Best of Cinque Terre

 

Experience the magic of Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. Highlights - Enjoy the colours of fishermen’s houses and a boat ride Walking from village to village admiring the cultivated terraces and the pastel coloured villages hovering between the sky and the sea: this is the best and only way to experience the unique magic of the Cinque Terre. On this tour you will walk through the villages of the Cinque Terre in one day, admiring and exploring these picturesque small towns. The Cinque Terre is a beautiful stretch of rugged coast and the only unspoilt part left of the lovely Italian Riviera. It takes its name from the five picturesque fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Cinque Terre have been inaccessible from the land for centuries, isolated by steep mountains and valleys on one side and by the sea itself on the other. Thanks to its isolation, the unspoilt charm of the Cinque Terre is a protected World Heritage Site and a National Park. Led by our knowledgeable guides, you will discover the spectacular coastline. We first visit the Cinque Terre village of MANAROLA, at the beginning of the famous path “Via dell’Amore” – or lover’s Lane (if accessible to the public)*, a track winding along the cliff-tops, high above the sea. The visit continues with a short train ride to RIOMAGGIORE where you will have some free time before the lovely boat journey (weather permitting) which take us to MONTEROSSO, which is renowned for its beautiful beach and small craftsmen’s shops. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean or popping into some of the picturesque shops. Lunch by your own (not included in the price). After lunch, we continue our itinerary by train to VERNAZZA one of the prettiest of all, where we will have free time to sit in one of the cheerful bars and cafés. From Vernazza a train ride takes us back to La Spezia concluding our Cinque Terre visit, before returning to Florence by coach. (*) If the “Via dell’Amore” will not be accessible, a longer boat ride will be provided. You also can enjoy a semi-independent tour to pass your free time at your disposal, (lunch not included) If you just want to discover to Florence on your own, you have an excellent option with Round-Trip Transport. Main tour Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort, Lunch and Drinks, Boat and Train Tickets (weather permitting) Semi-independent option Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport, Tour Escort, Boat and Train Tickets (weather permitting) Excluding: Lunch and Drinks Round Trip Transport Option Inclusions: Staff Assistance at the Meeting Point, Transport Excluding: Tour Escort, Lunch and Drinks, Boat and Train Tickets (weather permitting) Languages English