Top Lake Maggiore Unique Experiences

Connect with a local winemaker and learn about the history and production of Valli Ossolane DOC wines with this exclusive cellar tour and tasting. Stroll through the vineyards with the winery owner and host to see how grapes have been grown in the northern reaches of Piedmont for centuries, then taste three different red and white wines against the backdrop of the towering Alpine peaks.

This is a great choice for travelers looking for an authentic dining experience at Lake Maggiore. Rather than going to a restaurant, enjoy the special experience of eating at a Cesarina’s home. It’s a great way to try a variety of different dishes, as you’ll enjoy a 4-course meal, including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, and dessert. As an added bonus, you’ll also be able to assist your Cesarina with preparation stages, and learn the secrets of the regional recipes.

Enjoy a private culinary immersion in Aosta and combine both food walking tour and cooking class in one convenient morning or afternoon excursion. Navigate local food shops you might not have found independently with ease alongside your local host. Then, prepare three regional dishes in your host’s home, before savoring them with local wines for a truly intimate experience.

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your Cesarina and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Meet a local “cesarina” to learn the secrets of Lake Maggiore cuisine. At the market, shop alongside your instructor, who will teach you how to select the best ingredients. Then it’s back to the kitchen where you’ll help prepare three dishes that best represent the region. When the cooking is done, enjoy the meal—plus local wines—together with your classmates.

Enjoy the personalized attention of your chef guide, Cesarina, during this private cooking class focused on traditional Italian dishes. Each participant will get hands-on experience, with their own workstation and utensils, creating three authentic dishes. Then, sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve created, along with water, coffee, and wine. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and get recipes to take home.

Opt for a private pasta-making class on your Lake Maggiore vacation, and learn from the best—a Cesarina host who is part of thriving Italian home cook community. Set in your host’s own home, this Lake Maggiore cooking class gives you a taste of true Italian hospitality as you create three regional pasta dishes by hand, and sample a selection of local wine.

Get an inside look at Italian cuisine on this private dining experience in Lake Maggiore. The tour begins at a local market, where your guide offers tips for navigating the vendors and choosing the freshest ingredients. Afterwards, head to your guide’s kitchen for an intimate cooking demonstration and freshly-prepared four-course meal. In addition to a souvenir tote and apron, take home the secrets of preparing authentic Italian cuisine.