ADULT GROUP TRAVEL

Liguria: From Portofino to Monaco, Between Heritage and Dolce Vita

Liguria: From Portofino to Monaco, Between Heritage and Dolce Vita

Day 1 :

Destination Liguria with Genoa

Arrival in Genoa scheduled for the morning. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, meeting with your guide for the discovery of Genoa, a port city with a rich maritime past and the ancient heart of the Republic of Genoa. You will walk through its narrow alleys called Carruggi, lined with palaces, churches, and lively small squares. You will also discover the famous Via Garibaldi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its splendid Renaissance palaces, as well as the Porto Antico (Old Port), redeveloped by the architect Renzo Piano, which today offers a beautiful promenade between sea and modernity. Late afternoon transfer to your hotel located in the Genoa area for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 :

Portofino Peninsula

Peninsula. Departure for Rapallo for a guided tour of this charming seaside town, known for its palm-lined promenade and elegant atmosphere. Continuation by boat to Santa Margherita Ligure, an elegant seaside resort with refined charm, dotted with colourful villas and flowered gardens. Lunch in a restaurant. Early afternoon, sail to Portofino, a picturesque fishing village with colourful houses, nestled in a natural cove and become one of Italy’s most renowned resorts. Time to discover its lively alleys, the central square, and the exceptional panorama from the port. Late afternoon, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 :

Finalborgo and Albenga

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Finalborgo, an ancient medieval village enclosed within its walls and narrow streets, which retains the characteristics of a fortified village, embellished with aristocratic buildings from the Renaissance period. Lunch during the visit and continuation to Albenga, dating back to Roman times and nicknamed the “City of a hundred towers”. Visit the rich monumental centre up to the archaeological area of the Centa river, a site hosting the Roman Public Baths. Transfer to your hotel located in the Sanremo area for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 :

Sanremo and Bordighera

Breakfast and guided tour of Sanremo, called “The City of Flowers”. The city is famous for its traditional Italian Song Festival held at the Ariston Theatre, for its Art Nouveau casino, and for its magnificent villas. Lunch at the hotel.In the afternoon, departure for Bordighera, nicknamed “the city of palms”,rich in parks, gardens, and villas. In the 19th century, it hosted hundreds of tourists mainly from France and the United Kingdom. Panoramic coach tour along the Via Romana and the elegant avenues of the “Belle Époque”, showcasing the locations painted by Claude Monet during his stay in Bordighera, from January to April 1884. Walk in the historic centre. Return to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 :

Cervo and Imperia

Departure from the hotel towards Cervo, a jewel of the Riviera dei Fiori (Flower Riviera). The village has retained all its original characteristics of a medieval town perched on the sea, protected by 16th-century towers and walls, and dominated by the castle which was the former residence of the Marquis Clavesana. Visit the historic centre with its ancient aristocratic buildings and small paved streets lined with artisan shops and artists’studios. Stop for lunch and continuation of the journey towards Imperia, visit the ancient Parasio district in Porto Maurizio. Return to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay. – Note: the village of Cervo involves elevation changes and may be difficult for people with walking difficulties.

Day 6 :

Hanbury Gardens and Dolceacqua

Departure from the hotel to the famous Hanbury Botanical Gardens, an environmental heritage site in the region, whose landscape value is particularly highlighted by the interesting historical collection of numerous exotic plant species. Transfer to Dolceacqua, a charming medieval village located in the hills of the Ligurian hinterland. Lunch at a restaurant and visit the ancient small village that Claude Monet visited several times before deciding to paint the splendid Doria Castle. Return to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 :

Monaco and Nice

Departure towards Monaco and guided tour of the world- famous principality, with The Rock, the Princely Palace, the Oceanographic Museum, and the Cathedral, with the tombs of many members of the Grimaldi family, the sovereigns of Monaco. Lunch in a restaurant and continuation towards Nice. Visit the city centre and its famous flower market, the Place Masséna, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and the Promenade des Anglais. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 :

Departure

Breakfast and end of our services.

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