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Genoa City Add-On

Italy’s proud city

Discover noble Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus and John Cabot, as an add-on to another Inntravel holiday in northern Italy. You’ll stay in a well-located, characterful hotel, and we include notes for a self-guided city walking tour.

What is included

2 nights
2 breakfasts
notes for a self-guided city walking tour

Genoa City Add-On

Italy’s proud city

View over Genoa

The port

Fountains and baroque architecture

Funicular railway

Maritime station

Coastal fishing port

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Itinerary
Accommodation
Prices & travel
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What is included

2 nights
2 breakfasts
notes for a self-guided city walking tour

Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  City Add-On
- Included extras
  
  Notes for a self-guided city walking tour
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  24kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  2
- Accommodation
  
  Centrally located hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day
- Price
  
  From £185pp
- Travel
  
  None included
- Start
  
  Any day
- When you can travel
  - J
  - F
  - M
  - A
  - M
  - J
  - J
  - A
  - S
  - O
  - N
  - D
  The season for this holiday is:
  01 March 2025 - 30 November 2025
  01 March 2026 - 30 November 2026

Genoa

The city of Genoa has had a long and proud tradition as a seafaring port and during the early Middle Ages Genoese merchants vied with their counterparts from Venice for control over the Mediterranean. This was the age of great exploration and discovery in the New World and it is perhaps no coincidence that both Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Columbus) and Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) were born here. Delve into the city's rich history as you explore the narrow alleyways, ancient churches and Renaissance-style palaces of the Old Town, using our included walking notes to guide you round.

View over Genoa

The port

Fountains and baroque architecture

Funicular railway

Maritime station

Coastal fishing port

Sightseeing

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Discover Genoa's key sights and hidden gems on our self-guided city walking tour. The main features include the Piazza de Ferrari, around which are the Opera and the Palace of the Doges; the monumental Via Garibaldi; and the vibrant narrow streets and alleys of the Old Town. There is also the house where Christopher Columbus is said to have been born and various attractions at 'Porto Antico', the historic centre of the port, with its many waterfront shops and eateries.
Museums

Delve into the past

Delve into the past

During the early-nineteenth century, Genoa’s leading citizens, led by its principal statesman, Giuseppe Mazzini, played a crucial role in the unification of Italy, which was achieved in 1861. A museum to the man who propounded a ‘United States of Europe’ way back in the 1860s is just one of many you can visit in the city. Others include the Red and White Palaces, the Museum of World Cultures and the Museo del Tesoro, which houses the silver platter that reputedly displayed the head of John the Baptist.
Beyond the centre

Piazza Castello & the Corso Italia

Piazza Castello & the Corso Italia

For a bird’s eye view over the city, we recommend taking the elevator from Piazza del Portello up to Piazza Castello; or take the funicular to Chiesa di Sant'Anna from where you can walk back down to the city. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Corso Italia, a seafront promenade that runs for 2.5 kilometres towards the promontory of Portofino and the small lighthouse of Punta Vagno.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two hotels, both ideally located for exploring the city. Please state your preference when booking.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Hotel Continental
Genoa
The Continental, a superior 4-star hotel, is located in the old part of the city, within easy walking distance of the main points of interest. It boasts an excellent restaurant offering traditional local dishes and typical Mediterranean cuisine, plus splendid views of the port and one of the most famous squares in Genoa. Harking back to the Italian Art Deco era, with various original features, the décor creates an atmosphere of refined elegance.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Grand Hotel Savoia
Genoa
This elegant hotel, situated in Genoa's historic centre, is within walking distance of key attractions like Palazzo Ducale, Carlo Felice Theatre, and the Galata Sea Museum. Its many luxurious, individually decorated rooms capture the bygone era of wealthy travellers awaiting transatlantic liners in the early 20th century. The hotel also features two restaurants, a well-equipped spa, fitness centre, and a rooftop jacuzzi for guests to enjoy.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Prices

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Prices for first-named hotel (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Hotel Continental, 2 nights: 01 March 2025 - 30 November 2025 & 01 March 2026 - 30 November 2026

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 - 26 Mar 2025	£175	£130
27 Mar - 5 Apr 2025	£195	£155
6 - 21 Apr 2025	£225	£185
22 Apr - 31 Aug 2025 #	£195	£155
1 - 14 Sep 2025	£225	£185
15 Sep - 6 Oct 2025	£270	£225
7 Oct - 28 Nov 2025	£195	£155
1 - 26 Mar 2026	£185	£135
27 Mar - 5 Apr 2026	£205	£165
6 - 21 Apr 2026	£240	£195
22 Apr - 31 Aug 2026 #	£205	£165
1 - 14 Sep 2026	£240	£195
15 Sep - 6 Oct 2026	£285	£240
7 Oct - 28 Nov 2026	£205	£165

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

# Hotel Continental: add £26pp/n (£52 in a single room) for stays 19-20 May 2023
# Hotel Continental: add £29pp/n (£582 in a single room) for stays 17-18 May 2024

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Prices for Grand Hotel Savoia (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Grand Hotel Savoia, 2 nights: 01 March 2025 - 30 November 2025 & 01 March 2026 - 30 November 2026

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 - 26 Mar 2025	£225	£170
27 Mar - 5 Apr 2025	£255	£195
6 - 21 Apr 2025	£290	£225
22 Apr - 30 Aug 2025	£255	£195
31 Aug - 6 Oct 2025	£290	£225
7 Oct - 28 Nov 2025	£255	£195
1 - 26 Mar 2026	£240	£180
27 Mar - 5 Apr 2026	£270	£205
6 - 21 Apr 2026	£305	£240
22 Apr - 30 Aug 2026	£270	£205
31 Aug - 6 Oct 2026	£305	£240
7 Oct - 28 Nov 2026	£270	£205

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

# Hotel Continental: add £26pp/n (£52 in a single room) for stays 19-20 May 2023
# Hotel Continental: add £29pp/n (£582 in a single room) for stays 17-18 May 2024

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel Continental, Genoa (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Mar - 26 Mar 2025	£73	£130
27 Mar - 05 Apr 2025	£82	£146
06 Apr - 21 Apr 2025	£99	£181
22 Apr - 31 Aug 2025 #	£82	£146
01 Sep - 14 Sep 2025	£99	£181
15 Sep - 06 Oct 2025	£116	£215
07 Oct - 30 Nov 2025	£82	£146
01 Mar - 26 Mar 2026	£77	£137
27 Mar - 05 Apr 2026	£87	£155
06 Apr - 21 Apr 2026	£105	£192
22 Apr - 31 Aug 2026 #	£87	£155
01 Sep - 14 Sep 2026	£105	£192
15 Sep - 06 Oct 2026	£122	£227
07 Oct - 30 Nov 2026	£87	£155

# Add £26pp/n (£52 in a single room) for stays 19-20 May 2023
# Add £29pp/n (£58 in a single room) for stays 17-18 May 2024

Room upgrades & extra nights - Grand Hotel Savoia

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Grand Hotel Savoia, Genoa (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Mar - 26 Mar 2025	£99	£172
27 Mar - 05 Apr 2025	£107	£189
06 Apr - 21 Apr 2025	£124	£223
22 Apr - 30 Aug 2025	£107	£189
31 Aug - 06 Oct 2025	£124	£223
07 Oct - 30 Nov 2025	£107	£189
01 Mar - 26 Mar 2026	£105	£182
27 Mar - 05 Apr 2026	£113	£200
06 Apr - 21 Apr 2026	£131	£236
22 Apr - 30 Aug 2026	£113	£200
31 Aug - 06 Oct 2026	£131	£236
07 Oct - 30 Nov 2026	£113	£200

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Genoa airport website.

Getting between Genoa Cristoforo Colombo airport and the city (7km):

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Bus	40 minutes	every 15-30 minutes

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	30 minutes	20-25€

Reviews

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Sue & Dave, Midlands

01 October 2023

A really fabulous holiday. We took train journeys up and down the coastal villages following Inntravel walking routes. Weather was glorious and we had such picturesque /stunning views. The walks are challenging and we'd say sticks were essential. We saw all the Cinque Terres (our favourite possibly Manarola) but equally stunning and quieter were the other villages to the north. Edera hotel is fabulous, (staff are so helpful) and in a perfect position to access trains. We added on the Genoa city walking day and enjoyed exploring all the lovely historic areas as well as a visit to the superb aquarium. Probably one of our most enjoyable holidays to date and certainly stunning. Thanks Inntravel and thanks to the colleague who helped me sort out a flight ticket problem!

INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer combined our discovery walking holiday 'The Quiet Side of the Italian Riviera' with a city add-on in Genoa
Billbo

16 April 2023

Boat trips around the Cinque Terre were excellent as was the hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour around Genoa.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walk The Quiet Side of the Italian Riviera with our Genoa City add-on
Ms E Garrett

Warminster

13 September 2022

The Quiet Side of the Italian Riviera is a great holiday for those wanting a really comfortable, luxurious hotel and the option to choose a lazy day, long or short walks or even a day on the beach in response to personal preference or local weather conditions. Moneglia is a delightful town with nice beach and shops and restaurants and indeed less busy than the cinque terre villages. The train is easy to use. The hotel is relaxed and while the Michelin star restaurant is there for foodies, Eds Bistro also provides an interesting menu and fewer corses if you so choose.
We loved Grand Hotel Sevoia (Genoa add on) - timeless, with much reference to its special place in Genoa's history. Palazzos full of wonderful art are a great treat and just wandering the old streets and newly developed harbour area was an enjoyable end to a great holiday.

Price from

£185pp | 2 nights

Genoa City Add-On. 2 nights

Price from

£185pp