The pearls in the gulf of poets: Cinque Terre private tour | La Vacanza Travel

The pearls in the gulf of poets: Cinque Terre private tour

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Italy, Tuscany, Florence
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  • 10 hours
  • Florence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

An authentic earthly paradise just around the corner. A place suspended in time, 5 villages hanging between sea and land, one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world, celebrated by such Romantic poets as Lord Byron and Shelley!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

Your private, English speaking driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Florence in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle, and you will be on your way! Enjoy the comfort of private transportation as you admire lovely views of the Tuscan countryside heading westward towards the gem of Liguria: Cinque Terre! The drive will take about two hours.


Duration: 2 hours

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

On this private tour, you can spend your day as you prefer! Anytime you need your driver, he is only one call away and happy to help with any recommendations catered to your personal interests. However, with limited time, this is how we recommend you spend your day:

First, your driver will bring you to the breathtaking town of Riomaggiore. The brightly colored homes suspend unbelievably upon the striking cliffs. As you stroll through the alleyways towards the natural port, the smell of fresh focaccia and pesto will overwhelm your senses, and you will undoubtedly begin falling in love with Cinque Terre! Spend as much time as you would like admiring the panoramic views over the cobalt-colored water and taking plenty of memorable photos.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Whenever you are ready, your private driver will take you to Vernazza, a tiny fishing village. Make your way through the ancient streets towards the small harbour. You will see the local fishermen returning in small, blue boats from their morning fishing trip. This one of the most photographed spots in Cinque Terre, as it is truly a place frozen in time. The views of the brightly colored homes, joyous children in the sea, and emerald water are enchanting! Dip your toes into the water as you relax in the harmonious atmosphere.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Next, your driver will bring you to Monterosso, famous for its wide, white sand beach with crystal clear water. Indulge a delicious lunch of seafood or pasta and pesto in one of the many family-owned restaurants, or grab a takeaway snack to eat on the sunny beach. Then, enjoy simply relaxing under the Italian rays and swimming in the sea! Then, stroll along the cobblestone paths and choose some memorable souvenirs before your driver meets you to head back to Florence.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany

After a memorable day in the colorful coastline of Cinque Terre, you can enjoy the comfort of a private, air conditioned Mercedes vehicle. You will be dropped off directly at your accommodation in Florence in the early evening.


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Pick up & drop off at your hotel
  • 10 hours chauffeur driven hire
  • Free time in the Cinque Terre National Park
  • Possibility of adding a scenic boat ride from Monterosso to Riomaggiore at an additional cost

Exclusions
  • Guided visit of Cinque Terre National Park
  • Entry tickets to churches or landmarks
  • Lunch
  • Train tickets
  • The pick up will be directly at your hotel/apartment in Florence - please send us an e-mail at [email protected] in order to notify us of your accomodation in town. Should you wish to leave 30 minutes prior or after the published departure time, please get in contact with us via e-mail.
  • Please note that your private driver will be at your disposal for the entire day. However, there is no time to visit all the 5 villages, we strongly suggest the following itinerary: free time in Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Monterosso. Should you wish to customize your itinerary, send an e-mail at [email protected]
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
  • Stroller accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We also offer a free pick up service to private homes and private apartments in Florence


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

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

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

Sharon_W

21 Sep, 2023

Learning to navigate the trains. Beautiful views from the coast. Disappointed that we couldn’t take a boat cruise due to cloudy and rainy weather. Our driver, Christian, did a great job and provided suggestions for us to best utilize our time.

Dana M

06 Aug, 2022

Good news, bad news. Bad news first: The description is a complete exaggeration of a “tour” and way over-priced for what we got. We spent $830.00 on a driver. That’s it. We should have just walked 5 minutes to the Florence train station, taken the train to La Spezia then train up and down the Cinque Terre villages. What we got: A nice driver, Osvaldo, picked us up at our Airbnb at 8am. He pointed out a few things on our 2 ½ hour drive to the first village of the Cinque Terre (CT), Riomaggiore. At 10:30 am, he dropped us off at the top of the hill and said, “Ciao see you at 3:30pm in La Spezia.” What? I thought the word “tour” meant we would get some information along the way through the villages. Minimally, a strong recommendation, some tips or something! All we got was a recommendation to see 2, no more than 3 villages in the time allotted. The “Mercedes” reminded me of an old Dodge Caravan we had back in the 1990’s. No, ours was more comfortable. No water (fortunately, we brought our own), and the air conditioning did not work in the back seat. The tour company made a lunch reservation for 1:00pm at an over-priced, not-friendly servers, and no-air-conditioning restaurant. It was supposed to have a view, but all we saw was the side of a white van parked across the street. We should have just picked our own or “winged it.” At the end of a hot day, we could not find our driver at the La Spezia train station. He did not tell us where the meeting point was, and we couldn’t reach him through WhatsApp. We were frustrated and hot and were dropped off at our Airbnb. I communicated that the air conditioning was not working in the back, and he just shrugged. It was coming out where he was sitting, but not where I was! Cost: A rip-off. We could have trained from Florence to La Spezia for $16.00/per, then bought a Cinque Terre train card for $8.00. Oh, $16.00 to return. Good news: Osvaldo was very nice…just doing his job. We tipped him generously.

D9979TWalg

19 Jun, 2022

Our guide, Alejandro (Jorge) Videla was horrible. From the moment he picked us up he had a bad attitude. He required my elderly relative to wear a mask when he himself wasn't wearing one, and never put one on. He said the mask was required because otherwise the police would pull him over and fine him 3000 euro. Everything he commented on during the 2 hours drive to Cinque Terre was either political, a complaint or a political complaint. He began by saying how much he hasted American tourists, so maybe he should not be working in tourism. He then proceeded to make homophobic comments about the Pride flag at the US embassy. He also expressed his support for two communist dictators, one of which destroyed our own country of origin. He also brought up the war in Ukraine for the sole reason of saying the worst thing about it is how it has affected him and especially his gas expenses. He acted like him dropping us off where the tour description specified was a huge favor, which he repeated several times to us. These are just a. few of the comments he made. Cinque Terre was lovely but the drive to and from made the trip very difficult to enjoy.

846lynnep

02 May, 2022

The customer service went about and beyond our expectations. It was my husband's birthday, and Valentina was extremely helpful in organizing a special day for us with reservations, information, etc. Our guide/driver, "Mr. T." was so friendly and helpful, made our traveling a breeze. I couldn't recommend this team enough. Many, many thanks for making this a very special experience!

Humberto_F

29 Jun, 2021

The private boat taxi we paid extra at the dock. We paid almost $900 US Dollars for a very friendly driver to drop us off at 9:45 am and pick us up @ 4:30 and do the scenes in our own.

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