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Portovenere, Porto Venere

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Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, Portovenere is a part of a series of villages called Cinque Terre connected by train and a walking path that follows the coastal cliffs. It takes a few hours to get from one end to the other, so break up your walk with stops for wine and antipasto. For the best views, take a ferry between the villages. You can visit a number of historic churches, some built as early as the 12th century, such as St. Peter's Gothic cathedral. Lord Byron spent some time in the area and added to its romantic appeal with his stories. See Portovenere and all Porto Venere has to offer by arranging your trip with our Porto Venere trip itinerary planning site.
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Tours to Portovenere

FROM $183 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Sailing Day Trip from La Spezia
4.3
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $172 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan With Hotel Pickup
4.3
Duration: 14 hours
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FROM $1,058 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Private Tour from Lucca
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $1,059 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre Private Tour from Livorno
5.0
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $208 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Small Group Hike to Portovenere with Local Guide
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $124 BOOK WITH VIATOR E-bike tours from La Spezia
3.5
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $722 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Tour From Forte Dei Marmi
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $577 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private The Enchantment of the Ligurian Coast: Cinque Terre and Portovenere
Duration: 12 hours
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Walking towards Portovenere and the secrets of the ancient olives roman mill
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $1,537 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fished and grilled: a private cruise in Cinque Terre and a special lunch onboard
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $260 BOOK WITH VIATOR Riding to Portovenere: an e-bike tour across the magic of "Golfo dei Poeti"
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $156 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mountain Bike Tour in the Cinque Terre
Duration: 6 hours
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  • By Seaside67957776674
    We came around Lunchtime so it was hard to find parking. If you want to come, come early. But it was no problem. Because it was totally worth it. Portovenere is such a beautiful place. We made a Boat....  more »
  • By danieleg00
    Every time I get here I fall in love once again. The sea, the houses, the tiny road which crosses the town, the castle, the nature and the ice cream are only a bunch of the reasons why you should...  more »
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