IMPERIALE PALACE HOTEL – SANTA MARGHERITA, PORTOFINO, ITALY

The five-star Imperiale Palace Hotel is today one of the most outstanding and prestigious hotels in the Ligurian Riviera. It caters to decerning clientele that takes one back to memorable times long gone.

At the beginning of the 1900’s royals, aristocrats, divas and intellectuals came to this splendid Belle époque property on the Italian Riviera for their holiday. Today, a century later, the peace enveloping the private park, the elegance of the historic Liberty style building and the crystal clear water of Santa Margherita Ligure are still all the same. The hotel is still one of the most prestigious hotels in Liguria.

Imperiale Palace Hotel is the ideal getaway for those who seek comfort, elegance and style, a refuge offering high level services in the vicinity of the famous areas such as Portofino, Rapallo, Camogli, Sestri Levante and Genoa. The hotel was originally built as a private villa in 1889 by the aristocratic Costa family of Corsica. Le Vele Beach Club is widely considered to be one of Santa Margherita Ligure best beaches. It has an intimate atmosphere with vibrant turquoise waters and provides a picturesque setting for relaxing. Luxurious loungers and umbrellas are reserved exclusively for hotel guests. It allows for complete enjoyment under the warm Ligurian sun. The warmed-up sea-water swimming pool, harmoniously combined with the green of the historical park and the amazing view over the bay, offers to hotel guests comfortable ample sun beds to laze on in the sunshine. The hotels Spa is the place to leave daily routine and stress behind and discover sensations of wellbeing thanks to its highly internationally trained therapists. A unique center for holistic wellbeing, it specializes in combining Asian techniques together with innovative western massages to achieve an optimal state of mind, body, and soul.

The award-winning chefs of the hotel and service-oriented banquet staff will be working in concert with our own outstanding “Kosher Chefs”. They will create a fabulous gourmet culinary experience drawing from the best of Italian, continental and traditional Jewish fare under the Glatt Kosher supervision of Rabbi S. Wilshansky of Milan. Your hosts will, once again, be the Minkowitz family. Whether it’s in the ballrooms, or tearooms, a large variety of impressive delights awaits you. Our daily religious services along with thought provoking lectures and discussions, children’s program, plus exciting optional sightseeing tours will round out a truly unique Sukkot experience.

PRICE & ROOM INFORMATION 

 

SUKKOT 2024 AT IMPERIALE PALACE HOTEL, SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURIA, PORTOFINO, ITALY
Category Rates – Per Person Double Occupancy FULL STAY
12 DAYS/11 NTS
WED, OCT 16 – SUN, OCT 27

SUPERIOR
Elegant bright room; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

SUPERIOR-Sea View
Same as above with Sea View

DELUXE-Front View
Larger elegant bright Front View room; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

DELUXE-Sea View
Same as above with Sea View

DELUXE-Sea View Balcony
Larger elegant bright Sea View room with balcony; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

PREMIUM-Garden View
Elegant bright room with Garden View; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

PREMIUM-Sea View Balcony
Same as above with Sea View and Balcony

JR SUITE-Front View
Beautiful bright Front View room with sitting area; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower

JR SUITE-Sea View
Same as above with Sea View

JR SUITE-Sea View Balcony
Same as above with Balcony

EXECUTIVE SUITE
Beautiful One Bedroom suite featuring separate living room, stylish furniture, Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower

IMPERIAL BLUE SUITE & IMPERIAL TERRACE SUITE
Located in the historic wing of the hotel, this beautiful One Bedroom Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, antique furniture, high frescoed ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower. Private terrace with Sea View

TOWER SUITE
This spectacular Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, sitting area, high ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower

SUPERIOR € 5,850
SUPERIOR – SEA VIEW € 6,100
DELUXE – FRONT VIEW € 6,200
DELUXE – SEA VIEW € 6,450
PREMIUM – GARDEN VIEW € 6,650
PREMIUM – SEA VIEW BALCONY € 6,900
JR SUITE – FRONT VIEW € 7,100
JR SUITE – SEA VIEW € 7,350
JR SUITE – SEA VIEW BALCONY € 7,850
EXECUTIVE SUITE € 8,150
IMPERIAL SUITE € 8,575
IMPERIAL BLUE SUITE € 8,975
TOWER SUITE € 9,175
SINGLE ROOM RATE € 6,450
SINGLE SUPERIOR RATE € 9,300
Additional Occupants In Same Room
ADULT
12 & Above (in same rm)
€ 3,500
CHILD
3-11 Years (in same rm)
€ 2,750
INFANT
under 35 months
€ 600
Additional Night – TUES. OCT. 15
ROOM ONLY – Superior – Premium € 595
JUNIOR SUITE € 795
ALL OTHER SUITES € 995
CALL FOR PARTIAL ROOM RATES
RATES INCLUDE 25% TAX, TIPS, & SERVICE CHARGES.
ALL RATES IN EURO.

 

PRICE & ROOM INFORMATION

ROOMS AVAILABLE
Category Rates – Per Person Double Occupancy
 

SUPERIOR:
Elegant bright room with Garden View; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

€ 5,850 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 

SUPERIOR – SEA VIEW:
Same as above with Sea View

€ 6,100 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 


DELUXE – FRONT VIEW:
Larger elegant bright Front View room; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

€ 6,200 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

DELUXE – SEA VIEW:
Same as above with Sea View

€ 6,450 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
PREMIUM – GARDEN VIEW:
Elegant bright room with Garden View; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub or walk-in shower

€ 6,650 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 

PREMIUM -SEA VIEW BALCONY:
Same as above with Sea View and Balcony

€ 6,900 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27


JR SUITE – FRONT VIEW:
Beautiful bright Front View room with sitting area; Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower

€ 7,100 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
JR SUITE -SEA VIEW:
Same as above with Sea View

€ 7,350 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
JR SUITE – SEA VIEW BALCONY:
Same as above with Balcony

€ 7,850 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
EXECUTIVE SUITE:
Beautiful One Bedroom suite featuring separate living room, stylish furniture, Murano chandelier & parquet floor, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower

€ 8,150 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
IMPERIAL SUITE:
Located in the historic wing of the hotel, this beautiful One Bedroom Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, antique furniture, high frescoed ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower. Private terrace with Sea View

€ 8,575 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
IMPERIAL BLUE SUITE:
Located in the historic wing of the hotel, this beautiful One Bedroom Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, antique furniture, high frescoed ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower. Private terrace with Sea View

€ 8,975 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
TOWER SUITE:
This spectacular Suite offers a unique setting with a beautiful view of the Gulf, sitting area, high ceilings, Murano chandelier & parquet floors, marble bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower

€ 9,175 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
SINGLE ROOM RATE:

€ 6,450 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
SINGLE SUPERIOR RATE:

€ 9,300 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
Additional Occupants In Same Room:

ADULT 12 & Above (in same rm):

€ 3,500 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 

CHILD 3-11 Years (in same rm):

€ 2,750 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 

INFANT under 35 months:

€ 600 FULL STAY 12 DAYS/11 NTS WED, OCT, 16 – SUN, OCT 27

 
Additional Night TUES. OCT. 15:
ROOM ONLY – Superior – Premium:

€ 595

 
JUNIOR SUITE:

€ 795

 
ALL OTHER SUITES

€ 995

 

CALL FOR PARTIAL ROOM RATES

RATES INCLUDE 25% TAX, TIPS, & SERVICE CHARGES.
ALL RATES IN EURO.
 

 

IMPERIALE PALACE SUKKOT SCHOLAR 2024

Rabbi Poupko

Rabbi Poupko

Rabbi Reuben Poupko is a passionate advocate for the Jewish community. Rabbi Poupko is a sought-after speaker, and frequently quoted in print and electronic media on issues related to the State of Israel and antisemitism. Throughout his 35 plus years in Montreal, he has held numerous key positions in the community leadership, including Co-Chair of the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus, President of the Rabbinical Council of Canada and Chairman of the Executive of Canadian Jewish Congress – Quebec Region, member of Federation CJA’s Executive Committee and served as Co-President of CIJA-Quebec. He has been the spiritual leader of Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation since 1986.

Rabbi Poupko has led dozens of Jewish groups, students and adults, on tours of Poland and Eastern Europe. He is well known as an indispensable resource for Jewish students on university campuses and has spoken on campuses across north America.

In the 1970s and 80s, Rabbi Poupko was an outspoken advocate for Russian Jewry, helping to establish an underground Jewish kindergarten in Moscow while it was still under Communist rule. In 1998, he played an integral role in the prosecution and conviction of a Nazi war criminal in Austria.

Rabbi Poupko has received honours from Bar Ilan University, The Association for the Soldiers of Israel – Canada (ASI Canada), the Canadian Zionist Federation Jerusalem Prize and from Federation CJA. In 2017, he and his wife Mindy led Federation CJA’s Montreal Mega Mission: Centennial Edition.

August 1, 2024

Transfers & Tours

 

SUKKOT 2024
WEDNESDAY OCT. 16TH – SUNDAY OCT 27TH
SANTA MARGHERITA, PORTOFINO – ITALY

Santa Margherita, Portofino – Italy

Experience MY Portofino is a destination company that organizes from simple tours to private experiences.

On the following pages you will find a selection of the best group and private tours tailored for a unique Sukkot experience.

PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Sedan cars, luxury vans and coaches

To arrange your private transfer, we kindly ask you to contact us: 

Email: info@experiencemyportofino.com

Phone +39 389 9160051

Wednesday, October 16  THE BEST OF PORTOFINO, WALKING WITH GUIDE

Ferry boat and walking with guide.
Soak up the breathtaking sights of the Italian Riviera’s coastline while on your ferry ride to Portofino.
Truly the only way to fully appreciate the wonder of this little hidden gem.
Explore Portofino’s famous “Piazzetta” framed by colorful painted facades, then walk up to the castle to enjoy the visit and a spectacular views.

Price per adult: 80 Euro
Price per child (3-11 years): 30 Euro / Infant: free
Duration: 2 hours
Group tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 4 adults

Sunday, October 20  –  FLORENCE, Full day tour with guide, coach from the hotel

Portofino River

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, but there’s so much to see, it’s hard to know where to start. This walking tour is ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, checking off top attractions such as Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Please note that entrances to Uffizi or other museums have to be booked in advance and tickets are not included in the tour. Our guides are not Jewish, but well prepared about the Florence Jewish history.

Price per person: 140 Euro
Duration: 9 hours
Group tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 25 adults
This tour can be made private on request.

Monday, October 21 CINQUE TERRE, FULL DAY EXPERIENCE, FERRY BOAT, WALKING WITH GUIDE

Spend an unforgettable day, an absolute must see place, the Cinque Terre comprises five charming little villages each nestled in the rocky coast of Liguria. Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso are the five villages part of the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A walking distance from the hotel, we will board on our chartered ferry to wonder through the little colourful villages seeing the main sights.

On this tour you will explore two of the five, taking a ferry from one village to another along with on foot exploration with your professional guide, soaking up the breathtaking views and stunned by terraces filled with olive groves and vineyards.

Price per adult: 160 Euro
Price per child (3-11 years): 90 Euro
Infant (0-2 years) are free
Duration: 8 hours
Group tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 40 people.

Itinerary is subject to minor changes due to weather conditions (Trains will be used instead of ferries).

Cinque terre

 

Tuesday, October 22  –  MONACO and MONTE-CARLO, Full day tour with guide, coach from the hotel

The Mediterranean coastal towns of Monaco and Monte Carlo are the glittering gems in the French Rivera’s crown.

By coming to Monaco, you are already taking the first step on a unique journey. You will be dazzled at every turn, with every corner of the Principality packed with treats. From Monaco-Ville to Monte-Carlo there’s so much to see. Your souvenir photo album will be superb!

Price per person: 130 Euro
Duration: 8 hours
Group tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 25 adults
This tour can be made private on request.

Tuesday, October 22  –  GENOA City tour and Aquarium, full day group tour

Genoa has the largest historical city center in Europe; morning visit to the Synagogue and the “caruggi” (old alleyways).
Afternoon you visit the GENOA Acquarium
The Acquario di Genova is a fascinating journey through the largest exhibition of biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe.

Price per person: 125 Euro
Duration: 8 hours 
Group tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 25 people.


Wednesday, October 23  SERRAVALLE OUTLET MALL HALF DAY GROUP TOUR

Half day shopping experience with coach transfer.
The largest outlet in Europe with more of 270 label Brands discounted up to 70%.

Price per person: 75 Euro
Duration: 5 hours
Group tour will be confirmed with a minimum of 25 adults

This tour can be made private on request.

 

Everyday Available – PORTOFINO and ITALIAN RIVIERA on a Private Boat

Full or Half day rental boat with captain.

Enjoy a jaw-dropping sightseeing tour from the comfort of your own private boat!

Explore the awe-inspiring coastline of Portofino and the Italian Riviera.
Pick the perfect spot to stop and have cool down in the clear blue waters that are full of marine life. Without a doubt the best way to see Portofino and the area around it!!

Boats are available for the entire period of Sukkot; please send a request for the complete boats pricelist.

Only Wednesday PISA TOWER and FORTE DEI MARMI Market

Full day experience with your private van transfer, shopping and the Leaning Tower. Fur coats and cashmere, leader bags and much more in the famous Market of Forte dei Marmi. The market is only open on Wednesday. Free time and transfer to Pisa for a picture at the Leaning Tower.

Duration: 6 hours
Private van can allocate max 7 people