Days 4-5

Hotel Porto Roca
Monterosso, Italy

Think elegant villa suspended between sea and sky, with antique furnishings and amazing views… perched above steep cliffs that drop directly into the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean… truly a vision of paradise! Considered one of the most beautiful hotels in Italy, Hotel Porto Roca offers Culturious guests a relaxing oasis far from the noise and stress of modern life. Its incomparable setting high above the shore in the Cinque Terre village of Monterosso gives one the impression of sailing over the sea. Its intimacy and old-world ambiance conveys the feeling of a luxurious villa from centuries past. Well-appointed, air-conditioned guest rooms feature balconies looking out to the sea, and offer satellite TV, telephone, safety deposit box and mini-fridge. A spacious, panoramic restaurant offers exquisite menus spotlighting traditional local dishes – often featuring freshly caught fish – accompanied by the best Italian wines. In warmer months, guests can enjoy their meals or simply relax on the hotel’s garden terrace overlooking the blue Mediterranean… paradise indeed.