Cinque Terre and Portovenere from Florence in One Day

General information

Destination
Florence, Italy

Program details

Escape the busy city scene and head out into the Italian seaside. Admire nature’s artistry in Liguria, home to the spectacular Cinque Terre.

HIGHLIGHTS:


* Enjoy a boat ride along the coast of Cinque Terre

* Visit the area’s most picturesque towns

* Optional hike into the mainland of Cinque Terre



Steep terraces adorned with colourful homes and vineyards await after a comfortable coach journey from Florence. On arrival we set sail in a quaint public boat along the coast; breathing in the fresh sea air and admiring a view like no other. See the Gulf of Poets as well as other parts of the coast dominated by green hills, vivid villages and clear waters.


Our cruise takes us to the town of Portovenere where fishermen’s boats dock daintily by the beach with colourful homes peppering the scenery and an old castle looming on the horizon. Enjoy some free time here before continuing the cruise along Cinque Terre to Monterosso. Have lunch, swim, stroll, shop or even join your guide on an optional hike into the Cinque Terre mainland for a different perspective of terraced vineyards, olive groves and spectacular viewpoints.


Our tour continues to the charming town of Vernazza where you’ll feel as if you´ve stepped into a Renaissance painting. Our final stop is Riomaggiore, a tiny village perched high atop a cliff dropping straight into the sea. Be dazzled by sweeping views over the tiny harbour, colourful boats and incredible natural formations. We then board the train to where we catch the coach back to Florence.



Meeting/pick-up point: At Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, next to the Obelisk.

Duration: 13 hours.

Start/opening time: Daily at 7:15am.

End/closing time: At 8:15pm.

Languages: English.