Infos

1 Arrival  - Overnight on the Riviera di Levante

2 Sestri Levante, hiking to Punta Manara and pesto cooking class   - Overnight on the Riviera di Levante
The group arrives in Sestri Levante by train and begins the day wandering through the charming streets of this coastal village perched on a sun-drenched peninsula. A scenic hike through fragrant Mediterranean macchia leads to the Punta Manara headland, revealing breathtaking views over the Gulf of Tigullio. The tour continues via Riva Trigoso and Monte Castello back to Sestri Levante, where travelers enjoy a hands-on pesto cooking class. Using fresh local ingredients—basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and pecorino—they craft authentic Ligurian pesto in a traditional marble mortar. The day concludes with a delicious pasta lunch paired with local white wine, and each traveler takes home a bottled portion as a fragrant memory of Liguria. The group then returns to the hotel by train.

Effective walking time: 3 hours 
Vertical height difference: 350m 
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate

3. San Fruttuoso Bay, Portofino Nature Park and Santa Margherita   - Overnight on the Riviera di Levante
Travelers reach the picturesque fishing village of Camogli by train, collecting picnic boxes with freshly baked focaccia from a traditional bakery. A gentle stroll through narrow alleyways leads to a boat transfer to the secluded Bay of San Fruttuoso. From here, the hike meanders to glamorous Portofino, where luxurious yachts mingle with colorful fishing boats along the sparkling harbor. The day concludes in the elegant town of Santa Margherita, before the group returns to the hotel by train, carrying memories of Liguria’s scenic coastline.

Hiking time: approx 2.5 / 3 hours 
Vertical height difference: approx. 450m
Degree of difficulty: moderate

4 The Cinque Terre   - Overnight on the Riviera di Levante
The adventure begins in Levanto, where travelers meet the hiking guide and take the train to Monterosso, the starting point of a panoramic hike to Vernazza. Trails wind through lush olive groves and terraced vineyards, with spectacular views of the sparkling Ligurian Sea at every turn. Corniglia, the most tranquil of the five villages, offers charming narrow streets and colorful houses set against peaceful vistas. After a leisurely break to soak in the atmosphere, the group returns to the hotel by train.

Hiking time: approx 4 hours 
Vertical height difference: around 550m
Degree of difficulty: moderate to demanding

This hike involves mostly narrow, rocky paths and stairways. Sure-footedness and a strong head for heights are required. It is possible to shorten the hike by taking the train from Monterosso to Vernazza.

5 Transfer to the Western  Riviera and olive oil tasting  - Overnight on the Riviera di Ponente
Transfer along the scenic coast to the Italian Riviera, where the scent of the sea meets the aroma of Ligurian olive groves. A stop in the Alassio area provides an opportunity to discover the production of high-quality olive oil, with an introduction to traditional pressing methods and a guided tasting before arrival at the Riviera destination.

6 Excursion to France: Walking tour around Cap Ferrat - Overnight on the Riviera di Ponente

This day includes a short excursion across the border to France for a circular walk around Cap Ferrat, one of the most striking peninsulas of the Côte d’Azur. The route leads through Mediterranean vegetation and along impressive limestone cliffs with panoramic views of the sea. There is also the possibility to visit the Villa and Gardens of Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild, a masterpiece of elegance and art. The day concludes with a stroll through the picturesque village of Èze and a visit to the renowned Fragonard perfume factory.

Hiking time: 4 hours
Vertical height difference: 100 m
Degree of difficulty: easy to moderate

7 Classic Hike around Dolceacqua  - Overnight on the Riviera di Ponente
This tour brings the group to Dolceacqua, a medieval village surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The classic circular trail follows ancient farmers’ paths between the mountains and the coast, offering wide views over the azure Mediterranean. A typical lunch in a family-run “agriturismo” provides a relaxed break and an introduction to the region’s home-made cuisine, served in an authentic rural setting among olive trees.

Hiking time: 4 hours
Vertical height difference:  500 m
Degree of difficulty: moderate

8 Departure 

• 3  x nights on the Riviera di Levante

• 4 x nights on the Riviera di Ponente