13 hour port stop in Genoa

[epixx]

Family of 4 with 2 teens stopping at Genoa from 0700 to 2000. Prefer DIY. I think teens would like hiking Cinque Terre, but do you think we have sufficient time in port for this option to be feasible? Or do you think teens would like a day in Genoa at aquarium and forts? Is there anything in Portofino that teens would like (either active or historical)?

[euro cruiser]

It's quite possible to take the train down and hike the Cinque Terre path.

 

You can catch the 7:47 IC train from Genoa P. Principe to Monterosso, the northernmost of the five villages, arriving at 9:02 AM. The walk from north to south is slightly easier than the other direction, and the walking should take between 4 -5 hours. That leaves plenty of time to stop at look around each of the villages, and have a nice lunch along the way. You could then catch the 3:11 train from Riomaggiore, the southernmost of the villages, back to Genoa, arriving at 4:58 PM.

[epixx]

The plan sounds perfect! That's exactly what we'll do. Thank you.