15 days in Liguria Itinerary

15 days in Liguria Itinerary

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Start: Charlotte
Fly to Nice, Bus to Sanremo
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Sanremo
— 2 nights
Drive
2
Finale Ligure
— 3 nights
Drive
3
Genoa
— 4 nights
Train
4
Cinque Terre
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Charlotte
Tue, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 24 Edit
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2
nights
Sanremo

Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo
On the 11th (Wed), explore the landscape on two wheels at Pista Ciclabile della Riviera Ligure, explore the ancient world of Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia), and then grab your bike and head to Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo. On the 12th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see some colorful creatures with Pianeta Blu Diving Center, then kick back and relax at Le Calandre Beach, then grab your bike and head to Pista Ciclabile Riva Ligure - Arma di Taggia, and finally get outside with Lido Idelmery.

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Sanremo day trip site.

Charlotte, USA to Sanremo is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Charlotte to Sanremo, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Charlotte in August, expect nights in Sanremo to be about the same, around 70°F, while days are little chillier, around 83°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive to Finale Ligure.

Things to do in Sanremo

Outdoors · Parks · Trails · Beaches

Side Trips

Arma di Taggia, Ventimiglia, Pista Ciclabile della Riviera Ligure
Highlights from your trip
Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo
Biking Trail
Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo
4.5
Pianeta Blu Diving Center ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Pianeta Blu Diving Center
5.0
Lido Idelmery ©
Outdoor Activity
Lido Idelmery
4.8
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3
nights
Finale Ligure

Grotte di Toirano ©
Finale Ligure is a comune on the Gulf of Genoa in the Province of Savona in Liguria, Italy. Get out of town with these interesting Finale Ligure side-trips: Bagni Costa d'Oro (in Marina di Andora), Monumento ai Caduti 1915-18 - “Rintocchi e Memorie” (in Savona) and Lungomare Europa - pista ciclabile fra Varazze e Cogoleto (in Varazze). There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Grotte di Toirano, make a splash at Parco acquatico Le Caravelle, kick back and relax at Bagni Serenval, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Il Cavallino Bianco Beach.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Finale Ligure road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Sanremo to Finale Ligure takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Genoa.

Things to do in Finale Ligure

Parks · Beaches · Outdoors · Nature

Side Trips

Il Cavallino Bianco Beach, Monumento ai Caduti 1915-18 - “Rintocchi e Memorie”, Parco acquatico Le Caravelle, Grotte di Toirano, Lungomare Europa - pista ciclabile fra Varazze e Cogoleto
Highlights from your trip
Grotte di Toirano ©
Cave
Grotte di Toirano
4.6
Baia dei Saraceni ©
Beach
Baia dei Saraceni
4.4
Varigotti Beach
Beach
Varigotti Beach
4.3
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4
nights
Genoa

Aquarium of Genoa ©
Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Genoa: Porticato Brignardello (in Lavagna), Santa Margherita Ligure (in Santa Margherita Ligure) and Sestri Levante (Baia del Silenzio & Esplorazioni a Vela). There's much more to do: meet the residents at Aquarium of Genoa, don't miss a visit to Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, take in the waterfront at Old Port, and examine the collection at Galata Museo del Mare.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Genoa online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Finale Ligure to Genoa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in August, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Cinque Terre.

Things to do in Genoa

Outdoors · Parks · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods

Side Trips

Sestri Levante, Porticato Brignardello, Santa Margherita Ligure, Pietra di Luna
Highlights from your trip
Aquarium of Genoa ©
Must see
Aquarium of Genoa
4.1
Baia del Silenzio ©
Beach
Baia del Silenzio
4.5
Boccadasse ©
Neighborhood
Boccadasse
4.5
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5
nights
Cinque Terre

Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours ©

Italian Riviera

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.
Change things up with these side-trips from Cinque Terre: Porto Venere (Isola Palmaria, Portovenere, &more) and Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura (in Levanto). There's lots more to do: discover the deep blue sea with Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours, stroll through Cinque Terre Trails, make a trip to Borgo Antico, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Lorenzo.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Cinque Terre day trip planning site.

Traveling by train from Genoa to Cinque Terre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Genoa in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Cinque Terre, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.

Things to do in Cinque Terre

Outdoors · Parks · Historic Sites · Trails

Side Trips

Porto Venere, Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura
Highlights from your trip
Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours ©
Must see
Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours
5.0
Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza ©
Hiking Trail
Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza
4.3
Cinque Terre Trails ©
Hiking Trail
Cinque Terre Trails
4.0
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Liguria travel guide

4.2
Aquariums · Landmarks · Beaches
Two millennia ago the whole of northwestern Italy was inhabited by the Liguris, the people from whom the region of Liguria gets its name. Today, this northwestern region of Italy is home to seaside resort towns often compared to Cannes and Monaco. Liguria's coastline is dotted with dozens of sandy, rocky, and pebbly beaches. Genoa, a thriving urban center and the country's largest commercial port, is also here. An easily accessible holiday destination, the region features an excellent network of roads and railroad lines that run the length of the coast, linking the popular Italian Riviera with France and the rest of Europe, which makes it especially convenient if you’re planning trips to other areas. Whether you choose to travel by train or car, the journey takes you through tunnel after tunnel and past villages, vineyards, and olive groves.