Our Opinion

The Jolly Boys trip to Genoa was actually a grand rail tour of Europe (or part of it at least) taking in Nice, Genoa, Milan and Geneva.
Genoa's harbour area is full of historical vessels and don't forget to try the Genoa cake or Genoa bread to be more accurate, it's nothing like you get in Marks & Spencers!
There's lots to see and do and eating and drinking is cheap with plentiful opportunity for both. We chose to stay slightly down the coast at Quarto dei Mille which is a short journey away from Genoa by either train or bus.
This was a great place to stay providing us with ample drinking outlets and also a restaurant that not only made possibly the best pizzas we have ever had but also afforded spectacular views out to sea.
Details of our onward trip can be found on the Geneva page.

Further Details

Travel
Liverpool - Nice with Easyjet
An early start but other than that a pleasant enough flight
Nice - Ventimiglia with SNCF
It is possible to get a through train but most journeys from Nice to Genoa will entail changing at the Italian border
Ventimiglia - Genoa with Italian Railways
A great journey through some stunning coastal scenery. For us, one of the great railway journeys of the world! 


Accommodation
Hotel Iris, Quarto dei Mille
A little bit difficult to locate but once you've found it this is a good hotel with plenty of facilities including free slippers which we thought was a nice touch.

Recommendations
Restaurant 5 Maggio, Quarto dei Mille