Description
This Gulf of Poets tour with a local guide is for people who want to see the area through the eyes of someone who lives in it. It starts in La Spezia's main square and heads out into the scenery that made artists fall in love with this stretch of Liguria, over a long day of about seven hours.
The route reaches the places that give the gulf its character, such as Portovenere and Lerici, and the guide shows you what a visitor on their own would probably miss, from history to nature to everyday food. Think of it as spending a day the way a local would, rather than ticking off sights.
Tastings are part of the day:
- focaccia
- pesto
- olive oil
- limoncino
- coffee
The tour may include a swim stop, so a towel can come in handy. The guide speaks English, Italian or French. It is not a tour for everyone, and that is the point: it suits curious travellers who prefer depth to a checklist.