Hike in the Portofino National Park and then reward yourself with a delicious lunch at an Old Mill.
Spend a day immersed in the unique natural setting of Portofino Promontory. Your expert private guide will accompany you on the well-traveled 3-mile trail that goes from Santa Margherita to Portofino. The hike starts with a steady hill climb, then it becomes mostly flat on a paved or stone path. You will walk among lush Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves and amazing cliffs admiring breathtaking views. The hike lasts about 3 hours. Then, you will reach an Old Mill for a 2-course lunch including an appetizer with local specialties and a local pasta dish with pesto sauce, paired with the only beer made in Portofino. At the end of lunch, you will be taken back to Portofino. Feel free to enjoy some free time in this lovely town or make your way back to Santa Margherita Ligure on your own.
If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
- Private English-speaking guide at disposal for 3 hours
- Lunch with wine
- Transfer from the Old Mill to Portofino
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transfer from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligure
Have the day to live “La Dolce Vita” on this full day tour of the quaint villages of the Italian Riviera: Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, and San Fruttuoso.
Begin your trip through paradise in the village of Santa Margherita Ligure, where you will have the chance to walk among elegant villas with their exquisite gardens and parks. While strolling through this charming town, take a closer look at the gorgeous “Trompe D’Oeil” painted palaces. These fascinating, vivid paintings trick the eye into believing what you’re seeing is real.
Next stop on your journey is the historical fishing village, Portofino, the center of elite tourism. While traveling by public boat or by public bus (depending on the weather condition), enjoy the incredible views of this tiny, colorful village. Once you arrive, you will have the pleasure of discovering the spectacular Brown Castle, San Giorgio Church, and luxury boutiques.
Moving down the coast, you will travel by public boat to San Fruttuoso, an amazing cove, to admire the medieval abbey built directly on the pebble beach. This stunning abbey was restored and protected by FAI, the Italian National Trust. Once discovering these stunning villages, you will never want to leave!
If the public boat to San Fruttuoso gets canceled due to the weather and sea conditions, you will visit the picturesque fishing village of Camogli.
If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
While on a private motorboat, you will discover the gulf of Portofino including San Fruttuoso and Camogli, and its UNESCO protected area from a different perspective, the sea. You’ll explore the most secluded coves with the possibility to swim in the crystal blue water. Have the chance to admire the impressive cliffs and untouched Mediterranean vegetation of this gorgeous protected area. You will reach the amazing cove of San Fruttuoso, with its medieval abbey, built right on the beach. Then, you will move on to Camogli, one of the most picturesque villages of the Italian Riviera with its rows of tall, colorful houses and its quaint fisherman’s harbor.
Meeting point is at Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino harbor.
Begin your day with an Italian Cappuccino or Espresso at one of Santa Margherita's historic cafe'. Wander through the alleys lined with painted palaces in this refined coastal town, pausing at a renowned trattoria for a tasting experience. Indulge in Ligurian Extra Virgin Olive oil and fresh basil pesto, accompanied by toasted bread 'bruschette' and typical vegetable pies.
Next, a brief 5-minute train ride transports you to Camogli, one of the most picturesque villages in the Italian Riviera. Accompanied by your private guide, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, taking in the sights from the spectacular promenade to the charming fishing harbor, reminiscent of a postcard scene. Camogli is renowned as the birthplace of Ligurian Focaccia, and you'll have the opportunity to visit its most famous bakery and witness the baker in action. Sample various freshly baked focaccia varieties while savoring a glass of wine at a table overlooking the quaint port. At the end of the tour, you will have the option to spend more time in Camogli or take a train back to Santa Margherita Ligure on your own.
If you are staying at a centrally located hotel, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.
