ITALIAN RIVIERA
Santa Margherita Ligure (3 Nights)San Remo (2 Nights)
From $842/Person
Pursue your dreams and experience the glamorous seaside resort towns and historic seaside villages along the Ligurian Sea on this independent Fly and Drive trip to the Italian Riviera. Explore the pristine coastline of Cinque Terre, showcasing breathtaking panoramas, aromatic pine groves, and hillsides dotted with vineyards that connect the region’s five UNESCO World Heritage Site villages. Take in the breathtaking ambiance of Portofino, a stunning half-moon-shaped harborside village with pretty…
Included
- Hotel accommodation for 5 nights
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 6-day car rental - Category C
- Hotel taxes and service charges
Itinerary
Day01/06
- Day 01
Santa Margherita Ligure
Pick up your rental car and begin your discovery of the Italian Riviera in Santa Margherita Ligure. The town is an elegant resort along the Ligurian Coast much favored by painters and writers. - Day 02
Santa Margherita Ligure/Riomaggiore-Cinque Terre/Santa Margherita Ligure (Approx. 116 Miles)
Travel south to Riomaggiore (approx. 58 miles) the starting point of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover here, an unspoiled isolated region with rugged landscapes and a coastal path commanding splendid views and linking five fishing villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. (B) - Day 03
Santa Margherita Ligure/Rapallo/Portofino/Santa Margherita Ligure (Approx. 20 Miles)
Rapallo's most prominent landmarks are the 16th Century ''Castle-on-the-Sea'' sitting right in the harbor, the 6th Century basilica, and the sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro which can be reached by cable car. During your drive over a mountain road from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino, you will enjoy lovely views of the rocky coast. At the end of the peninsula, you are in the small fishing village of Portofino, a cluster of colorful houses around a natural bay. (B) - Day 04
Santa Margherita Ligure/Genoa/San Remo (Approx. 116 Miles)
Journey along the Ligurian coast to Genoa (approx. 26 miles), birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Explore the quaint maze of narrow streets of the Old Town. Admire the Medieval and Renaissance palaces on Piazza San Matteo. Seek out the lovely Gothic cathedral of San Lorenzo and the three cloisters of Santa Maria di Castello in a city of unlimited must-sees. Continue on to San Remo (approx. 90 miles). (B) - Day 05
San Remo
San Remo is the elegant capital of the Italian Riviera. A classy resort town, San Remo is blessed with the most famous Italian casino, a good beach, and a labyrinthine old town standing guard over the palm-laden walkways below. (B) - Day 06
San Remo To USA (Or Extend Your Stay)
Drop off your car and say ''arrivederci'' to Italy or extend your stay. (B)
Accommodation
Hotels(or similar)
HOTEL LAURIN
Santa Margherita Ligure3 Nights
The Hotel Laurin is located opposite the yacht quay with a splendid view of the Gulf of Tigullio and of the charming port of Santa Margherita Ligure. It is very close to the starting point for walks in the Monte di Portofino nature park and the embarkation point for boats leaving for the Cinque Terre. All 44 of the hotel's rooms have air conditioning, are equipped with every modern comfort and have sea views. Accommodation, located on the first,…
ROYAL HOTEL SANREMO ★★★★★ LUXURY
San Remo2 Nights
The Royal Hotel Sanremo is an exclusive 5-star hotel rich in history and tradition, just the ideal choice for guests seeking luxury, intimacy, and relaxation. Inaugurated in 1872, it has been home to famous European royalty, high society, celebrities and discerning travelers worldwide throughout its history and still is the place to be on the charming Italian Riviera of Flowers, blessed with a mild climate year-round.It enjoys a unique location i…