Cinque Terre Tour

General information

Destination	Category
Lucca, Italy	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Spend an unforgettable day exploring the jaw-droppingly stunning landscapes of the Cinque Terre. This tour takes you to the breathtaking area where earth and sea come together to create a beautiful and dramatic landscapes. The rocky coastline of Cinque Terre, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site, stretches out for 18km and features an array of caves, beaches and pathways.

Visit the charming village of Manarola, a gem of traditional Genoese lifestyle filled with splendorous case torri, or tower houses. See, too, the village of Vernazza, which is overlooked by the ominous remains of a mediaeval castle and a tower from the 11th century. Another magnificent place you will discover is Corniglia; perched atop a promontory, it is the only village of the Cinque Terre not next to the sea.

Monterosso is commonly known as the Pearl of Cinque Terre, an ancient fishing village surrounded by beaches of picturesque beauty. Here you are invited to feast on a wonderful three course fish based lunch, served in a traditional restaurant atop a cliff. Admire the awe-inspiring views of the bay while you dine. Then is your chance to taste the local lemony liqueur, the ‘limoncino’, in a typical wine shop in the city centre. Later on, in the afternoon, begins your free time. Enjoy a leisurely while swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean or strolling through the quaint village centre. Lose track of your senses with this awe-inspiring trip to picturesque Liguria.

Meeting/pick-up point: Porta Sant'Anna, Piazzale Verdi.
Duration: Ten hours.
Languages:English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.