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From Genoa: Portofino Day Trip

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Overview

Discover the Italian Riviera! Take a scenic drive from Genoa to the luxurious Portofino, complete with live commentary and round-trip transfers.

Highlights

  • - Embark on a 5.5-hour journey from Genoa to Portofino, soaking in Italy's stunning Riviera di Levante.
  • - An open-top bus with live commentary in Italian and English that makes your journey panoramic, informative, and downright delightful.
  • - Learn about the stunning coastal locales en route — like the fishing villages of Camogli and Santa Margherita Ligure with their colorful stacked homes.
  • - At Portofino, get ample leisure time to wander its iconic U-shaped harbor, visit high-end boutiques, and savor fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants.
  • - Return to Genoa and use the Hop On Hop Off bus for the rest of the day to discover the city at your pace.
  • - Did you know? The nearby San Fruttuoso Bay houses a submerged bronze statue of Jesus Christ, intriguingly named *Christ of the Abyss*.

What's included

  • - 5.5-hour day trip to Portofino
  • - Round-trip bus transfers from Genoa
  • - Live commentary in Italian and English
  • - Hop-on hop-off bus access once back in Genoa

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience.

Your experience

Immerse in the Riviera's radiance

Embark on a magical 5.5-hour day trip from Genoa to the famed resort of Portofino. Kick off your journey aboard a panoramic open-top bus. The expert on board, fluent in Italian, will regale you with fascinating curiosities about the Italian Riviera. For instance, the mention of Recco, a town on the route, might be accompanied by tales of its fame for producing delicious focaccia al Formaggio.

As the bus glides along the Riviera di Levante, behold the exquisite landscapes of Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Rapallo, pearls of the Ligurian coast.

A riveting rendezvous in Portofino

Once in Portofino, revel in the bliss of discovering Liguria’s gem at your own pace. Did you know this quaint fishing village won the hearts of celebrities like Giorgio Armani, who owns a house here? The glamorous area isn’t far from San Fruttuoso Bay, home to the submerged bronze statue of Jesus Christ by sculptor Guido Galletti, known as the Christ of the Abyss.

Explore these intriguing facets and more in Portofino's labyrinth of high-end boutiques, vibrant houses, and seafood bistros. This day trip is a splendid revelation of the Italian Riviera's charm, offering 2 convenient departures daily.

Hop-on hop-off bus service in Genoa

After the tour, return to Genoa and ride the hop-on hop-off bus, stopping at landmarks and neighborhoods as you like for the rest of the day.

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