Excursion Hands-on cooking class experience in porto ercole tour at Porto Santo Stefano

This culinary hands-on experience is not just a cooking class – it’s an opportunity to meet the local community in Porto Ercole, discover their passion for food and wine, and immerse yourself in the Italian traditions.

Porto Ercole

Porto Ercole historical background is a very special one: the Spanish presidia influenced local cuisine and language: centuries-old recipes have been passed on to future generations, creating a very original framework for your experience.

Cooking Class

The cooking class takes place in a traditional Enoteca, a family run activity where locals buy Italian food and wine, especially when hosting friends on their boat or at home. After making pasta, you will enjoy some time at leisure in Porto Ercole, for self-exploration.

Lunch

Lunch will be served after the aperitif, and it will be a convivial and informal experience, just as tradition wants, chatting from table to table, just like in any Italian Trattoria! Two Tuscan wines will be described and served during lunch, paired to your meal. Tuscan food and wine along with Italian traditions are the foundation of a successful day! Enjoy this truly rich local experience!

After lunch enjoy free time before returning back to the ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Mount Argentario, Porto Ercole, Traditional Italian Enoteca, Tuscan food and wine, Wine pairing.

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking of approximately 1 mile (1.5 km) with few steps to negotiate to enter to the enoteca. Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Participation is extremely limited on this tour; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Tour itinerary order may vary.