Travel
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-Pisa Airport (PSA) – approximately 1 hour by car from Lerici
-Florence Airport (FLR) – around 1.5 hours by car from Lerici
-Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) – 3 hours and 15 minutes by car from Lerici
One of the best ways to reach the Gulf of Poets from any of above suggested airports is by car.
If you are comfortable driving and if you wish to explore the Ligurian Region before or after the wedding events, renting a car is the most flexible and convenient option.
If you wish to travel in total comfort, booking a private transfer to/from the main airport is the ideal solution, as it ensures a smooth and care-free arrival.
Considering that September is the high season in Italy, we highly recommend you to arrange your private transportation ahead of time, between 2 and 3 months before the event.
Please feel free to contact our Guest Experience & Management Team at sarahandgeorgi@sposiamovi.it to ask for a tailor-made quotation and to confirm your transfer service.
Lerici
Lerici is a charming Ligurian seaside town, known as the “Pearl of the Gulf”. Its medieval San Giorgio Castle overlooks the sea and today houses a geo-paleontological museum. The town is full of narrow alleys and colored houses and charming churches like San Francesco Church and the Oratory of San Rocco. From its waterfront promenade, you can easily reach the nearby the beach of San Terenzo with its clear waters.
Portovenere
Portovenere is a picturesque medieval fishing village perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Gulf of Poets. Its narrow, colorful tower-houses line the waterfront, giving the town a timeless and enchanting feel. The Church of San Pietro, built in black and white stripes, stands on the cliff edge with breathtaking sea views. High above, Doria Castle dominates the skyline, while nearby you can enjoy a swim Byron’s Cave, just beneath the cliffs where Lord Byron once found inspiration.
The Cinque Terre:
The Cinque Terre (Five Lands) is a stunning stretch of rugged Ligurian coastline made up of five colorful seaside villages perched on cliffs above the Mediterranean, also enlisted as Unesco World Heritage Sites. These five towns (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso) are connected by scenic hiking trails, historic stairways, and terraced vineyards. You can easily reach them by train from La Spezia with the Cinque Terre Express train. Alternatively, ferry boats depart daily from Lerici, Portovenere and La Spezia and offer a breathtaking coastal approach to the villages by sea.
Portofino
Portofino is a glamorous Ligurian village nestled on a rocky promontory, with pastel-colored houses overlooking its tiny harbor. It combines the beauty of the nature with refined luxury, exclusive boutiques and yachts. From its picturesque Piazzetta, visitors can hike to historic spots like Castello Brown and the Lighthouse for stunning sea vistas. The surrounding protected park provides peaceful walking trails through Mediterranean vegetation and coastal cliffs.
Boat Tours
Experience the magic of the Gulf of Poets from the sea aboard a boat. Sail through crystal-clear waters and admire the colorful seaside villages of the enchanting Ligurian region.
Aphrodite Boat Tours
AMG Boat Experiences
Cooking Classes
Take part in a Ligurian cooking class and bring home the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine. Learn how to prepare traditional local recipes like pesto and handmade pasta.
Home Cooking Paola
Bajeco Pesto School
Wine Tastings
Taste the flavors of Ligurian lands through an authentic wine tasting. Savor the aromas of fine local wines, explore ancient cellars and terraced vineyards, and discover the history of the oldest Ligurian wineries.
Hiking & Bike Tours
Explore the best scenic trails and hidden paths on foot or by bike together with an expert guide. Immerse yourself in the region’s unique combination of sea, mountains and picturesque coastline villages.
Trekking Liguria
Cinque Terre Bike Tour
If you would like to enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Gulf of Poets before or after the wedding celebrations, our Guest Experience Team will be glad to assist you. Please feel free to contact them via email at sarahandgeorgi@sposiamovi.it to receive bespoke proposals and tailor-made quotations.