 |
Independent 'COAST & ISLANDS' walking |
 |
Ref: WC02 |
h << page
|
|
|
| ITALIAN RIVIERA WALKS |
 |
INDEPENDENT SELF-GUIDED DAY WALKS
Train transfers from; Genoa (0h30), Pisa (3h30).
|
6 nights, 2-centre holiday from € 595 pp
BnB in 3-Star hotel MAR to OCT |
| Starts: Ponente Riviera Italian Riviera -> Ends: Levante Riviera fly to Genoa. |
Walking holiday on Liguria's Ponente and Levante Rivieras. Walk some of the Italian Riviera's most dramatic coastal paths.
|
| This holiday offers walking itineraries along some of the Rivieras' most unspoilt and often unknown stretches of coast. |
| What's included | B&B in family run 3-Star hotels |> Holiday schedule and Trip Guide |> Daily, self-guided itineraries with trail notes and maps |> Train timetables and practical tips for using the trains |> Train tickets to and from your daily walks, bought in advance for you |> English speaking helpline in Italy should you need advice or assistance during your holiday |
|
|
Email xtrallusion@live.com or call +44
(0)1212 886 044 for details.
|
| HIGHLIGHTS |
| Mediterranean seascapes # San Fruttuoso # Walk along the Italian Rivieras # Coastal hills & mountain walking # Seaside towns & fishing villages # Camogli # Portofino National Park # Santa Margherita # Ligurian Alps # Cinque Terre # Finale Ligure # Portofino National Park # Cinque Terre # Coastal Walking # Mountain Walking |
|
| HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
DAY 1: Transfer day, to the Ponente Riviera.
For those flying to Genoa: airport transfer by car to hotel in your resort village (0h20). For those flying to Pisa: Arrive before 3:30pm for a comfortable transfer from the airport to the resort village by train (2h45), walk to hotel (0h10). We will meet you at your hotel to give you your detailed daily itineraries. Enjoy your evening in one of the resorts many restaurants.
DAY 2: The coastal trails of the 'Finalese'.
3 itineraries from 3 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED, BLACK. This walking itinerary takes you along some of Liguria's most beautiful and unspoilt coast. Ancient fortified towns, traditional fishing communities and villages with strong architectural influences from north Africa, are all easily accessible from the main coastal trail - Noli, Finale Ligure and Finalborgo. Plenty of time for taking time for lunch on the beach. Moderately paced and strenuous, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: A walk along the Italian Riviera's most undeveloped coast - outstanding natural beauty.
DAY 3: Coastal mountain walking above the Gulf of Genova.
3 guided itineraries from 5 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED, BLACK. Up and along the magnificent coastal alps overlooking the Gulf of Genova. Your English speaking guide will meet you at your hotel after breakfast. This walking itinerary takes you high above the village where you are staying to traverse the coastal mountain ridges down into the city limits of the regions capital, Genova. Or a day sightseeing the regional capital of Genova, with perhaps even a visit to it's impressive aquarium. Moderately paced and strenuous, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: Perhaps one of the most impressive and varied coastal hikes in the northern Mediterranean.
DAY 4: The coastal path to Punta Manara.
2 itineraries from 2 to 4 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED. - Leisurely transfer by train (1h35) after breakfast to your resort village on the Levante Riviera for the second part of your holiday. Drop your luggage off at your 3-Star hotel in Sestri Levante with time to explore the historic centre a little, prior to lunch. Circular walk: time in the afternoon for walking the coastal trail to Punta Manara, returning via the inland route above the olive groves. Leisurely and moderately paced, half day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: A scenic walk with truly stunning coastal panoramas.
DAY 5: Grand traverse of the Portofino National Park.
3 itineraries from 4 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED, BLACK. This walking itinerary starts in Camogli and takes you from one end of the Portofino National Park to the other, with time to stroll around Camogli, San Fruttuoso, Portofino & Santa Margherita along the way. Allow a full day with 6 hrs of walking to discover all the jewels of this magnificent coastal trail. Visiting some of the regions most famous and most remote coastal villages through rich mediterranean vegetation. Moderately paced and strenuous, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: One of our favourite walks through a simply idyllic corner of the Italian Riviera.
DAY 6: The 'classic' coastal walk of the Cinque Terre.
3 itineraries from 4 to 9 hrs. Graded: BLUE, RED. Walking itinerary along the beautiful Cinque Terre coast, passing through the unique and characteristic villages of Monterosso, Vernazza Corniglia, Manarola & Riomaggiore. This trail takes you along a coastal stretch that is recognised as one of the great walks of the world. An experience to remember forever and surely one that everyone with a passion for walking should enjoy at least once in their lives. Moderately paced, full day walking itineraries.
Our Comment: A quite unique walking experience.
DAY 7: Transfer day, from the Levante Riviera.
For those flying from Genoa: Walk to railway station (0h10), train to Genova (1h00), bus to the airport (0h20). For those flying from Pisa: Walk to the railway station (0h10), train to Pisa airport (2h00). Try and arrange flights to depart no earlier than mid-afternoon to avoid an early start before breakfast. For those driving: Depart at leisure.
Email xtrallusion@live.com or call +44 (0)1212 886 044 for dates and availability.
|
Xtrallusion Great Escapes
lighten your
soul and rediscover your Mojo... |
|
|
..with local knowledge 'in
the bag'
t. +44 (0)1212 886044 UK (24/7)
m. +39 348 002 0847 IT |
| Privacy Policy |
|