Itinerary
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Stop At: Borgo Storico di Manarola, Manarola Italy
Free time in Manarola which is renowned for its dramatic cliffside location, with colorful houses perched on steep slopes overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Ligurian Sea. The stunning views of the village against the backdrop of the Mediterranean make it a photographer's paradise.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Via dell'Amore, Italy
The name "Via dell'Amore" translates to the "Path of Love" in English, and the trail lives up to its romantic reputation. The path is lined with benches, love locks, and beautiful murals that add to its romantic ambiance.
Pass By: Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Piazza Papa Innocenzo IV, Manarola Italy
Like much of Manarola, the Church of San Lorenzo benefits from a stunning coastal location. It offers breathtaking views of the village, the Ligurian Sea, and the surrounding cliffs, making it a popular spot for visitors to capture the beauty of Cinque Terre.
Stop At: Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, 5 Via G M Pensa, Vernazza Italy
The church features a simple yet elegant architectural design typical of many Italian coastal churches. Its façade is characterized by a mix of white and black stone stripes, a common architectural feature in the region.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Castello Doria, Via San Francesco, 19018 Vernazza Italy
The castle occupies a strategic position on a promontory overlooking the village and the Ligurian Sea. Its location allowed it to provide protection to the local population and control access to the harbor during times of threat.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 19018 Vernazza Italy
Then you will move to Vernazza, a village overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower in which you can enjoy some free time.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery, Salita Cappuccini, 19026 Monterosso al Mare Italy
If you wish to avoid the tourist places go up to this beautiful church that dominates the Cinque Terre and offers beautiful views.
Just be prepared to climb as it is pretty uphill.
Stop At: Borgo Antico, Via Roma, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy
Monterosso is unique among the Cinque Terre villages because it's divided into two parts. The older, historic section, Monterosso Vecchio, is characterized by its ancient structures and fortified walls. The newer part, Monterosso al Mare, features more modern amenities and a lively beachfront promenade.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spiaggia di Fegina, via Fegina, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy
Enjoy some free time on the main beach in Monterosso. Fall in love with its crystalline water and weather permitting have a swim.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Il Gigante, Via Fegina 138, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy
Like the other villages in the Cinque Terre, Monterosso boasts a rich history that is reflected in its architecture. You can explore narrow medieval streets, ancient churches, and charming squares that transport you back in time.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monumento a San Francesco d'Assisi, Colle dei Cappuccini, Monterosso al Mare Italy
Located uphill close to a monastery you can admire a statue dedicated to San Francis of Assisi. This place will give you a unique panorama over the riviera. Just be prepared to climb some steps as the monument is uphill.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Oratorio della Confraternita dei Neri Mortis et Orationis, Piazza Don Giovanni Minzoni, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy
This Church is located in the historical center of Monterosso and has a beautiful baroque style facade
Stop At: Portovenere, 19025, Porto Venere Italy
Free time. Portovenere, often referred to as the "sixth village" of the Cinque Terre, is a captivating coastal town located on the Italian Riviera. The Gulf of Poets, where Portovenere is situated, has long been a source of inspiration for poets and artists like Lord Byron
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Le Scalinate - La Spezia, Scalinata San Giorgio 2, 19121, La Spezia Italy
Here at the end of the day take our bus that will be waiting for you and go back to Florence
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Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
06:30 AM
13 to 14 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. A moderate amount of walking to visit Cinque Terre is involved.
Please note that this tour operates in all weather conditions
Not wheelchair accessible: Due to uneven surfaces at the sites visited may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
If you wish to swim we suggest you to bring sunscreen, swimwear and towel.
For the Chinese and Portuguese language, if we do not reach 4 pax minimum, the tour will be guaranteed in English instead.
Please note that in case of weather warning (for example rainfall), the stop in Portovenere by boat will be substituted by a stop in Riomaggiore by train.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Annette_L
Lucca was a fantastic guide for the day. He was very informative, friendly and kept our tour moving along in order to see everything. A fabulous day with beautiful villages to visit. We enjoyed the boat trips also. Would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Deirdre_T
The tour guide was very conscientious in making sure we got the most out of the trip since there were delays caused by work on the train lines. He tried to make sure that everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. We only got to visit two of the five towns but that meant we had more time in each town so could relax and see a little more of each. It is a long day with an amount of walking. I decided to make it somewhat easier on myself (I was near the end of my vacation and growing tired) and take a cab from the last ferry to the train and the guide was very accommodating in making that happen.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Pamela_P
Luca was very knowledgeable and took great care to share that knowledge with us. Seeing the Carrara marble mountains and visiting some of the towns in Cinque Terre was amazing..
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Alicia_T
Overall, I am glad we visited. If we had more time to spend in each of the villages, we may have enjoyed it more. It was a fast paced-stop-and-visit, so while beautiful sceneries, it was a bit exhausting. Each of the Villages had a unique but similar feeling and the residents were most welcoming. I felt we saw some of the real Italians during this visit!
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Posted On : 2023-11-20
Posted By : Boston
Lunch in Monterrosa , fresh catch of the day, plenty time to explore around each town . Nice scenery, well coordinated
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Posted On : 2023-09-18
Posted By : Natasha_S
Cinque Terre is absolutely stunning. The perfect little idyllic getaway. Unfortunately it is a victim of way too much tourism. There was no way to enjoy the locale. People packed like sardines everywhere. Trains were overcrowded. Travelers yelling at each other. Poor restaurant service. The locals are doing the best they can but the charm of this place has been worn away. Luca, our guide, was great and worked very hard to navigate is through it all. In the end though, we were ready to go home hours before the bus actually came to take us back.
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Posted On : 2023-08-15
Posted By : PaulandCath
Our driver Valentina was professional. Luca, our guide, was informative and entertaining.
We had ample time to explore at our own pace as well.
Mille grazie! Siete molto bravi!
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Posted On : 2023-07-29
Posted By : Amelia_M
We had a fantastic day trip in beautiful Cinque Terre. For me, there was plenty of time to enjoy each village that we saw, and climb up the trails for the best views. Free water is available in all of the towns as well if you look carefully. The food in the old part of Monterosso was particularly delicious.
Be aware that it is easy to get separated from the group in the summer crowds, especially at La Spezia station. A minor thing that could help improve this tour would be some more direct instructions to help orient participants, such as exactly where to meet at the bus station, and the platform numbers and stop names if taking the train when the sea is too rough for the ferry.
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Posted On : 2023-07-27
Posted By : Lydie L
I won't repeat what others said about how beautiful the villages were because others were already really detailed in their great descriptions. We only visited 4 out of the 5 towns and weren't even told this; we didn't realize it until the end. The villages were absolutely stunning and that made up for how disappointing our tour was. Our tour guide, Emma, was really nice but all she did was make sure we got on the right trains and boats, told us our meeting times and points, then let us off on our own. That's completely fine but we were hoping for a couple of historical facts about each town, or someone pointing us to monuments to go see. Something, anything. We also wouldn't recommend paying extra for the lunch. We spent 1.5 hours out of the 2 hours in Monterosso at the restaurant. The food was delicious but the service was extremely slow so we didn't even get to enjoy the beach. There are tons of other places to get food, which we didn't realize when we first booked this. We're just so sad because the other reviews seemed to have really knowledgeable and helpful guides. Overall, if you want someone to help you figure out the trains and boats and keep you on time to make sure you can visit (almost) all of the villages, this is a good tour to do that. Just have low expectations.
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Posted On : 2023-07-17
Posted By : Scott_R
Our Tour Guide Lucca was Fantastic. He waited on our van that was Running late. The Tour itself was great. Grazie.
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Posted On : 2023-07-13
