3 nights with a yacht trip to Golfo dei Poeti

Enjoy an holiday at Casale Amati and discover the sea of Golfo dei Poeti.

A relaxing springtime break in the heart of the Lunigana area, between sea and olive groves. You will stay 3 nights in a delightful ex-olive oil mill from the late 1700s, surrounded by natural beauty in an area rich in history and culture. A full day out during your mini holiday break will be dedicated to spending a thrilling trip on a modern and comfortable sailboat accompanied by a skipper who will help you discover the Golfo dei Poeti and Cinque Terre and their world-famous natural beauty.

Trip departures are dependent on weather conditions and can be arranged with guests accordingly. The starting point is the from either the town of Lerici or the marina in Bocca di Magra, from where you will sail to the town of Portovenere, the islands of Palmaria and Tino and, weather permitting, visit the magnificent Cinque Terre stopping off in the village of Vernazza.

Basically, you will get to view and enjoy some of the most suggestive panoramas of the Ligurian coast, from fishing villages with typical pastel coloured buildings to rugged natural and wild vegetation and landscape. A never to forget day out which combines fun and relaxation, taking a dip while anchored close to shore and the possibility to see dolphins passing by on their way up the coastline.

Package tour for 6 guests

Casale Amati offers a 3 night stay (from Thursday through Saturday OR from Friday through Sunday) for 6 guests in the historical holiday homes named “La Marchesa” or “Le Macine” with a thrilling tour by yacht to discover the magnificent Golfo dei Poeti and world famous Cinque Terre.

The price of this package inclusive of a 3 day overnight stay, a day trip in the yacht with the Progetto Mare tour operator association (affiliated with CONI and/or UISP) comes to 175 euro per person.
Children under the age of 12 pay a reduced price of 155 euro per person.

Package tour for 4 guests

Casale Amati offers a 3 night stay (from Thursday through Saturday OR from Friday through Sunday) for 4 guests in the historical holiday homes named “La Marchesa” or “Le Macine” or “Il Frantoio” with a thrilling tour by yacht to discover the magnificent Golfo dei Poeti and world famous Cinque Terre.

The price of this package inclusive of a 3 day overnight stay, a day trip in the yacht with the Progetto Mare tour operator association (affiliated with CONI and/or UISP) comes to 235 euro per person.
Children under the age of 12 pay a reduced price of 215 euro per person.

Technical details of the excursion

This day trip begins at approximately 9.30 AM and finishes at 6 PM. The starting point is the from either the town of Lerici or the marina in Bocca di Magra, dependent on weather conditions. No sailing experience is needed but a spirit of adventure and a love of the sea are a must. A sailing instructor will be on hand to show you the ropes of basic sailing.

It is advised to wear sporting clothing, rubber-soled shoes with clear coloured soles if possible, raingear and a wind proof jacket, swimming costume, towel, sun protection and a hat for the warmer sunny days. Children are the responsibility of their parents or guardian during these trips. Insurance for the duration of the excursion is included in the price of the package.

Guests can prepare their lunch on board, bring something pre-prepared to eat on board or, if they wish, eat at a restaurant of their choice, like the excellent “Locanda Lorena” on the island of Palmaria or at “Belforte” in Vernazza (cost of which is not included in the price of this trip).

Possible additional costs

Extra fuel costs if you decide to ask the skipper to take you on a longer trip. Lunch, if you request to have a packed lunch prepared or if you decide to eat out in a restaurant.

DIEGO B.

Un prezioso angolo di eleganza.
Abbiamo alloggiato nel Casale per il ponte del 1 maggio, con altre due famiglie, prendendo 2 delle 3 strutture contigue che formano il Casale. Ogni struttura è definita da uno stile proprio e molto curato nei dettagli, lasciando inalterate le suggestioni di quando era la residenza estiva dei proprietari.
Federica, la proprietara, vi conquesterà immediatamente per la sua gentilezza e la passione che trasmette nel racconto sulle origini della struttura. Un perfetto rifugio se il desiderio è quello di vivere autenticamente e senza eccessi, la zona già di per se stessa è meravigliosa.
Grazie di tutto!!

Diego B. Roma, Italia (Marchesa&Macine)

REVIEWED ON TRIPADVISOR.COM

ELISABETH N.

Simply Perfect
A perfect place to stay in with your family and/or friends. From the outside the old olive-oil mill may not look like much but inside you realize that you have stepped into a castle. It is a grand old place with parts of the mill still showing it one of the two great kitchens. There are plenty of rooms to choose from, the upper rooms with AC and down below cool enough for a hot summer. The garden is very pretty, with gold-fish in the dam, plenty of room to relax. The house is situated in the foothills of the mountains, but not far from the sea. There is plenty to do in the area and I cannot enough stress that you need to see this place and realize you will want to come back. The hostess is very pleasant and helpful, a very nice encounter.

Elisabeth Nyköping, Svezia (Marchesa&Macine).

FEDRIGO ORLEANS

L’endroit où nous sentons chez nous.
Il Casale Amati est devenu notre lieu de référence en Italie que nous fréquentons beaucoup. Son emplacement entre mer et petite montagne, le bon goût de la restauration de cet ancien pressoir ,le calme, les ressources de la région font que nous nous sentons chez nous ! et si l’on ajoute la charmante hospitalité des propriétaires…..nous n’avons pas les mots pour continuer.

Fedrigo Orléans, France (Le Macine)

REVIEWED ON HOMEAWAY.COM

GIROT N.

Une magnifique maison.
Nous avons passé un week end de 4 jours en famille dans cette superbe maison. Nous avons tous été bluffés de la beauté de cet endroit et de la place que nous avions. Les photos sont conformes à la réalisté, c’est tout aussi atypique, original ! Ortonovo est un petit village paisible ou le calme est au rendez-vous. Très agréable pour se reposer après une journée très occupée au 5 terres par exemple ! Proche de la mer en voiture, je conseille à tout le monde de découvrir cet endroit !

Girot Thonon Les Bains, Francia (La Marchesa)

REVIEWED ON ABRITEL.FR

MARKUS AMBURGO

Just Excellent, historical and authentic.
We stayed in this wonderful old olive mill several days together with our family including 3 kids. So we had both flats on the 1st floor which are connected by a door. So it was just one big flat then with 2 bathrooms, two kitchens and 6 bedrooms in total. We used just 5 bedrooms. The whole house is nicely decorated with old furniture/antique furniture in good condition besides modern aspects, especially wifi, TV with obviously every available channel of the world, and for sure a well equipped kitchen including dishwasher. Everything was clean and the whole house and every room is very cosy. We didn’t use the very big garden behind the house due to the bad weather we had in November. But in summer it must just be wonderful to have a BBQ on the terrace. The service is also very good. The owner explained us everything regarding the old house and how the oil was produced. There are many historical parts of the old oil production system still visible. That makes this house and especially the flat “LA Macine” a very particular and authentic place. We got also many recommendations for what we can do and visit around. Thanks for the amazing stay and your support in our situation. Hope we come back one day.

Markus Amburgo, Germania (Marchesa&Macine)

RUTH M.

Awesome, unique adventure!
Wonderful host, wonderful unique accommodations! The apartment had all the amenities we need plus some extra and it was so unique and charming. It was fun stepping back in history. We will always treasure our stay here. It was very nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. The grounds were also very nice. We highly recommend this rental!

Ruth M. London, Ontario (Le Macine)

REVIEWED ON VRBO.COM

SUZANA L.

Unforgettable birthday party in La Marchesa!
We were quite a big party with 6 adults who came to celebrate my birthday in La Marchesa. Such a beautiful house with a lot of space! Large bedrooms, kitchen and not least the wonderful barbecue garden. The house has a working Wifi which for us was important. From Ortonovo it is easy and close to reach Cinque Terre, La Specia, Pisa and Via Reggio. One day we went out to Tuscany, eat lunch in the wonderful Vignamaggio (birthday house of Mona Lisa) and spend some hours in Florence. After intense excursions coming back to the quiet place and bird songs in La Marchesa, felt very luxurious. Highly recommended accommodation. We are coming back!

Suzana L.(La Marchesa)