Small Group Adventure: Cinque Terre Villages & Motorboat Tour with Lunch

This Royal Signature Excursion℠ delivers a hand-picked small group adventure that wows with its intimate tour size, regional culinary flavors and premium transportation — all made even more special by expert local guides and renowned service. Begin your smallgroup journey with a Mercedes Sprinter ride to your motorboat — then set sail across the Ligurian Sea to the nearby island of Palmaria. Cruise along the coast to one of the serene bays, where you can unwind and enjoy a refreshing swim in the clear water. Then, savor a snack featuring local delicacies and drinks before cruising back to the Gulf of Poets, named for famous poets who once frequented the area, including Lord Byron and Percy and Mary Shelley. In Portovenere, follow your guide along the main street to learn about the village's traditions, before your tour culminates at the Saint Peter Church — a striking structure perched on a promontory with stunning sea views. A superb lunch consisting of paccheri pasta with seafood sauce, fish of the day and a Ligurian-style dessert will complete your visit. Your day continues with a picturesque ride along the Cinque Terre coast, reaching the village of Manarola, where you will have leisure time to explore at your own pace before returning to the ship.