Cinque Terre full-day trip from Florence | La Vacanza Travel

Cinque Terre full-day trip from Florence

Duration: 13 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Toscana, Florence
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  • 13 hours 30 minutes
  • Florence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the breathtaking coast in South Liguria, near the city of La Spezia. You will visit the main 5 terre towns - Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza, enjoying an unforgettable experience. This guided tour includes private bus transportation, train and ferry boat tickets.
For many reasons, you won’t get there comfortably on a do-it-yourself trip. This unique landscape, suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the sea, is not that easy to reach. While things to do in 5 Terre are many, having a dedicated guide can help you focus on the bests. Finding the best paths, the ones you desire. Walking on the most romantic trails or finding the most suggestive views, the one that you will bring forever with you.

In the end, having a guide is also useful for those who are coming by train. In fact, coming on your own you will not save much money. While joining a guided tour you surely save time and earn an inestimable value in terms of energies saved and stress avoided.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Manarola, Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Manarola Italy what to see: buildings, vegetation, vineyards, and wine tasting
The first land we’ll reach is Manarola, a tiny jewel that does not have any equal in Italy or worldwide. This place takes its name from the oil mill, underlining the importance of an excellent production still made here by farmers that are real heroes. Olives and extra virgin olive oil produced here are full of smell and taste coming from the sea (that is really close) and the sun, who keeps those lands warm even in the coldest winter.

From an architectural point of view, Manarola is a small town showing a unique kind of Genoese style colored buildings, called ‘case-torri’ (house-towers). They rely on a big rock close to the sea, one next to the other, showing their unique pastel colors. Together with the lush vegetation of the Mediterranean coastal area, they form a unique charming landscape. A view framed by vineyards, a view that you’ll be able to capture comfortably on photos, having the possibility to show this spectacular scenery when you’ll be back at home.

Manarola is also rich in art and history. San Rocco Hospital and the Oratorio dei Disciplinati are worth the visit. Then, in the upper part of the village you can visit the Gothic Church of San Lorenzo (1338) and its Baroque interiors. Here also relies the Torre Campanaria. The white bell tower, unusually separated from the church, offers a wonderful panorama sweeping down to the sea.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Riomaggiore Italy: the starting point of Via dell’Amore
Riomaggiore is one of the biggest villages in the Cinque Terre. Founded by fishermen who have been struggling since the dawn of time to get anchovies from the sea, this natural port is a truly suggestive place. The narrow streets called caruggi are crossed by lights and shadows, creating a unique effect, during summers and winters. Here houses are famous for their double entrance, one is located on the facade, in front of the alley, the other on the back, in correspondence of the upper street. When pirates came to conquer their houses, Riomaggiore citizens escaped from the back door. In this town, you can also visit the castle, located on the Cerricò hill, and the church of San Giovanni Battista.

Riomaggiore is also the starting point of the famous Path of Love, the Via dell’Amore, a fantastic road connecting the village to Manarola by foot.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vernazza, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Vernazza Italy: the true colors of Cinque Terre
If you are looking to find the true colors of the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is the right place for you. Here the atmosphere is unique and you can lose yourself in a typical medieval village, with its enigmatic alleys and the case-torri, colored in red, yellow and pink. Despite being much frequented by tourists, Vernazza is maintaining its maritime tradition, fishermen and sailors are still active here. Regarding art and history, you can visit the Doria Castle, built to protect the village from pirate raids, nowadays used as an exhibition site. You can also have a look at the Church of Santa Margherita of Antiochia, conserving the relics of the Saint since its construction, after 1318, with its octagonal bell tower.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monterosso al Mare, Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria

Monterosso al Mare, the pearl of Cinque Terre
Our tour leaders will guide you to visit the pearl of Cinque Terre, Monterosso al Mare. Well-positioned in the center of a natural basin, Monterosso town goes down to the sea, embracing its sparkling waters. People who love to have a bath or to explore the seabed can find here the tight opportunity. Monterosso offers some spacious and easy-to-access beaches made of sand. This is really important for those who don’t like rocks. Monterosso seaside is comfortable and less wild than the other areas of the 5 lands. Monterosso boasts also the Spiaggia del Gigante, the Beach of the Giant, so-called for the statue of Neptune holding up the rocks, created here by Francesco Levacher in 1910. Apart from going to the beach, you have other things to do here. You can visit Monterosso Castle, built by Genoese or the Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista, with the fresco of the baptism of Christ. You can also reach the Cappuccini hill, enjoying the breathtaking views of lemon trees, vines, olive trees, and incredible slopes this incredible territory offers.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Are you still thinking why having a guided tour from Florence to Cinque Terre is useful?
You won’t see as many towns coming on your own on a day trip. You won’t get all the useful information our guides are going to give you. A visit to this country, loved by artists, painters, and poets, can restore your soul. This suggestive landscape has inspired the works of great British and Italian writers (P.B.Shelley and Eugenio Montale – just to name a few) and painters.

Our day trip will end approximately at 20.45 in Florence.


Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Travel by GT coach or minivan from Florence to Cinque Terre
  • Expert multilingual tour leader
  • Ferry boat and train tickets (only train in winter season)
  • Free time in Manarola , Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Vernazza
  • Lunch - Typical Ligurian Lunch in a traditional seaside restaurant in Monterosso **From November 1st to March 31st the boat service is not available so the itinerary will be guaranteed with train**
  • Free time to take a swim in the sea

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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 be advised that it's not a private tour but it's a group tour, and the mode of transportation is selected based on the number of participants. We prioritize our guests' comfort and aim to ensure that everyone has a great time. Our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning to ensure a comfortable ride, regardless of the weather.
    • Please note that the boat ride will be available from April 1st until October 31st
    • Comfortable shoes are recommended
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy


    Departure Time

    07:00 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    13 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    farhanaasyikinb

    11 Jan, 2024

    Absolutely loved Cinque Terre- breathtaking views! The view was so mesmerizing and it such a good place for vacation!!

    Gina_M

    26 Dec, 2023

    DO NOT BOOK THIS TRIP!! The tour guides did not show up as planned from the booking and all other people had no idea what I was talking about. A lot of people have issues with Florence Adventures and I missed out a trip I was really looking forward to. Asked for a refund and disputed the charge with my CC and I’m still waiting. Chat doesn’t respond or even picked up for help.

    jamesnoahf

    23 Oct, 2023

    A seamless adventure along the Italian Riviera. Comfortable travel, expert guides, Ligurian lunch, and the coastal beauty of Cinque Terre. A must for a day by the sea.

    _W52LH

    13 Oct, 2023

    Visiting Cinque Terre from Florence was a breeze. Comfy coach travel, a knowledgeable leader, and free time in Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza. The Ligurian lunch in Monterosso was a flavor-packed highlight. This tour is the perfect mix of convenience and exploration on the Italian Riviera. Worth every penny for a beautiful day by the sea.

    O8962TGclaram

    11 Oct, 2023

    Visiting the captivating Cinque Terre from Florence was a breeze thanks to this full-day tour. With a comfortable coach ride and an expert tour leader handling train and ferry connections, we enjoyed a seamless adventure in Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Vernazza. The icing on the cake was a delectable Ligurian lunch at a traditional seaside restaurant in Monterosso. This tour offers the perfect blend of convenience and exploration, making it a must for anyone seeking an effortless Cinque Terre experience. Worth every penny!

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