13 days in Italian Riviera Itinerary

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Santa Margherita Ligure
— 2 nights
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Cinque Terre
— 6 nights
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Finale Ligure
— 3 nights
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Santa Margherita Ligure — 2 nights

Santa Margherita Ligure is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35km southeast of Genoa, in the Tigullio traditional area.Santa Margherita Ligure borders the following municipalities: Camogli, Portofino, Rapallo.It has a port, used for both tourism and fishing activities. Visit Abbazia di San Fruttuoso and Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro for their historical value. We've included these beaches for you: Baia del Silenzio and Spiaggia Minaglia Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Bagni Marini in Lavagna (about 42 minutes away). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Bagni Marina Stabilimento Balneare, trek along Camogli - San Rocco - Batterie - San Fruttuoso Trail, identify plant and animal life at Ente Parco di Portofino, and stroll through San Michele di Pagana.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Santa Margherita Ligure day trip planning website.

Stockholm, Sweden to Santa Margherita Ligure is an approximately 25-hour car ride. Traveling from Stockholm in August, expect Santa Margherita Ligure to be a bit warmer, temps between 33°C and 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre — 6 nights

Italian Riviera

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.
Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Spiaggia di Fegina and Bagni Aldebaran. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cinque Terre Trails and San Pietro Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cinque Terre: Genoa (Boccadasse & Via Giuseppe Garibaldi), Portovenere (in Porto Venere) and Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura (in Levanto). Spend the 17th (Wed) exploring nature at Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, hike along Trail 2, get outside with Beach Bar Stella Marina, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of San Giovanni Battista.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Cinque Terre sightseeing planner.

You can take a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Cinque Terre in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Cinque Terre, with lows of 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can go by car to Finale Ligure.
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Finale Ligure — 3 nights

Finale Ligure is a comune on the Gulf of Genoa in the Province of Savona in Liguria, Italy. Get in touch with nature at Baia dei Saraceni and Il Cavallino Bianco Beach. Visit Varigotti Beach and Bagni Wanda for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting Finale Ligure side-trips: Bagni Regina (in Andora), Bagni Marechiaro (in Cogoleto) and Budello di Alassio (in Alassio). There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Grotte di Toirano and don't miss a visit to Lungomare Europa - pista ciclabile fra Varazze e Cogoleto.

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You can drive from Cinque Terre to Finale Ligure in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Finale Ligure can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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Italian Riviera travel guide

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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.
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