15 days in Italian Riviera Itinerary

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Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Drive to Finale Ligure
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Finale Ligure
— 2 nights
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Sanremo
— 2 nights
Drive
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Genoa
— 4 nights
Train
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Cinque Terre
— 5 nights
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Finale Ligure — 2 nights

Attractions like Bagni Ondina and Kayaking & Canoeing make great kid-friendly stops.

To find more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Finale Ligure trip planner.

Edmonton, Canada to Finale Ligure is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 8 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Edmonton in July, with highs in Finale Ligure at 34°C and lows at 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Sanremo.
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Sanremo — 2 nights

On the 8th (Sat), see some colorful creatures with Pianeta Blu Diving Center, don't miss a visit to Dolceacqua, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Pista Ciclabile Area 24 - Sanremo, and finally explore the ancient world of Old Bussana (Bussana Vecchia). Keep things going the next day: get outside with Lido Idelmery, grab your bike and head to Pista Ciclabile Riva Ligure - Arma di Taggia, and then grab your bike and head to Pista Ciclabile della Riviera Ligure.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Sanremo holiday builder website.

Traveling by car from Finale Ligure to Sanremo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Genoa.
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Genoa — 4 nights

Family-friendly places like Aquarium of Genoa and Boccadasse will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Genoa: Portofino (Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Area Marina Protetta Portofino), Santa Margherita Ligure (in Santa Margherita Ligure) and Baia del Silenzio (in Sestri Levante). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, steep yourself in history at Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, take in panoramic vistas at Spianata Castelletto, and see the interesting displays at Galata Museo del Mare.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Genoa road trip planning tool.

Getting from Sanremo to Genoa by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. July in Genoa sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Cinque Terre.
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Cinque Terre — 5 nights

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Kids will appreciate attractions like Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza and Portovenere. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cinque Terre: Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura (in Levanto) and Isola Palmaria (in Porto Venere). There's much more to do: see some colorful creatures with Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours, take a stroll around Vernazza, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, and trek along Sentiero Vernazza a Corniglia.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Cinque Terre attractions planning app.

Getting from Genoa to Cinque Terre by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Genoa in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Cinque Terre, with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.
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Italian Riviera travel guide

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Aquariums · Beaches · Landmarks
Sandwiched between the Ligurian Sea and the Alps and Apennines, the Italian Riviera is a narrow coastal strip with a string of places to visit, from upscale seaside resorts to fishing villages. It's enormously popular with both Italian and foreign tourists. You can easily escape the crowds by venturing farther away from the sea and sightseeing in the hillside villages of the inland area. The western section of the Riviera is touted for its roses, almonds, and citrus groves, while the eastern part features a much more rugged terrain and several nature and marine preserves. The Riviera's mild climate and its charming fishing ports have made it not only a popular holiday destination for tourists, but also an inspiration for artists like Byron and Shelley, both of whom traveled extensively here.
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