Genoa, Italy

Amazing medieval streets, awesome works of art and super-stylish shops… Genoa is gloriously Italian and genuinely gorgeous.

Meander through the maze of narrow lanes where washing is strung out to dry between the houses overhead. Breathe in the delicious food smells drifting out of the windows and the divine aftershave on the sharp-suited men. Give your fork a whirl in a plate of pasta and pesto or give your wallet a work-out and pick up something designer. More into culture than cutting-edge fashion? Then check out San Lorenzo cathedral or the stripy Palazzo Ducale.

Don’t Miss

Genoa – Gawp at the city’s amazing old buildings, visit the famous aquarium where you can go nose to nose with sharks, piranhas and other fantastic fish or hightail it to Via XX Settembre for some serious designer shopping.
Portofino – Pretty Portofino is a magnet for magnates and the mega-rich, where you can peer at the luxury yachts from a waterfront bar, visit the picturesque Church of San Giorgio or go for a stroll to the Brown Castle.
Santa Margherita – This stunning town is where you’ll find brightly painted villas, flower-filled gardens and a bustling waterfront packed with fishing boats and yachts. Visit the Basilica di Santa Margherita, wander through the pretty piazzas or just sit back and cool off at a café.

Genoa Action Ashore

• Gen up on Genoa’s best bits with a walking tour of the city – and see the sealife at the
  awesome aquarium.
• Brush up on your Italian cooking with a lesson at a gourmet restaurant in Rappallo.
• Check out Camogli then pose with the rich and famous in Portofino.
• Got a passion for fashion? Join a shopping trip to Milan and stock up on designer labels.
• Pop over to Portofino to soak up the views and some local wines.
• Hit the beach for swimming and sunbathing at stunning Sestri Levante.