Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiavari
You'll arrive in Chiavari, a refined coastal town on the Italian Riviera, meeting your tour leader and group members around 6pm. After settling in, there's a welcome dinner at your hotel to start things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group welcome dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Group dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Chiavari
Landmarks Chiavari - Day 2
Chiavari to Genoa
Head out on a 35-minute train ride to Genoa, the historic port city. A local guide takes you through the cathedral, grand palaces, and winding medieval streets. Next comes a hands-on pesto class at Palazzi dei Rolli palace where you'll learn traditional recipes and taste what you've made with focaccia and local white wine. The train back to Chiavari leaves you with free time to wander before the day ends.
- Meals
- Lunch (Pesto tasting with three types of focaccia and regional white wine at Palazzi dei Rolli)
Included Activities
- Train to Genoa
- Walking tour of Genoa including Roman Catholic cathedral, palaces, and medieval centre with panoramic views from Belvedere terrace
- Hands-on pesto-cooking class at Palazzi dei Rolli with introduction to frescoed halls and family history
- Tasting of prepared pesto with three types of focaccia and regional white wine
- Return train to Chiavari
Landmarks Roman Catholic Cathedral of Genoa Belvedere terrace Palazzi dei Rolli 
- Day 3
Lavagna - Berissi Valley
A quick 3-minute train gets you to Lavagna for an easy hike through Berissi Valley with a local guide. Along the way, you'll see slate quarries, dry stone walls, and olive oil producers while learning about conservation from the Pietre Parlanti Association president. Lunch is packed and taken with views. Back at your hotel by afternoon, then at 5:30pm there's an orientation walk through Chiavari's historic center with wine, farinata, and snacks.
- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch in scenic spot during hike)
Included Activities
- Train to Lavagna
- Easy-going guided hike in Berissi Valley showcasing slate quarries, dry stone walls, and olive oil producers
- Meet with president of Pietre Parlanti Association
- Packed lunch in scenic spot
- 5:30pm orientation tour of Chiavari's historic centre
- Wine, farinata, and snacks during orientation tour
Landmarks Berissi Valley Lavagna - Day 4
Chiavari
This day is yours to explore. Most people take the 50-minute train to Cinque Terre and visit the five historic fishing villages perched on the coast. If you'd rather explore something different, towns like Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, and Portofino are all nearby options worth considering.
Optional Activities
- 50-minute train to Cinque Terre and visit Monterosso
- Train to Camogli fishing village
- Train to Santa Margherita Ligure seaside resort
- Train to Portofino with high-end boutiques and seafood restaurants
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Camogli Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino 
- Day 5
Chiavari to Sestri Levante
You'll transfer to Sestri Levante to visit Azienda Vinicola Bisson, a winery with a unique underwater cellar 195 feet below sea level. After touring the facilities and tasting two wines with snacks, a chef teaches you how to make traditional Ligurian corzetti pasta and gnocchi using wooden molds and old recipes. Dinner includes your homemade pasta with pesto and walnut sauce, wine, and tiramisu before heading back to Chiavari by train.
- Meals
- Dinner (Prepared Ligurian pasta corzetti and gnocchi with Genoese pesto and walnut sauce, glass of wine, and tiramisu)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Sestri Levante
- Guided tour of Azienda Vinicola Bisson winery and underground cellar
- Tasting of two wines with snacks
- Hands-on class making Ligurian pasta corzetti and gnocchi with chef tutor using ancient recipes and original wooden moulds
- Dinner of prepared pasta with Genoese pesto and walnut sauce, wine, and tiramisu
- Return train to Chiavari
Landmarks Azienda Vinicola Bisson Sestri Levante - Day 6
Chiavari to Porto Venere to Palmaria Island
A 1-hour 30-minute bus ride takes you to Porto Venere, where a boat then carries you to Palmaria Island, home to just 50 residents and no cars. You'll walk 4 miles along the coast taking in military ruins and views of Cinque Terre, with packed lunch included. After returning to the mainland, a guide shows you around Porto Venere and leaves you with free time to explore. Back at the hotel for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch during coastal walk on Palmaria Island), Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Porto Venere
- Boat to Palmaria Island
- 4-mile (6km) guided coastal walk on Palmaria Island with views of military ruins and Cinque Terre
- Packed lunch during walk
- Guided tour of Porto Venere
- Farewell dinner at hotel
Landmarks Porto Venere Palmaria Island - Day 7
Chiavari Departure
You'll have a final breakfast before heading home. If you're interested in staying longer, your sales representative can discuss extension options with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extension options
