Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
Customized Portovenere and Cinque Terre shore excursion from the port of La Spezia for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy 'close up' in a comfortable Mercedes minivan, taking you into the very heart of this beautiful World Heritage site. Get the most of your time ashore and explore the colorful fishing village of Portovenere and adventure through the villages of the Cinque Terre.
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Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
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What's included in Portovenere and the Cinque Terre Private Shore Excursion from La Spezia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Porto Venere
Stroll through the narrow alleyways of this lively and colorful fishing village to reach the church of San Pietro with beautiful views across the bay. A great way to discover this area is from the sea and we recommend departing from the harbor to enjoy the ferry ride (additional cost) to Vernazza arriving in perfect time for lunch. The ferry journey will take you past the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola with great photo opportunities from the sea.
Vernazza
This is a great stop for lunch. Vernazza, with its proud fishing traditions, faces a little bay surrounded by cliffs and two ancient watch-towers and dominated by the church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia built in 1318 with its foundations in the sea.
Corniglia
After lunch meet up with your driver for the short drive to Corniglia, the oldest village built around the XI century. Unlike the other villages, it is not directly adjacent to the sea and instead is set on top of a promontory surrounded by vineyards, terraces and olive groves; connected to the sea by 365 steps. For those who walk or hike there's a beautiful uphill trail from Vernazza to Corniglia! Stop here for gelato or enjoy a Vermentino wine-tasting (additional charge of around 5/10euro per person).
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Train or ferry travel through the Cinque Terre
- Some hiking trails within the National Park of the Cinque Terre are subject to fees
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Your driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the port and will be holding a sign with your name on it. To get to this area you have to first pickup the cruise ship’s free shuttle directly below your ship and take the 2 minute ride to the main car-park area. Please let us know the name of your ship when you confirm your booking.
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• At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
