Highlights / General details

You will spend an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend and create a unique landscape. The area consists of eighteen kilometers of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views.

First you will reach Portovenere, an elegant and popular touristic destination where nature and human architecture are perfectly balanced.

The tour will take you through the Cinque Terre National Park by train. You will visit Manarola a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-torri’; Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower; Riomaggiore dating back to the 13th century, famous for its wine and its typical narrow streets and Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’, an ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation on the rocks.

After lunch you will have the chance to taste the local ‘Limoncino ligure’ in a quaint wine shop. In the afternoon you will have free time for a swim or a walk round the village.

Inclusion

Travel by GT coach or minivan with air conditioning; Expert multilingual escorts available in English, Spanish, Italian*, French* and Portuguese*; Limoncino ligure tasting; Ferry boat and train tickets; Free time in Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza.

Exclusion

Hotel pick up and drop-off; Lunch; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available daily at 8:00am from April to October and Monday, Thursday, Saturday from November 1 - January 8 and March 1-31; Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time.

Duration

Approximately 11 hours.

Location

Tour departs from Montecatini, Piazza Italia – Check point Bus, near the train station.

Additional Information

A vegetarian menu is available upon request for the optional lunch.

Participant restrictions

Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs.