Summary
Short description
Discover Italy's most charming region alongside luxurious hotel stays
Highlights
- Walk and boat among the pastel-hued houses of historic Cinque Terre
- Sip wine in world-class vineyards
- Stay in five-star, boutique luxury throughout
- Indulge at sea-view restaurants with ultra-fresh seafood and traditional Italian fare
- Enjoy included train and ferry journeys as well as a pass to walk the winding trail that links the villages
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Recommended for:
Food & wine | History & culture | Honeymoon | Summer
Pastel-hued villages, rugged cliffs, charming yacht-lined harbours – truly emblematic images of Italy, and ones that are perhaps nowhere more renowned than in Cinque Terre. This tailor-made, luxury trip will see you explore it all, from world-class vineyards and cosy trattorias to cliff-hugging trails and remote beaches. Start among Genoa's historic streets before included train and ferry journeys – of only the most scenic type – bring you to the romantic streets and fishing harbours of Cinque Terre’s most famous villages, spending evenings indulging in gourmet, sea-view restaurants and coming back to spa-adorned five-star hotels. We've also included a pass for unlimited access to the hiking trails that hug the clifftop, affording sweeping vistas of the shimmering ocean below.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK to Genoa
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)
Meals: B
Day
2
Genoa to La Spezia
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)
Meals: B
Days
3-4
Cinque Terre villages
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)
Meals: B
Day
5
Portovenere to Genoa
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)
Meals: B
Day
6
Genoa to UK
After breakfast, take your private transfer from Genoa to the airport to catch your flight back to the UK.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
6-day tailor-made break from £935 incl. flights
Deluxe
Low Season
from £935 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £1,315 pp. incl. flights
Includes
- Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
- Return flights between UK and Genoa, Italy
- Private return transfers between Genoa airport and Genoa hotel
- 2nts accommodation Grand Hotel Savoia, Genoa (1 pre and 1 post Cinque Terre) on a B&B basis
- Genoa to La Spezia return train transfer
- Return private transfers between La Spezia and Porto Venere
- 3nts accommodation Grand Hotel Portovenere on a B&B basis
- Cinque Terre Train pass which allows unlimited access to walking trails between villages, and unlimited train travel between villages
- Visit Riomaggoire, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza
- Visit Monterosso and enjoy a food and wine tasting experience
Half board and upgrades available at Grand Hotel Savoia and Grand Hotel Portovenere - please ask you Wexas consultant for details
Not included
- Local ferry service between Portovenere and Cinque Terre Villages must be booked locally by cash or credit card
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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