19 days in Genoa, Cinque Terre & Province of Asti Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Varigotti Beach and Ente Parco di Portofino. Visit Bagni Aldebaran and Baia dei Saraceni for some beach relaxation. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Genoa: Budello di Alassio (in Alassio), Centro Storico di Albenga (in Albenga) and Centro Storico di Cervo (in Cervo). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato, steep yourself in history at Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro, see the interesting displays at Dialogo nel Buio, and make a trip to Piazza San Matteo.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Genoa online attractions planner.

Santiago, Chile to Genoa is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Santiago to Genoa due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Cinque Terre.

Explore hidden gems such as Centro Storico del Paese di Tellaro and Bagno Maurizio. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Spiaggia di Fegina and Bagno Internazionale. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cinque Terre: Castello di Gropparello (in Gropparello), Borgo Castell'Arquato (in Castell'Arquato) and Castello di Torrechiara (in Torrechiara). And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Isola Palmaria, grab your bike and head to Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura, pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario di Montenero, and enjoy the sand and surf at Levanto Beach.

To find other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Cinque Terre day trip planning website.

You can take a train from Genoa to Cinque Terre in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Genoa in September since evenings lows in Cinque Terre dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Costigliole d'Asti.

Step off the beaten path and head to Marchesi di Barolo - Sede legale, magazzini e spedizioni and Cantina del Glicine. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Castello di Serralunga d'Alba and Abbazia di Santa Maria di Staffarda. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Costigliole d'Asti: Santuario della Nativita di Maria (in Vicoforte), Cave Bossea (in Frabosa Soprana) and Funicolare (in Mondovi).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Costigliole d'Asti road trip website.

Traveling by car from Cinque Terre to Costigliole d'Asti takes 3.5 hours. When traveling from Cinque Terre in October, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Costigliole d'Asti: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.