Italian Liguria Trip
28 Jun 2026 – 2 Jul 2026 · by daryn.hayes
Destinations
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Genoa, Italy
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Deiva Marina, Italy
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Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Park Piazza Vittorio Veneto / Harbour parking
Walk into Portofino passing through Praggi for lunch
Ferry back to car
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Portofino, Italy
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Deiva Marina, Italy
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Levanto, Italy
Pick up bikes in town
Ride to Bonassola (about 2.6 km)
Continue to Framura (another 2.4 km)
Stop for coffee / swim / lunch
Cycle back
Whole route is only about 5–6 km one way, mostly flat through tunnels with sea views
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Bonassola, Italy
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Framura, Italy
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Deiva Marina, Italy
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Vernazza, Italy
8:00–9:00 — Train from Deiva Marina → Vernazza
coffee + pastry
wander the harbour
photos before crowds
browse little shops
11:00–11:40 — Short scenic walk (your hike without the suffering)
Walk up the start of the trail toward Monterosso al Mare.
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Riomaggiore, Italy
marina
explore upper village
scenic viewpoints
shops
Lunch
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Manarola, Italy
2:45–4:45 — Manarola
Slow afternoon.
gelato
aperitivo
shops
scenic wandering
The walk to Nessun Dorma gives you enough walking and views without needing a formal hike.
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Deiva Marina, Italy
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Genoa, Italy