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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Italy  /  Liguria  /  Italian Riviera  /  Porto Venere  /  Portovenere

Portovenere, Porto Venere

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Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, Portovenere is a part of a series of villages called Cinque Terre connected by train and a walking path that follows the coastal cliffs. It takes a few hours to get from one end to the other, so break up your walk with stops for wine and antipasto. For the best views, take a ferry between the villages. You can visit a number of historic churches, some built as early as the 12th century, such as St. Peter's Gothic cathedral. Lord Byron spent some time in the area and added to its romantic appeal with his stories. See Portovenere and all Porto Venere has to offer by arranging your trip with our Porto Venere trip itinerary planning site.
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Tours to Portovenere

FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Sailing Day Trip from La Spezia Cinque Terre Sailing Day Trip from La Spezia
4.4
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $146 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan With Hotel Pickup Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan With Hotel Pickup
4.3
Duration: 14 hours
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FROM $664 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Shore Excursions from Livorno Port Cinque Terre Shore Excursions from Livorno Port
4.7
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
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FROM $896 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Private Tour from Lucca Cinque Terre Private Tour from Lucca
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $196 BOOK WITH VIATOR Daily Tour 5 Terre Daily Tour 5 Terre
5.0
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $998 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $899 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Private Tour from La Spezia Cinque Terre Private Tour from La Spezia
5.0
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $1,339 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre from the sea PRIVATE boat tour Cinque Terre from the sea PRIVATE boat tour
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $178 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Small Group Hike to Portovenere with Local Guide Half Day Small Group Hike to Portovenere with Local Guide
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $814 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wedding Proposals Boat Portovenere Wedding Proposals Boat Portovenere
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $214 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private tour of The Gulf of Poets Private tour of The Gulf of Poets
1.0
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $611 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Tour From Forte Dei Marmi Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Tour From Forte Dei Marmi
Duration: 8 hours
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  • By wegotlife
    We planned to visit Cinque Terre the following day since only had the afternoon. We went by boat from La Spezzia snd had a wonderful time. In the end preferred this to the Cinque Terre which although....  more
    We planned to visit Cinque Terre the following day since only had the afternoon. We went by boat from La Spezzia snd had a wonderful time. In the end preferred this to the Cinque Terre which although....  more »
  • By ScottishConnection
    Spent 10 days (end May) in the very magical and wonderful Portovenere - the jewel in the crown of the Italian Riveria. Spectacular views at every turn, steeped in history and culture and the most... 
    Spent 10 days (end May) in the very magical and wonderful Portovenere - the jewel in the crown of the Italian Riveria. Spectacular views at every turn, steeped in history and culture and the most...  more »
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