Genoa to Santa Margherita Ligure

Spending a day at sea discovering some of the most beautiful and famous villages of the Ligurian Riviera, on a wooden boat typical of this area is a unique possibility for those who really want to empathize with this magical atmosphere. Sun baths and diving into the sea, accompanied by love and deep knowledge of the place, will make a simple trip in a unique and unforgettable experience, a way to capture the true essence of these places set between land and sea.

Spend a delightful morning getting to know Portofino on a three-our walking and boat tour with round-trip ferry tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure included. Climb to the Church of Saint Giorgio for panoramic views of the charming village, and then reward yourself with a focaccia tasting in the local bakery. Next, participate in a pesto making class, and then enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch over looking the water. Finally have some free time to explore on your own before catching your return ferry.

On this private, full-day shore excursion for cruise passengers, you’ll discover two of northern Italy’s most picturesque coastal towns: Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. Enjoy panoramic views over the Ligurian coastline from Castello Brown, stroll through Portofino’s scenic central square, “La Piazzetta,” and grab a meal or a gelato in the colorful fishing port known to locals simply as “Santa.”

Explore the vibrant port city of Genoa as well as the gorgeous seaside resort town of Portofino during this full-day experience. Enjoy a morning walking tour of the historic city of Genoa, followed by an excursion to the pretty coastal town of Portofino.

Enjoy a day trip on the Ligurian Coastline, visiting the unique village of Portofino and the charming center of Santa Margherita Ligure. Or you will be staying at a hotel, you will be able to pick up a local driver. Explore the little harbor and the Piazzetta with its picturesque colored houses. The San George church, or the Castle Brown, which is the best view of the steep cliff that draws the coast. Stop for lunch and relax before driving with Santa Margherita Ligure: walk along the ancient fisherman's port, you can still see the old fisherman's houses, which exist with the luxury modern hotels. After some time to spend through the streets of "Santa", your driver will take you back to Genoa port or hotel.

If you are staying in Genoa or passing by with a cruise, you cannot miss the chance to visit Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. You will visit these towns thanks to the help of a local that will guide you along this journey. Reach Santa Margherita Ligure by train and spend some leisure time in this amazing town overlooking the sea. Taste some freshly baked Focaccia, which is a typical flat bread of the Ligurian coast. Once you finish your tour of Santa Margherita Ligure, catch the ferry to the Portofino. While on the ferry don’t forget to look outside, enjoy the breeze and marvel at the spectacular views of Santa and Portofino from a unique point of view. As you arrive in Portofino you will have some time to stroll around the Piazzetta and go up to Brown’s Castle to marvel at the stunning view from land. This tour is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit two of the most exclusive towns of Italy in just one day!

When your cruise ship docks in La Spezia, take a full-day shore excursion to Portofino that highlights the colorful villages of the Italian riviera. Travel in comfort by air-conditioned van to Camogli, Portofino, and Santa Margherita Ligure, and have plenty of time to explore each place at your leisure. Your guide ensures a fun and informative day out, and your timely return to La Spezia.

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Take the chance to do a beautiful trip in the most fascinating places of the Ligurian coast. If your cruise-ship docks to Santa Margherita Ligure or your hotel is located here, this tour would be perfect to you. With a local guide you take a ferry that lead you to Portofino and admire the unique landscape of the Ligurian coast by the sea, a spectacle of nature! Once arrived in Portofino, you have the chance to taste “the Focaccia”, a local baked flatbread and walk among the narrow streets, admiring the picturesque colorful houses and relax in the famous Portofino’s “Piazzetta”. It’s time to get the boat to return to Santa Margherita Ligure. When you arrive, explore the city and enjoy the panoramic spots and the view of the biggest beaches of the Ligurian coast. When the tour is over, the guide wave off to you while you come back on board of your cruise-ship. You will keep the memories of this experience for a long time.

Spending a day at sea discovering some of the most beautiful and famous villages of the Ligurian Riviera, on a wooden boat typical of this area is a unique possibility for those who really want to identify with this magical atmosphere. Sun baths and diving into the sea, accompanied by love and deep knowledge of the place, will make a simple trip in a unique and unforgettable experience, a way to capture the true essence of these places set between land and sea.

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Active tours, guided by geologists, archaeologists and natural Scientists, to discover nature, landscapes, history and traditions of Italy, off the typical tourist routes. We combine active experiences such as Hiking, Mountain Biking, Canoeing and cultural Experiences connected with typical Food, Wine and History. During the tour the Guide offers you a small snack to taste the tyipical local products. We start from the train station of Camogli on the Peninsula of Portofino. This pretty village lies at the base of hills dotted with pine trees and from here we'll start walking towards the hamlet of San Roco. As we walk we'll see bunkers from World War II before we arrive in San Fruttuoso with its beautiful catholic church. Tucked away in a beautiful bay, the hamlet can only be reached by sea or on foot. As we continue to Portofino we pass under pine trees and the native plant of the Mediterranean the "arbutus" tree. The highlight of our walk today is the fishing village of Portofino.