Boat Tour La Spezia - Portovenere - Lerici - Tellaro - Islands
Description
A private boat tour in the Gulf of Poets and Cinque Terre is an unforgettable experience that allows you to explore some of the most fascinating coastal areas of Italy in an exclusive and personalized way. Sailing along the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Poets, you will have the opportunity to admire breathtaking landscapes, cliffs overlooking the sea and enchanting seaside villages such as Lerici and Portovenere, rich in history and charm.
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During the tour we will have the opportunity to see the splendid Lerici from the sea, with its characteristic marina full of sailing boats and colorful houses which together form a very suggestive landscape. Together with the Castle that dominates the city this part offers a very fascinating moment!
As soon as we leave Lerici behind, we will continue along the coast to reach a magical place, characterized by small beaches hidden among the rocks, immersed in a breathtaking natural context!
Tellaro, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, deserves to be seen from the sea, with the village perched on a cliff facing the Gulf of Poets surrounded by a crystal clear sea!
From the meeting point we will leave towards Portovenere, a splendid pearl on the sea! During the first part of the tour we will have the opportunity to admire the internal landscapes of the gulf that will surround us, we will pass along the city villages, until we reach the Gulf dam where there are the nurseries, the characteristic muscle and oyster farms. We will pass in front of Portovenere, a very characteristic location for being beautiful and romantic at the same time, along the stretch of sea between Portovenere and the Palmaria island located right in front. We will continue slowly to fully enjoy the surrounding landscape, with the possibility of taking some photos or enjoying a few minutes of relaxation in front of the wonderful church of San Pietro, which stands at the furthest point of the town and overlooks the open sea.
Just behind the church of San Pietro in Portovenere, there is the Byron Cave, named after the famous poet Lord Byron whose legend says that he often came to that cave to get inspiration for his poems, a very fascinating place!
The Palmaria island is located right in front of Portovenere, and it offers very beautiful coves with crystal clear water.
Absolutely not to be missed, one of the favorite destinations for "locals", Tinetto is the smallest of the islands that form the small archipelago in front of Portovenere. Watching the sunset from here is fantastic!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
Andrea’s communication with me was exceptional from beginning to end. I would defintely recommend them and would use them again!
The boat trip was truly a fantastic experience. We saw beautiful bays and coves while taking the first swim of the season in crystal-clear waters! Thank you, Captain Dario!!!
Great tour with Andrea 👌 We recommend 100%
Oh, the best day of our entire cruise was the day we had this experience. It was so relaxing I almost fell asleep, but there was too much to see. We had such a great time that we are going to book again for our next tip there. We can't wait to bring my husband's mother with us on her first ever trip out of the US. She is so excited, and I know she will love this adventure as much as we did.
We had an amazing experience on our boat tour with Dario! He shared a lot of the history of the areas we saw from the boat and knew the perfect spots to stop and swim. The focaccia bread snacks and drinks were a delicious bonus! This was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. Thank you, Dario, for being our captain!
This excursion was a mix of great and not-so-great! We arranged to get on the boat at Portovenere, but the skipper (Dario) went to a La Spezia. He did try to call me but I was having trouble with my phone. Eventually, with the help of several people from a different tour company, we made contact and he came and picked us up …albeit an hour past the appointment time. The boat was not at all comfortable, but the scenery was gorgeous and Dario spoke English well and had delicious snacks and drinks. All was going well until we neared the end when the Coast Guard stopped us. They and Darrio spoke for several minutes before Dario announced, “We have a problem.” The problem was documentation. It was unclear if it was the boat’s documents or that of the skipper, but the Coast Guards were unhappy. Eventually, they did allow him to take us back to Portovenere, but they made him return and we’re not sure what happened to him after that. Darrio did take several photos for us and promised I would receive them afterwards, but that hasn’t happened and it was 10 days ago.
Dario was an amazing captain! He made it such a wonderful day for my husband’s birthday. He swam with us and brought the best snacks and drinks. 10/10 I highly recommend!
Fantastic day! Dario was a great guide. We got to see beautiful villages sailing toward Cinque Terre. We swam at Red Rocks, which exceeded expectations. The water was beautiful. Dario served prosecco, beer, water, and soda along with some delicious focaccia. We’d highly recommend. The Thompson from Virginia.
Very good arrangement where we got to see a lot of spectacular archipelago. And nice places where we got bathed and some snacks and fruit we got too! And plenty of drink show we wanted. Very nice travel guide! Recommend to take the trip!
Dario was an amazing guide it truly was the most special day! He also took us around for a tour of the gulf of poets. I also have a gluten allergy and they went out of their way to ensure I had plenty to eat on the tour.
