5-Hour Trekking Tour of Portofino to San Fruttuoso Abbey
About This Tour
Go on an immersive journey in the lap of nature and learn about the history of the area as you hike to the masterpiece of the Abbey and Bay of San Fruttuoso. Th...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Genoa, Portofino, Prato, Santa Margherita · Languages: English
Know before you go: This moderate hiking tour requires some experience walking along rough and steep trails.; It can be done year-round; try to avoid peak tourist days.; The basic tour, from and to Santa Margherita or Portofino with return by boat, can be done in half a day (5 hours). However, if you wish to spend more time along the way or in San Fruttuoso, consider choosing a full-day option or, if you are a fit hiker, one of the other tours on Mount Portofino.; The boat service may be suspended in case of rough seas or bad weather forecasts, so it is not advisable to rely on a boat return.; You can ask your guide about other treks and tours around the area.
About Genoa
Genoa
The gateway to the Italian Riviera and home to one gorgeous historic port district, hanging gardens and countless churches, Genoa is a town best explored in the company of a local guide from Everest Global Hub.
What's Included
- English-speaking Italian tour guide
Not Included
- Boat ticket
- Train tickets during winter months
- Entrance to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Santa Margherita to San Fruttuoso with Scenic Coastal Trek
Meet your guide in Santa Margherita or Portofino. Meet your guide in Santa Margherita or Portofino. Hike through terraced olive groves and ancient hamlets, ascending smoothly to cross the mountain ridge at Prato. Hike through terraced olive groves and ancient hamlets, ascending smoothly to cross the mountain ridge at Prato. Walk along a scenic trail high above the sea. Walk along a scenic trail high above the sea. Descend through a dark Mediterranean oak forest to the Bay and Abbey of San Fruttuoso. The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is on the Italian Riviera between Camogli and Portofino. It is the seat of the Catholic parish of the same name in the Vicariate of Recco-Uscio-Camogli, Archdiocese of Genoa. Descend through a dark Mediterranean oak forest to the Bay and Abbey of San Fruttuoso. The Abbey of San Fruttuoso is on the Italian Riviera between Camogli and Portofino. It is the seat of the Catholic parish of the same name in the Vicariate of Recco-Uscio-Camogli, Archdiocese of Genoa. Take the boat back to Portofino or Santa Margherita (April to October). Take the boat back to Portofino or Santa Margherita (April to October). Or take the boat to Camogli, then a train back to Santa Margherita (year-round). Or take the boat to Camogli, then a train back to Santa Margherita (year-round).
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy · Tour start: 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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