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Cinque Terre: Day Trip from Florence with Traditional Lunch

Explore beautiful Cinque Terre for a day with roundtrip transport from Florence

  1. Duration: 12h 30mins

  2. Live guide: English, Italian, Spanish

  3. Fast Track

Registered address: Via Camillo Cavour 8, CAP 50129, Firenze, IT
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Included

  • Roundtrip transport
  • Expert multilingual guide (see Additional Info for language options)
  • Free time in the villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
  • Traditional lunch
  • Free time to swim or visit the beach
  • Boat tickets and train tickets (not for semi-independent option)

Not included

  • Guided tour of the villages

Itinerary

Duration: 12.5 hours
  • 06:40 - Meeting point
    Meeting point: Piazzale Montelungo Get directions

    Meet our staff at TOURS & NEWS KIOSK. Located 5/10 mins walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for staff wearing a fuschia CIAOFLORENCE jacket and holding a clipboard.

  • 07:00 - Transfer from Florence to La Spezia Centrale
    • 120 mins

    Enjoy a comfortable ride towards your destination: Cinque Terre.

  • 09:00 - La Spezia centrale train station
    • 15 mins

    Get off in La Spezia to start your trip, the first of the villages of Cinque Terre.

  • 09:30 - Visit Riomaggiore
    • 75 mins
    • • Unguided
    • • Free admission

    Free time to explore the seaside town, and the small port.

  • 11:05 - Visit Manarola
    • 70 mins
    • • Unguided
    • • Free admission

    See brightly colored homes and stroll along the narrow cobblestone alleyways.

  • 12:40 - Visit Monterosso
    • 75 mins
    • • Unguided
    • • Free admission

    See the "Pearl of Cinque Terre," an ancient fishing village. Enjoy sand beaches where you can swim or sunbathe, and grab a local lunch

  • 15:00 - Boat trip from Monterosso to Vernazza
    • 20 mins

    Take the boat to your last destination. See villages from the water and enjoy great views.

  • 15:20 - Visit Vernazza
    • 70 mins
    • • Unguided
    • • Free admission

    Visit one of the most colorful and photographed fishing villages in the area, including the harbor.

  • 16:50 - La Spezia centrale train station
    • 20 mins

    Head back to the bus after a day exploring the Liguria region.

  • 17:10 - Transfer from La Spezia to Florence
    • 140 mins

    Enjoy a comfortable coach return trip back to Florence.

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Explore gorgeous Cinque Terre and five different UNESCO World Heritage villages suspended between sea and land with tickets for a day trip from Florence – complete with roundtrip transport by train and boat.

Watch the Tuscan sunrise as you depart to your first village – Manarola. Dating back to the early 13th century, Manarola is famous for its historic character and fine wine. Admire the vibrant homes leaning along cobblestone paths as you let your cares drift away.

Then, journey to colorful Vernazza to explore a postcard-perfect fishing village. Use your free time to lounge on the quaint harbor and enjoy panoramic views of a village frozen in time.

Next up: Monterosso – considered “The Pearl of the Cinque Terre.” With plenty of free time to enjoy its enchanting sandy beaches, you can take the plunge into the crystal clear sea. Go for a stroll amongst Monterosso's lush vegetation encircling this little town as you scope out a trattoria for a local lunch, included in your ticket.

Sail along the coastline to the last stop – Riomaggiore. Take your time soaking in the views of this coastal haven surrounding a small, natural port.

Before heading back to Florence, witness Cinque Terre bathed in the golden hues under a Tuscan sunset.

Language Options

  • During high season (April 1 to October 31): English and Spanish always available
  • Italian: Saturday (2 person min.)
  • Cancellation is possible until 72 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit.

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