Top Things to do in Italian Riviera
Things to do in Italian Riviera, Liguria: The Best Multi-day Tours
Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.
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1. Cinque terre walking holiday self-guided
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hike through beautiful itineraries off the beaten paths among nature and spectacular views Stay in one of the characteristic sea villages with its colourful house Taste locally produced wines in a nice bar in Manarola Enjoy a dinner in typical restaurant with sea food specialities
Inclusions: Dinner, Accommodation in double room with ensuite bathroom in Cinque Terre, Roadmap with description of suggested itineraries and map of the National Park Cinque Terre, 1 tasting of local wines in a wine bar in Manarola, 1 dinner with 3 courses and fish specialities, drinks not included, 1 book “Cinque Terre – vineyards with sea view” written by local travel photographer, Cinque Terre card including use of the public buses and free Wi-Fi at the National Park's hotspots., Cinque Terre Card Train valid for 3 consecutive days for local trains between Levanto and La Spezia, Entrance fee at National Park Cinque Terre and trails
Exclusions: Local city tax, transfers in/out, everything not mentioned under the item “the tour includes
Reviewed By TraceyCannon2013
I contacted Daniela at Find Your Italy for a last minute itinerary for a friend's birthday. Her response time was amazing and so was our itinerary. We both enjoyed her celebration trip which included wine and cheese tasting, cooking school and several other fun things. I am looking forward to a return trip to Italy with my mother, and to see what Daniela plans for us.
2. Unique Italian cookery experiences
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy an 8 day cookery and culinary vacation with luxury accommodation at a 17th century private castle, nestling in the tranquil hills of the Monferrato region of Piedmont. You will receive 4 x 3.5 hour cookery lessons from local Italian chefs. Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day is included and prepared in our kitchen. Wines, mineral water, soft drinks etc are included and you will, on three occasions, be taken to local restaurants. You will experience escorted culinary and wine tasting tours, including a visit to the local food market and to several wine and food producers. A whole day excursion to Portofino, weather and season permitting, including lunch in the famous harbour of this beautiful fishing village is part of your vacation. The 12m x 6m swimming pool is available for guests to relax, swim, sunbathe.
Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Bottled water, Continental breakfast, Light refreshments, 4-course dinner, 3-course lunch, Driver/guide for excursions, Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Local taxes, Accommodation as per itinerary, Overnight accommodation, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Flights, Tips and gratuities
3. The Best of Tuscany in 4 days for 18 - 39's
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
Discover the best of Tuscany on this 4-day tour for young adventure seekers 18-39! Lead by a team of passionate, local experts, this tour has the perfect combination of fun activities and leisure for each traveller to receive a one-of-a-kind experience. So get an exciting, authentic experience by visiting: FLORENCE, PISA, CINQUE TERRE, SAN GIMIGNANO and the CHIANTI REGION!
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, 3 nights accommodation, Night Walking tour of the city with welcome drink and all you eat buffet aperitivo, Full day tour to Tuscany and the Chianti with the visit of the famous Medieval town of San Gimignano, 2 wineries, up to 9 wine tastings, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Day trip to Pisa and Cinque Terre, All transports required for the day trips, Assistance pre departure,Full time office support during your stay,Free customized Florence city map, Local Guides
Exclusions: CITY TAXES: Starting from next April 1st 2012 all clients staying in any hotels/ hostels / campsites in Italy have to pay a city tax. The fee is COMPULSORY and MUST be paid DIRECTLY in hotel. In general is € 2 per person per night varying from city to city, MEALS where not specified however our guides will always have great recommendations about local and affordable restaurants for delicious meals., Entry tickets to museums and monuments which are not included in our walking tours.
Reviewed By amrutaprasad029
Beautiful experience... We had booked the tour online and it was better than expected ... Beet well planned too ... And great guide
4. 2-Night Cinque Terre Tour from Florence
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4.3 based on 3 reviews
Explore Italy’s picture-perfect northern coast including the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre villages on this two-night trip from Florence, with 3- or 4-star accommodation included in the pretty seaside town of Santa Margherita. The first day you will visit with the tour escort and with the all group three astoundingly beautiful cliffside villages that make up part of the Cinque Terre, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso. In Monterosso you will enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch and after it you can have a stroll along the sea or relax on the beach. The second day visit the chic celebrity playground of Portofino, before returning to Florence.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotel (dependent on availability), Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Lunch in Monterosso with drink, Cruise by motor vessel, Round-trip train from La Spezia to Santa Margherita, Round-trip ferry to Portofino from Santa Margherita
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Hotel city tax
Reviewed By K00lK00kie
I walked straight from plane to exit - but driver didnt wait for me. I was not late! They were unable to offer a later shuttle. Told to get a cab.. disgusting service. Have not offered a refund and after no response from Expedia. I am now trying to dispute this via my credit card company.
5. 4-Night Italy: Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre from Rome
Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre are some of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Italy. In 5 days, admire the top attractions of each place, starting from Rome and its archaeological and artistic beauties. Then move to Florence where view classic and beautiful Renaissance architectures. Finally Florence, where you can reach the Cinque Terre, where you can enjoy the perfect mix of nature and activities.
Inclusions: Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Rome, 2 nights in a 3* hotel in the city center of Rome with breakfast in a double room, Half day private walking tour of Rome as per itinerary, Train Rome-Florence, 2 nights in a 3* hotel in the city center of Florence with breakfast in a double room, Half day private walking tour of Florence as per itinerary, Daily group trip to Cinque Terre from Florence as per itinerary, Train Florence-Rome, Private transfer to the airport/hotel in Rome
Exclusions: International flights, Lunch and dinner, Tourism tax to be paid at the hotel, Medical insurance, Transfers from/to train stations
Reviewed By Barbara P
While it is impossible to see all of Rome in one day, our excursion through Trip Advisor came close. Our guide Paolo was excellent. He took us to places that we had no idea were there. Having the skip the line tickets was well-worth the investment! Highly recommend!!
6. 4-Day French Coast Tour from Milan
Four days and three nights leaving from Milan. Small groups tour discovering the splendor of French Coast. You'll have the chance to visit Finalborgo, a little medieval village in the Italian Riviera and Monaco, capital of the rich and one of the smallest country in the world. You'll also tour villages such as Saint Tropez and Saint Raphael, St. Paul de Vence, village of artists, Grasse, world capital of perfumes and Cannes, the city of the movie festival. On the way back to Milan, visit of two villages, Eze in the sorroundings of Nice and Noli, in Liguria.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Visit to a perfume factory in Grasse, Breakfast as per itinerary, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wifi on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks (lunches and dinners), City taxes at the hotels, Porterage, Hotel pick up and drop off
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
7. 9-Night Italy Tour from Venice: Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Umbria and Rome
Succumb to the allure of Italy on a 9-night tour that starts in Venice, finishes in Rome and visits the highlights of the regions wedged between them! Two nights of comfortable 2- or 3-star accommodation is included in Venice, Levanto (near the Cinque Terre), Florence and Perugia plus one night in Rome, as well as train travel between each destination. Enjoy guided activities like a pesto-making class in Levanto and a trip to the Venetian island of San Giorgio, alongside plenty of free time to get to know Italy at your own pace.
Inclusions: 9 nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by train and public transport, Vaporetto and traghetto ride, 1-day Cinque Terre travel pass (used on Day 3 or 4), Small-group of 12 people maximum
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
8. 7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan
With this 7 day and 6 nights package from Milan you'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy such as the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda, the pictoresque Lake Iseo. Take a boat trip on the main lakes and visit beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Then, continue to Genoa discovering the amazing Cinque Terre, the village of Rapallo, the symbol of luxury Portofino and a great place to walk and have lunch, Santa Margherita and finally the west coast of the riviera before coming back to Milan. Departures on 2021, May 10th, August 2nd and 30th and 2022, May 9th, August 1st and September 6th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point at Starhotel Ritz, 6 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast), Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Focaccia and cheese focaccia tasting in Liguria, Driver/guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo, Verona., Transport by private air-conditioned coach, Free WiFi onboard, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como (from April to October), Private tour by boat at Lake Garda, 2 hour cruise at Cinque Terre (from April to October and in good weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
9. 7 Days Gran Tour Sardinia and Corsica from Genoa or Rome
7 days and 6 nights leaving from Genoa or Roma. Overnight by ferry. Discover the wildest and oldest of all the Italian region. Visit of the legendary islands Caprera and La Maddalena. Excursion to Costa Smeralda. Through the region of Gallura, you'll visit Santa Teresa, the beaches of Stintino, Capo Caccia and its landscape and Alghero. Continuation to Corsica: Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Corte and Bastia. Return to Italy by daily ferry. Sleeping in Palau, Alghero, Bonifacio and Bastia.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7., Myrtle liquor (mirto) and local cakes tasting., All activities, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points (hotel in Genoa city centre), Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private cabin on board the ferry from continent to Sardinia, Ferry from Santa Teresa to Bonifacio, Daily ferry from Corsica to Italy (Savona or Livorno), Train Livorno to Rome (only option from Rome)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
10. Honeymoon in Italy
Which better country to celebrate a marriage then Italy? Enjoy this 5 days Tour starting from Rome and proceeding to Florence, Cinque Terre and Venice and coming back to Rome. You will be based the first night in Rome and then the following nights in Florence, the Hotel is included and it's a 4 stars Hotel in the centre of Rome and Florence, breakfast is included, meals are not included. The Tours provided in each city are group Tours with professional guides in English or Spanish. Transport is by fast trains from Rome to Florence, by bus from Florence to Cinque Terre, by fast train from Florence to Venice and by fast train from Florence to Rome.
Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by fast train, Boat Tour, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pick up
Reviewed By G376JZivanb
Great tour with an outstanding guide. The guide is so knowledgeable and really captures the crowd's attention from beginning to the end with plenty of details.
