Cinque Terre Private Day Trip from Florence With Lunch
13 hours
Group 1+
English
13 hours
What you'll do
Experience one of Italy’s most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites the easy way on a private, all-inclusive Cinque Terre day trip from Florence. Relax and enjoy the views as a driver takes you to the Ligurian Coast, where you'll get assistance for visiting all five colorful seaside villages by train and by boat, traveling just like the locals do. Indulge in the flavors of Liguria, too, with an included lunch in a restaurant overlooking the sea in Vernazza.
Highlights
Visit Cinque Terre in one day without any planning stress or booking a hotel
Travel between the villages on a coastal train, with a guide’s help
Dont' stress about packing food: You'll stop for lunch in Vernazza
Private tour ensures a more personalized travel experience
Itinerary
- 1Pick you up from your accommodation in Florence at 7am. Our driver will normally be at your address at 6.45am. We will then drive to La Spezia train station which will take approximately 2 hours.
- 2
Your direct drive from Florence by private transportation stops in La Spezia.You will board the train at La Spezia Station heading to Cinque Terre. Depending on time, weather and other factors, your experienced guide will decide the order of the villages you visit.
- 3
The most southern of the 5 villages is Riomaggiore. The name comes from the major river that used to run through the town. Riomaggiore is famous for its small harbour, its tall, colorful houses and colourful fishing boats.
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Moving North, we have Manorola. Manarola gets its name from a large wheel (Magna Rota) that used to power the mill in the village. Manarola is famous for its tight alleyways running up into the terraces behind the colourful houses in the harbour.
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Corniglia which gets its name from the Roman family Gens Cornelia. Is the smallest of the 5 villages and is situated 100 meters above sea-level. To get to Corniglia, you can climb the Lardarina, a 383-step pathway from the train station to the village or you can catch one of the regular buses.
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Vernazza is unique in Cinque Terre because of the small port that was built allowing ships to land in the protected bay. Here you can visit the beautiful church of Santa Margherita in the main square, or visit the Tower of Castello Dorio, home to the most amazing view of Cinque Terre.
Lunch will be arranged by your guide and will be taken between 12.00pm and 1.00pm. Lunch will include local seafood dishes and fresh pasta as well as a glass or two of local wine.
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Fourth village to be visited. Monterosso al Mare is the largest out of the five coastal villages. The village is located on hills cultivated with lemons, vines and olives. From here, you will take a scenic boat ride to the next village Riomaggiore.
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Once all five lands have been seen, you will take the short ride back to La Spezia train station.
Depending on time, weather and other factors, your experienced guide will arrange a boat trip between two of the villages. This trip will take you out into the Ligurian Sea and offer incredible views of the five lands from the water. Please note, on rare occasions boats may not run due to conditions at sea.
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Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
What's Included
100% private tour
Train and Boat tickets
Private transportation
Experienced and Certified guide with you the entire day
National Park Day Pass
Pickup from your accommodation
Multi-course lunch: appetizers and traditional seafood dishes
Visit of all 5 fishing villages
What's not included
Gratuities
Notes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
Ferries will not operate for reasons beyond our company's control from November 2nd to March 20th of the following year.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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