This tour offers a beautiful way to have a real 'taste' of the Ligurian Riviera. 2 full days visiting Levante and Ponente Riviera coastal villages, and a full day exploring Genova - the regional capital and the 2004 City of Culture. Primarily full-day, leisurely sightseeing itineraries.
What's included: Airport transfers from Genoa airport or main railway station, trip guide, travel instructions and detailed daily itineraries, B&B in 3-Star hotel accommodation, all train travel to and from your daily destinations.
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Day 1: Transfer Day. After meeting you, we take you to your hotel in the seaside town pictured to the right. There will be a short briefing about your holiday itineraries and time to settle before being free to enjoy an evening meal in one of the resorts many restaurants.Arrange to arrive at the airport in the afternoon or evening. View photos of your resort village.
Day 2: Villages and towns of the 'Finalese'. Easy going sightseeing itinerary visiting some of Liguria's most beautiful and unspoilt coast. Ancient fortified towns, traditional fishing communities and architectural influences from north Africa - plenty of time for visiting the Ponente Riviera towns of Finale Ligure, Finalborgo and Noli. Start the day with a train trip (0h45) to the charming and lively seaside resort of Finale Ligure Marina. Lunch in Finale followed by a gentle afternoon stroll around the medieval walled town of Finalborgo - listed amongst the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy. Late afternoon bus (0h20) back along the coast to the old fortified seaside village of Noli. Time for a stroll around and perhaps an early dinner before catching the train back (0h30) to your hotel. Full or half-day, light and leisurely, independent self-guided itinerary. The 'light' itinerary is to Finale only and the visits to Finalborgo and Noli are optional on the day - do as little or as much as you wish.
View photos of the coasts of the 'Finalese'.
Day 3: A Day in the regional Capital. Genova old town, a boat trip around the old port, the impressive aquarium and perhaps a funicular railway trip up the 'righi'. Train trip into Genoa takes just 35 minutes. For those visiting during the summer months, take the boat along the coast to Genoa and pass through much of the port on the way. Full or half-day, light and leisurely, independent self-guided itinerary. The 'light' itinerary is to the old port of Genoa only - visits to the aquarium, old town, shopping streets and up the funicular railway are optional on the day. View photos of Genoa, it's old town and port.
Day 4: The Towns 'under' the High Riviera Alps. Easy going sightseeing itinerary visiting Cogoleto, Varazze & Celle. Start the day with a train trip (0h15) to the picturesque and 'sleepy' Ponente Riviera seaside village of Celle. Lunch in Celle and then a 5 minute train trip back along the coast to the more vibrant town of Varazze. Hop on the train again when ready and pop back to your hotel for a 'nap'. Evening stroll and dinner in Cogoleto recommended, just 5 mins away on the train. Full or half-day, light and leisurely, independent self-guided itinerary. The 'light' itinerary is to Celle only and the visits to Varazze and Cogoleto are optional on the day - do as little or as much as you wish. View photos of Cogoleto.
Day 5: Portofino and the National Park. Easy going sightseeing itinerary in and around the Levante Riviera towns of Camogli, San Fruttuoso (summer season only), Portofino & Santa Margherita. Start the day with a train trip (0h35) to the beautiful and quite unique fishing village of Camogli. During the Spring, Summer and Autumn, it is possible to take the boat to San Fruttuoso for lunch, and then on again by boat to Portofino. Otherwise, take a 5 minute train journey to Santa Margherita for a stroll around this chic seaside resort before taking a boat or bus (0h10) to Portofino for lunch and the whole afternoon. Bus or boat back to Santa Margherita for the train back to your hotel (0h30). - Optional walk up into the Portofino National Park for those who wish to see the beautiful view from the hills above. Full or half-day, light and leisurely, independent self-guided itinerary. The 'light' itinerary is to Portofino and Santa Margherita only and the visits to Camogli and San Fruttuoso are optional on the day - do as little or as much as you wish. View photos of Portofino.
Day 6: Transfer day. We meet you at your hotel. Flying from Genoa: we take you to Genoa airport for your flight home. Flying from Pisa: we take you to the main railway station in Genoa for your onward rail journey to Pisa airport. Arrange flights back from Pisa in the afternoon for a comfortable transfer. Stay an extra night in Pisa before your flight home and enjoy a day visting the Leaning Tower and historic centre of this beautiful & relaxed city.
The following photos have been carefully taken & selected
by us to give a fair impression of the hotel and surroundings.
In the case of Short Breaks with a day to day itinerary detailed
above, the photos have been selected to give you an impression
of the places visited.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Independent 'GENOA SHORT BREAK' holiday
Have a 'taste' of the Ligurian Riviera's coastal towns and the regional capital. You will be staying in the resort town in the picture above and each day you'll start with a stroll to the nearby railway station, never more than a 10 minute walk from your hotel. A short trip along the Riviera coast by train will take you to the start of the day's itinerary. Take the train back at the end of the day before or after your evening meal. For those who'd like a 'glimpse' of the Riviera's coastal hills and towns plus a day strolling around the regional capital, with a variety of self-guided sightseeing itineraries. Stay an extra day or two and visit visit Milano, Turin, Pisa, Genova or even Monte Carlo for a day. Holiday starts and ends in Genoa. Fly to Genoa, Pisa. Frequent railway services to resort village from Pisa.
NOTE:
1. Prices in 'euros' and based on 2 people sharing a double room,
otherwise a single supplement applies. Prices for bookings during
the winter months can be up to 20% less. Flights and transfers
not included unless specified.
2. The hotels, guest houses and B&Bs presented represent
some of the more charming places to stay and are very well situated
for exploring the surrounding towns, cities and countryside -
always within easy reach of a regional airport. Having visited
virtually all hotels in each of the places presented, we believe
these hotels offer the best combination of price and quality
available.
3. Fly-Train holidays: fly to the recommended airport
and take a train to the place you will be staying for your Short
Break. For packages with airport transfers included, please note
the following differences;
i). Airport transfer train tickets only: Transfer train tickets
are forwarded to you with your Trip Guide prior to your departure.
ii). Escorted airport transfers by train with separate luggage
transfers: After you have collected your luggage, we will meet
you at the airport arrivals hall and accompany you to your hotel
by train. Your luggage will be taken separately to your hotel,
leaving you free to travel in comfort. Escorted transfers are
only available on Short Breaks arriving and departing on Wednesdays
and Sundays, unless stated otherwise.
iii). Airport transfer times are generally less than 1 hour by
train, and are often included in the package price.
4. Fly-MeetU holidays: fly to the recommended airport
where we will meet you on your arrival and take you to your hotel
either by car or mini-bus.
5. Fly-Drive holidays: these short-breaks are typically
in places that are not served by regular public transport or
areas deserving further independent exploration under your own
steam. Therefore, we thoroughly recommend that you arrange car-hire
at your point of arrival in Italy, or use your own car if driving
down.
6. All our Short Breaks can be extended by as many days as you
wish - please ask for a quotation.
