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Genoa Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure
1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
While you're in port in Genoa, head off on a private shore excursion to discover Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure. After pickup from the Genoa port, your driver will take you by comfortable vehicle to Portofino, known as one of the most popular resort towns in the Italian Riviera.
Be enchanted by the mixture of landscapes comprised of tall, delicately colored buildings and a deep turquoise sea backed by Monte Portofino. Head to the Piazzetta, the center stage of life in Portofino, and enjoy the sight of yachts and luxury boats bobbing in the harbor once used for fishing boats.
Visit the 16th-century Castello Brown independently, and learn how the castle played an important strategic role in defending Portofino against intruders. Walk to the Church of St George, which preserves the sacred relics of the patron saint of Portofino. Discover the old castle and the baroque Church of San Giorgio and enjoy magnificent views of the Mediterranean coastline with its steep cliffs.
Portofino also offers many elegant boutiques with all kinds of clothing and jewelry. Stop at an Italian café and enjoy delicious pizza and unique wine blends (own expense).
Next, hop back in your vehicle and enjoy a relaxing drive to Santa Margherita Ligure. Explore this ancient fishing village, set between beautiful Rapallo and Portofino, and discover the charming fishermen’s houses. Enjoy leisure time to admire the stunning Ligurian coast and marvel at the emerald turquoise water and picturesque landscapes. At the end of your day trip, your driver will bring you back to your ship in Genoa.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Genoa port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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Be enchanted by the mixture of landscapes comprised of tall, delicately colored buildings and a deep turquoise sea backed by Monte Portofino. Head to the Piazzetta, the center stage of life in Portofino, and enjoy the sight of yachts and luxury boats bobbing in the harbor once used for fishing boats.
Visit the 16th-century Castello Brown independently, and learn how the castle played an important strategic role in defending Portofino against intruders. Walk to the Church of St George, which preserves the sacred relics of the patron saint of Portofino. Discover the old castle and the baroque Church of San Giorgio and enjoy magnificent views of the Mediterranean coastline with its steep cliffs.
Portofino also offers many elegant boutiques with all kinds of clothing and jewelry. Stop at an Italian café and enjoy delicious pizza and unique wine blends (own expense).
Next, hop back in your vehicle and enjoy a relaxing drive to Santa Margherita Ligure. Explore this ancient fishing village, set between beautiful Rapallo and Portofino, and discover the charming fishermen’s houses. Enjoy leisure time to admire the stunning Ligurian coast and marvel at the emerald turquoise water and picturesque landscapes. At the end of your day trip, your driver will bring you back to your ship in Genoa.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Genoa port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Included
- Private driver
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
35%
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Amazing views on the way there and gets better when you arrive. The italian riviera is one of a kind. Alessio, our driver was informative, professional and helpful. His recommendations on places to see and eat were right on. The price is a big high but worth the convenience of your own time and space. We had 2 young kids with us and it was a special day. Recommend visiting the Castello Brown castle and taking your time to enjoy the views up there.
While this tour is still worth it, we would have hoped for a better guide. He was friendly enough, but just kind of dumped us in the locales without giving much history or commentary about the areas. It was a wonderful day spent, but could have been better. It was more like a transport than a guide...
Wow this has to be the highlight of the Italian coast,Our driver Mateus was great and took us to the best places along the coast,The bay of Portofino was beyond expectations,you have to be there to realize how nice it is photos do it no justice,then off to St Margherita for more photos,the place was amazing shops restaurants by the sea, the scenery along the coast was excellent we stopped at a restaurant by the waters edge and had a beautiful lunch.After that more site seeing and then back to the ship on time for dinner.We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and we recommend it very highly.
Great tour. The guides were fantastic. I highly recommend this tour to all
Excellent driver, prompt and polite. He knew very much of the history and great places to stop along the way.