Liguria and Cinque Terre Travel

Get to know Genoa's famous 'creuze' - or ancient pathways - on our Genoa Panoramic Walking Tour. Climb high above the city with your local guide, taking funiculars, lifts, and walking up the hills for the best views of the city you'll ever experience. Learn about the history of Genoa along the way, enjoying your guide's transformation from tour guide to the local storyteller, complete with guitar and songs. Marvel at the views at the top of the hills as you enjoy the best panoramics Genoa has to offer. Our Genoa Panoramic Walking Tour leaves every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with guaranteed departures.

Our Bonassola Organic Wine Tasting Experience visits an organic winery in the winding mountains high above Bonassola and the sea below for a look at how organic wines are traditionally grown and produced, and the taste of the tantalizing products they make in this very facility. See groves of blackberries and raspberries, visit a large apiary to learn more about beekeeping, taste two local wines in the cellar, and leave with a new sense of wonder. This tour is available every Tuesday and Saturday and leaves with guaranteed departures.

If you want to really get under the skin of Genoa, you can't do much better than our Flavors of Genoa Walking Tour. You and a small group of local travelers will meet your friendly local guide who will show you around Genoa's best sights over this 3.5-hour experience. Wander the streets, getting lost in the winding cobbled roads as you listen to your guide tell tales and anecdotes related to Genoa's rich culinary history. Finally, stop at a local restaurant for a fantastic dinner, filled with local culinary treats. Learn about the history behind each dish as you sample the best food Genoa has to offer. Our Flavors of Genoa Walking Tour leaves every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with guaranteed departures.

Our Traditional Pesto Cooking Class in Manarola puts you in the hands of an experienced local chef to plunge into the flavors, preparation, history, and tradition of one of the world's most beloved sauces, pesto, as you learn tips and techniques to perfect this favorite dish. After spending the afternoon in the kitchen with Mariza, you'll end the tour with some freshly-baked focaccia and a glass of Cinque Terre DOC white wine to finish with a flourish. This tour is available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with seasonal variations and leaves with guaranteed departures.

Our Sensory Wine Tasting Experience in Manarola offers you a unique look at the wine production and viticultural heritage of Cinque Terre with the help of an experienced local sommelier. Use all of your senses as you enjoy crisp white wines, fluffy focaccia, and cured olives in the soft embrace of a dark restaurant, listening to soothing music chosen to enhance your experience. This tour is available every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with seasonal variations and leaves with guaranteed departures.

Our Manarola Wine Tasting Experience puts you in the hands of a local winemaker and member of the foundation that helps preserve the village's traditional cultural heritage for a day of hiking, discovery, and tantalizing wine tasting in the heart of Cinque Terre's picturesque village of Manarola. Stumble upon ancient churches, twisted vineyards, unforgettable panoramic views, regional cuisine, and more with this spectacular tour of some of the area's most beloved highlights. This tour is available every day with seasonal variations and leaves with guaranteed departures.

If you're interested in hiking, biking, cooking, and art, our Alternative Florence & Tuscany 6 Day Tour Package is a perfect choice. Get to know the very heart and soul of Florence and the surrounding area, learn about what makes this gorgeous region tick. This package includes everything from night walking tours, to art excursions that take you through Italy's incredible cultural history. Get to try local wines, cook Tuscan culinary masterpieces and feel like a local. Our experienced guides will be on hand for each experience to make sure you get the very best out of your time in Florence. Our Alternative Florence & Tuscany 6 Day Tour Package leaves with guaranteed departures.