Monaco to Portofino & Cinque Terre
The Italian Riviera's most glamorous stretch by superyacht
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- Monaco (Port Hercule)
- Disembarkation
- La Spezia (Porto Mirabello)
- Best season
- May – September
- Total distance
- 140 NM
Overview
This 7-day itinerary follows one of the most glamorous coastlines in the world — from the principality of Monaco along the Italian Riviera to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. Expect world-class cuisine, charming fishing villages, and some of the Mediterranean's most iconic scenery.
Highlights
- Monaco Grand Prix circuit
- San Remo flower market
- Portofino's colourful harbour
- Cinque Terre villages (UNESCO)
- Pesto making in Genoa
- Santa Margherita Ligure
Day by day
Day 1: Monaco — Principality of Glamour
Monaco
Morning: Board at Port Hercule in the heart of Monaco. Champagne welcome with views of the Grand Prix circuit.
Afternoon: Tour the Monte Carlo Casino, the Prince's Palace, and the Oceanographic Museum. Drive the Grand Prix circuit.
Evening: Dinner at Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse, the legendary three-Michelin-star restaurant at the Hotel de Paris.
Day 2: San Remo — City of Flowers
Monaco → San Remo · 22 nm
Morning: Cruise along the Riviera dei Fiori to San Remo, the elegant Italian resort town famous for its flower market and casino.
Afternoon: Explore La Pigna, the medieval old town with its narrow alleys and hidden piazzas. Visit the flower market and the Russian Orthodox church.
Evening: Dinner at Paolo e Barbara, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving Ligurian cuisine with a creative twist.
Day 3: Portofino — The Perfect Village
San Remo → Portofino · 40 nm
Morning: Cruise to Portofino, arguably the most beautiful village in Italy. The tiny harbour surrounded by pastel houses is an icon of Mediterranean glamour.
Afternoon: Hike to the Castello Brown for panoramic views. Visit the Church of San Giorgio and explore the boutiques. Swim at Paraggi Beach.
Evening: Dinner at Da Puny on the piazzetta, the most famous restaurant in Portofino, where celebrities and yacht owners gather.
Day 4: Santa Margherita Ligure
Portofino → Santa Margherita Ligure · 3 nm
Morning: Short cruise to Santa Margherita Ligure, a charming resort town with a more relaxed atmosphere than Portofino.
Afternoon: Walk to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, accessible only by sea or on foot. Snorkel over the Christ of the Abyss statue, a bronze sculpture on the seabed.
Evening: Dinner at Oca Bianca, a Michelin-starred restaurant with creative Ligurian cuisine and harbour views.
Day 5: Genoa — Maritime Republic
Santa Margherita Ligure → Genoa · 18 nm
Morning: Cruise to Genoa, the great maritime republic and birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
Afternoon: Explore the Rolli Palaces (UNESCO), the Old Port designed by Renzo Piano, and the labyrinthine caruggi (narrow streets). Take a pesto-making class.
Evening: Dinner at The Cook, a creative restaurant in the Porto Antico area, or at Il Marin at the Eataly complex.
Day 6: Cinque Terre — UNESCO Villages
Genoa → Cinque Terre · 40 nm
Morning: Cruise to the Cinque Terre, five colourful fishing villages clinging to the dramatic Ligurian coastline — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afternoon: Visit Vernazza and Manarola by tender — the most photogenic of the five villages. Hike a section of the coastal trail between villages. Taste the local Sciacchetrà wine.
Evening: Dinner aboard anchored off the Cinque Terre, with the illuminated villages creating a magical coastline.
Day 7: La Spezia & Farewell
Cinque Terre → La Spezia · 8 nm
Morning: Visit Riomaggiore and Monterosso, the remaining Cinque Terre villages. Final swim in the turquoise waters.
Afternoon: Dock at Porto Mirabello in La Spezia. Explore the naval museum and the local market.
Evening: Farewell dinner at Osteria della Corte, a charming restaurant in La Spezia's old town. Disembark the following morning.
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Yachts cruising in Monaco
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