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4 days 3 nights
1st day: Trekking Levanto, Punta Mesco and Monterosso
Arrival in Levanto in late morning and visit of the fishing village, with free lunch. In the afternoon you will start an easy guided hiking tour in a spectacular wild promontory. Starting from the village of Levanto you will climb quickly passing between typical crops and Mediterranean scrub, crossing places of incomparable beauty and cliffs overlooking the sea. The trekking then continues towards the Promontory of Punta Mesco, the ruins of the Monastery of Sant'Antonio and the Lanterna Militare, from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the rocky coast of the Cinque Terre. Finally it will end with the descent to the village of Monterosso (route duration approx. 3 h). Transfer by own means to the structure, accommodation in the rooms, free dinner and overnight.
2nd day: The Cinque Terre in Mountain Bike
After breakfast at the B&B, transfer to Riomaggiore, the first village of the Park, from where the guided tour begins, to discover the trails of the Cinque Terre Park by mountain bike. The Cinque Terre National Park, included in the UNESCO World Heritage, is composed of five villages: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The route will follow the path of the ridge, which connects with a hilly stretch Riomaggiore to Monterosso or Via dei Santuari or even the provincial coastal road. In addition to striking for the wealth of churches and sanctuaries, the particularity of this area is given by man-made landscapes with terraces overlooking the sea, where there are a lot of vineyards for the production of excellent DOC wines, such as Sciacchetrà, and endless olive groves. Lunch will be free and in the afternoon tasting of wines and typical products. At the end return to the structure, free dinner and overnight. 4
3rd day: Trekking from Riomaggiore to Portovenere
Breakfast at the B&B. We will leave again from the village of Riomaggiore for a guided trekking route that will take us to Portovenere. Going up from the village you will arrive, almost immediately, to the Sanctuary of Montenero, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view. The route continues, with many ups and downs, partly in the forest of the so-called "sunset" ridge, to reach the Muzzerone, a spectacular balcony overlooking the sea. During the trekking you will see the village of Campiglia and then you’ll descend to Portovenere, with incredible views of the Gulf of La Spezia, the Apuan Alps, on the Magra Plain and Palmaria Island (duration approx. 5 h). Free lunch. In the afternoon guided tour of the village of Portovenere with its marina, the small Church of San Pietro, built on the extreme tip of the village from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sea, the Castle of the 20th century, the Sanctuary of Madonna Bianca and the Byron Cave, where the English poet went to draw inspiration for his poems. Return to the structure, free dinner and overnight.
4th day: The Cinque Terre from the sea
After breakfast at the B&B, in the morning we suggest some marine activities:
• Diving and Snorkeling: the most beautiful dives in the Protected Marine Area of the Cinque Terre Park in total safety, under the guidance of experienced divers
• Kayak: a special way to visit the Cinque Terre that will allow you to admire the coast from a unique perspective and discover the most beautiful and unpolluted corners of this wonderful park
• Sailing Boat: You will sail in one of the most beautiful and dense stretches of sea in the history of Liguria, the Cinque Terre, between Portovenere and the beautiful bays that embellish the coast.
Free lunch and departure.
