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.

For photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Genoa tour itinerary planner.

Vienna, Austria to Genoa is an approximately 5- hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. 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 Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. We've included these beaches for you: Spiaggia di Fegina and Beach Bar Alga. There's lots more to do: trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore, do a tasting at Cinque Terre Walk and Drink, and pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montenero.

To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Cinque Terre day trip planning app.

You can take a train from Genoa to Cinque Terre in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Genoa in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Cinque Terre, with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.