This excursion will show you some of the most famous resorts in the area
surrounding Genoa. Admiring the beautiful Ligurian coast, you will
reach Rapallo by the panoramic road and then Portofino by boat.
A little under an hour after leaving Genoa with your Private Driver, you will reach Rapallo. Set
on the Eastern part of the Tigullio Bay, this town has become a famous
tourist resort thanks to its well-deserved fame as an exclusive health
resort.
Once a free town, it became part of the Genoese republic in
1229. Rapallo's Castle is the symbol of that period. Have a walk along the main street Via Mazzini and enjoy the view of the bay while having a wonderful ice-cream!
After you are done
exploring Rapallo you will board the boat to Portofino. Set in a
stupendous bay, Portofino is a fisherman village with tall and colofrul houses arranged in a semicircle overlooking the town square and the harbour. It is considered to be among the most
beautiful Mediterranean ports, and is a popular tourist destination. The
history of this village started when it entered the dominion of the
Republic of Genoa, and St. George's fort and castle are a symbol of that
period. The fishermen's boats were a sign of the predominantly
seafaring activity of its men, which was linked to that of its women:
the creation of an extremely fine lace which can still be bought here.
From Portofino you will take the boat back to Rapallo, and then you will
be transfered to Genoa at the bottom of your ship.
Tigullio bay, Rapallo, Portofino, Rapallo's Castle
- English-speaking Driver and Private Vehicle at disposal as per Itinerary
- Admissions not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Public Boat service between Rapallo and Portofino
- Lunch
- Gratuities
8/9 hours
- This Shore Trip is doable also from other Ports and Towns in the region, such as La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita Ligure... please, don't hesitate to contact us for a bespoke quotation!