- Duration: 12 hours
- Priority access
- Mobile ticket
- Photos w/no flash
- Guided tour
- Accessible
Description
Get away from the crowds of Florence on a private day trip to Cinque Terre, appreciated for its tall cliffs, colorful fishing towns, and the blue Ligurian Sea recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ride in a cool minivan with personal care and attention from your guide. See Manarola and Vernazza where lovely pastel houses hang on cliffs above the water, twisting paths hide craft shops and the smell of flowers mixes with the fresh sea wind. Park entry tickets come with it. The plan might change a little based on weather and path conditions to give you a smooth and tailored time.
Take time to visit at your own pace-walk pretty streets, take a refreshing dip in quiet coves, or taste some culinary specialties of Liguria at a trattoria (lunch not included). See Cinque Terre from another angle; if the weather accommodates, board a boat along this dramatic coastline where you will pass cliffs, secret beaches, and fishing boats rocking on the crystal cleared waters. An easy ramble above the fields produces wonderful views over the hill country and shares some information about this region’s ancient winemaking history: Terraces built long ago that continue to produce some of Italy’s finest wines.
In the afternoon, proceed to Pisa, known for its world-famous Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. See the lovely blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles take a perfect picture with the well-known tower enjoy the lively feel of this historic square. This private tour is flexible and personal mixing the natural beauty culture, and food history of the Ligurian coast with Pisa's unique charm making sure your day stands out.
Highlights
- Jump on board of a comfortable air-conditioned minivan to visit Cinque Terre in a day .
- Visit the fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso .
- Taste a traditional seafood-based lunch with wine and views over the Ligurian Sea .
- Take an amazing Cinque Terre boat ride and to admire the national park from a different perspective .
- Round off the day with a light hike through the majestic vineyards on the cliff.
What's included
- Professional English speaking driver/tour leader
- Private tour for a personalized attention
- Round-trip transportation from Florence by comfortable A/C Minivan of our own fleet
- Guided tour of Cinque Terre by English speaking professional tour escort.
- Tickets for Cinque Terre National Park
- Train tickets in case weather conditions do not permit the boat ride
- Boat Ride along the Riviera (weather and sea conditions permitting)
- Delicious Full Lunch (with seafood) and Wine, in a typical restaurant
- Light hiking through seaside vineyards
Meeting Point
Meet your tour leader in Via dei Vagellai 22/r, corner with Piazza Mentana, opposite side to the Arno river.
Cancellation Policy
For bookings from 1 to 8 people: 8 DAYS Cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 7 DAYS prior to tour departure and no-shows.
For bookings up to 9 people: availability and cancellation policy ON REQUEST!
To remember
- We regret to inform you that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
- The actual itinerary inside the Cinque Terre National Park may slightly vary depending on weather and trail conditions.
- The tour quality will always be preserved.
- Boats do not operate in bad weather conditions and when the sea is rough.
- On these occasions transfers between towns is by local coastal train or by minivan.
- We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen.
- Please note that lunch is not included.
- Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours will start at the exact scheduled time.
- No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial one.