You will attend a cooking class in a lovely family run restaurant with a beautiful panoramic terrace just above Monterosso. Your Chef will show you how to make the most famous recipes from this beautiful region including the traditional pesto sauce, hand-made pasta, vegetable pie and focaccia. At the end of the lesson have the pleasure of enjoying this tasty 4-course meal, along with some delicious wine from Cinque Terre.

The meeting point is in Monterosso al Mare.

You will discover two gorgeous natural treasures: Palmaria Island and the village of Portovenere.

Upon arriving in Portovenere by a private car transfer, you will take a ferry to Palmaria Island (located in the Gulf of the Poets) to have an amazing hiking experience. On this journey, you will have the chance to admire the amazing landscapes, beautiful beaches, and spectacular sights that this unique island offers. You will be mesmerized by the steep cliffs overhanging the sea, and the many caves offering a relaxing and peaceful environment. There is no wonder to why many famous poets such as Lord Byron, Shelley, Petrarch, and Montale adored this area of the Italian Riviera. You will then return to Portovenere, an ancient town rich with history dating back to the 1st century BC. You will have the luxury of embracing the picturesque landscapes of the crystal blue sea and rocky horizons, and discovering the beautiful Doria Castle, San Pietro Church, and San Lorenzo Church.

You will meet your driver in Monterosso al Mare.

Have the chance to discover “a paradise on Earth”, that has been cherished by famous writers and poets throughout history- Cinque Terre. These ancient villages are known as the best nature preserved areas in all of the Mediterranean, and they have been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997.

You will visit the villages (depending on your pace you will be able to visit 3 or 4 villages) accompanied by one of our selected private guides.

Then you will be greeted by a local wine producer in Riomaggiore, who will show you his vineyards overlooking the gorgeous sea of this nature preserved land. He will explain the technique of making the towns’ specialty product- Vino. After visiting the vineyards, relax while sipping the wine that speaks for its village’s culture, passion, and devotion, including a tasting of the precious Sciacchetrà wine.
 

If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Cinque Terre, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.

Discover one of the hidden seaside gems along the Italian Riviera coast, only a few minutes away from Cinque Terre. They are a great place to enjoy the beauty of northwestern Italy’s coast in a more relaxed atmosphere without the huge crowds.

From Monterosso board a local train and travel about 15 minutes north to reach the medieval village of Framura. Framura was named one of the “Borghi piu’ belli d’Italia” (prettiest villages of Italy).
Accompanied by your local and passionate guide, explore the beautiful village of Framura nestled on a hill that slopes down towards the sea. From the top of the village, in front of a magnificent panorama, walk on an easy paved path passing through colorful houses, vineyards, and gardens until reaching the picturesque port. Along the way stop to taste local specialties and sip the wines of a local winemaker.
 

If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Cinque Terre, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.

Enjoy the beautiful Cinque Terre villages and Portovenere from a different point of view - the sea.

You will admire the villages away from the crowds, while sailing on a comfortable motorboat, including a small cabin, bathroom, and shaded deck. Weather and sea permitting, you will have a chance to swim in the crystal-clear waters, discover the best hidden coves and disembark to visit one of the five towns and Portovenere, an ancient town rich with history dating back to the 1st century BC.

During the tour you will also indulge in a light lunch based on typical snacks (focaccia and vegetable pies) and paired with some local wine and soft drinks.

Meeting point with the boat captain is at Monterosso al Mare harbor.

Discover the picturesque village of Sestri Levante. Hike on a beautiful coastal trail and learn how to make the authentic pesto sauce, all in one day!

Hiking around Sestri Levante is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape and after a quick train ride from Monterosso al Mare (about 40/30 minutes), you will start an easy 2-mile hike together with your private environmental guide.

Then, you'll reach the city center for a private pesto making class. Grabbing your mortar and pestle, your skillful teacher will reveal the secret process to making the famous pesto sauce. At the end of the class, enjoy a relaxing snack with freshly baked focaccia bread and pesto sauce paired with some local wine.

Meeting point with the guide at Sestri Levante's train station.

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.

Pick up in Monterosso al Mare and transfer to the Italian Riviera by your private driver. Once at the village of Santa Margherita Ligure, 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. At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to Monterosso al Mare.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Walk through the maze-like alleyways of Genoa and get lost in the ancient history of this amazing medieval town.

After a 90-minute car ride from Monterosso al Mare, you will arrive in Genoa and meet up with your private guide.

Your private guide will transport you back in time through the renaissance streets, squares, monuments, and food shops that are over 100 years old. You will have the chance to admire the beautiful painted facades of the grand Palazzi Dei Rolli (built in XV century by a local aristocracy) that are now protected by UNESCO and other famous monuments in the historical city center.

At the end of the tour, you will have some free time to enjoy a lunch on your own. Then, sit back and relax as the driver takes you back to your hotel in Monterosso al Mare.

Pick up at your hotel in Monterosso al Mare.