6 days in Italian Riviera Itinerary

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Genoa tour itinerary planner.

Vienna, Austria to Genoa is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Genoa when traveling from Vienna in August, with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Cinque Terre Trails and Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore. Visit Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco and Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montenero, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Lorenzo, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Spiaggia di Fegina.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Cinque Terre day trip planner.

Traveling by train from Genoa to Cinque Terre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Genoa in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Cinque Terre, with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.