ITALIAN RIVIERA

From $606.00 USD

About Italy

Get Prices & Dates

View Itinerary

Pursue your dreams and experience the glamorous seaside resort towns and historic seaside villages along the Ligurian Sea on this independent Fly and Drive . Explore the pristine coastline of Cinque Terre, showcasing breathtaking panoramas, aromatic pine groves, and hillsides dotted with vineyards that connect the region’s five UNESCO World Heritage Site villages. Take in the breathtaking ambiance of Portofino, a stunning half-moon-shaped harborside village with pretty pastel houses overlooking amazing turquoise waters and worldwide acclaim as a popular resort frequented by the rich and famous. Experience the sights and delectable cuisine of Genoa, Italy’s principal seaport that boasts beautiful beaches and fresh seafood, pasta and local specialties such as pesto which originated here. Our Fly and Drive give you flexibility and savings too with splendidly affordable rates negotiated by our destination specialists and backed by our buying power. With so many beautiful stops along the way – San Remo, Liguria, Rapallo – you can create your very own adventure at your own pace for the ultimate you’re sure to cherish always.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

Itinerary

  1. Santa Margherita Ligure

    Pick up your rental car and begin your discovery of the Italian Riviera in Santa Margherita Ligure. The town is an elegant resort along the Ligurian Coast much favored by painters and writers.

  2. Santa Margherita Ligure/Riomaggiore-Cinque Terre/Santa Margherita Ligure (approx. 116 miles)

    Travel south to Riomaggiore (approx. 58 miles) the starting point of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover here, an unspoiled isolated region with rugged landscapes and a coastal path commanding splendid views and linking five fishing villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. (B)

  3. Santa Margherita Ligure/Rapallo/Portofino/Santa Margherita Ligure (approx. 20 miles)

    Rapallo's most prominent landmarks are the 16th Century ''Castle-on-the-Sea'' sitting right in the harbor, the 6th Century basilica, and the sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro which can be reached by cable car. During your drive over a mountain road from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofino, you will enjoy lovely views of the rocky coast. At the end of the peninsula, you are in the small fishing village of Portofino, a cluster of colorful houses around a natural bay. (B)

  4. Santa Margherita Ligure/Genoa/San Remo (approx. 116 miles)

    Journey along the Ligurian coast to Genoa (approx. 26 miles), birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Explore the quaint maze of narrow streets of the Old Town. Admire the Medieval and Renaissance palaces on Piazza San Matteo. Seek out the lovely Gothic cathedral of San Lorenzo and the three cloisters of Santa Maria di Castello in a city of unlimited must-sees. Continue on to San Remo (approx. 90 miles). (B)

  5. San Remo

    San Remo is the elegant capital of the Italian Riviera. A classy resort town, San Remo is blessed with the most famous Italian casino, a good beach, and a labyrinthine old town standing guard over the palm-laden walkways below. (B)

  6. San Remo to USA (or extend your stay)

    Drop off your car and say ''arrivederci'' to Italy or extend your stay. (B)

Contact our travel experts for more details

More Offers

BARCELONA, MADRID & SEVILLE
Dubai Extension
Enchanting Venice & Picturesque Lake Como
Italy by Rail - Venice, Florence, Rome & Positano
AUSTRALIS CRUISES-FJORDS OF TIERRA DEL FUEGO
EGYPT: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES AND FAITHS
WONDERS OF PATAGONIA
City slickers in Utah
PUGLIA

More about Central Holidays

Central Holidays