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Genoa, Italy — cruise port guide
Use this Genoa, Italy cruise port guide to put the destination in context before choosing a luxury voyage. The original destination notes below can help you compare time ashore with the pace of a longer itinerary.
Plan your time ashore
For a visit to Genoa, Italy, check the current arrival and departure times, the actual berth or tender arrangements, and the distance between the port and the places you hope to see. Leave a comfortable margin for returning to the ship.
Solo travelers may prefer an organized excursion, independent exploring or a quieter day on board. Ask about excursion availability, walking distances, accessibility needs and local transport before making plans. Entry requirements and local conditions need current confirmation.
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Today, Genoa's old town boasts narrow, busy streets with a typical Mediterranean ambiance, while the new town features modern buildings, gardens and villas. Visitors will also find a number of splendid marble palaces from the 16th and 17th centuries. Well-preserved churches, museums, piazzas, and a fairly new aquarium are additional attractions. Pier InformationThe ship is scheduled to dock at the Stazione Marittima. It is approximately 1.5 miles to the town center. Taxis are generally available at the pier. ShoppingA wide variety of shops offer souvenirs, leather articles, clothing, shoes and jewelry. Exclusive boutiques are located at Via Roma and Via XXV Aprile. Caricamento Square and the Porto Antico area offer a little bit of everything. CuisineGenoa offers typical Italian Mediterranean cuisine based mainly on fresh seafood and pasta. The best local restaurants are located in the center of town. Other SightsVia Garibaldi. Palazzo Bianco and Palazzo Rosso boast picture galleries including fine family portraits by Van Dyck, Tintoretto and Caravaggio, among others.Piazza Matteotti. This square features important buildings such as the former Doge’s Palace, known for its frescoes by Carlone and Tiepolo, and the Gothic San Mateo Church with a crypt containing the tomb of General Andrea Doria. Golf Rapallo Golf Club. Rapallo Golf Club is one of the oldest courses in Italy, laid out in century-old parkland surrounded by thoUSAnds of trees, including cedars and cypresses and pines. The view is an important companion during the game! Breath-taking and stimulating, as at the 18th hole, another par 4 to cross the river. The green is close to the patio of the Club House and those eating and drinking will have a chance to appreciate, we hope, your good end of course performance! |
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Questions before you book
How do I request a solo cruise quotation?
Email info@deluxecruises.com with your preferred ship, dates, guest count and cabin or suite preference. Ask for a fast response, current prices and personal advice.
Do the listed dates and prices confirm availability?
No. Treat the original schedules and offers as reference material. Deluxe Cruises will confirm current dates, accommodation, inclusions and the total fare in a written quotation.
What should I confirm before arranging travel?
Confirm the complete route, joining ports, time away, solo accommodation cost, payment terms and any flights, transfers or hotels you need. Ask which arrangements are included in your quotation.