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One of the most popular resort towns on the Italian Riviera, little Portofino has just over 500 permanent residents. But that all changes on summer days when the sun is shining and the yachting set drops anchor in the harbor to wander about. Boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants line the tiny streets. Diving, hiking and beach-going are popular local pastimes, and there are even some historic sights like the Church of St. Martin (Divo Martino) and the Castello Brown hilltop fortress.
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1. Shore Excursion from Genoa: Portofino & Santa Margherita Semi-Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure are two of the most exclusive towns in Italy that can not be missed if you are passing by Genoa. This full day can not be witnessed. A private driver will pick you up and take you first to Portofino. Marvel at the tiny square, then spend some time in the "Piazzetta" the main square. Next up the hill to the Church of St. George and Brown's Castle, where you can admire the breathtaking view of the Ligurian coastline. Stop for a delicious typical lunch at Santa Margherita Ligure. You will be able to see the drive! Marvelous! Spend some time in "Santa", like the locals are used to call it, eat a Gelato or sip a glass of wine. At the end of the day.
Inclusions: English Speaking Local Driver
Exclusions: Lunch, Tips
Reviewed By Z1564SZmichaels
Our tour guide was amazing! We highly recommend her for anyone doing tours in Genoa. Very informative and answered all our questions.
2. Private Tour to Portofino and Santa Margherita from Genoa Cruise Port or Hotel
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Italian Riviera or Ligurian Riviera is the narrow coastal strip which lies between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain chain formed by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines. During this private tour you will get to know the beautiful area of Portofino, where is known to be as the place to live the “dolce vita”, and it is one of the oldest resort areas in Italy. You will discover the most wanderful views of the Italina Riviera with your private official tour guide. Of course you will have some free time (with your guide´s recommendation) for a wonderful Italian lunch before driving back to Genoa. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance
Inclusions: Private luxury vehicle disposition for 8 hours, Private official tour guide for 8 hours in Portofino and Santa Margherita, Private pick up and drop off in Genoa, Local Taxes, Private Tour, SAVE COVID-19 SAFE
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Fady1958
This time we have chosen to discover Palermo in a walking tour. That was our first time in Palermo and our guide, knowing this detail, made a point in explaining and making us discover the main landmarks of this beautiful Sicilian city. After that he suggested a wonderful local restaurant where we had lunch and it was indeed very good food reasonably priced and the restaurant was full of local people, which is, when you don't know a city, the best token for good quality. After lunch our guide walked us back to our cruise. Thank you very much Tour Travel for this great experience
3. 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.
4. Genoa and Portofino Day Trip from Milan
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4.3 based on 103 reviews
See the best of the Italian Riviera on your Genoa and Portofino full-day trip from Milan! After a guided walking tour of Genoa, explore the best bits of these contrasting coastal towns at your leisure. Combine maritime history at Genoa with glamorous Portofino seaside scenery on this memorable day trip from Milan!
Inclusions: Professional guide, 2-hour Genoa walking tour, Roundtrip boat ride from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance fees to attractions
Reviewed By adcdiving
Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).
5. Genova and Portofino Day Trip from Milan with Hotel Pickup
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3.8 based on 6 reviews
Discover Genoa, a city with a glorious past! Spend your morning in the Birthplace of Christopher Columbus, which today is one of the most charming cities in Northern Italy. Finish your day in Portofino, the pearl of the Ligurian sea with its quintessential feel and crystalline green waters. The biggest medieval town in Europe, Genoa maintains the charm of the ancient maritime republic. The Ancient Harbor renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of this city.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of Genoa, Boat trip from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By adcdiving
Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 4 Day Italian Riviera from Milan
Departure from Milan. Visit of Genoa and an entire afternoon at your own. Excursion to Rapallo, Portofino and Santa Margherita. Visit of Portovenere and Cinque Terre with boat (if weather permits, otherwise by train); Excursion to West Coast of Liguria visiting Laigueglia, antique village of fishermen and Finalborgo, a medieval walled village. Return to Milan. Departures on 2021 June 7th, July 5th, August 5th, September 7th and October 11th and 2022 May 2nd, June 6th, July 4th, August 4th, September 9th and October 10 th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Food tasting (focaccia/cheese focaccia), Local guide at Cinque Terre, Tour escort/host, Air-conditioned vehicle, 2 hour cruise at Cinque Terre (from April to October, with good weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pick up and drop off, City taxes, 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.
9. Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure Small Group Tour with Local Dirver
If you are wondering how to spend a day in the Ligurian coastline, the answer is to take a trip to Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, two of the most exclusive towns of Italy. You will reach these towns thanks to a driver that will meet you at the port of Genoa, and from here will start your excursion on the coastline. First you will stop in Portofino, with its unique tiny harbour and colourful little houses. Spend some leisure time in the main square “Piazzetta” shopping in the exclusive boutiques and tasting a gelato. Next go up the higher part of the town to Brown’s Castle, where you will remain astonished by the amazing view. Here you will stop for a delicious typical lunch and then move on to Santa Margherita Ligure. In “Santa”, how the locals call it, you may spend some relaxing time enjoying the sunshine on the beach or walking through the alleyways and shopping. When the tour is finished your driver will take you back to Genoa through the amazing road that hugs the coast.
Inclusions: English Speaking Local Driver
Exclusions: Lunch, Tips
10. Shore Excursion: Portofino and Santa Margherita Small Group Tour with Boat Ride
If your ship docks in Genoa or if you are in town for some day, don’t miss the opportunity to visit two jems of the Ligurian coast: Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. A local guide will lead you to discovery of these magnificent lands; starting from Genoa, you will take the train to Santa Margherita Ligure. Here, you will explore the characteristic village and taste the famous “Focaccia”, a special local bread. It will be time to take the ferry to Portofino and you enjoy the wonderful view of the Ligurian coast. At your arrival in Portofino, you will walk through the alleys admiring the characteristic coloured houses and, then, you spend some time in the famous Portofino’s “Piazzetta” with its beautiful view of the port and sea. It’s time to take again the ferry to return to Santa Margherita, still enjoying the marvellous panorama offered by Liguria. At last, you will come back to Genoa by train and you will keep beautiful memories of this experience.
Inclusions: train tickets, English guide, ferry tickets, Snacks
Exclusions: Gratuities
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