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PORTOFINO, THE CINQUE TERRE & PORTOVENERE
A spectacular in-depth journey on foot and by rail, exploring Italys glamorous Portofino, together
with two UNESCO World Heritage gems; the Cinque Terre National Park with its five classic colourful
fishing villages, and the lovely Portovenere.
The Ligurian coast, known as bella Italias Flower Riviera, will captivate you will its unique coastal and
forest trails, where youll walk or take short train rides from village to village, admiring the cobalt blue sea
and colourful collections of houses that cling to the cliff faces. Revel in the regions delicious cuisine,
washed down with excellent local wines from the regions terraced vineyards this tour will delight foodies
and keen walkers alike.
Your trip begins on the Portofino peninsula, staying in the traditional fishing harbour of Camogli, from where
you can visit the impressive San Frutuoso Abbey located in a beautiful cove and reached only by boat or
on foot, as well as the lighthouse Il Faro which gives spectacular views of the Mediterranean and Ligurian
Seas. Youll continue on foot to iconic Portofino, where you can relax at the harbour with a chilled caff
freddo and watch the fishing boats and mega-yachts bobbing on the crystal-clear water.
Continue your Italian adventure with a walk through the hills of the East Riviera, staying overnight at
Bonassola with its laid-back beach, before continuing south along the coastline to Monterosso. Set amidst
terraces of olive groves and vines, Monterosso is the largest of the five villages of the Cinque Terre. Enjoy a
choice of coastal or mountain walks through vineyards and fragrant pine and chestnut forests. Alternatively,
make use of your two-day rail pass, or simply relax under a colourful beach umbrella.
Visit the town of Riomaggiore, the most southerly of the Cinque Terre villages, dating from the 8th Century
and characterised by sorbet-coloured houses perched on slate grey cliffs. Your walking tour finishes in the
lovely medieval fishing town of Portovenere, on the Gulf of Poets. No wonder this area inspired such literary
greats such as Byron and DH Lawrence.
Your walking and rail trip in The Cinque Terre includes 7 nights in superb hand-picked 2-3* hotels in rooms
with private facilities, 7 breakfasts, a 48-hour Cinque Terre Card (train pass and entrance to the National
Park), transfer from Camogli to San Rocco on Day 2 and from Monterosso to Soviore on Day 5, luggage
transfers on Days 4 & 7, comprehensive route notes and maps and a detailed pre-departure information
pack as well as emergency support.
Wandering ancient trails past flower-filled meadows, vineyards and olive groves
Exploring the colourful UNESCO World Heritage villages of the Cinque Terre
The flexibility of walking or taking the train to explore village to village
The stylish atmosphere of harbour-side Portofino; people-watching with a caff freddo
Staying in the charming medieval town of Portovenere
Breath-taking views of the azure Mediterranean sea, and enjoying a cool dip!
PORTOFINO, THE CINQUE TERRE
& PORTOVENERE
DISCOVER BELLA ITALIA ON FOOT AND BY RAIL
SUMMARY
WHATS INCLUDED?
Accommodation: 7 Nights in 2-3* charm-ing hand-picked small hotels.
Meals: 7 Breakfasts.
Transfers: People transfer on Day 2 and
5, and a 48-hr Cinque Terre Card which
gives you entrance to the park and use of
local trains.
Baggage Transfers: On Days 4 and 7.
Tour: Portofino, The Cinque Terre &
Portovenere
Code: WItPORT
Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday
Price: See Website Dates: April to October on any day Walking Days: 5-6 Days: 8 Nights: 7 Start: Camogli, Portofino Peninsula Finish: Portovenere
Distance: 3-13km each day
Grade: Easy to Moderate
IS IT FOR ME?
Food, history, culture and wonderful walking
through UNESCO Heritage sites; visiting
Portofino, Portovenere and the Cinque Terre
national parkyouve found the classic Ital-
ian experience! Coastal and mountain trails
abound, with the opportunity to shorten your
walks and take either a train or on occasion
a local ferry. This is the quintessential
Cinque Terre experience! HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1
Arrive Camogli
Your Italian journey begins in the charming small
fishing village of Camogli, situated on the west
side of the Portofino peninsula. Camogli is
easily reached with good train connections from
Genoa or Pisa (and Florence is also an option).
If you have time when you arrive, visit the
historic centre and embrace the relaxed seaside
ambience of Camogli, with its fantastic fresh
seafood and colourful houses.
Overnight: Hotel La Camogliese**, Camogli
The following hotels are available at an upgrade
supplement: Hotel Augusta** or Hotel
Casmona***, Camogli
All hotels offer a warm welcome to walkers and
are conveniently close to the beach.
DAY 2
Walk to Portofino via San Fruttuoso
Youll be picked up this morning from your hotel at Camogli for a private transfer to the village of San Rocco. Start your walk with a visit to the San Fruttuoso Abbey, located in a secluded bay overlooking cobalt-blue waters. From here you can choose to walk or take a ferry to the chic town of Portofino (the latter is payable locally). Enjoy the wonderful view from Il Faro (the Light House), located at the extreme point of the promontory, 1km from Portofino. A firm favourite with the celebrity jet set, this pretty town is famous for its picturesque harbour. From here you can take the train or boat back to Camogli (payable locally).
Overnight: Hotel La Camogliese**, Camogli
Choice of walks:
Easier option: 7km, 734m ascent, 394m
descent, 3h30 approx.
Harder option: 11km, 1165m ascent, 1185m
descent, 5h30 approx.
DAY 3
Train to Bonassola. Walk to Deiva
Marina via Framura
Continue your adventure along the Ligurian
Riviera by jumping on a train to Bonassola
(payable locally), a lovely town wedged between
the sea and mountains, from where you will
begin your walk through the hills of the East
Riviera.
The first part of your walk to Framura is
extremely panoramic with wonderful views over
the northern Ligurian coast. You can always
shorten your walk by finishing in Framura and
returning to Bonassola by train.
On reaching the pretty little town of Deiva
Marina, why not take a cooling dip in the ocean
to celebrate a wonderful days walk.
Overnight: Hotel Villa Belvedere, Bonassola
The following hotels are available at an upgrade
supplement: Albergo delle Rose***, Hotel La
Feluca*** or Hotel Pensione Moderna***,
Bonassola
Stay in a friendly property close to the beach at
Bonassola. All of our properties here offer
comfortably furnished rooms and are ideally
located for exploring the area.
Choice of walks:
Easier option: 5km, 421m ascent, 394m
descent, 2h30 approx.
Harder option: 11km, 878m ascent, 881m
descent, 4hrs approx.
DAY 4
Walk to Monterosso via Levanto
The first part of todays walk runs along an old
railway track which has recently been
transformed into a fairly flat cycle path. Walk
through the tunnels and over the bridges whilst
revelling in spectacular views over the azure sea
and cliffs until you reach the idyllic painters
paradise of Levanto, located in the centre of a
charming valley surrounded by green hills.
As you reach the ridge top, pause to take in the
sweeping views to the mountains which surround
the Gulf of Paradise. Arriving at Punta Mesco
you continue your descent towards the village of
Monterosso.
Choice of walks:
Easier option: 3km, 225m ascent, 226m
descent, 1h30 approx.
Harder option: 10km, 753m ascent, 746m
descent, 4h30 approx.
Overnight: Hotel Marina***, Monterosso
The following hotels are available at an upgrade
supplement: Hotel Punta Mesco***, Hotel
Amici***, Hotel La Colonnina*** or Hotel Villa
Adriana***, Monterosso
Our delightfully charming accommodation in
Monterosso, the largest of the five villages of the
Cinque Terre, provides a welcome rest to
walkers and is again close to the beach.
Day Route Km
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Arrive Camogli
Transfer to San Rocco and
walk to Portofino via San
Fruttuoso
Train to Bonassola. Walk to
Deiva Marina via Framura
Walk to Monterosso via
Levanto
Transfer to Soviore, walk to
Monterosso via Vernazza
Free day to explore Cinque
Terre or choice of walks
Colla di Gritta / Corniglia-
Riomaggiore
Train to Riomaggiore. Walk
to Portovenere
Onward travel
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