Tour from Cinque Terre to Sanremo

6 days to experience the main attractions of Liguria, from the colorful Levante to the fragrant Ponente.

 

An exciting tour that combines precious seaside cities, charming villages nestled among the rocks, romantic landscapes, and crystal-clear waters: the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Genoa, and Sanremo are the stops of your dream vacation soon to come true.

 

6 DAYS – 5 NIGHTS

 

DAY 1 – CINQUE TERRE:

To begin this unforgettable tour from Cinque Terre to Sanremo, you will arrive in the Ligurian Levante and check into your chosen hotel.
You can then start to feel the wonder of this area with a walk around the surroundings, admiring the hills with vineyards and olive trees and the crystal-clear sea.
Dinner and overnight stay.  

DAY 2 – CINQUE TERRE:

This day of colors, romantic places, and landscape beauty will begin with a rich breakfast at your hotel.
In the morning, you will visit the village of Riomaggiore, known for its pastel-colored houses perched on steep slopes.
You can then walk along cliffside paths that connect the various villages, discovering the charm of these places where rock and crystal-clear waters meet.
For lunch, you will taste local delicacies, accompanied by Cinque Terre DOC wine.
In the afternoon, you can choose to continue exploring the villages on foot or join a boat excursion to admire the enchanting coastline from a different perspective.
You will then reach Monterosso, one of the most welcoming villages on the Riviera, extending into the sea with its medieval Aurora Tower.
Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.  

DAY 3 – PORTOFINO:

After breakfast, you will head to Portofino.
You will discover this exclusive and elegant fishing village, which has become one of Liguria’s most precious gems.
Here too, the bright colors of the houses and nature dominate the unique atmosphere of the town.
The morning will be dedicated to visiting the imposing Fortress of San Giorgio or Castello Brown, built in 1554 in an elevated position overlooking the Bay of Portofino.
Lunch in a typical restaurant, and in the afternoon, a boat will take you to the beautiful Bay of San Fruttuoso, home to the abbey of the same name and the 16th-century Doria Tower, as well as a picturesque beach nestled in a postcard-perfect setting.
Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.  

DAY 4 – GENOVA:

In the morning, you will transfer to Genoa to immerse yourself in the exceptional Aquarium, the largest in Europe.
Here, over 500 species of fish, cetaceans, and amphibians are housed in environments that replicate the Mediterranean and oceanic habitats.
You will see seals, sharks, penguins, tropical fish, and much more!
In the afternoon, we will organize a walk through the historic center of Genoa, with a visit to the most important Rolli Palaces, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.  

DAY 5 – SANREMO:

In the morning, you will transfer to Sanremo, the City of Flowers.
You will reach the precious historic center of the city, La Pigna, described in the novel “The Path to the Spider’s Nests” by Italo Calvino.
This is an ancient medieval village that conveys authenticity and a connection to history.
Lunch at a typical Ligurian trattoria.
In the afternoon, you will discover Sanremo’s villas and gardens, choosing whether to visit the scenic Villa Ormond or the precious Villa Nobel.
In the evening, you can experience something different at the city’s Casino.
Return to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.  

DAY 6 – SANREMO:

On the last morning before returning home, you will have the chance to walk along Sanremo’s central Via Matteotti, full of shops for shopping.