Endings can be bittersweet. Especially when it means disembarking from the vessel that has taken you on all sorts of culinary adventures through the Mediterranean. Fortunately, you can extend your journey on shore through Silversea’s S.A.L.T. Land Programs: multi-day itineraries designed to uncover the authentic character of a destination. Designed in collaboration with local partners, each itinerary goes beyond the familiar, bringing guests closer to the people, traditions and flavours that define a place.
In Emilia-Romagna, guests are invited to experience one of Italy’s most storied culinary regions through Italian Legends: Ferrari, Fresh Pasta, Great Chefs and Iconic Flavours. Over the course of three days, with the historic Grand Hotel Majestic as your base, explore Bologna, Modena and beyond. Roll fresh pasta by hand, learn the craft behind traditional balsamic vinegar, taste aged Parmigiano Reggiano and sample the region’s cured meats. The story shifts in Maranello from the kitchen to the racetrack, with a visit to the Ferrari museum followed by an exceptional dining experience at Il Cavallino, where renowned chef Massimo Bottura brings together motorsport heritage and contemporary Emilian cuisine.
Over on the Spanish coast, Tasting Costa Brava: Kitchen Gardens and Fortress Cellars invites you to settle into the rhythm of a Catalan finca. Gardens, fields and forests provide the backdrop for a deeply local exploration of Costa Brava’s culinary customs. At the kitchen garden of chef Iolanda Bustos, guests gather seasonal herbs before cooking over a live fire, turning the landscape itself into part of the meal. The experience continues at the hilltop Castell de Sant Julià de Ramis, where the Esperit Roca experience offers an intimate look at the Roca brothers’ museum and vast 80,000-bottle cellar. At Eccocivi Wine Estate, tapas and award-winning wines provide another expression of Catalonia’s culinary identity, while time spent wandering the medieval lanes of Monells and exploring Girona offers a glimpse into the region.
These are journeys shaped not simply around what there is to see, but what there is to taste, learn and experience. Silversea’s culinary voyages reveal the essence of a destination through its kitchens, landscapes and communities, satiating your appetite in more ways than one.
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