This holiday offers walking itineraries along some of the Rivieras' most unspoilt and often unknown stretches of coast.
What's included | B&B in family run 3-Star hotels |> Holiday schedule and Trip Guide |> Daily, self-guided itineraries with trail notes and maps |> Train timetables and practical tips for using the trains |> Train tickets to and from your daily walks, bought in advance for you |> English speaking helpline in Italy should you need advice or assistance during your holiday
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| Mediterranean seascapes # San Fruttuoso # Walk along the Italian Rivieras # Coastal hills & mountain walking # Seaside towns & fishing villages # Camogli # Portofino National Park # Santa Margherita # Ligurian Alps # Cinque Terre # Finale Ligure # Portofino National Park # Cinque Terre # Coastal Walking # Mountain Walking |
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TRIP DETAILS
DAY 1: Transfer day, to the Ponente Riviera.
For those flying to Genoa: airport transfer by car to hotel in your resort village (0h20). For those flying to Pisa: Arrive before 3:30pm for a comfortable transfer from the airport to the resort village by train (2h45), walk to hotel (0h10). We will meet you at your hotel to give you your detailed daily itineraries. Enjoy your evening in one of the resorts many restaurants. View photos of your Ponente Riviera resort village.
DAY 2: The coastal trails of the 'Finalese'.
3 itineraries from 3 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED, BLACK. This walking itinerary takes you along some of Liguria's most beautiful and unspoilt coast. Ancient fortified towns, traditional fishing communities and villages with strong architectural influences from north Africa, are all easily accessible from the main coastal trail - Noli, Finale Ligure and Finalborgo. Plenty of time for taking time for lunch on the beach. Moderately paced and strenuous, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: A walk along the Italian Riviera's most undeveloped coast - outstanding natural beauty. View photos of the walk along the coastal cliffs of the 'Finalese'.
DAY 3: Coastal mountain walking above the Gulf of Genova.
3 guided itineraries from 5 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED, BLACK. Up and along the magnificent coastal alps overlooking the Gulf of Genova. Your English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast. This walking itinerary takes you high above the village where you are staying to traverse the coastal mountain ridges down into the city limits of the regions capital, Genova. Or a day sightseeing the regional capital of Genova, with perhaps even a visit to it's impressive aquarium. Moderately paced and strenuous, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: Perhaps one of the most impressive and varied coastal hikes in the northern Mediterranean. View photos of the walk above the Gulf of Genova.
DAY 4: The coastal path to Punta Manara.
2 itineraries from 2 to 4 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED. - Leisurely transfer by train (1h35) after breakfast to your resort village on the Levante Riviera for the second part of your holiday. Drop your luggage off at your 3-Star hotel in Sestri Levante with time to explore the historic centre a little, prior to lunch. Circular walk: time in the afternoon for walking the coastal trail to Punta Manara, returning via the inland route above the olive groves. Leisurely and moderately paced, half day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: A scenic walk with truly stunning coastal panoramas.
View photos of the coastal path to Punta Manara.
DAY 5: Grand traverse of the Portofino National Park.
3 itineraries from 4 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED, BLACK. This walking itinerary starts in Camogli and takes you from one end of the Portofino National Park to the other, with time to stroll around Camogli, San Fruttuoso, Portofino & Santa Margherita along the way. Allow a full day with 6 hrs of walking to discover all the jewels of this magnificent coastal trail. Visiting some of the regions most famous and most remote coastal villages through rich mediterranean vegetation. Moderately paced and strenuous, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: One of our favourite walks through a simply idyllic corner of the Italian Riviera. View photos of the walk through the Portofino National Park.
DAY 6: The 'classic' coastal walk of the Cinque Terre.
3 itineraries from 4 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED. Walking itinerary along the beautiful Cinque Terre coast, passing through the unique and characteristic villages of Monterosso, Vernazza Corniglia, Manarola & Riomaggiore. This trail takes you along a coastal stretch that is recognised as one of the great walks of the world. An experience to remember forever and surely one that everyone with a passion for walking should enjoy at least once in their lives. Moderately paced, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: A quite unique walking experience. View photos of the the walk along the 'classic' Cinque Terre coastal path.
DAY 7: Transfer day, from the Levante Riviera.
For those flying from Genoa: Walk to railway station (0h10), train to Genova (1h00), bus to the airport (0h20). For those flying from Pisa: Walk to the railway station (0h10), train to Pisa airport (2h00). Try and arrange flights to depart no earlier than mid-afternoon to avoid an early start before breakfast. For those driving: Depart at leisure.
Explore the Ligurian Riviera coastal paths and alps by foot. This holiday takes you through the Ponente Riviera resort towns of Finale Ligure, Varigotti and Noli, and the Cinque Terre villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. A 2-centre holiday, you will also walk through the Portofino National Park and along some of the Levante Riviera's most beautiful stretches of coast. Each day's itinerary will start and finish at your hotel. Some of the itineraries require you just put on your boots and walk straight out of the hotel door, others start with a stroll to the nearby railway station (never more than a 10 minute walk from your hotel) and a short trip along the Riviera coast by train. Our itineraries take you to areas of outstanding natural beauty, from where you can follow the coastal & mountain trails using our detailed route guides supplied. Ideal for those who'd like to better explore the Ponente and Levante Riviera coastal hills, alps and towns along the way, with a variety of self-guided walking itineraries.
Extend your stay Portovenere - Stay an extra night and walk from Riomaggiore to Portovenere and the Bay of Poets. For those flying in and out of Pisa - Stay a night or two in Pisa and explore the city, museums and galleries. Additional nights in Pisa cost from 55 euros pppn, staying in a 3-Star hotel. - Stay an extra night and visit Lucca (0h25 by train from Pisa). - Stay an extra night and take a day trip to Florence (1h10 by train from Pisa).
Prices based on 2 people sharing a double room, otherwise a single supplement applies. Holiday starts and ends on the Italian Riviera. Fly to Genoa or Pisa. Railway services to and from airports. Hotels: For this walking holiday, you will be staying for the first 3 nights on the Ponente Riviera in an elegant 3 star hotel. For the second 3 nights, you will stay in a luxury 3 star hotel on the Levante Riviera. For those wanting a guided walking holiday, we offer this same holiday with an English speaking guide for each of the daily itineraries for just 100 euros extra per person. We currently arrange this twice a year during; 2nd week of May and the 1st week of October. Alternatively, English speaking guides available on request for individual days at any time of the year. You should be reasonably fit and fairly used to full day hiking trips.
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NOTE:
1. Prices in 'euros' and based on 2 people sharing a double room,
otherwise a single supplement applies.
2. Flights not included unless
specified.
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this area showing it's true character and atmosphere, please forward them to us
for inclusion on our site - photos@xtrallusion.com
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holiday accommodation in a special location, whether it be a
hotel, B&B, 'albergo', 'agriturismo' or self-catered apartments
- send us an email with details and we'll consider adding it
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