Relax and enjoy the views as a driver takes you to the Ligurian Coast, where you’ll get assistance visiting for the five colorful seaside villages by train and by boat, traveling just like the locals do. Indulge in the flavors of Liguria, too, with included lunch and a wine tasting in Monterosso.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Pickup and departure for Cinque Terre National Park. The drive from Florence to Cinque Terre lasts for about 2 hours.
NB: If you do not provide a pickup location for your private tour, our default meeting point is: Borgo Ognissanti 70, Florence, Italy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Your direct drive from Florence by private transportation stops in La Spezia. From here, you will take the train to the first fishing village, ride that takes only 13 minutes and gives you more time to enjoy Cinque Terre.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Corniglia, Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
First village to be visited. It is the smallest of the Cinque Terre villages. It is known as the “Balcony of the Cinque Terre”.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manarola, Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Second village to be visited. Manarola is one of the most charming and romantic of the Cinque Terre villages. The village is all ups and downs, with steep narrow alleys leading to the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vernazza, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Third village to be visited. 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 Church of Santa Margherita d’Antiochia built in 1318 or seat down in front of the Ligurian Sea tasting one of the best gelato in Italy. Here you will enjoy a typical Ligurian lunch in a restaurant overlooking the sea and the impressive landscape.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monterosso al Mare, Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Fifth and last village to be visited. Riomaggiore climbs up along the ridges overlooking the sea and it is characterized by typical stone houses with colourful facades and slate-roofs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Spezia, La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria
Back to La Spezia. Enjoy the ride back to Florence by private transportation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.
Duration: 15 minutes