Monterosso al Mare Trip Overview
Cinque Terre, the enchanting jewels of Ligurian coast, seen by an unusual and enchanting point of view: the sea. This exclusive tour will allow you to enjoy a unique experience, a quiet and relaxing cruise, at sunset, looking to the cliffs and coves and to their hidden treasures: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Onboard, you’ll also be delighted by a complete italian Aperitif, with a tasting of local wines and delicacies.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy
Cinque Terre, the enchanting jewels of Ligurian coast, seen by an unusual and enchanting point of view: the sea. This exclusive tour will allow you to enjoy a unique experience, a quiet and relaxing cruise, at sunset, looking to the cliffs and coves and to their hidden treasures: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Onboard, you’ll also be delighted by a complete italian Aperitif, with a tasting of local wines and delicacies.
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Pass By: Monterosso al Mare, Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
The most western and populous of Cinque Terre; its foundation could be dated in the 9th century. In the 13th, Monterosso was contended between the rival forces of Genova and Pisa, being finally occupied by the first. In 1545 it was severely damaged, like most coastal villages in Italy, by a Turkish attack.
The remaining of the castle keep the traces of these conflicts, featuring three round towers, the square “Torre Aurora” on the cliff and the medieval tower in the village centre.
Pass By: Vernazza, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
The second of the Cinque Terre coming from the West, it was one of the main coastal villages in the area even in the 11th century. During the rivalry between the republics of Genova and Pisa, in the 13th century, Vernazza was the only harbor whose configuration could fit the docking of Genovese battleships.
Pass By: Corniglia, Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
The third and central of Cinque Terre, it is the only one not standing on the sea level , but on a 90 metres high cliff. The ancient village can be reached by the railway station underneath by a small street or via 382 steps!
Pass By: Manarola, Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
The fourth of the Cinque Terre was born around the fortress, whose structure is still visible, founded by inhabitants of the nearby village of Volastra to exploit the marine resources. Inside the village stands the beautiful cathedral of San Lorenzo, in Genovese Gothic style.
Nowadays, Manarola is well known for its luminous Christmas Nativity, created by a retired railwayman.
Pass By: Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
The last and most Eastern of the Cinque Terre, whose name means “Large river”: the very first core of the village actually stood on a creek with the same name, near the sea. Like the other towns nearby, Riomaggiore grew under the government of the Genovese Republic, in the late Medieval age.
