Cinque Terre Day Trip
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Cinque Terre, a collection of stunning fishing villages nestled along the Italian Riviera, embraced by lush hills and verdant vineyards. This exquisite location is undoubtedly one of the premier day trips you can take from Florence.
Trip Overview
By selecting this excursion to Cinque Terre from Florence, you can easily and comfortably explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although we will need to depart from Florence early in the morning, the extensive itinerary will ensure a day filled with breathtaking sights and memorable experiences.
Available Options
During your booking, you’ll be able to select from several options, each lasting approximately 12.5 hours. Details of the choices are outlined below.
Self-Guided Experience
If you prefer to discover at your own rhythm, consider opting for the independent day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence. This allows you the freedom to explore the captivating villages, perfectly balanced between the land and the sea, in whatever order you choose. You’ll travel by bus to La Spezia or Levanto, leaving you a full day to visit Cinque Terre. You can anticipate charming locales such as Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, and Monterosso!
Keep in mind that this option excludes train transportation between the villages. You will receive instructions on the pickup point in La Spezia and the time required for your return journey to Florence at the end of the day. The tour concludes at Piazzale Montelungo, adjacent to Santa Maria Novella train station, in the late afternoon.
Guided Tour with Train & Street Food
Choosing this option means a bus will await your arrival in Florence for an exciting Cinque Terre adventure. After a two-hour drive, we’ll reach either La Spezia or Levanto and continue onward to the Cinque Terre.
The initial stop will be Riomaggiore, where you can explore freely before hopping on a train to Manarola, the oldest village in the Cinque Terre, renowned for its fishing and viticultural heritage. Our next train will take us to Monterosso, which we will explore for around two hours, known for having the longest beaches in the area.
From there, we’ll board a boat to Vernazza, another picturesque fishing village encircled by a stunning natural harbor. Here, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy its beautiful surroundings.
The adventure concludes as we take a train from La Spezia or Levanto back to our waiting coach for the return to Florence, capped off with a delightful street food tasting in Monterosso featuring focaccia and sorbet.
Guided Tour with Train & Pisa Visit
What's included
- Transport by bus to Cinque Terre from Florence
- English–speaking tour assistant (depending on selected option)
- Boat ticket for the whole day (depending on selected option)
- Train ticket (depending on selected option)
- Street food tasting (depending on selected option)
What's not included
- Transfer from the center of Florence to the hotel
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll meet at tour meets at Piazzale Montelungo next to the Santa Maria Novella train station. Please be there 15 minutes ahead of time.
You'll recognise your guide by their pink t-shirt with the 'CIAOFLORENCE' logo on it.
Important Info
The boat trip is not always operating due to logistics and is always subject to weather conditions. When it cannot be offered, the itinerary will be carried out by bus and train.
If you have booked a self-guided tour to Cinque Terre and Pisa, you must check with the tour assistant on the bus where the meeting point is for the return trip to Florence in the afternoon. You must make your own way there.
On the day of the trip, we suggest you bring: a towel, swimsuit, sunglasses and sunscreen.
During high season, visiting times may be subject to change.
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