Cinque Terre Day Trip with Transport from Montecatini
Experience an unforgettable day trip exploring the incredible Cinque Terre coast with this convenient tour departing from Montecatini! Discover the idyllic fishing villages of the UNESCO-listed area with your expert Tour Leader. You will travel by coach, train and boat. Each village has its own character that will make you fall in love. From Vernazza's picturesque port to Monterosso’s stunning beaches, the Cinque Terre offers an amazing atmosphere. This tour gives you the possibility to admire breathtaking panoramic views and to take memorable pictures of one of the most famous destinations in Italy.
Options
Escorted transfer in English
Bus transportation only. Drop off at La Spezia, pick up at the end of the day at La Spezia. Boats and trains NOT INCLUDED
What's included in Cinque Terre Day Trip with Transport from Montecatini
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Montecatini Terme
Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre... Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Italia, in Montecatini, under the clock tower of the station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for your journey to the nearby coastline! The drive to Cinque Terre will take about two hours. Throughout the drive, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as Cinque Terre and what to expect upon arrival. If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.
Stazione La Spezia Centrale
After about two hours, you will arrive in La Spezia, the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your bus driver will drop off the group at the train station. Your guide will lead the group through the small train station, and your group will get on the first train to Manarola. The train takes about ten minutes, and then you will arrive in the stunning coastal town!
Manarola
Manarola is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine! Enjoy marvelous views of its sparkling blue sea, the impeccable homes stacked upon each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. Your guide will happily point out the best viewpoints for photos (Manarola is very famous on Instagram, its views are incomparable!). You will have about an hour of free time to explore this picturesque town as you please.
Inclusions
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
- Trains and boat in 5 Terre (not included in case you select the A/R escorted transfer option)
- Expert multilingual escort
- Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso,Vernazza (the only village not included is Corniglia)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of the villages - Your tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Trains and boat in 5 Terre are not included in case you select the A/R escorted transfer option
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Manarola. Then you will move from one village to the other by train and boat. You will meet again your bus by the end of the day to make your way back to Montecatini
- Kindly note that the Cinque Terre A/R Escorted Transfer option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia, and you will have free time for the whole day in the Cinque Terre National Park. You will meet again your bus at La Spezia Centrale in the afternoon. This option only includes a roundtrip transportation by GT coach to the Cinque Terre and back as well as live commentary during the bus trip.
- Please note that the boat ride will be available from April 1st until October 31st
- English and Spanish languages are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in French, German, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required
- In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the boat between Monterosso and Riomaggiore will not operate. In this case, the boat will be replaced by a train route
- Please note that the given order of the visits may change
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We kindly ask you to wait for the arrival of the bus and your tour leader under the clock tower of the station in Piazzale Italia, in Montecatini
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure
