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Sample Itinerary - 7 days
1: Rustic and elegant, provincial and chic, cosmopolitan and small-town are blended
together in the coastal villages dotting the rocky shores of the Ligurian Sea.
Begin your cruise in elegant Portofino.
2: One of the most picturesque villages along the coast, Portofino emanates an aura
of romance. From the harbor, follow signs up to the Castello di San Giorgiowhere views of medieval relics and impeccable gardens are well worth the climb.
That afternoon, visit the medieval Abbey of San Fruttuoso, which is only
accessible by foot or boat.
3: Palm trees, hotels, cafes and galleries line the waterfront of the beautiful
resort town of Santa Margherita Ligure. La Stalla restaurant, two miles up from
the port, serves superb catch-of-the-day Ligurian-style as well as breathtaking
views of the picturesque coast from the terrace.
4: Cruise on to Portovenere where the Grotto Arpaia was the starting point for poet
Lord Bryon's courageous swim across the gulf to the village of San Terenzo to
visit his friend Shelley. The 13th century Gothic church of San Pietro is easily
recognized from your yacht.
5: Dramatic scenery amid isolation characterizes the five coastal villages known as
the Cinque Terre. Your yacht allows access to their secluded beaches. Walk the
most famous of the trails, Via del l'Amore (Lover's Lane), which links
Riomaggiore with Manarola by a flat path cut into the cliff side.
6: Enroute north, stop at Rapallo and anchor among the other yachts in the harbor.
Head ashore to the town center, highlighted by the cathedral of Santi Gervasio,
founded in the 6th century. That evening, dine aboard as you cruise to Genoa.
7: Exploring Genoa could take up much more than a day, but don't miss the ancient
town center between the port and Piazza de Ferrari. Visit the 17th century
Palazzo Reale palace and the impressive Via Garibaldi prior to your flight out
of Genoa's airport.
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