b'ClassicUncover the treasures of the Italian Riviera, the colourful cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre and picture-perfect10 DAYS from 2,499ppPortofino, from Sestri Levante in the heart of the Riviera. 2,299 ppYOUR ITINERARYFROM PARISDay 1. Straight to Turin, Italy 1 Turin ITALYWe meet at London St Pancras where we board the Eurostar to Paris. Our rail journey continues through the Alps to Turin, where we have an overnight stay.TO PARISDay 2. Down the coast to Sestri Levante Genoa ChiavariTheres time to explore Turin before we continue by First Class rail to SestriCamogli 7 Sestri LevanteLevante. On arrival, we check in to our hotel in the town set on a peninsula1 Portono MonterossoVentimiglia Vernazzaoverlooking the Mediterranean and surrounded by two attractive bays. Saint-Raphal RiomaggioreDay 3. A free day to explore SestriWaking up on the Italian Riviera, you are free to explore Sestri Levante, or Sestri as the locals call it, at your own pace today. In the old town, classical colourful Italian buildings and Baroque palazzos line the narrow streets. WHATS INCLUDED:Day 4. Visiting the Cinque Terre villages from the water9 nights 4-Star hotel With a local guide, we explore three of the Cinque Terre villages. Huddled alongaccommodation the Ligurian coast, these colourful villages date from the 11th century. Arriving by Eurostar Plusrail into Riomaggiore, the southernmost of the Cinque Terre, we continue by boat First & Standard Class rail travelto Vernazza and Monterosso, known for its lemon trees and sandy beach.All rail, cruise and coach travel Day 5. Cruising to Portofino and San Fruttuoso Abbey throughout your tourToday we sail to picturesque Portofino, a fishing village that has long attractedExpertise of a UK Tour Manager the glamorous and elite. After time to explore, our boat trip continues to Sanfrom start to finishFruttuoso*. This cove is only accessible by foot or boat and is dominated by a 10th-century Benedictine abbey. There is free time before returning to Sestri. Eurostar light mealsBreakfast each day,*If weather conditions mean the boat cant dock at San Fruttuoso, we visit the tranquil1 lunch, 7 dinnersvillage of Santa Margherita. All guided tours and excursionsDay 6. A free day to explore the Italian RivieraYou can discover the Italian Riviera independently on a full free day. Sestri Levante is on the main coastal rail line, and you could catch the train to theTour Code: RPS| per person based onCinque Terre towns of Manarola or Corniglia. Alternatively, head to nearby2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers Chiavari for a walk along its promenade, or to explore its historic centre. from 250.Day 7. Touring historic Genoa and a pesto-making lesson in Sestri 2025 Departures: We take the train to Ligurias capital for a tour with a local guide. Genoa is theAPR, MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP, OCTbirthplace of Christopher Columbus and is a treasure trove of history, artand palaces. This evening we discover how to make traditional Genoese pesto.Comfortable Explorer RatedDay 8. Discovering Camogli, an underrated Riviera gem 1 2 3 4A train trip takes us to the fishing village of Camogli. Pastel-hued and ornate buildings overlook the harbour beside a 12th-century church. A guide showsus round this characterful port village and informs us of its maritime past,when Camogli became known as the city of a thousand white sailing ships.Day 9. To Saint-Raphal: From the Italian to the French RivieraWe leave the Italian Riviera by train. Entering France, we make our way to theSecure your place nowCte dAzur resort of Saint-Raphal, where we check in for an overnight stay.with a 525pp depositDay 10. Homeward bound For more information on Leaving Saint-Raphal this morning, we board the train in First Class and journey to Paris. In the French capital, we join the Eurostar back to London St Pancras. dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/RPSITALY 33'