Highlights
- Hiking trip to Cinque Terre from Florence
- Spectacular coastal views along the Cinque Terre
- Lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the blue sea and hillsides covered with vineyards
- Soak up the old-world atmosphere as you explore Cinque Terre villages on foot
- 40-minute boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting)
- Take a swim in the clear, blue water at Vernazza or Monterosso
- Transport from Florence to Cinque Terre by air-conditioned coach
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Recent Photos of this Tour
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Wine tasting in Riomaggiore, ...Amazing wine tasting included in the tour.Photo by: Natalie W
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Cinque Terre Hiking TripVacationers enjoying the SunPhoto by: Sheila K
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Great Picture - Cinque Terre, ...My friend and I striking a pose.Photo by: Kerri L
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Cinque Terre July 2010Cinque Terre tour through ViatorPhoto by: Scott H
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Cinque TerreView of one of the towns of Cinque TerrePhoto by: Graciella Cremonini
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Great viewsThe villages were amazing.Photo by: Olivia A W
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Hiking in Cinque TerreSurrounded by flowers!Photo by: Frances
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Hiking from Corniglia to ...Hiking from Corniglia to VernazzaPhoto by: Jennifer D
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more stairsBrenda, Kathi and BrianPhoto by: Kathi M
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Taking the stairsBrian, Kathi and Brenda doing the stairsPhoto by: Kathi M
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Walking the trailBrian on the trailPhoto by: Kathi M
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View of VernazzaView of Vernazza from the trailPhoto by: Kathi M
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Our GuidesOur tour guides Stefano and SandraPhoto by: Kathi M
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Awesome View on the TrailAwesome View on the TrailPhoto by: Kathi M
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Wine tasting in MonterossoTrying a white wine from each of the five Cinque Terre citiesPhoto by: Mindy A
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VernazzaVernazzaPhoto by: Mindy A
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Arriving in Vernazza after ...Arriving in VernazzaPhoto by: Mindy A
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Another scene of the coastThis is taken from the boat. The trip involved bus, train boat and mostly walkingPhoto by: John G
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A scene of the sea coast.This is one of the five townsPhoto by: John G
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What You Can Expect
Cinque Terre Hiking Day Trip from Florence
The Cinque Terre takes its name from the five picturesque fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Each town has a distinct character, but all share alleys, arches and steep stone steps, best explored on foot. An idyllic snapshot of old-world Italy, the villages are surrounded by sunny beaches, narrow lanes lined with shops and stalls, brightly colored fishing boats, seaside promenades and sleepy piazzas.
The ancient trails are rough but manageable. Be prepared for the hiking – although the path is open to everyone, remember that the ground can be slippery, uneven, and in places steep and narrow. The charm of the area is that it is natural and unspoilt, so do not expect hand rails or safety rails when steps are steep or when the path is close to the edge.
Itinerary
Relax as you travel towards the Cinque Terre, listen to stories about Lucca and its famous son Giacomo Puccini, and admire Michelangelo's astonishing marble mountains of Carrara.
Passing just above Manarola (the first village of the Cinque Terre), you'll enter the National Park before tightening your boots for the first section of the trail to Corniglia, a beautiful stretch that finishes with a climb of 382 steps. On the cliff top village of Corniglia a delicious lunch made of fresh Mediterranean seafood and the most authentic pesto pasta is served in a local restaurant with a perfect view of the sea and surrounding hillside.
After lunch, your continue along the steep, ancient path, climbing high up through spectacular terraces of olives towards the village of Vernazza, one of the prettiest and most characteristic of the five towns, where you have free time to sit in one of the cheerful bars and cafés, or even have a cooling swim in the bay.
Next you will take a short train ride to Monterosso, this village is renowned for its beautiful beach and artisan shops. Enjoy free time to taste the local wine, explore the shops or dip your toes in the cool Mediterranean sea. Now, its time to sit back and relax as you enjoy a scenic 40-minute boat ride (weather permitting) along the shores of the Cinque Terre, the journey takes you to Riomaggiore.
In Riomaggiore you begin the last part of the trail, called Via dell'Amore, “Lover's Lane” - a walkway hanging above the sea which leads to Manarola, completing your Cinque Terre visit before returning to Florence by coach.
Customer Reviews
June 2013
A lovely but tiring day. The guides, Alex and Angel were excellent, taking care of all guests and ensuring that everyone knew what was happening and where to be at what time. They gave details and points of contact in the event of anyone being delayed or the getting lost. The day allowed for the varied pace of walking and nothing was too strenuous for reasonably active people. The local lunch (provided) was lovely. I would recommend this trip.
Alison S
USA
June 2013
I have to say the hike scared me from what i had read but I was willing to try. I'm so glad that we did because the views were breathtaking! It wasn't even as bad as I thought it was going to be. I think just the shear beauty made you forget that you were hiking.
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