GETTING THERE
Fly to Milan with Aer Lingus or Ryanair and catch the train to Genoa. There’s a regular service for this 90-minute journey. (trenitalia.com)
Hotel Palazzo Grillo on Piazza delle Vigne is a beautiful 15th century palace with ancient ceiling frescoes and modern furnishings. Double room, including breakfast, from €130. (hotelpalazzogrillo.it) Contact tour guide Andrea Azzinari at zuggino@yahoo.com for walking tours of the city. For what to see and do in Genoa, go to visitgenoa.it