Walking Tours in italy

Cinque Terre and Ligurian Riviera Walk

• Arguably the finest hiking in Europe: dramatic stepped cliffs, terraced coastal paths, panoramic Apennine views
• Chic Portofino, charming Portovenere, palm-fringed Levante, world-famous Cinque Terre
• Emerald seas, hidden coves, secluded bays backed by golden-sand beaches
• Excellent network of coastal trains/ ferries/ cable cars to shorten or extend routes as you fancy
• Picturesque harbors, thriving marinas, beautifully romantic pastel-colored villages

This 10-night independent walking holiday is the perfect introduction to Liguria’s stunning coast. During your stay, you’ll explore the Riviera’s most precious jewels, from exclusive Portofino - a favorite haunt of the rich and famous - to the picturesque medieval harbour of Portovenere, and spend time hiking the stepped cliffs of the stunning Cinque Terre, a UNESCO world heritage site for centuries praised by artists and poets.

In the main, your walks follow the web of spectacular coastal paths and cultivated terraces that intricately connect the tiny fishing villages and historic ports. You’ll pass through ancient wooded trails of oak and chestnut forest, and traverse ridges with spectacular views of the Apennine peaks – in some places you can even see as far as Corsica on a clear day. We’ve designed the walks so that they each end in quaint colorful harbors (great people-watching opportunities!) and the presence of regular ferries/ water taxis and unique coastal trains allow you flexibility on most days.

Liguria also know for its mouthwatering cuisine, a subtle blend of fresh ingredients from land and sea, and is reputed to produce the healthiest cuisine in Italy. Try oven-baked focaccia with anchovies and capers dipped in pesto alla Genovese, with tender green basil leaves, crunchy pine nuts and pecorino cheese!

Where you’ll stay is special too, each with its unique style and character: an elegant 1920’s Liberty style villa in Rapallo; a lovely family-run hotel in Levanto (homemade cakes for breakfast in the flower garden!), and a stylish **** hotel, with panoramic dining terrace, in Portovenere.

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