LIGURIA ALL-INCLUSIVE: THE ITALIAN RIVIERA

Welcome to Liguria!

Private transfer with chauffeur from Genoa Airport to your charming hotel strategically located on the Riviera (e.g., Sestri Levante, the "Town of the Two Bays"). Check-in and accommodation.
Meet your local guide and travel coordinator for a presentation of the week’s activities. Welcome dinner featuring authentic regional cuisine, highlighting local olive oil and fresh seafood. Overnight on the Riviera.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Genoa for a guided walking tour of Europe’s largest medieval historic center. Explore the atmospheric Caruggi (narrow alleys), the majestic Palazzi dei Rolli (UNESCO), and visit the Galata Maritime Museum to understand the region's seafaring soul. Participate in an exclusive, hands-on traditional Pesto-making masterclass using a marble mortar, followed by a tasting lunch of trofie al pesto and local focaccia. Free afternoon for independent exploration or shopping in the historic shops. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight.

Breakfast. Departure by boat to the Gulf of Poets, a magical bay loved by Byron and Shelley. Arrive in Portovenere, a UNESCO treasure with its iconic multi-colored waterfront houses and the striking St. Peter's Church perched on a rocky cliff over the sea. Enjoy a guided walk of the village and a boat circumnavigation of the wild Palmaria Island. Free time for lunch by the harbor and a swim in the pristine waters. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. A breathtaking boat excursion dedicated to the Cinque Terre. Sail along the rugged coastline where colorful villages cling to vertical cliffs. Stop in Manarola to admire the vineyards, Vernazza with its beautiful natural harbor, and Monterosso, the largest village. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the sea. Your guide will lead you through the scenic pathways and explain the "heroic agriculture" required to grow grapes on these steep stone terraces. Return by panoramic coastal train. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. A completely free day to relax by the beach, explore the quiet coves of the Baia del Silenzio, or stroll through local artisan boutiques. In the late afternoon, board a private boat for a romantic sunset aperitif along the rocky coastline. Sip a glass of chilled Vermentino or Pigato wine paired with local focaccia col formaggio while watching the sun sink into the Ligurian Sea. Return to port. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.

Breakfast. Guided boat excursion to the elegant Portofino Promontory. Sail into the deep, pine-fringed bay of San Fruttuoso to discover its mystical medieval Abbey hidden directly on a pebble beach. Continue to the world-famous harbor of Portofino for a glamorous stroll up to Castle Brown for sweeping views. Conclude the day in the traditional fishing village of Camogli, famous for its towering, brightly painted seafront buildings. Enjoy a special fish-fry dinner near the harbor. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast. Free morning for last-minute beach relaxation or souvenir shopping. In the afternoon, transfer by small bus into the panoramic hills overlooking the sea. Take a guided walk along ancient mule tracks framed by olive groves, dry-stone walls, and Mediterranean scrub—revealing the region's rural, authentic heart. Arrive at a historic family-run vineyard estate. Conclude your journey with a delightful farewell apericena featuring traditional Ligurian savory pies (Torta Pasqualina), artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and a tasting of the rare, sweet Sciacchetrà wine. Transfer to the airport.