The Italian Riviera is beautiful, but the experience depends heavily on timing, transportation and choosing the right base. Gary and Paul help clients combine Cinque Terre, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa and nearby coastal towns without turning the trip into a series of difficult transfers.

A personalized itinerary might include a well-located hotel with sea views, scenic rail or boat connections, guided walking, relaxed meals and enough time to enjoy the villages after day visitors leave. They can also connect the Riviera smoothly with Milan, Florence, Tuscany or the French Riviera.

Gary and Paul will explain when staying inside Cinque Terre makes sense, when a neighboring town offers more comfort and how seasonal crowds or weather may affect the plan.

Call or email Gary and Paul to discuss a custom Cinque Terre and Italian Riviera vacation from New York.