Hike to Santa Margherita Ligure
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Puerto
Portofino, Italia
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Nivel de actividad
Strenuous
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$129
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Begin your hike from the pier, passing through the town of Portofino with your guide. Take in the elegant shops and boutiques that surround the charming piazzetta. After you see the church, you'll reach the hiking path.
The guide chooses the route based on the weather and path conditions. The first half of the hike is mostly uphill to Cappelletta, San Sebastiano, and Olmi. To reach Molini, you will pass elegant villas nestled among luxuriant vegetation of tropical plants and olive trees.
If you take the alternative route to Paraggi, you will walk along the coastline where the hills and the seaside blend harmoniously; then, you will hike up towards Acquaviva and Molini, where an old olive oil press has been restored. It now houses a little museum in one room and a small café in the other. The path leads through the Mediterranean flora, including vineyards and olive groves. Vegetation hugs the medieval dwellings, and the cliffs drop off to the crystal-clear sea, making this one of the most fascinating locations on the Riviera. Continue towards Santa Anna and Nozarego.
Finally, you'll descend to the promenade of Santa Margherita Ligure. Note the town's forms, colors, the arrangement of its character-filled houses, its rich villas, and its great hotels, all peering into the calm bay to admire their own reflection.
Pause for a refreshment at a café; then, return to Portofino by minivan.
Time permitting, guests wishing to stay in Santa Margherita Ligure to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so, but must make their own way back to the ship in Portofino by taxi, public ferry or public bus.
Notes:
Maximum age is 80 years to participate. The hike requires 2½ hours of walking; the route will be chosen by the guide based on the weather and path conditions. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, many inclines, gravel, grass, and steps. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. You must bring photo ID with you on tour.