Walking in the Cinque Terre — Tour Pages — Travelsphere Europe 2009 online holiday brochure

ITALY - WALKING Walking in the Cinque Terre 7 days from �739 HALF BOARD WALKING GRADES 2-3 Fly from... Gatwick Highlights Include Three walks: Cinque Terre National Park Rapallo & Portofino Portovenere & Palmaria Optional Excursions The Sanctuary of Montallegro Genoa CINQUE TERRE 4.2 5.0 Discover the captivating resorts and stunning scenery of northern Italy's wild and beautiful Ligurian coast. Our superb walks take you through lemon groves, wooded hillsides and vineyards as you explore the picturesque Cinque Terre, Portofino, Portovenere and the island of Palmaria. YOUR RESORT The pretty resort of Chiavari near the mouth of the Entella River on the Italian Riviera is surrounded by dramatic mountains as they sweep down to the sparkling, deep blue sea. This delightful seaside town is a fabulous base from which to set out on our guided walks to discover the scenic charms, stunning coastlines and lovely villages of the Cinque Terre. Then you can stroll into the centre to browse through the shops and relax and watch the world go by from one of the welcoming bars and restaurants. INCLUDED ACTIVITIES & WALKS: Cinque Terre National Park - The Cinque Terre refers to five picturesque villages which perch on the cliffs high above the Mediterranean Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglio, Manarola and Riomaggiore. We travel by train from Chiavari via Manarola to Riomaggiore, from where we follow the cliff path through the villages (approx. 6 hours' walk). The scenery is truly inspiring and there are spectacular views all around. You can return by train from any of the five villages if you wish. Rapallo & Portofino - Travel by train to Rapallo, then by bus to Ruta di Camogli, from where we begin an exhilarating walk through wooded hills (approx. 4 hours' walk). We then enjoy a boat trip to the famous and quite beautiful town of Portofino. The view of the colourful houses overlooking the tiny harbour is the archetypal Italian Riviera vista. We continue to the attractive town of Santa Margherita Ligure for a stroll before returning by train to Chiavari. Portovenere & Palmaria - A full day excursion by train and boat featuring a visit to the lovely fishing village of Portovenere and a sightseeing walk on the island of Palmaria (approx. 1 hour's walk). Portovenere has a long and proud history, which has bequeathed the town a superb collection of ancient monuments, such as the Doria Castle and the Church of St. Peter. CHOICE OF OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS The Sanctuary of Montallegro - This half day excursion starts with a train journey to the pretty resort town of Rapallo, then a cable car ride up to the Sanctuary of Montallegro, perched high above the town with wonderful views across the surrounding area. You will walk back down the hill through the woods to the coast, where there's the chance to do a little exploring in Rapallo. You will return to Chiavari this afternoon. Genoa - This fascinating city combines a great history with its role as Italy's most important port. Throughout the Middle Ages, Genoa was a great power, its success built upon its fleet. It is today a bustling centre, filled with historic gems in the old town. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the welcoming Hotel Ferrari just a short walk from the sea and the centre of Chiavari. Amenities include a bar and restaurant. All bedrooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning, TV and telephone. PORTOVENERE What's Included Scheduled flights to Genoa Transfers between airport and hotel Services of an air-conditioned executive coach Six nights' half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and local guides Three walks as detailed Boat trip to Portofino Train ride and boat trip to Palmaria All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges ITALY Genoa Portofino Rapallo Chiavari Riomaggiore Bologna Portovenere Ligurian Sea Lucca Pisa Dates, Prices & Flight Information Holiday ref: GEICT Gatwick British Airways Depart 0950 hrs Return arr. 1445 hrs WALKING INFORMATION Our walks require a reasonable level of fitness and ideally some previous walking experience. You will need comfortable walking boots, a small rucksack, waterproofs, a hat and sunglasses. A local guide will also accompany you on your walks. Grade 2 Walks These are moderate, for anyone who is comfortable walking hills. Still plenty of time to rest and enjoy the scenery, however up to 5 hours walking a day on slightly more rugged terrain. Ascent less than 500m per day. Grade 3 Walks These are quite strenuous, for the more accomplished hill walker. A larger number of continuous stretches of trekking totalling about 5 hours a day, often in mountainous terrain where paths can be steep. Ascent up to 1000m per day. 2009 May 05 �739 Sep 15 �769 Deposit �100 per person Single room �100 For insurance information, please see page 195. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities ALSO FLY FROM... Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see pages 6-7 for details. TRANSFERS MAKE YOUR OWN WAY Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 2 hours. Save �150. Please see page 7 for further details. 36 To view dates & prices click here To book click here

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