Walking in the Cinque Terre
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Between blue skies and bluer seas rests the verdant coastline of the Cinque Terre. Enjoy the colorful fishing villages, the outstanding food and wine, the fascinating history and vibrant culture of this corner of Italy which has always captivated the traveler. For centuries a favorite haunt of poets and writers, it has been home to numberless generations of simple fishermen and farmers who by their labors have carved from the seaside cliffs a stunningly beautiful garden landscape. With every inch of space at a premium, the houses appear to be built one atop the other, and the terraced vineyards and olive groves, connected with a maze of paths, offer some of the most extraordinary walks to be had in Italy.
Highlights
- Walk along the entire coast of the Cinque Terre
- Explore the fishing villages and mountain hamlets along the way
- Visit the towns of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure
- Enjoy Ligurian specialties and the excellent local wines
Itinerary Outline
Here is an outline of a suggested daily itinerary. You can shorten or lengthen this tour to fit your travel dates. Request a detailed itinerary using the contact form below:
- Day one: Your guide meets you in Monterosso (easily reached by train from Pisa, Florence, Rome or Milan) and gives you an orientation tour of the Cinque Terre, including the town of Monterosso, where you'll be based for the next few days.
- Day two: Today features a guided walk from Monterosso to Levanto, north of the Cinque Terre, with spectacular views up and down the coastline. After exploring this town, you return to Monterosso by train.
- Day three: You start again from Monterosso, this time walking south, to the fishing village of Vernazza, one of the most charming of the five villages of the Cinque Terre.
- Day four: You continue your exploration of the Cinque Terre with your guide, picking up where you left off in Vernazza and walking down to Riomaggiore, the southernmost village. Along the way, you pass through the villages of Corniglia and Manarola and walk on the famous Sentiero dell'Amore (Lover's Walk).
- Day five: You begin the day with a train ride to Santa Margherita Ligure for a guided walk to Portofino. After lunch, there's time to explore the shops and sights of this gracious harbor. Return to Santa Margherita is by boat, allowing for a splendid view of the rugged coastline.
- Day six: Your guide helps you to the Monterosso train station. From here, you can easily reach all of Italy, including Florence, Rome and Milan.
What's Included
- 5 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
- breakfast and dinner each day
- full-time, professional Tour Leader
- guided walks each day
- wine and specialty foods tastings
- private tours hosted by local experts
- paid entrance to all included activities
- all land transfers to and from tour area, and during tour
- all taxes and service charges at hotels and restaurants
- travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities
(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)
Pricing
We price this tour for the following categories of accommodation. We also tier-price based on the tour's final group size. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join, thereby taking advantage of our tier discounts. All prices are quoted per person in USD.
| accomm. level | 2-3 p | 4-5 p | 6+ p | sing. supp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| comfort | 2390 | 1990 | 1740 | 340 |
| select | 2890 | 2540 | 2290 | 530 |
| select/first class | 3290 | 3040 | 2790 | 650 |
Scheduling
You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, all year long. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience.
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