Italian Riviera: FGCU Family and Friends 2024
Saturday- Rapallo
The group will meet at Milano Centrale Train station in the morning to leave for the beautiful coastal city of Rapallo on the Italian Riviera.
Elegantly arranged on a graceful sweep of Italian coast, Rapallo offers ancient and literary history and stellar seafood, as well as the chance to immerse yourself in the loveliness of summertime Liguria without feeling overcrowded.
Literary luminaries such as W.B. Yeats and Ernest Hemingway lingered among the waterfront bars (Hemingway even based a short story on the town). The poet Ezra Pound had a public garden named for him after making Rapallo his home for over 20 years. He lived on Via Marsala, mere feet from the sun-baked promenade.
After a check in there will be time to go to the local beach/walk the promenade or see the artisans shops.
In the late afternoon, the group with gather for a local aperativo with snacks and a drink included.
Your guide will refer you to different restaurant options.
Sunday- Portofino
The group will have breakfast at the hotel before departing to Portofino, and San Fruttuoso by boat.
San Fruttuoso is a small fishing village located in a splendid bay on the slopes of the Portofino mountain in the Municipality of Camogli, reachable only by sea from Camogli and Rapallo, or on foot through the paths of the Portofino Park. An extraordinary place, dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte.
Lavish Portofino is known for luring Italy's rich and famous. And, there's no better way to catch a view of the scene than by eating outdoors at the town's small square overlooking the ocean. Here, you can sample a coffee or a glass of local wine while you people-watch and enjoy the sight of fishing boats and luxury yachts in the harbor.
If you’re feeling ambitious, you could hike to the lighthouse, stopping at Castello Brown, which dates back to the Middle Ages but was later restored. It was actually owned by Genoa’s English consul from 1870 until 1961, when it opened to the public.
Exceptional scenery, lush vegetation and fine architecture make Portofino one of the most elegant and fascinating places in the Mediterranean.
We will depart in the afternoon to return to Rapallo.
Monday- Cinque Terre
Monday is a free day. We will be offering a trip to Cinque Terre as an add on. Your guide will take you to a few of the 5 different towns.
Lace up your shoes and explore Italy’s breathtaking Cinque Terre Coast. The Cinque Terre or “The Five Lands” are famous for their natural beauty, steep cliffs, colorful houses and crystal clear waters. This day trip can be as active or leisurely as you want. With challenging hiking trails, fresh local seafood, easy nature walks with breathtaking scenery, beach chairs and glittering sea, The Cinque Terre has it all.
We will start and end in Monterosso al Mare- the nicest beach town of the 5 towns. It will be possible to train between the towns to be able to see the most during the day.
The optional day trip will return to Rapallo in the late afternoon. Should you wish to participate, please add it to your cart at the end of the checkout for 50.00 EUR.
Tuesday- Milan
One shuttle will be organized to Milano airport (MXP) early in the morning. Please do not book your flight until after 11:00 AM. Should you be continuing your travels in Europe and not flying out of MXP at the end of the Italian Riviera trip, please let your guide know so they can make sure that you are able to have a smooth check out process.
Please note that this trip needs a minimum of 10 guests to operate. Please do not book your flights until this number has been confirmed. You will receive an email to notify that the group has reached its minimum participation requirement.
Should we not reach this Minimum by April 1, 2024- the trip will be canceled and you will be fully refunded.
Payment information:
From April 1, 2024- the trip is non-refundable.
The group will meet at Milano Centrale Train station in the morning to leave for the beautiful coastal city of Rapallo on the Italian Riviera.
Elegantly arranged on a graceful sweep of Italian coast, Rapallo offers ancient and literary history and stellar seafood, as well as the chance to immerse yourself in the loveliness of summertime Liguria without feeling overcrowded.
Literary luminaries such as W.B. Yeats and Ernest Hemingway lingered among the waterfront bars (Hemingway even based a short story on the town). The poet Ezra Pound had a public garden named for him after making Rapallo his home for over 20 years. He lived on Via Marsala, mere feet from the sun-baked promenade.
After a check in there will be time to go to the local beach/walk the promenade or see the artisans shops.
In the late afternoon, the group with gather for a local aperativo with snacks and a drink included.
Your guide will refer you to different restaurant options.
Sunday- Portofino
The group will have breakfast at the hotel before departing to Portofino, and San Fruttuoso by boat.
San Fruttuoso is a small fishing village located in a splendid bay on the slopes of the Portofino mountain in the Municipality of Camogli, reachable only by sea from Camogli and Rapallo, or on foot through the paths of the Portofino Park. An extraordinary place, dominated by the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte.
Lavish Portofino is known for luring Italy's rich and famous. And, there's no better way to catch a view of the scene than by eating outdoors at the town's small square overlooking the ocean. Here, you can sample a coffee or a glass of local wine while you people-watch and enjoy the sight of fishing boats and luxury yachts in the harbor.
If you’re feeling ambitious, you could hike to the lighthouse, stopping at Castello Brown, which dates back to the Middle Ages but was later restored. It was actually owned by Genoa’s English consul from 1870 until 1961, when it opened to the public.
Exceptional scenery, lush vegetation and fine architecture make Portofino one of the most elegant and fascinating places in the Mediterranean.
We will depart in the afternoon to return to Rapallo.
Monday- Cinque Terre
Monday is a free day. We will be offering a trip to Cinque Terre as an add on. Your guide will take you to a few of the 5 different towns.
Lace up your shoes and explore Italy’s breathtaking Cinque Terre Coast. The Cinque Terre or “The Five Lands” are famous for their natural beauty, steep cliffs, colorful houses and crystal clear waters. This day trip can be as active or leisurely as you want. With challenging hiking trails, fresh local seafood, easy nature walks with breathtaking scenery, beach chairs and glittering sea, The Cinque Terre has it all.
We will start and end in Monterosso al Mare- the nicest beach town of the 5 towns. It will be possible to train between the towns to be able to see the most during the day.
The optional day trip will return to Rapallo in the late afternoon. Should you wish to participate, please add it to your cart at the end of the checkout for 50.00 EUR.
Tuesday- Milan
One shuttle will be organized to Milano airport (MXP) early in the morning. Please do not book your flight until after 11:00 AM. Should you be continuing your travels in Europe and not flying out of MXP at the end of the Italian Riviera trip, please let your guide know so they can make sure that you are able to have a smooth check out process.
Please note that this trip needs a minimum of 10 guests to operate. Please do not book your flights until this number has been confirmed. You will receive an email to notify that the group has reached its minimum participation requirement.
Should we not reach this Minimum by April 1, 2024- the trip will be canceled and you will be fully refunded.
Payment information:
From April 1, 2024- the trip is non-refundable.
Route
A MilanB RapalloC PortofinoD San FruttuosoE Monterosso al MareF Milan
