Cinque Terre In Style

After included VIP airport lounge access, fly from the UK to Genoa. On arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, the Grand Hotel Savoia. This opulent 19th-century building is just moments from Genoa's historic downtown – or perhaps choose to relax in the fabulous spa before a pre-dinner drink on the rooftop terrace. It's the perfect prelude to a gourmet meal in the stunning al-fresco restaurant where you can indulge in everything from ultra-fresh seafood to traditional Italian fare.

Stay: Grand Hotel Savoia (Deluxe)

After breakfast, depart Genoa for La Spezia by train, for which we’ve included a ticket. On arrival, enjoy a private transfer from the colourful clifftop houses of La Spezia to the five-star Grand Hotel Portovenere, hidden among the sparkling bays of the eponymous village. Clifftop trails, hidden beaches and deep caves, dominated by the fortress of Castelo Doria, are just moments away – but the hotel has its own spectacular offerings, too, such as the restaurant on the veranda that looks over the charming rainbow houses of the town – best enjoyed before an aperitivo at the Venus bar’s sea-view terrace.

Stay: Grand Hotel Portovenere (Deluxe)

After breakfast on day three, catch the local ferry trip from Portovenere to Riomaggiore (not included). We've also included a Cinque Terre pass for unlimited access to the walking trail that winds between villages, as well as unlimited train travel between the charms, whether you want to head to Riomaggiore's pastel-hued houses and pebbly beaches or Manarola's bustling waterfront framed by vineyards. Don't miss a sojourn to Vernazzo's harbour, ancient seaside houses and winding cobbles, and Corniglia, the region's highest village – your effort to reach it (it's inaccessible via sea) is rewarded with, unsurprisingly, spectacular ocean vistas. On day four you'll explore Monterosso, whose quaint beach and delicious seafood trattorias make for a wonderful few hours. We’ve also included wine and food tasting at rustic wine bar Enoteca Internazionale, where you'll indulge in local bruschetta washed down with local Cinque Terre white wines. 

Stay: Grand Hotel Portovenere (Deluxe)

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to La Spezia and then the train to Genoa. Discover the palatial history of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi or the grand square before heading back to your hotel, the Grand Hotel Savoia, for your final evening in this historic city.

Stay: Grand Hotel Savoia (Deluxe)

After breakfast, take your private transfer from Genoa to the airport to catch your flight back to the UK.