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Genoa in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Genoa lets you explore the whole Riviera. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Genoa — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Aquarium
  2. 2Day 2: Portofino
  3. 3Day 3: Cinque Terre
  4. 4Riviera evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, the Aquarium and a pesto class.

Day 2: Portofino

Boat trip to Portofino, Camogli and San Fruttuoso.

Day 3: Cinque Terre

Day trip to the colourful cliffside villages.

Genoa in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Genoa and the Riviera?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Portofino on day two, and the Cinque Terre on day three, using Genoa as a base for the best of the Ligurian Riviera.
What is the best day trip from Genoa for 3 days?
Portofino is the most glamorous and easiest, while the Cinque Terre is the most spectacular coastline; both are unmissable from Genoa.
How do I plan a 3-day Genoa itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Portofino, and day three at the Cinque Terre, booking the boat trips and tours ahead in summer.