Riding to Portovenere: an e-bike tour across the Gulf of Poets

Show all photos
4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The so-called "Golfo dei Poeti" ha s charmed many artists and poets from all over the world, through the centuries: Byron, Shelley, Lawrence and even Dante Alighieri. This private guided tour will allow you to reach the pearl of this enchanting gulf, Portovenere, where the legend says that the goddess of beauty herself. Venus, was born. A quick, pleasant an easy ride on e-bikes will first reach the villages of Biassa, famous for the production of Sciacchetrà wine, and Le Grazie, well known for the precious marble caves. Once in Portovenere, there will be plenty of time to chill out with good glass of wine before getting back.

What's Included

Qualified private guide
An exclusive aperitif in Portovenere
Use of bicycle
Extended insurance
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    This small village, standing at approximately 300 metres above sea level, was initially founded in the early medieval age with the name of Roccanera, most likely dealing with the core activity of local crafts, the sandstone manufacture. In the 13th century, the village moved its seat slightly, around the defensive fortress built by the Genovese government; when this castle lost its military importance, in the 16th century, the inhabitants moved the settlement on the current site. Today, Biassa is well known for the vine cultivation and the production of Sciacchetrà, a well known white wine.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This small village earned its importance through the centuries by s main activities: fishing, boat building and marble caves. These caves, some of which re still active, provide the precious and well known "Portoro" marble, characterized by its golden shades on a black surround. Today, Le Grazie is also well known for being the only Italian seat of a specialized academy for underwater sports.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    A UNESCO heritage site since 1997, together with the Cinque Terre and the nearby islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, this small village may have existed even six centuries before Christ. It was an important harbor in the Medieval age, hosting the Bizantine fleet before the 7th century and being the commercial outpost of St. Columban's monks from Bobbio. Later, it became a military settlement under the government of the Genovese Republic. Its main attractions are the gothic church of St. Peter and the impressive Doria castle, symbol of the Genovese supremacy on Eastern Liguria. On the Western edge of the village lies the so-called Byron's cave, a rocky cove flanked by a sea cave.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Book Your Italy

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
E-Bike Tours
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability