6 Activities
Explore the Charm of Liguria
Starts from
Genoa
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
6
Duration
5 hours
Length
6 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Genoa
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
5 hours
Length
6 mi
Kasia Chojecki
Travel Expert
- Enjoy stunning views of the picturesque Gulf of Tigullio.
- Take a cable car to a mountainous 16th-century basilica.
- Visit charming pastel seaside towns on the Italian Riviera.
Today, you'll explore the charm of the Italian Riviera, a picturesque area surrounded by mountains and overlooking a spectacular coastline. On this trip, you'll visit the hilltop town of Rapallo, known for its hilltop Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro, a pilgrimage site with sea views and a 16th-century fortress. Then you'll travel to the pretty seaside towns of Santa Margherita and Portofino.
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Today, you'll explore the charm of the Italian Riviera, a picturesque area surrounded by mountains and overlooking a spectacular coastline. On this trip, you'll visit the hilltop town of Rapallo, known for its hilltop Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro, a pilgrimage site with sea views and a 16th-century fortress. Then you'll travel to the pretty seaside towns of Santa Margherita and Portofino.
Get your cameras ready!
Get your cameras ready!
Kasia Chojecki
Travel Expert
- Enjoy stunning views of the picturesque Gulf of Tigullio.
- Take a cable car to a mountainous 16th-century basilica.
- Visit charming pastel seaside towns on the Italian Riviera.
Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 1
6 mi
Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Portofino
Get ready to explore the beautiful Italian Riviera with stunning blue waters and picturesque pastel towns that are guaranteed to impress. The trip will take you through the winding roads overlooking the Ligurian Sea, where fishing boats and yachts bob on the water. From the popular summer beach destination Rapallo to the laid-back charm of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, the favourite destination of the rich and famous. Your adventure starts now.
09:005 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Leave your car on this parking before going up to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro.
0.1 mi
5 min
09:301 hr
Rapallo — Montallegro Cable Car
Cable Car
Open Details
Rapallo is a charming coastal town with colourful houses and narrow streets. Start your visit with an experience unlike any other in Liguria—a ride in the Rapallo Cable car. During 600-metre ascent, you can admire the sweeping views of Rapallo, the promenade and the blue waters of the Gulf of Genoa.
When you get to the top, you'll find the iconic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro. Although the church's facade is from 1896, the sanctuary was constructed in the Gothic Revival style in 1558. It has remained largely unaltered since1640.
Take a stroll along the paths surrounding the sanctuary and enjoy unobstructed views of the area.
When you get to the top, you'll find the iconic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro. Although the church's facade is from 1896, the sanctuary was constructed in the Gothic Revival style in 1558. It has remained largely unaltered since1640.
Take a stroll along the paths surrounding the sanctuary and enjoy unobstructed views of the area.
3 mi
15 min
11:0030 min
Il Giardino di Villa Durazzo
Museum
Open Details
Make your way to the shaded gardens of Villa Durazzo, located at the top of a hill. This elaborate garden is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy superb views of Santa Margherita bay and its marina. Don't forget to bring your camera.
Entrance to the park is free. The villa is open to the public. If you decide to explore the villa, adjust your later stops.
Entrance to the park is free. The villa is open to the public. If you decide to explore the villa, adjust your later stops.
2.9 mi
15 min
11:501 min
Portofino
Other Great Outdoors
Open Details
You are arriving in the quaint fishing village of Portofino located in the Genoa region of Italy. Enjoy the views of the bay and colourful houses overlooking the sea.
0.1 mi
5 min
12:001 hr
Da i Gemelli al Molo
Restaurant
Open Details
Venture to the centre of beautiful Portofino for a lunch l and relish in traditional Ligurian cuisine, plus family recipes created with love, while admiring the breathtaking views of the harbour.
0.1 mi
5 min
13:0545 min
Castello San Giorgio
Castle
Open Details
The castle and the Church of San Giorgio are located on a hill overlooking Portofino. The castle was once owned by the Von Mumm family, producers of Mumm Champagne. It's said that Baroness Jeannie Watt Von Mumm managed to save Portofino from Nazi destruction during WWII.
Make sure to check out the observation deck for the breathtaking views of the bay, and don't forget to bring your camera.
Make sure to check out the observation deck for the breathtaking views of the bay, and don't forget to bring your camera.