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.

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Vienna, Austria to Genoa is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or drive. Traveling from Vienna in August, Genoa is a bit warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can 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.

Popular historic sites such as Cinque Terre Trails and Borgo Storico di Corniglia are in your itinerary. Get some cultural insight at Castello Doria and Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore. The adventure continues: stroll through Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Lorenzo, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, and do a tasting at Cinque Terre Walk and Drink.

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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, expect a bit cooler with lows of 20°C in Cinque Terre. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.