Lavagna
Day 1
Lavagna - Sestri Levante
Day 2
Sestri Levante - Moneglia
Day 3
Moneglia - Bonassola
Day 4
Bonassola - Monterosso
Day 5
Monterosso - Vernazza
Day 6
Vernazza - Anzo-Setta
Day 7
Anzo-Setta - Portofino
Detailed Itinerary by days
Day 1Lavagna - Sestri Levante
Starting your journey at Lavagna, a town where medieval elegance meets the sea, Glowing in the morning light, sail past its slate-roofed houses and the Basica di Santo Stefano. Arriving in Sestri Levante, the twin coves of Baia del Silenzio and Baia delle Favole cradle your boat as though it were a secret. Trekking the Punta Manara Trail in the afternoon will expose the Ligurian Sea's unceasing blue from panoramic vistas while wild rosemary smells the air. Dine at a harborside trattoria on trofie al pesto, the basil-infused sauce paying homage to the culinary essence of Genoa.
Day 2Sestri Levante - Moneglia
Slide westward to Moneglia, a peaceful town with terracotta rooftops falling toward pebbled beaches. Anchor close to the crescent of sand bordered by olive gardens, Spiaggia di San Giorgio. Snorkel in pristine bays, observe octopus dashing through seagrass, then go to the Castle of Monleone from the sixteenth century for sunset views. Join residents at Osteria del Porto for focaccia di Recco, paper-thin dough dripping with stracchino cheese, matched with a crisp Vermentino as evening falls.
Day 3Moneglia - Bonassola
Sail to Bonassola, a car-free treasure where time slows to match fishing nets. Kayak to the five bays at Framura, a series of secret coves reachable only by sea. Ashore, pedal the ancient railway-turned-path known as the Ligurian Greenway across tunnels and lemon gardens. At a family-run osteria, treat yourself with acciughe sotto sale (salt-cured anchovies), taste of the sea lingering on your mouth.
Day 4Bonassola - Monterosso
Presenting Cinque Terre, the painted paradise of UNESCO. At Monterosso, the biggest of the five towns, striped umbrellas abound on the sandy coast. From Levanto, hike the Sentiero Azzurro past vineyards clinging to rocks, then cool down with a dive into the Tyrrhenian turquoise embrace. At Ristorante Belvedere, feast on anchovy fritters and farinata, a flatbread made from chickpeas, from a terrace with views of sparkling diamonds.
Day 5Monterosso - Vernazza
Sail south to the postcard-perfect harbor at Cinque Terre, Vernazza. Wander cobblestone paths to Santa Margherita d'Antiochia; its bell tower towers like a guardian. Then snorkel close to Punta Mesco, where underwater cliffs teem with damselfish, climb to Castello Doria for panoramic views of terraced hills. From Gelateria Vernazza, cap the day with lemon granita; its acidic taste will balance the salted air.
Day 6Vernazza - Anzo-Setta
Coast east to Anzo-Setta, a lesser-known area where secret beaches meet pine forests. Drop anchor close to Paraggi Bay, a cove so clean it beats the Caribbean. Only by boat or foot, San Fruttuoso Abbey, a 10th-century abbey with stone walls steeped in pirate history, is reachable. Dine on trenette al pesto pounded fresh in a marble morta from a mountain agriturismo.
Day 7Anzo-Setta - Portofino
Sail to Portofino, the shimmering crown of the Riviera, on your last day. Walk the Piazzetta, where superyachts bob next to pastel palaces, then climb to Castello Brown for vistas of the Ligurian Sea dissolving into sky. Before going back to Lavagna, explore Cala dell'Oro, a golden-hued bay. Toast your path with a sunset aperitivo at Bar Caffetteria Chicco, the harbor lights glittering like fireflies—a farewell kiss from the Italian Riviera.
