12 days in Italian Riviera Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italian Riviera tour planner
Start: Riyadh
Fly to Milan Malpensa, Train to Genoa
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Genoa
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Sanremo
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Cinque Terre
— 6 nights
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End: Riyadh
Sun, Apr 23 - Thu, May 4
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Genoa — 4 nights
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Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.When in Genoa, make a side trip to see Santa Margherita Ligure in Santa Margherita Ligure, approximately Santa Margherita Ligure away. Next up on the itinerary: observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquarium of Genoa, take in panoramic vistas at Spianata Castelletto, take an in-depth tour of Museo di Palazzo Reale, and make a trip to Piazza De Ferrari.
For other places to visit and more tourist information, read our Genoa trip planner.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Genoa is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. When traveling from Riyadh in April, plan for colder days in Genoa, with highs around 20°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Sanremo.
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Sanremo — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the striking features of Casa E Collezione Laura, grab your bike and head to Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo, then stroll around Giardini Regina Elena, then delve into the distant past at Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia), and finally pause for some photo ops at Statua della Vittoria.
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Drive from Genoa to Sanremo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Sanremo sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Cinque Terre.
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Drive from Genoa to Sanremo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Sanremo sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre — 6 nights
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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 (Statua Mater Naturae, San Pietro Church, &more). And it doesn't end there: trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, get into the urban bustle at Vernazza, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, and get to know the fascinating history of Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore.
To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cinque Terre travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Sanremo to Cinque Terre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Sanremo in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Cinque Terre, with lows of 9°C. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Thu).
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Italian Riviera travel guide
Sandwiched between the Ligurian Sea and the Alps and Apennines, the Italian Riviera is a narrow coastal strip with a string of places to visit, from upscale seaside resorts to fishing villages. It's enormously popular with both Italian and foreign tourists. You can easily escape the crowds by venturing farther away from the sea and sightseeing in the hillside villages of the inland area. The western section of the Riviera is touted for its roses, almonds, and citrus groves, while the eastern part features a much more rugged terrain and several nature and marine preserves. The Riviera's mild climate and its charming fishing ports have made it not only a popular holiday destination for tourists, but also an inspiration for artists like Byron and Shelley, both of whom traveled extensively here.
