Spend an active vacation exploring the best of the Italian Riviera. During this unforgettable trip, the charming coastal town of Lerici will be your base to explore the surrounding area. Situated on the so-called Gulf of Poets, Lerici offers stunning views of the rocky coastline and is in close proximity to the Cinque Terre National Park and Portovenere. Spend a day exploring the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre by boat, taking in gorgeous views of these small villages resting on rocky cliffs and suspended between sea and sky. You will also have a day to yourself for hiking and further exploration of Italy's beautiful northern coastline. Enjoy sunny days visiting fishing villages, hiking along local trails and snapping breathtaking photos of coastal landscapes during this 4 day itinerary in the Italian Riviera.
HIGHLIGHTS:
3 night stay in a typical seaside village on the Gulf of the Poets;
Boat excursion to the Cinque Terre National Park, the Gulf of Poets and Palmaria Island;
TRAVEL ITINERARY:
DAY1: LERICI, GULF OF POETS
Arrival on your own in Lerici, a lovely seaside town on the Gulf of La Spezia that, thanks to its popularity with the romantic poets Shelley and Lord Byron, earned the nickname Golfo dei Poeti, the “Gulf of Poets”. The town is near the Cinque Terre National Park and Portovenere, and is a perfect point from which to explore the area. Check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
DAY 2: CINQUE TERRE NATIONAL PARK, GULF OF POETS AND PALMARIA ISLAND BOAT EXCURSION
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the pier and board the motorboat to explore the Cinque Terre from the sea. The small colorful villages of Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia and Manarola, the steep cliffs and the cultivated terraces, will be laid open to you, as you enjoy snacks and lunch onboard. You’ll also explore the Gulf of the Poets, and the beautiful Island of Palmaria. At the end of this lovely boat excursion in the Gulf of La Spezia, you will return to Lerici by private car. Overnight stay at your hotel in Lerici.
DAY 3: LERICI, CINQUE TERRE
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a whole day free to do as you please. You could relax and sunbathe on the beach, return to the Cinque Terre villages on foot or enjoy lunch on the colorful harbor in Portovenere (optional activities not included). The day is all yours!
DAY 4: LERICI, GULF OF POETS
After breakfast, the tour and our services will end.
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PACKAGE START AT $724.00 INCLUDES:
- 3 nights accommodation in 3 Star Hotel in Lerici in double/twin rooms with private facilities;
- Daily Breakfast;
- 1 boat excursion from Lerici to Cinque Terre and back to La Spezia (group excursion);
- Private car transfer from La Spezia to Lerici after the excursion;
- Snack and lunch during the excursion;
- Vat Taxes and service Charges.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- All Land & Air prices: Additional U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines.
- Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. Where applicable, it must be paid locally at the hotel.
- Meals and beverages.
- Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums, Tips, Extras.
- All which is not listed under “PACKAGE INCLUDES”.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Independent travel package.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
(*) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Children’s, triple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).
