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Treasures of the Italian Riviera

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Travel from Portofino to visit three colorful beachfront villages backed by the coastal mountains of the lovely Italian Riviera. Begin in Camogli, one of the prettiest fishing villages in Italy, with façades in various shades of citrus rising from the beach as the 15th-century fortress of Castello della Dragonara stands guard. Continuing to Recco, you will not only enjoy another typical seaside village but also savor scrumptious Ligurian cuisine.

Scenic Hike to San Fruttuoso

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As you follow a well-marked path along the cliffs of the Ligurian coast, one minute finds you walking through chestnut and olive groves, and the next you are shrouded in a lush pine forest that parts momentarily to reveal the Italian Riviera sparkling in the sun. One amazing vista melts into the next, including a stop at Base 0, a World War II military lookout. Your hike then descends toward the sea to reveal idyllic views of San Fruttuoso, a restored abbey nestled in a gorgeous bay.

Portovenere and Cinque Terre

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Your two-day tour of the magical Italian Riviera begins by checking into the five-star Grand Hotel Portovenere. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of Portovenere on the Gulf of La Spezia. Brightly colored houses line the harbor, and medieval streets ascend to Doria Castle. An ancient gate leads to the main street filled with quaint shops. Atop the promontory is the Church of San Pietro, once the site of a temple of Venus for which the village is named.