Tour overview

This 7-day self-guided walking holiday explores the Ligurian coast from the seaside town of Sestri Levante. There is no group or tour leader; you follow a navigation app and travel to the walks by local train, bus and boat. You stay six nights in a central hotel near the beach, with breakfast and dinner daily.

You walk through the Cinque Terre National Park on terraced paths between its colourful villages, and take a boat from Portovenere to Palmaria Island. Another day takes you to clifftop Corniglia and Manarola.

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You walk from Riomaggiore along the coast to Portovenere, then take the train and bus to the Portofino peninsula for a final walk to the famous harbour.

The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits independent walkers who want the Italian Riviera at their own pace.

Trip highlights

  • The Cinque Terre National Park (Day 2)
  • Palmaria Island (Day 3)
  • Corniglia and Manarola (Day 4)
  • Riomaggiore to Portovenere (Day 5)
  • Portofino (Day 6)

Your route

12 stops from Sestri Levante to Sestri Levante

7-day route: Sestri Levante – Cinque Terre – Palmaria – Manarola – Portovenere – Portofino
  1. Sestri Levante Days 1–6
  2. Monterosso al Mare Day 2
  3. Vernazza Day 2
  4. Portovenere Days 3 & 5
  5. Palmaria Island Day 3
  6. Corniglia Day 4
  7. Manarola Day 4
  8. Riomaggiore Day 5
  9. Camogli Day 6
  10. San Fruttuoso Day 6
  11. Portofino Day 6
  12. Sestri Levante Day 7

Why choose this tour

One base with half board. Starts on almost any day.

Best suited to

  • Independent walkers
  • Couples and friends
  • Coast and food lovers
  • Active travellers
The colourful waterfront of Portofino

Day-by-day itinerary

7 days from Sestri Levante, Italy to Sestri Levante, Italy

  1. Day 1 · Sestri Levante Sestri Levante

    Arrive on the coast.

    Hotel
    Albergo Marina
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Cinque Terre National Park Cinque Terre

    Terraced paths.

    Hotel
    Albergo Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Portovenere, Palmaria Island Palmaria

    An island walk.

    Hotel
    Albergo Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Corniglia, Manarola Corniglia & Manarola

    Clifftop villages.

    Hotel
    Albergo Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Riomaggiore, Portovenere Riomaggiore

    A coastal walk.

    Hotel
    Albergo Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Camogli, Portofino Portofino

    A famous harbour.

    Hotel
    Albergo Marina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Sestri Levante Sestri Levante

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Colourful houses of Manarola on the Cinque Terre coast, Italy

Where you stay

  • Sestri Levante (6 nights) Albergo Marina

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 6 nights in a central hotel
  • Meals 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
  • Navigation app with route notes
  • Five self-guided walks

Not included

  • Flights and transfers
  • Meals not included 5 lunches
  • Local trains, buses and boats
  • Lunches and tourist tax
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The church of San Pietro at Portovenere

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a guide or group
  • You dislike steep paths
  • You want transport included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–7 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–6
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Vernazza among its terraced hills

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £869 per person, twin share, tour only. 215 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Is there a guide?

No, this is a self-guided holiday with a navigation app and route notes.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

Is local transport included?

No, trains, buses and boats to the walks are paid locally.

How hard are the walks?

Moderate coastal paths with some steep sections and steps.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and six dinners.

When can I start?

On almost any day through the walking season.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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