Full-Day Small-Group Cinque Terre Tour from Florence
Discover one of Italy's most enchanting landscapes with our tour to Cinque Terre: five villages, hanging between the sky and the sea, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Located among a dramatic coastal scenery, the Cinque Terre are an enchanting postcard of pastel colored houses, narrow cobble alleyways, tiny harbors and terraces covered with vineyards, olive and lemon trees. Early in the morning, depart from Florence by bus to reach Manarola, our first stop. Then move to Vernazza, Monterosso and Riomaggiore by local trains and boat. Get ready to experience an unforgettable day discovering an authentic earthly paradise. Tour size is limited to a maximum of 25 people for a more in depth and intimate touring experience.
Options
Tour in English
Join a semi private tour to Cinque Terre limited to 21 participants, including an English speaking tour leader
What's included in Full-Day Small-Group Cinque Terre Tour from Florence
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Florence
Meet your fellow travelers and your tour leader at Piazzale Montelungo and find a comfortable spot on your bus. The journey by bus to Cinque Terre National Park takes approximately 2 hours
Manarola
Located atop a steep rock 70 metres above sea level, Manarola is a lovely and romantic town painted in merry colors. The town itself is lively, with a small but bustling piazza and an active fishing trade. It's not uncommon to see boats pulled up into the narrow streets or even in the piazza every time the sea is rough. There is no sand beach in Manarola, but there are some of the best deep-water natural pools around. Please consider a 20 minutes train ride from Manarola to Vernazza.
Vernazza
The small fishing village of Vernazza makes you fall in love at the first sight! With its colorful houses perched on each other, the narrow and characteristic alleys, the picturesque port and its small beach.. this town is irresistable. Vernazza has a historical soul which is told through its architecture: it appears as a fortified village ready to defend the coast from the Saracen pirate raids. The symbol of the village is the Belforte tower of the Doria Castle: from here and from the terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the town and the coast. Please consider a 20 minutes panoramic boat ride from Vernazza to Monterosso.
Inclusions
- Professional expert English-speaking tour leader throught the day
- Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fi
- Lunch, if option selected
- Train tickets to move through the villages
- Boat Ride along the gorgeous coastline (if weather, docking and sea conditions permit)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Giving the particular nature of the area, the standard itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions, traffic, strikes, etc.
- The public boat service, along the Cinque Terre, runs from April to the 3rd week of October, subject to weather conditions
- When boats are not operative, connection between villages will be by train
- Due to the high volume of visitors and the nature of the area, during the high season the villages and the local train/boat, could be very crowded
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
