5 days in Savona & Cinque Terre Itinerary

Savona Main sightsChurchesThe Cattedrale dell'Assunta, built after Genoese demolition of the old cathedral. Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Santuario Basilica di Montis Regalis, don't miss a visit to Lungomare Europa - pista ciclabile fra Varazze e Cogoleto, don't miss a visit to Centro Storico di Savona, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sistine Chapel Savona. Keep things going the next day: head off the coast to Isolotto di Bergeggi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Nostra Signora della Concordia, make a trip to Nostra Signora della Guardia, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Gesu Bambino, then pause for some photo ops at Monumento ai Caduti 1915-18 - “Rintocchi e Memorie”, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Torre Leon Pancaldo.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Savona travel planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Turin Airport and Milano Linate Airport. In July in Savona, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take a stroll around Vernazza, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, then trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, then get to know the fascinating history of Borgo Storico di Corniglia, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Oratorio dei Disciplinati di Santa Caterina. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Cinque Terre Trails and then take a stroll through Portovenere.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Cinque Terre road trip app.

You can drive from Savona to Cinque Terre in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from Savona in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Cinque Terre, with lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow time for the car ride back home.