Succumb to the allure of the Gulf of Poets, a favorite of writers and artists such as Lord Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley, George Sand and Virginia Wolf. And the villages that dot the gulf are just as spellbinding today as they were centuries ago. Discover their enduring magic with a tour that begins with an open-bus ride from Livorno to Lerici, noted for its Old Town's tiny alleyways, spacious waterside piazza and arresting castle perched atop a rocky promontory. Following free time, you'll board a motorboat and cruise to the village of Portovenere, proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its "cultural landscape of great scenic and cultural value." Upon arrival, your guide will lead you through the historical center, admiring medieval houses, small shops and the 12th century Church of San Pietro, with amazing views of the sea and the rocky coastline followed by free time.