Private Tour in Genoa and Camogli

Today we visit the city of Genoa and then drive to Camogli, one of the best preserved fishing village situated in the Riviera di Levante. We will start exploring the lively area of the Old Port, entirely renovated in 1992 for the celebration related to the discovery of America: Columbus was born in Genoa, and we will be able to see the house where he lived his childhood years. We will then walk through some narrow alleys of the medieval district, and reach San Lorenzo Cathedral, and Palazzo Ducale, Doge's Palace, the seat of the Republic for many centuries. After a stroll down the Strada Nuova (Via Garibaldi) lined with amazing Palaces dating back to the XVI and XVII centuries, we will leave the city and drive (approximately 30 minutes) to Camogli. This seaside village back in time was known as the "Town of the Thousand Sailing Ships" that sailed from here and across the world. It is characterized by colorful houses overlooking the Golfo Paradiso.

- pick up at the designated point in Genoa and board the private car/minivan; - drive to the city center and stop by the most interesting monuments, palaces and highlights; - proceed on foot the exploration of the old town characterized by the narrow alleys, so called "caruggi"; - drive to the hill of Castelletto to enjoy a beautiful view over the city and its amazing medieval center; - drive to Camogli (approx. 30 mins) beautiful fishing village on the Riviera di Levante; - start the walking tour strolling down the seafront promenade and reach the so called "Isola": formerly an island, is today tied to the land and houses the Parish Church and the Castel Dragone, it was part of the coastal fortification system; - free time for a light lunch: tasting of focaccia al formaggio - cheese focaccia - a local specialty, is highly recommended; - time for a walk down the narrow streets of the historical village, or maybe for a swim in the Ligurian sea; - drive back to Genoa and end the tour in the designated place