[ ](https://wa.me/393358210912?text=Hello%20MilanobyCar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20the+Venice+private+day+tour+from+Milan.) Santa Margherita Ligure Weather-- Private Day Trip from Milan — Since 1993# Rapallo, Santa Margherita & Portofino *Private Day Trip from Milan* Three towns on the Gulf of Tigullio in one day: Rapallo’s castle on the sea, the harbour of Santa Margherita and the piazzetta of Portofino. Door-to-door by private Mercedes, 10 hours, fixed price from **€990** per car. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393358210912)[+39 335 821 0912](tel:+393358210912) Book this day trip Ligurian Riviera: Rapallo, Santa Margherita & Portofino · private and tailor-made ## Book this day trip See the price for your car now, then send the request: we confirm the driver and send a secure payment link. The itinerary is yours to change: tell us your stops in the notes. - CarsMercedes E-Class up to 2 guests, V-Class up to 6 - Pick-upYour hotel in Milan, or Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo (+€60) - PaymentNothing now: we confirm, then send a secure link Instant price From Milan (hotel or address) Tour Lake Como: Como & Bellagio Vehicle Mercedes E-Class Passengers *01***Price now**Fixed, per vehicle *02***We confirm**Within a few hours by day, 8 hours max overnight *03***Pay by link**Secure link once confirmed **Weekday price.** Saturdays and Sundays +20%, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Ferragosto +50%. The exact price for your date shows on the next step. Date Pick-up time Flight number Hotel name or pick-up address Drop-off at a different place Drop-off place Extra hours *optional* Lead passenger Email Mobile on the day Anything we should know *optional* Website Nothing is charged now. We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. Cancellation as set out in our [terms](https://www.milanobycar.com/terms-and-conditions). Request received Thank you Your reference is We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. 1993In Business Since NCCLicensed & Insured 3Riviera towns in one day Private Day Trip from Milan## The Gulf of Tigullio from Milan, one town after another Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino follow each other along the eastern side of the Portofino headland, a few kilometres apart. Rapallo is the largest, with a long seafront and a small castle built on the water in 1551 against pirate raids; Santa Margherita has the liveliest harbour and the park of Villa Durazzo; Portofino, at the end of the road, is the famous one. Rapallo is about 170 km from Milan, around two hours on the A7 and A12, which makes this a comfortable 10-hour outing and one of the most varied [day trips from Milan](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan) to the sea. This is the day for people who want to see the whole gulf rather than spend it all in one place. The last five kilometres to Portofino are a narrow coast road that can be slow in season, and the only car park in the village is expensive and often full, so in summer we usually suggest the short boat ride from Santa Margherita and meeting the car back there. Outside the busy months we drive you straight to Portofino. **The price is per vehicle, not per person**: from **€990** with an E-Class for two, from **€1,115** with a V-Class for up to six. ### Riviera Day at a Glance DepartureDoor-to-door, Milan hotel or airport Distanceabout 170 km each way · A7 · A12 Driveabout 2 hours each way Package10 hours · distance included Extra hours€75 (E) · €85 (V) Group sizePrivate · up to 6 (V-Class) HighlightsRapallo castle · Santa Margherita harbour · Portofino piazzetta [Book Your Riviera Day](#mci-book) ![Seafront of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Gulf of Tigullio](https://www.milanobycar.com/images/Blog/Luxury-chauffeur-driven-car-by-Portofinos-vibrant-harbor-with-yachts-and-colorful-buildings-1.webp)Ligurian Riviera ![Seafront of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Gulf of Tigullio (detail)](https://www.milanobycar.com/images/Blog/portofino-chauffeur-service.webp)Ligurian Riviera Suggested Itinerary — Fully Customisable## Rapallo, Santa Margherita & Portofino Itinerary A 10-hour day along the Gulf of Tigullio, from the widest bay to the smallest harbour. **Tailor-made, always.** This itinerary is our suggestion only: every MilanobyCar day trip is tailor-made. Change the stops, the order and the timing as you like, or tell us your own plan in the booking notes. **Your driver, your local insider.** Our chauffeurs are not licensed tour guides and do not guide you inside museums or sites, but they know these places well from years on the road: ask them for the best viewpoints, where to eat, where to stroll and how to avoid the busiest spots. If you would like a licensed guide, we can book one for you. Departure ### Pick-up at your hotel in Milan Your driver meets you in the lobby. The A7 takes you over the Apennines to Genoa and the A12 runs along the coast to the Rapallo exit. Depart around 8:00Included in package Rapallo ### The seafront and the castle on the sea A walk along the palm-lined promenade to the Castello sul Mare, the small fortress standing in the water at the end of the bay. When it is running, the cable car climbs from the town to the sanctuary of Montallegro for a wide view of the gulf. 10:00–11:15Cable car not included Santa Margherita ### Harbour, basilica and Villa Durazzo Five minutes along the coast. The harbour is lined with cafes and fishing boats; above the town, the Villa Durazzo complex has two villas, a 16th-century castle and a terraced park overlooking the sea. 11:30–12:30Free to wander Portofino ### Lunch on the piazzetta By boat from Santa Margherita or along the coast road, depending on the season and traffic. Portofino is tiny: the horseshoe of painted houses around the harbour, the boutiques behind it and a handful of restaurants on the water. 12:45–14:30Meal and boat not included Afternoon ### San Giorgio and Castello Brown A short climb from the harbour to the church of San Giorgio and Castello Brown, with the classic view down over Portofino. Then back to Santa Margherita by boat, or to the car if it brought you. 14:30–16:00Castle entry not included Return ### Back to your hotel in Milan About two hours back to Milan, door to door, or drop-off at Malpensa, Linate or a hotel elsewhere. Back around 18:00Extra hours bookable Fixed Rates — Updated October 2026## Riviera Day Trip Prices — 10-Hour Private Car Prices are **per vehicle** for the whole 10-hour day with distance included, whatever the number of passengers. Saturdays and Sundays +20%, major holidays +50%, airport pick-up +€60. **Extra hours €75 with the E-Class, €85 with the V-Class**, bookable in the form below. Mercedes E-Class Up to 2 passengers from **€990**10-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •Three towns, one driver - •10 hours · distance included [Book This](#mci-book) Families & groups Mercedes V-Class Up to 6 passengers from **€1,115**10-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •Three towns, one driver - •10 hours · distance included [Book This](#mci-book) Mercedes S-Class 2 passengers · Premium On Request10-hour package · per vehicle - •Executive luxury sedan - •English-speaking chauffeur [Request Quote](https://www.milanobycar.com/contact-us) #### Included in the price - ✓Private Mercedes and English-speaking chauffeur for the whole day - ✓Door-to-door pick-up and return in Milan - ✓Fuel, motorway tolls and parking for the car - ✓Bottled water on board - ✓Child seats on request, free of charge - ✓Driver waiting while you visit #### Not included — paid separately - ✕Boat tickets Santa Margherita – Portofino - ✕Montallegro cable car and Castello Brown tickets - ✕Meals and drinks - ✕Licensed local guide (bookable on request) The Route## Milan to the Riviera: The Route About 170 km: the A7 Milan – Genoa over the Apennines, then the A12 to the Rapallo exit, around two hours. From Rapallo the coast road runs to Santa Margherita and on to Portofino, about 5 km of narrow bends at the end. A7 · A12 Milan – RapalloBoat Santa Margherita – PortofinoAirportsPossible stops Frequently Asked Questions## Rapallo, Santa Margherita & Portofino Day Trip — FAQ How far is the Ligurian Riviera from Milan? Rapallo is about 170 km from Milan, roughly two hours on the A7 and A12 motorways. Santa Margherita is a few minutes further and Portofino about 5 km beyond, on a narrow coast road. Can the car get into Portofino? Yes, but the coast road from Santa Margherita is narrow, traffic is regulated in the busy season and the car park at the entrance to the village is expensive and fills up quickly. In summer the boat from Santa Margherita is usually quicker and more pleasant; your driver will advise on the day. How much does a private day trip from Milan to Rapallo, Santa Margherita and Portofino cost? From €990 per car with a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) and from €1,115 with a V-Class (up to 6), for 10 hours with distance included. Weekends are +20%, major holidays +50%, extra hours €75 (E) or €85 (V). How is this different from the Portofino day trip? This tour gives you a little of each town, with Rapallo included. Our Portofino day spends most of the time in Portofino itself, with the walk to the lighthouse and the cove at Paraggi. Choose this one if you want to see the whole gulf. Can we add Camogli or Genoa? Yes. Camogli is about 20 minutes from Rapallo and Genoa is on the way home. Either fits into the same day if you shorten the time in one of the three towns, or with an extra hour. Is a guide included? No. Your driver is not a licensed tour guide and does not guide inside the villas or churches, but with years of experience on this coast can recommend the best viewpoints, when to take the boat and which restaurants to book. A licensed local guide can be arranged on request. ### The Riviera by private car or by train? Rapallo and Santa Margherita both have stations on the Genoa – La Spezia line, but Portofino has none: from the train you continue by bus or boat. Doing three towns by public transport means three different connections. With a private car you move from one to the next in minutes and the car waits wherever the day ends. ### Rapallo, Santa Margherita and Portofino: what to know Portofino is busiest between late morning and mid-afternoon in summer, so we plan the day to arrive there for lunch or later, when you can sit down rather than queue. Most of Portofino’s charm is in the walks above the harbour, so comfortable shoes are worth it. ### How much is a Rapallo, Santa Margherita and Portofino day trip? MilanobyCar charges a fixed price per car: from €990 for two passengers in a Mercedes E-Class and from €1,115 for up to six in a V-Class, for 10 hours with driver, fuel, tolls and parking included. Boat and entry tickets are extra. The exact price for your date appears in the booking form. [Explore all private day trips from Milan →](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan) ## Book Your Riviera Day Trip — Private Mercedes from Milan 10 hours, English-speaking driver, door-to-door. Rapallo, Santa Margherita and Portofino, in the order that suits the day. [Book Your Tour](#mci-book)[WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/393358210912) or call [+39 335 821 0912](tel:+393358210912)