Ligurian Riviera Trek & Kayak

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4 days active break along the beautiful Ligurian Riviera. Great for small groups of friends or for a unique Mice experience.  Trekking & kayaking are combined with gastronomic stops to get the best memories of Genoa dn the Ligurian Eastern Riviera.

Type of tour: Private Group Tour tailor-made
Suggested group size: from 15 up to 30 pax
Length of stay: 4 days/ 3 nights
Arrival/Departure: Genoa/Genoa or Milan/Milan
Dates 2019: from September till November & from March till June

Description

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Highlights

  • Come to unspoiled trails along the beautiful Portofino Natural park 
  • Take a dip in the crystaline waters of San Fruttuoso bay while facing a benedectine abbey of the 10th C
  • Discover Genoa historical centre with a local guide, among narrow alleys , tiny squares and ancient food shops
  • Taste local wines and products in a typical Osteria where locals meet
  • Live a unique kayak experience in Portofino gulf
  • Admire the deep blue of the Ligurian sea while sipping a glass of Prosecco on the terrace of Portofino Old Lighthouse

Itinerary

Day 1:  Genoa walking tour & Welcome Dinner


Arrival at Genoa airport, meeting with your driver and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at hotel 4* centrally located.

Meet our local “buddy” guide for an interesting walking tour along the narrow alleys of the historical centre. Here you will discover the real “heart” of the city, old shops, Noble palaces and Churches from the XVIII C  that preserves incredible works of art.

Welcome aperitif in the old harbour and dinner in typical “Osteria”. Return to the hotel  and overnight.

Day 2:  Easy trekking to Portofino Natural Park:, light lunch with wine and focaccia tasting, visit of San Fruttuoso Abbey


Breakfast. In the morning departure for a trekking excursion on the Promontory of Portofino. Meet your buddy guide at the hotel and together by train you will reach San Rocco, here you will proceed with an easy walk through maritime pines, chestnuts trees and oaks.

You will stop for lunch in a rural house overlooking the amazing Ligurian sea. Here among olive trees, you will taste the real focaccia and some of the typical dishes while sampling a glass of local wine. Time for relaxing and getting to know the young owners  that will be pleased to show something about their hard work to preserve this enchanted place.

After lunch, continue your walk to San Fruttuoso bay. Here time seems to stop… crystaline waters, an ancient abbey, fishermen boats. The right place for a refreshing bath before going back to Camogli by boat.

Free time for relaxing. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.

Day 3: Eco Kayak tour to Portofino, Aperitif in the Old Lighthouse 


Breakfast. Meet your buddy guide and departure by train to Santa Margherita.

Eco-kayak tour is an excursion for all, allows to take confidence with the kayak and to explore the beauties of Portofino’s Promontory and Marine Protected Area. The tour lasts about an hour and a half in company of a kayak instructor and environmental guide. Starting from Niasca beach, we coast until the famous small picturesque harbour of Portofino. Continuing kayaking we reach the Lighthouse: here, where nature gets “wild”, a refreshing dive in front of the breath-taking scenery is an experience not to be missed.

With an easy walk reach the lighthouse to enjoy an aperitif on the panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio.

Return to Santa Margherita and train back to Genoa.

Day 4: Departure 


Breakfast and check out. Trasnfer to Genoa airport and departure. It’s time to say goodbye!

Departure: Every day from April till October

PRICE 

from 395 euro per person in double room based on 15 participants

Supplement for accommodation in single room and upgrade to hotel or charming relais on request

The tour includes:

  • 3 night accommodation in room with en-suite bathroom in hotel 4* in Genoa, Starhotel President or similar
  • Breakfast
  • Private transfers in/out Genoa airport
  • Welcome aperitif in wine bar in Genoa
  • Dinner in typical Osteria in Genoa historical centre
  • Trekking excursion to Portofino Natural park including lunch in rural house & boat transfer
  • Eco kayak tour in Portofino bay including equipment
  • Panoramic aperitif in Portofino Old Lighthouse
  • Return Train tickets to Eastern Riviera on day 2 and 3
  • Aperitif in the Old Lighthouse in Portofino
  • Local “buddy” guide on day 2 and 3

The tour does not include:

Flights, local city taxes, everything not specified under the item “the tour includes”

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