Genoa City Breaks

Genoa Short Breaks – Rich in history and atmosphere
Genoa weekend breaks are often undeservedly overlooked in the rush to visit the classic Italian city break destinations of Venice and Rome. Yet Genoa city breaks feature one of the finest and largest medieval old towns in Europe: a wonderfully evocative, atmospheric labyrinth of medieval lanes climbing steeply from an ancient port rich in history and culture. Genoa’s finest churches and palaces match those of Pisa and Florence. As well as renaissance splendour, short breaks in Genoa also offer an entertaining choice of museums, a healthy cultural agenda, and superb art galleries housed in beautiful historic buildings. Like the southern city of Naples, weekend breaks in Genoa offer a particularly characterful choice of cafes, bars and restaurants. Genoa city break shopping includes one of Europe’s finest food markets, superb traditional Italian grocery stores, terrific antiques shops and classy boutiques to rival Milan.

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Genoa Weekend Breaks – Gorgeous squares and palaces
The charm of Genoa short breaks lies in discovering the city’s beautiful piazzas and hidden gardens, admiring the treasures in innumerable churches and palazzos, and strolling wonderful streets like the museum-laden Strada Nuova and elegant Via Garibaldi. Even the briefest of weekend breaks in Genoa can enjoy the colourful multicultural atmosphere of the city’s oldest trading streets, rewarding seafront walks in the brilliantly redesigned harbour area, scenic boat trips from the old port, and exploration of Genoa’s fine 17th century city walls. Long weekend breaks in Genoa allow time to explore the gorgeous surrounding countryside.

Genoa City breaks – Relaxing Italian destination
No Genoa city break should miss the outstanding aquarium, the emblematic 17th century lighthouse, the atmospheric promontory of Portofino, and the walk to the quaint fishing neighbourhood and beach at Boccadasse. Many Directline customers find the city’s manageable size and varied attractions make Genoa city breaks a better choice for relaxation than many of the more touristy Italian destinations, particularly in the peak summer months. And a particularly mild climate ensures cheap Genoa city breaks are available all year round.