Scenic Hike to San Fruttuoso
Hike a wooded path along the rocky, wooded coastline overlooking the shimmering Italian Riviera to San Fruttuoso, a secluded abbey reachable only by sea or by foot.
Hike a wooded path along the rocky, wooded coastline overlooking the shimmering Italian Riviera to San Fruttuoso, a secluded abbey reachable only by sea or by foot.
Spend a full day exploring three enchanting towns of the Italian Riviera - Camogli, Recco and Santa Margherita - and enjoy a cooking demonstration of Ligurian focaccia and pesto.
Take in the spectacular views of the Portofino coastline en route to the famed Belmond Hotel Splendido, where a professional mixologist will craft three Italian cocktails and pair them with three exquisite dishes.
Discover a hidden paradise both above and below the sea as you paddle a kayak along the stunning Ligurian coastline of Portofino's Marine Protected Area.
As you explore the Ligurian culinary scene with local master chef Guido Porrati, taste some of Italy's most iconic dishes made with recipes passed down through generations.
Walk in the footsteps of famous navigators as you discover one of Europe's largest preserved medieval city centers in the vibrant port city of Genoa.
Enjoy a magical two-day adventure amid the soaring cliffs and seaside villages of the Italian Riviera as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Portovenere and Cinque Terre.
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.
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.
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.