Scent of the Sea: Cinque Terre Park Full Day Trip from Florence

Spend an unforgettable day discovering the breathtaking Cinque Terre National Park on this must-do tour from Florence, with transport between villages included (if option selected). Explore the picturesque fishing villages of the UNESCO-listed area by coach, boat and train with a Tour Leader, and fall in love with the distinctive atmosphere and architecture of each town. From Riomaggiore’s cobbled streets to Monterosso’s stunning beaches, the Cinque Terre is a scenic treasure and this tour offers a picture-perfect snapshot of old-world Italy.
An unmissable excursion where pastel colored houses, blue cobalt sea, and panoramic views are your travel companions.

Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre… Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for your journey to the nearby coastline! The drive to Cinque Terre will take about two hours. Throughout the drive, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as Cinque Terre and what to expect upon arrival. If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.

After about two hours, you will arrive in La Spezia, the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your bus driver will drop off the group at the train station. Your guide will lead the group through the small train station, and your group will get on the first train to Manarola. The train takes about ten minutes, and then you will arrive in the stunning coastal town!

Manarola is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine! Enjoy marvelous views of its sparkling blue sea, the impeccable homes stacked upon each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. Your guide will happily point out the best viewpoints for photos (Manarola is very famous on Instagram, its views are incomparable!). You will have about an hour of free time to explore this picturesque town as you please.

The train ride to Monterosso will take about ten minutes. When you arrive, your guide will give plenty of recommendations for how you can spend your time in Monterosso. This historic fishing town is most famous for its wide, white sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Spend some time exploring the ancient town and indulging in some pesto pasta or delicious seafood for lunch. Then, find a spot on the pristine coastline to relax under the sun, take a dip in the incredible sea, and take some memorable photos! You will have plenty of free time in Monterosso to relax and to feel the marine breeze on your skin.

From Monterosso, you will enjoy a 10 minutes boat ride to head to the nearby town of Vernazza.
The boat ride will take place only if weather/sea conditions will be considered safe by local organizers and will give you the opportunity to admire the fishing villages from another perspective! Admiring the Cinque Terre hills reflecting on the crystal clear waters of the Ligurian sea will be an experience you will not forget!
You will have about 1 hour of free time in this lovely waterfront town. Make your way to the small, picturesque harbor, also called “the Pearl of Cinque Terre.” If you are lucky, you will witness the local fisherman arriving back from their morning fishing in small blue boats. Enjoy the characteristic (and famous) views of Vernazza’s emerald water and colorful homes. Spend some time strolling through the ancient streets smelling of fresh focaccia and pesto. If you need any recommendations, your tour leader will be happy to help!

Meet your tour leader at the train station to reach Riomaggiore, where you will be welcomed by more brightly colored homes stacked on striking cliffs. Enjoy about an hour of free time to explore the beachy alleyways, purchase any last-minute artisanal souvenirs, and admire the lovely views. When it is time to depart, you will see the sun starting to settle and what seems like gold flakes over the sea, as small boats pull into the port after their days at sea.

Your train back to La Spezia will take less than ten minutes. Follow your guide back to the bus, where you will depart for Florence.

Relax on the comfortable, air conditioned bus after your incredible day of exploration and beauty. You will arrive back in Florence in the early evening.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• 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
• Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Levanto. Then you will move from one village to the other by train and boat. You will meet again your bus by the end of the day to make your way back to Florence.
• Kindly note that the Cinque Terre Semi Independent option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia or Levanto, and you will have free time for the whole day in the Cinque Terre National Park. You will meet again your bus at La Spezia Centrale or Levanto in the afternoon. This option only includes a roundtrip transportation by GT coach to the Cinque Terre and back as well as live commentary during the bus trip.
• Please note that the boat ride will be available from April 1st until October 31st
• In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the boat will not operate. In this case, the boat will be replaced by a train route
• Please note that the given order of the visits may change in case of exceptional events as train strikes or road closures and disruptions
• HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Wednesday, Sunday – min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Monday – min 2 pax ITALIAN: Saturday – min 2 pax

• Classic Italian Tour
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  What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
• English Tour with Lunch
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  All inclusive tour in English: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
• Spanish Tour with Lunch
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  All inclusive tour in Spanish: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
• Classic Spanish Tour
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  What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
• Italian Tour with Lunch
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  All inclusive tour in italian: Including Local Transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park and typical lunch with traditional recipes
• English Tour -Semi Independent
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  What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
• Classic French Tour
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  What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
• Italian Tour -Semi Independent
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  What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
• Spanish Tour -Semi Independent
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  What is included: Escorted Roundtrip Bus transportation from Florence to La Spezia or Levanto. What is not included: Boat, Trains, Lunch
• Classic English Tour
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  What is included: Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch
• Portuguese Tour with lunch
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  All inclusive tour : Local transportation by boat and trains within Cinque Terre Park. What is not included: Lunch

• Expert Multilingual Tour Leader
• Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
• Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
• Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre (not included in the semi independent option)
• Typical Local Lunch with traditional recipes (if option selected)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip, while in the village you will have free time
• Food and drinks, unless option is selected
• Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre in case you select the semi independent option
• Corniglia’s Village is not Included in the Itinerary

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• This Tour is Provided by Ciao Florence Tours Srl.
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