Enjoy a “stress-free” visit to the Cinque Terre with our assistant leading a very small group. The real advantage of being part of a small group is just that, always have a tour-escort at your disposal, who will take care of you at all times. You’ll be a friend, not a number, and you’ll never walk alone. You will live a day full of unforgettable experiences while exploring one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Little villages, suspended between sea and land, completely surrounded by hills and vineyards. The visit begins with RIOMAGGIORE where you can have time to explore the delicious seaside town surrounding a small natural port; then MANAROLA, where you can admire the houses leaning one against the other and stroll along the narrow cobble alleyways and sheltered paths; later a local train will take us to MONTEROSSO AL MARE, where you will be overcome by white beaches with crystal-clear water and luxuriant vegetation that surrounds the little village. Here you will have a couple of hours to plunge into the crystal sea and have your lunch. The next stage will be Vernazza, and you can choose to get there by boat (a 10-minute trip with a small additional charge to be paid onsite) or continue the adventure with the Cinque Terre train for a few minutes. From Monterosso, your tour escort will lead you back to head to the nearby town of VERNAZZA, where you will have about 1 hour to visit the small and picturesque harbour, also called “the Pearl of the Cinque Terre”, the characteristic view of the emerald water and colorful houses. You will be able to spend some time strolling through the ancient streets, purchasing any last-minute artisanal souvenirs.
Please, remember that the tour-leader will never lose sight of you, and will always be there for you during this memorable day.
In addition to comfortable clothes, we recommend to have with you a swimwear and a hat to protect you against the sun!!!
The itinerary could be modified by act of force majeure.
Highlights
MONTECATINI TERME
Take full advantage of your time in Cinque Terre, enjoying a “stress-free” day-trip with our assistant leading a very small group. You’ll be a friend of us, not a number, and you’ll never walk alone during the day.
Your tour leader will pick you up right in front of your Montecatini hotel, to start your comfortable journey towards the Tuscan coast. During the trip, your assistant will entertain you with a lot of fascinating information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as the Cinque Terre and what to expect once you're there. If you have any questions, your escort will be there to help you. After about 1 hour and a half, you will arrive at one of the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your guide will lead you through the small train station, getting the next train to Riomaggiore. This stunning coastal town awaits you after only few minutes of travel!
RIOMAGGIORE
Riomaggiore will welcome you with brightly colored homes stacked on striking cliffs. Enjoy about an hour to explore the beachy alleyways and admire the lovely views. Time flies in this village and the time to leave again comes in a heartbeat. Your escort will lead you heading to the nearby town of Manarola.
MANAROLA
Manarola, an ancient fishermans village, is renowned for its colorful homes and its pristine white wine! Take in the stunning views of the sparkling blue sea, flawless houses stacked on top of each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. The best places to take photos will be pointed out by your assistant (Manarola is known for its incredible views on @Instagram). With an hour at your disposal, you can explore this picturesque town as you please. It’s time to continue towards Monterosso!
MONTEROSSO AL MARE
The train ride to Monterosso will be around ten minutes long. Your tour-escort will provide many suggestions for how to spend your time in Monterosso. The wide, white beaches with crystal-clear water that stretch across this historic fishing town are what make it most famous. Enjoy exploring the ancient town or having some pesto pasta or delicious seafood for lunch. Find a spot on the beautiful coastline to unwind under the sun, swim in the incredible ocean, and snap memorable pictures! In Monterosso, you will have more or less two hours of time. The next stage will be Vernazza, and you can choose to get there by boat (a 10-minute trip with a small additional charge to be paid onsite) or continue the adventure with the Cinque Terre train for a few minutes.
VERNAZZA
From Monterosso, the nearby town of Vernazza is where your assistant will take you. Traveling timee more or less five minutes, and then you will have about 1 hour in this lovely waterfront town. Head to the small and picturesque harbour, also called "the Pearl of the Cinque Terre." If you’re lucky, you’ll see the return of the local fisherman from morning fishing in small blue boats. Enjoy the characteristic view of the emerald water of Vernazza and colorful houses. You will see the sun starting to set and drawing gold stripes on the sea. Spend some time strolling through the ancient streets, purchasing any last-minute artisanal souvenirs. It's time to come back... your assistant will lead you to get the train to begin your way back journey.
MONTECATINI TERME
You have a couple of hours to relax and dream, thinking about your last unforgettable day. You will arrive back in Montecatini in the early evening.
Included/Excluded
Round trip transportation, with pick-up from your accommodation in Montecatini.
Expert multilingual tour escort
Complete assistance throughout the tour
Free time to take a swim in the sea
Escorted visit of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
Train tickets to travel between villages by the "Cinque Terre Express"
Local guide (kindly note that your tour leader will give brief explanations during the trip, and you will never walk alone during the day)
Food and drinks
Eventual boat ride from Monterosso to Vernazza (to be paid onsite)
Please Note
In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the eventual boat between Monterosso and Vernazza will not operate.
You will travel between villages by train.
You will have roundtrip journey by car/minivan.
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Please note that the given order of the visits may change
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
