Cinque Terre and Portovenere Day Tour from Florence

Kickstart your day journeying out of the ancient city of Florence after meeting your guide at 7 AM. You will board a comfortable air-conditioned coach and enjoy a picturesque 2.5-hour drive to the picturesque string of villages along the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre. From colorful houses to lush vineyards, you will never run out of things to marvel at in the quaint coastline. Once you arrive, you will board a comfortable boat that will take you around the coastline to witness all five villages that sit by the coast.

Your cruise will take you past the famed Poets' Gulf and you will benefit from immersive commentary courtesy of your friendly English-speaking guide. You will then make your way to Portovenere, a stunning town lined with colorful homes peppering the scenery. A castle and several old churches give you a breath-taking view of the village. You will be allowed some free time to explore this beautiful hamlet on your own.

After spending time at Portovenere, you will catch the boat and continue cruising down the Ligurian coast to admire the beautiful UNESCO world heritage site of Cinque Terre National Park from the sea. After a pleasant 1.5 hour cruise, you will then stop at Monterosso, the largest town among the Cinque Terre. Dine on a local dish as you please and then stroll, shop, sit, or even swim, the choice is yours! Finally, you will then be taken by train to the charming town of Manarola. Here you’ll at the stunning views of the harbor, peppered with colorful boats. Once again, you will get to leisurely explore the town. Be sure to savor the Ligurian region’s famous flavors, including its highly prized pesto, after which you’ll be back on board the train for a quick ride to your private air-conditioned coach to Florence.