Raelinn Doty Schmitt
Travel With Raelinn, LLC
Ligurian Coast April 2025
Apr 26, 2025 to May 3, 2025
Liguria Italy
BENVENUTO IN ITALIA
Ciao, cari amici!
Discover the allure of the Ligurian Coast with me.
Relax into a gentle pace on a tour centered around the philosophy of slow travel and slow food. Each location,
Discover the allure of the Ligurian Coast with me.
Relax into a gentle pace on a tour centered around the philosophy of slow travel and slow food. Each location,
meal and experience is carefully crafted so you can savor every momentand immerse yourself in the Italian way of life.
We are going on an intimate and scenic tour that skips the usual rush, giving you the chance to drink in every detail of Italy's fabled Ligurian Coast.
We are going on an intimate and scenic tour that skips the usual rush, giving you the chance to drink in every detail of Italy's fabled Ligurian Coast.
I’m calling on all of you who crave the REAL Dolce Vita, balanced with a dash of local adventure and a touch of luxury.
And this time I’m coming with you, so you really will
Travel With Raelinn.
Here’s a taste of what’s ahead…
And this time I’m coming with you, so you really will
Travel With Raelinn.
Here’s a taste of what’s ahead…
Day 1 Saturday 26 April - Benvenuto!
We begin our adventure in an impossibly charming boutique hotel in gorgeous
Santa Margherita Ligure where direct views of the calm sea set the tone for our stay.
Our personal assistant will be waiting to tell us all about our upcoming journey.
We’ll check in, relax after our travel day, and start feeling the Italian way of life
at our welcome dinner at the wonderful restaurant at the hotel.
Then a taste of La Dolce Far Niente (the sweet art of doing nothing)
which is just perfect after a long flight!
Meals included: dinner
We begin our adventure in an impossibly charming boutique hotel in gorgeous
Santa Margherita Ligure where direct views of the calm sea set the tone for our stay.
Our personal assistant will be waiting to tell us all about our upcoming journey.
We’ll check in, relax after our travel day, and start feeling the Italian way of life
at our welcome dinner at the wonderful restaurant at the hotel.
Then a taste of La Dolce Far Niente (the sweet art of doing nothing)
which is just perfect after a long flight!
Meals included: dinner
Day 2 Sunday 27 April - Portofino and Beyond
We can't (and shouldn't) skip ALL the hotspots!
There are good reasons why they are popular. Portofino is spectacular.
We travel by ferry to picturesque Portofino and surrounding less-frequented villages
where the idyllic charm of coastal Italy is revealed. Then we will reach by boat the
fascinating village of San Fruttuoso an amazing cove with a Medieval abbey
built right on the beach, restored and protected by FAI, the Italian National Trust.
Here, we'll indulge in authentic local cuisine and wines, each dish a
celebration of commitment to Liguria's unique culinary heritage.
Then back to Santa Margherita by ferry in the afternoon for some leisurely free time
for the rest of the evening. A great time for a paseggiata and aperitivo by the sea
or simply relaxing on the gorgeous hotel grounds (or both!)
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Monday 28 April - Rapallo Food Tour and Pesto Class
After breakfast, reach Rapallo with a private transfer. Here, we will meet our host
Guido (you are going to LOVE him!) and start with a welcome Aperitivo. Then we head to his emporium
filled with local specialties and learn to make pesto with mortar and pestle. The tour continues
through the narrow alleys of the picturesque old center of Rapallo towards the vibrant
food market to get to know the ingredients of the local cuisine. Then we'll discover
the traditional shops, from the artisanal pasta factory to the focaccia bakery
and many other "bottegas" where we will have our tastebuds delighted with
local delicacies. We end with a refreshing gelato. Ahhhhh. Perfection.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to take a stroll
on the beautiful sea promenade before heading back to Santa Margherita.
Roundtrip private transfer.
Meals included: breakfast, tastings during the food tour
Day 3 Monday 28 April - Rapallo Food Tour and Pesto Class
After breakfast, reach Rapallo with a private transfer. Here, we will meet our host
Guido (you are going to LOVE him!) and start with a welcome Aperitivo. Then we head to his emporium
filled with local specialties and learn to make pesto with mortar and pestle. The tour continues
through the narrow alleys of the picturesque old center of Rapallo towards the vibrant
food market to get to know the ingredients of the local cuisine. Then we'll discover
the traditional shops, from the artisanal pasta factory to the focaccia bakery
and many other "bottegas" where we will have our tastebuds delighted with
local delicacies. We end with a refreshing gelato. Ahhhhh. Perfection.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to take a stroll
on the beautiful sea promenade before heading back to Santa Margherita.
Roundtrip private transfer.
Meals included: breakfast, tastings during the food tour
Day 4 Tuesday 29 April - Be Charmed by Genoa's Authenticity
After breakfast, private transfer to Genoa. Here your private tour guide waits for you
to let you discover Genoa with an insider’s perspective. Wandering through the “Carrugi”
alleys is a unique experience and we believe that by just walking through this maze
of historical streets, you’ll find the “real” Genoa essence. You’ll discover
the largest medieval old town in Europe, walk along its narrow alleyways,
stop in the squares and in the Renaissance streets of the historical town.
You’ll walk in Via Garibaldi, a Unesco World Heritage Site which will leave you speechless
with its painted palaces built by noble families in the XV century. You will be charmed
by the contrasts and the authenticity of the town and visit some traditional shops passed down
from generations, where it looks like stepping back in time. At lunch,
you will enter a traditional trattoria and taste local specialties such as vegetable pies
and fried anchovies. In the afternoon you will continue to explore this fascinating town
and have some free time before going back to Santa Margherita.
Back to Santa Margherita Ligure in the afternoon. Roundtrip private transfer.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Wednesday 30 April - The Spirit of Chiavari
Today, after breakfast, with your tour guide you’ll explore the Cinque Terre villages.
Spend the morning visiting Vernazza and Manarola, two of the most iconic villages.
At lunch reach a gorgeous wine estate nestled just above the village of Monterosso.
It’s a true oasis of peace and tranquility where surrounded by vineyards and olive trees,
you will enjoy a lunch with local specialties paired with the excellent Cinque Terre wines.
Take your time to relax on the lawn sipping a Limoncino prepared with the lemons you see around you.
In the afternoon, take a walk through the narrow streets of the village of Monterosso
until you reach the bright promenade and the Capuchin convent from which you will enjoy
a magnificent view of the bay.
Full-day roundtrip transfer with private driver. Transfers between the Cinque Terre villages by train.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Today, after breakfast, with your tour guide you’ll explore the Cinque Terre villages.
Spend the morning visiting Vernazza and Manarola, two of the most iconic villages.
At lunch reach a gorgeous wine estate nestled just above the village of Monterosso.
It’s a true oasis of peace and tranquility where surrounded by vineyards and olive trees,
you will enjoy a lunch with local specialties paired with the excellent Cinque Terre wines.
Take your time to relax on the lawn sipping a Limoncino prepared with the lemons you see around you.
In the afternoon, take a walk through the narrow streets of the village of Monterosso
until you reach the bright promenade and the Capuchin convent from which you will enjoy
a magnificent view of the bay.
Full-day roundtrip transfer with private driver. Transfers between the Cinque Terre villages by train.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
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Day 6 Thursday 1 May - Olive Oil and Picturesque Camogli
In the morning, enjoy an exclusive and sustainable experience on the slopes of Portofino Mountain.
You will be welcomed in the olive farm of a local family, who has resumed with passion
the traditional activity of olive growing and oil making. The location is breathtaking:
a beautiful country estate surrounded by terraced gardens and olive trees.
From here the view extends over the whole Gulf of Portofino. And it will be just for you since
the family opens the doors of their gorgeous house just for our guests. Accompanied by the producer,
you will have an exclusive and private tour of the olive groves of this authentic farm
and taste the unique olive oil they produce. You will know more about the Ligurian olive oil
and the huge job of this family to recover the abandoned lands. On the patio of
the beautiful villa overlooking the gulf, you will learn about traditional recipes passed down
from generations and enjoy a light lunch with local specialties in front of a magnificent view.
In the afternoon you will reach the super picturesque fishing village of Camogli
which will fascinate you with its row of tall and colourful fishermen’s houses and the tiny port.
Meals included: breakfast, light lunch
In the morning, enjoy an exclusive and sustainable experience on the slopes of Portofino Mountain.
You will be welcomed in the olive farm of a local family, who has resumed with passion
the traditional activity of olive growing and oil making. The location is breathtaking:
a beautiful country estate surrounded by terraced gardens and olive trees.
From here the view extends over the whole Gulf of Portofino. And it will be just for you since
the family opens the doors of their gorgeous house just for our guests. Accompanied by the producer,
you will have an exclusive and private tour of the olive groves of this authentic farm
and taste the unique olive oil they produce. You will know more about the Ligurian olive oil
and the huge job of this family to recover the abandoned lands. On the patio of
the beautiful villa overlooking the gulf, you will learn about traditional recipes passed down
from generations and enjoy a light lunch with local specialties in front of a magnificent view.
In the afternoon you will reach the super picturesque fishing village of Camogli
which will fascinate you with its row of tall and colourful fishermen’s houses and the tiny port.
Meals included: breakfast, light lunch
Day 7 Friday 2 May - Chiavari Artisans and Tastes
Today, after breakfast, you’ll discover the most authentic side of the Italian Riviera
just a few minutes away from the famous Portofino village. With your expert and passionate local guide,
discover Chiavari, a hidden gem not touched by tourism yet. Wander along the old alleyways
lined with ancient arcades. Explore the lively open-air food market and find old food shops
passed down from generations. Be charmed by the traditional artisans' shops like
the woodcarver or the producer of candles in a tradition five hundred years old.
Enjoy a relaxing pause in an old pastry shop and taste local cookies. Enter a traditional "Trattoria"
and taste the delicious Farinata, a sort of chickpea flour pancake that will delight your taste buds!
Afternoon at your disposal Roundtrip transfer by train (about 30 minutes per ride.)
In the evening farewell dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, light lunch, and dinner
Today, after breakfast, you’ll discover the most authentic side of the Italian Riviera
just a few minutes away from the famous Portofino village. With your expert and passionate local guide,
discover Chiavari, a hidden gem not touched by tourism yet. Wander along the old alleyways
lined with ancient arcades. Explore the lively open-air food market and find old food shops
passed down from generations. Be charmed by the traditional artisans' shops like
the woodcarver or the producer of candles in a tradition five hundred years old.
Enjoy a relaxing pause in an old pastry shop and taste local cookies. Enter a traditional "Trattoria"
and taste the delicious Farinata, a sort of chickpea flour pancake that will delight your taste buds!
Afternoon at your disposal Roundtrip transfer by train (about 30 minutes per ride.)
In the evening farewell dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, light lunch, and dinner
On day 7, As our journey comes to a close
and we prepare to head home, I’m confident you'll carry away with you
a bit of the tranquility possible only in Italy. This tour offers profound experiences
that invite you to live passionately, yet also embrace the serene, just as the Italians do.
Interested in joining me on this voyage of slow pace and local flavor?
Space is limited to just 6-10 people for this unique journey
as we prefer to keep our groups small. This permits us to visit places large
groups simply cannot go and to have a smaller footprint on the places we visit.
So gather some friends/family/colleagues/group members
and let’s have the time of our lives together in Italy!
and we prepare to head home, I’m confident you'll carry away with you
a bit of the tranquility possible only in Italy. This tour offers profound experiences
that invite you to live passionately, yet also embrace the serene, just as the Italians do.
Interested in joining me on this voyage of slow pace and local flavor?
Space is limited to just 6-10 people for this unique journey
as we prefer to keep our groups small. This permits us to visit places large
groups simply cannot go and to have a smaller footprint on the places we visit.
So gather some friends/family/colleagues/group members
and let’s have the time of our lives together in Italy!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Accommodation Selection: Hotel Continental – Santa Margherita Ligure
www.hotel-continental.it/en/home
An elegant 4-star hotel situated in a beautiful setting overlooking the Gulf of Santa Margherita.
It has a gorgeous park with the best panorama of Portofino and Santa Margherita, a private rocky beach,
two restaurants overlooking the sea, one of which is pied dans l’eau on the private beach
(bring water shoes for optimal comfort on rocky beahes),
and a brand new fitness centre with calidarium (Roman bath) and panoramic gym.
Price per person: Euro 5500
Single supplement: Euro 900
Minimum 6 people - Max 10
Deadline to register 31 January 2025
Included:
• 7 nights 4* hotel Continental in Santa Margherita – breakfast included • 2 dinners • 5 lunches • 5 days Private guide • Tastings during the food tour in Genoa • Food tour in Rapallo • Olive oil experience • Entrance San Fruttuoso Abbey • Ferry tickets on day 2 • Cinque Terre day pass on Day 3 • Train tickets on day 6 • Private transportation with minibus or 2 minivans as per itinerary • City tax • our 24h support during the trip
Not included:
• arrival and departure transfers • meals and beverages other than those mentioned above • transfers other than those mentioned above • entrance fees (if necessary – except for San Fruttuoso Abbey which is included) • travel insurance • airfare to/from Italy • all that is not included in the above list.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment by credit card (+2.9% credit card fee) or bank transfer.
Deposit: Euro 500 per person at the moment of booking, non-refundable
Final balance due on February 21, 2025, non-refundable
IMPORTANT NOTES
• This trip is not suitable for people with mobility problems • The order of the days may change • Due to reasons beyond our control, the itinerary and activities may be subject to change without notice and be replaced with similar tours and activities of equal or greater value • Food allergies or restrictions must be communicated by email at the moment of booking. If not, we will not be able to adapt the activities to special needs
www.hotel-continental.it/en/home
An elegant 4-star hotel situated in a beautiful setting overlooking the Gulf of Santa Margherita.
It has a gorgeous park with the best panorama of Portofino and Santa Margherita, a private rocky beach,
two restaurants overlooking the sea, one of which is pied dans l’eau on the private beach
(bring water shoes for optimal comfort on rocky beahes),
and a brand new fitness centre with calidarium (Roman bath) and panoramic gym.
Price per person: Euro 5500
Single supplement: Euro 900
Minimum 6 people - Max 10
Deadline to register 31 January 2025
Included:
• 7 nights 4* hotel Continental in Santa Margherita – breakfast included • 2 dinners • 5 lunches • 5 days Private guide • Tastings during the food tour in Genoa • Food tour in Rapallo • Olive oil experience • Entrance San Fruttuoso Abbey • Ferry tickets on day 2 • Cinque Terre day pass on Day 3 • Train tickets on day 6 • Private transportation with minibus or 2 minivans as per itinerary • City tax • our 24h support during the trip
Not included:
• arrival and departure transfers • meals and beverages other than those mentioned above • transfers other than those mentioned above • entrance fees (if necessary – except for San Fruttuoso Abbey which is included) • travel insurance • airfare to/from Italy • all that is not included in the above list.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment by credit card (+2.9% credit card fee) or bank transfer.
Deposit: Euro 500 per person at the moment of booking, non-refundable
Final balance due on February 21, 2025, non-refundable
IMPORTANT NOTES
• This trip is not suitable for people with mobility problems • The order of the days may change • Due to reasons beyond our control, the itinerary and activities may be subject to change without notice and be replaced with similar tours and activities of equal or greater value • Food allergies or restrictions must be communicated by email at the moment of booking. If not, we will not be able to adapt the activities to special needs
Available Packages
Ligurian Coast - 26 April - 3 May 2025
Unavailable as of
January 31, 2025
$6,300.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person
Discover the allure of the Ligurian Coast with me.
Relax into a gentle pace on a tour centered around the philosophy of slow travel and slow food. Each location, meal, and experience is carefully crafted so you can savor every momentand immerse yourself in the Italian way of life.
We are going on an intimate and scenic tour that skips the usual rush, giving you the chance to drink in every detail of Italy's fabled Ligurian Coast. I’m calling on all of you who crave the REAL Dolce Vita, balanced with a dash of local adventure and a touch of luxury.
Relax into a gentle pace on a tour centered around the philosophy of slow travel and slow food. Each location, meal, and experience is carefully crafted so you can savor every momentand immerse yourself in the Italian way of life.
We are going on an intimate and scenic tour that skips the usual rush, giving you the chance to drink in every detail of Italy's fabled Ligurian Coast. I’m calling on all of you who crave the REAL Dolce Vita, balanced with a dash of local adventure and a touch of luxury.
We will visit Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Rapallo, Cinque Terre, Chiavari, Camogli, Portofino and more. Visits will include tastings of local foods and wines, strolls through beautiful cities and villages, cooking classes, many meals, and artisan visits.
PRICE PER PERSON:
Euro 5500 per person
Single supplement Euro 900
Minimum 6 – maximum 10 paying guests
The trip must be confirmed (with minimum 6) within 31 January 2025.
INCLUDED • 7 nights 4* hotel Continental in Santa Margherita – breakfast included • 2 dinners • 5 lunches • 5 days Private guide • Tastings during the food tour in Genoa • Food tour in Rapallo • Olive oil experience • Entrance San Fruttuoso Abbey • Ferry tickets on day 2 • Cinque Terre day pass on Day 3 • Train tickets on day 6 • Private transportation with minibus or 2 minivans as per itinerary • City tax • our 24h support during the trip
NOT INCLUDED
• arrival and departure transfers • meals and beverages other than those mentioned above • transfers other than those mentioned above • entrance fees (if necessary – except for San Fruttuoso Abbey which is included) • travel insurance • airfare to/from Italy • all that is not included in the above list
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment by credit card (+2.9% credit card fee) or bank transfer.
Deposit: Euro 500 per person at the moment of booking, non-refundable
Final balance due on February 10, 2025, non-refundable
IMPORTANT NOTES
• This trip is not suitable for people with mobility problems • The order of the days may change • Due to reasons beyond our control, the itinerary and activities may be subject to change without notice and be replaced with similar tours and activities of equal or greater value • Food allergies or restrictions must be communicated by email at the moment of booking. If not, we will not be able to adapt the activities to special needs
Pricing in USD is approximate and adjusted to account for fluctuations in the exchange rate. Actual prices are listed above in Euro