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Picture Perfection in Portofino & Santa Margherita

From $135

Enjoy all the views from the ferry, tour the gorgeous streets in Portofino, and enjoy free time in stunning Santa Margherita.

A visit to the Italian Riviera is hardly complete without spending a day in Santa Margherita and Portofino, a small, Mediterranean port village set in a narrow cove delights with views, boutiques, and alfresco dining at every turn. You’ll arrive by ferry and follow your guide to visit the Church of St. George and the Roman fortifications-turned-villa of Castello Brown before enjoying free time to explore more.

Energy Level

Duration

7 Hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

There will be free time in both cities to explore on your own
Enjoy a guided walking tour to the Church of St. George for a panoramic view of the Marina di Portofino before visiting the striking Castello Brown
Spend the day sightseeing and shopping in the posh Italian Riviera
Arrive at the picturesque village of Portofino by public ferry

Need to know

Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
The order of sites visited may vary
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Approximately 1-hour guided tour in Portofino
Approximately 1-hour drive to/from Santa Margherita
Approximately 2 hours of free time in Portofino and 45 minutes of free time in Santa Margherita
All times are approximate — traffic, high season, road closures, etc. may occur
This tour will stop at Rapallo by bus and visit Santa Margherita and Portofino by ferry boat
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Picture Perfection in Portofino & Santa Margherita

Enjoy all the views from the ferry, tour the gorgeous streets in Portofino, and enjoy free time in stunning Santa Margherita.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

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