Cinque Terre Experience From Florence

About this experience

Experience an unforgettable adventure at 5 Terre, with our excursion you will discover the most charming villages: Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola e Riomaggiore suspended between sea and land, designated by Unesco as a world heritage site. You can choose to discover those amazing villagies with our expert mulingual excort that will guide you for the full day, you will move from village to village by train and you will go back on board a motorvassel aloght the 5 Terre cost, you will see how amazing is the view from the sea! During the day you will have some free time to enjoy those beautiful and colored villages, to taste some of the most delicious dishes as pasta al pesto, or olives, or focaccia or wines. If you prefer discovering those villages by yourself you can chose the transfer only option that includes only the transportation (not train and boat tickets) from Florence and you can enjoy and move along the villages as you prefer.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Cinque Terre

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 300 min

   The Cinque Terre are a rugged stretch of coast of the eastern Ligurian Riviera (La Spezia Riviera) located in the territory of the province of La Spezia, between Punta Mesco and Punta di Montenero, in which there are five villages (three municipalities and two hamlets) or, as they used to say in ancient times, "lands", which listed from north to south are: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore.

3. Stop 3

   The town of Levanto is of ancient foundation, nestled in a valley covered with olive trees, vines and pines and directly overlooking the sea. In case of Transfer Only option this is the drop off point, where you can start your tour by your own. The ridges of the valley end in the sea with the Mesco promontory and the tip of Levanto. Part of its territory also falls within the Cinque Terre National Park and the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 60 min

   In Manarola, can relax by bathing in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, taste typical products in the local shops or wander around this small fishing village part of a territory declared a UNESCO heritage site

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 60 min

   Riomaggiore, like the other Cinque Terre, is squeezed between the Ligurian Sea and the steep mountain range that detaches itself from the Apennines at Mount Zatta and descends in a south-eastern direction, acting as a watershed between the Val di Vara and the coastal area. The historic center, whose original nucleus dates back to the 13th century, is located in the valley of the Rio Maggiore stream, the ancient Rivus Major from which the village takes its name

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 60 min

   Vernazza is the second of the towns that make up the Cinque Terre, in a bay between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore. It also includes the subsequent village of Corniglia, a fraction of it.

7. Stop 7

   Duration: 120 min

   Monterosso al Mare is at the center of a small natural gulf, protected by a modest artificial reef, to the east of Punta Mesco on the La Spezia Riviera. It constitutes the westernmost part of the Cinque Terre.

8. Stop 8

   Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

What's included

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• Multilingual tour leader on board
• Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus from Florence
• Free time at the seaside
• Coastal ferry boat tickets (if guided option selected)
• Traditional Ligurian focaccia and gelato tasting (if Street Food option is selected)
• Cinque Terre train tickets (if guided option selected)
• On-board Wi-Fi on coach transport

What's not included

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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and beverages (unless street food option selected)
• Train and ferry tickets (for Transfer Only option)

Additional information

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• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center inside Train Station Santa Maria Novella
• No refunds are given in case of delay in the meeting at Florence and at meeting points along Cinque Terre tour
• Maximum punctuality is recommended at the meeting points during the tour, for the success of the tour, no waiting times in case of delays on the part of customers and no refunds will be granted
• The order and timing of Cinque Terre villages may change
• From November to March boat is not available.
• From November to March street food Option is not available
• From November 2, 2026, to March 18, 2027 Languages: English and Spanish (min. 2 people) / Portuguese (min. 4 people – Sunday)

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.