4-Night Genoa Escape: £150.50pp Total (Direct Flights + Old Port Apartment)

Escape to the Italian Riviera with 4 nights in Genoa for just £150.50 per person by unbundling direct return flights from London Stansted and an entire private apartment right in the heart of the historic centre.

Price & Route Breakdown

Item	Details	Cost (per person)
Direct Return Flights	London Stansted (STN) ⇄ Genoa (GOA) via Ryanair	£42.00
Entire Apartment Stay	4 Nights at Center and Aquarium (£217 total / 2)	£108.50
Total DIY Cost	Direct Flights + 4 Nights Apartment	£150.50

(Booking Tip: If you prefer maximum flexibility, the free cancellation rate before 7th October is £231 total / £115.50pp, bringing the total trip to £157.50pp.)

How to Book This DIY Trip

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The Stay: Center and Aquarium

• Property: Center and Aquarium (Vico Lavezzi 1, 16123 Genoa)
• Rating: 8.0 / 10 (“Very good”)
• Space: Entire 538 sq ft (50 m²) one-bedroom apartment featuring 1 large double bed and a sofa bed.
• Features: Fully private kitchen, private bathroom, city view, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
• The Reality: It is simple and basic rather than luxury, but it is spotless, well-reviewed, and puts you right in the Centro Storico just steps from the metro, railway access, and the Porto Antico.

Airport Transfers & Getting Around

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is located just 6 km west of the city centre:

• Volabus Airport Shuttle: Runs directly from the terminal to Genova Piazza Principe railway station and Genova Brignole in around 20–30 minutes. Tickets are €6.00 each way (or €5.00 via the AMT app) and include 60 minutes of additional travel on Genoa’s public transport network.
• Airlink (Bus + Train): The AMT Airlink bus connects the terminal to Sestri Ponente Aeroporto railway station in 5 minutes, where regional trains take you directly into Piazza Principe for roughly €3.00 total.
• Walking & Metro: Once in central Genoa, the entire historic centre and waterfront are completely walkable on foot, with easy access to metro and regional trains for coastal day trips.

Suggested 5-Day / 4-Night Itinerary

Day 1 (Monday 12th Oct): Arrival, Palazzi dei Rolli & Old Port Vistas

• Land at 10:55, hop on the 25-minute shuttle to Piazza Principe, drop your bags at the apartment, and grab a fresh slice of warm Genovese olive oil focaccia.
• Wander through the winding medieval alleyways (caruggi) to Via Garibaldi to admire the UNESCO-listed Renaissance Palazzi dei Rolli.
• Head down to the Porto Antico in the late afternoon to see the harbour and take the Bigo panoramic lift for 360° views.
• Dine on authentic trofie al pesto paired with a chilled glass of local Pigato white wine.

Day 2 (Tuesday 13th Oct): Boccadasse Fishing Village & Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi

• Morning: Walk or take a short local bus to Boccadasse, an authentic pastel-coloured fishing village tucked right at the end of the Corso Italia promenade.
• Afternoon: Relax by the small pebble bay with fresh fried calamari in a paper cone (cono di frittura) and artisanal gelato.
• Late Afternoon: Continue east by local train to Nervi to walk the stunning 2 km cliffside path, Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi, carved into the rocks directly above the sea.
• Evening: Head back to the historic centre for an evening aperitivo around the buzzing Piazza delle Erbe.

Day 3 (Wednesday 14th Oct): Day Trip along the Ligurian Coast (Camogli & Santa Margherita)

• Morning: Catch a regional train from Genova Brignole (around 35–45 minutes) to the postcard-perfect coastal town of Camogli.
• Afternoon: Stroll along Camogli’s towering multi-coloured waterfront facades and walk up towards the Dragonara Castle. Take a quick local ferry or train over to Santa Margherita Ligure or Portofino.
• Evening: Enjoy fresh seafood linguine by the water before taking the short regional train back to Genoa.

Day 4 (Thursday 15th Oct): Panoramic Lookouts, Cathedral & Street Food

• Morning: Walk up or take the Art Nouveau public lift (Ascensore Castelletto) up to Spianata Castelletto for the most famous sweeping panorama over Genoa’s slate roofs, harbour, and sea.
• Afternoon: Visit the black-and-white striped Cattedrale di San Lorenzo and explore the bustling food stalls inside Mercato Orientale (MOG) to sample local cheeses, farinata (chickpea pancake), and cured meats.
• Evening: Enjoy a relaxed dinner at a traditional local trattoria tucked away in the historic centre.

Day 5 (Friday 16th Oct): Aquarium, San Giorgio & Late Night Flight

• Check out in the morning, leave your bags at the luggage storage, and explore the Acquario di Genova or the maritime museum (Galata Museo del Mare) right on the waterfront.
• Spend your final afternoon picking up fresh vacuum-packed basil pesto and local olive oils to take home.
• Have an early seaside dinner along the marina, collect your bags, and take the transfer back to Genoa Airport for the 23:15 Ryanair flight back to Stansted, landing home just after midnight.

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