31 days in Italian Riviera Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Italian Riviera travel route builder
Start: Dubai
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Cinque Terre
— 7 nights
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Porto Venere
— 3 nights
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Sanremo
— 5 nights
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Finale Ligure
— 5 nights
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Genoa
— 10 nights
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End: Dubai
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Cinque Terre — 7 nights
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Italian Riviera
Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.Explore Cinque Terre's surroundings by going to Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura (in Levanto) and Castello di Lerici (in Lerici). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll around Vernazza, trek along Cinque Terre Trails, awaken your taste buds at Nessun Dorma Cantina, and pause for some serene contemplation at Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco.
To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Cinque Terre online itinerary planner.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cinque Terre is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 3 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in December; daily highs in Cinque Terre reach 15°C and lows reach 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Porto Venere.
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Porto Venere — 3 nights
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Porto Venere is a town and comune (municipality) located on the Ligurian coast of Italy in the province of La Spezia. Change things up with a short trip to Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta in Sarzana (about 34 minutes away). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Portovenere, don't miss a visit to Santuario della Madonna Bianca - Chiesa di San Lorenzo, do a tasting at De Gustibus, and take in the waterfront at Portido Marina.
To find reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Porto Venere day trip planning tool.
You can drive from Cinque Terre to Porto Venere in 1.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In December in Porto Venere, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sanremo.
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To find reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Porto Venere day trip planning tool.
You can drive from Cinque Terre to Porto Venere in 1.5 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In December in Porto Venere, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sanremo.
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Find places to stay Dec 17 — 20:
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Sanremo — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Sanremo side-trips: Imperia (Gira Parasio, Porto Maurizio, &more).
To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sanremo online holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Porto Venere to Sanremo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Porto Venere in December since evenings lows in Sanremo dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can drive to Finale Ligure.
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To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sanremo online holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Porto Venere to Sanremo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Porto Venere in December since evenings lows in Sanremo dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can drive to Finale Ligure.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 20 — 25:
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Finale Ligure — 5 nights
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Finale Ligure is a comune on the Gulf of Genoa in the Province of Savona in Liguria, Italy. Explore Finale Ligure's surroundings by going to Alassio (Budello di Alassio, Galleria L"Image Alassio, &more), Savona (Shivago Thai Massage School Italia, Porto di Savona, &more) and Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista (in Cervo). There's much more to do: make a trip to Lungomare Europa - pista ciclabile fra Varazze e Cogoleto, kick back and relax at Baia dei Saraceni, steep yourself in history at Centro Storico di Albenga, and admire the masterpieces at Museo della Ceramica di Savona.
To find photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Finale Ligure planner.
Drive from Sanremo to Finale Ligure in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sanremo in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Finale Ligure, with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to drive to Genoa.
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To find photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Finale Ligure planner.
Drive from Sanremo to Finale Ligure in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sanremo in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Finale Ligure, with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to drive to Genoa.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 25 — 30:
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Genoa — 10 nights
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Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.Explore Genoa's surroundings by going to Faro Di Portofino (in Portofino), Sestri Levante (Hike the Punta Manara, Baia del Silenzio, &more) and Rapallo (Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro & Basilica dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio). There's lots more to do: meet the residents at Aquarium of Genoa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova, get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello, and see the interesting displays at Galata Museo del Mare.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Genoa trip planning website.
You can drive from Finale Ligure to Genoa in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Finale Ligure in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Genoa, with lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can fly back home.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 9:
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Italian Riviera travel guide
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.
