Departure at 08.30 am from Milan to Genoa (departure is also possible directly from Genoa joining the group at 10.45). Visit of this seaport, one of the largest of the Southern Europe, the first in Italy; 6th city of the country, this town has an important history, as a Maritime Republic. Its historical centre has grown around the dock, is full of narrow and characteristic streets and has a medieval origin. Continue to the modern zone of “Ancient Port”, restored for the 500 years of America discovery by Christopher Columbus. Here we find the Aquarius, the second biggest in Europe. Lunch at your own. Accommodation in hotel and evening for personal interests. Overnight at the hotel.
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Itinerary
Departure from Milan. Visit of Genoa and an entire afternoon at your own. Excursion to Rapallo, Portofino and Santa Margherita. Visit of Portovenere and Cinque Terre with boat (if weather permits, otherwise by train). Excursion to Laigueglia and Finalborgo: the West Coast of Liguria. Return to Milan.
Tour program
Day 1
Milan / Genoa
Start point
Starhotels Anderson, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 20, Milano, Milan 20124, Italy
08:15 - 08:30
Day 2
Genoa/Rapallo/Portofino/Santa Margherita/Genoa
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be invited to taste focaccia, a typical local kind of bread in both versions, regular and with cheese. Departure to Rapallo, famous tourist centre. Visit of the old town where a long promenade ends with the beautiful castle of Dragut. Then, road to Santa Margherita, beautiful seaside city of Riviera di Levante (Eastern Riviera), located in the Tigullio Gulf. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon, visit of Portofino. Around a little square, you can have a nice view of a group of high, coloured and picturesque houses. In the small port, during the high season, you can see expensive yachts from every part of the world. Finally, return to Genoa with a panoramic road. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Genoa/Portovenere / Vernazza / Monterosso al Mare/Genoa
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Portovenere, a fishermen village located at the end of La Spezia Gulf. Visit. Ferry to Cinque Terre (if the atmospheric conditions doesn’t permit the boarding, the visit will be with a panoramic itinerary by bus/minivan and train.) Heritage of the Unesco, these 5 fishermen villages, symbolize a group unique in the world for its beautiful landscape and the medieval style of their buildings. Visit of the little village of Vernazza and Monterosso, the biggest of the five villages, characterised by long beaches and narrow streets full of restaurants and handcraft shops. Lunch at your own. In the afternoon coming back to Genoa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Genoa/Laigueglia / Finalborgo / Milan
Breakfast at the hotel and outgoing to the western coast of Liguria. Arrival to Laigueglia, a picturesque and little village of fishermen with its nice corners and small beaches. Visit. Later, departure to Finalborgo, a typical medieval village at the bottom of the mountains where the Alps meets the Apennines. Lunch at your own. Return to Milan. End of services.
- Departures on 2021 April 23 th, May 28th and September 10th: day 2 will be replaced by day 4 and vice versa.
End point
Starhotels Anderson, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 20, Milano, Milan 20124, Italy
17:30 - 18:00
Tour Details
accommodation
3 overnights in Genoa in a 4 star hotel, classic or superior room.
guide
An expert multilingual tour director for all the tour;
Local guide in Genoa;
Local guide at Cinque Terre;
meals
3 buffet breakfast at the hotel;
focaccia and cheese focaccia tasting during the tour.
others
City taxes;
Porterage;
Entrances;
Meals and drinks;
Tips.
transport
Ferry cruise at The Cinque Terre (does not operate between November and March).
A boat trip from Santa Margherita to Portofino in case of group with more than 8 people.
a comfortable A/C private coach or minivan during all the tour.
Good to know
Currency
€
Euro
Italie
Plugs and adapters
Plug type L
Customer reviews
Operator
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