kind and knowledgeable guide who arranged a fantastic tour, adjusting to make sure we had the best time and even accommodated my need for gluten free food. Highly recommend Roberta for anything, especially this tour!Siamo arrivati in questo luogo magnifico,dove il tempo sembra essersi fermato. le stradine le case, tutto come una volta.
Siamo arrivati in questo luogo magnifico,dove il tempo sembra essersi fermato. le stradine le case, tutto come una volta.A fantastic tour of history! We had an excellent tour in Dolceacqua, with wine tasting. The narrow old streets and the castle above was historic experience. We ended the evening with an Italian family made dinner nearby, just fantastic. We were all very satisfied, and can highly recommend Robert...
A fantastic tour of history! We had an excellent tour in Dolceacqua, with wine tasting. The narrow old streets and the castle above was historic experience. We ended the evening with an Italian family made dinner nearby, just fantastic. We were all very satisfied, and can highly recommend Roberta and her team :-)