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Escape Florence for a full-day adventure to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. Travel by air-conditioned coach with a local guide, then combine short train hops with a seasonal boat ride to capture the Riviera’s pastel villages from land and sea. Visit Manarola(*), Vernazza and Monterosso: stroll narrow caruggi, photograph cliff-top churches and tiny harbors, and enjoy free time for a swim or gelato. Choose the optional Ligurian lunch in Monterosso or explore artisan shops at your own pace. Group size kept comfortable; moderate walking and steps required. Boat segments may be replaced by train if sea conditions change. Includes round-trip transport from central Florence and inter-village tickets. A seamless Cinque Terre day trip with iconic views, expert commentary, and time to relax on the beach.
*(Subject to the availability of trains and boats)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
06:45am at Piazzale Montelungo at the end of the ramp connecting with the train station. An assistant will be waiting for you wearing blue clothing with CAF Tour - Gray Line logos.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Arrive at the first stop, La Spezia Migliarina, the gateway to the Cinque Terre. From here, continue toward the UNESCO-listed villages, where colorful houses, terraced vineyards, and breathtaking coastal views create one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes.
Admission ticket free -
1Manarola
Enjoy a guided stroll through Manarola’s pastel lanes to the tiny marina for postcard-perfect photos of cliff-hugging houses. Learn about local winemaking and fishing traditions before free time to browse artisan boutiques.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vernazza
Discover Vernazza’s iconic harbor and church on an easy guided walk through narrow “caruggi.” Capture sweeping coastal views, then meet at the waterfront to board the boat (weather/season permitting) for a memorable ride along the Riviera.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Monterosso al Mare
Unwind in Monterosso, famed for its sandy beach and lively old town. Use your free time to swim (seasonal), taste Ligurian specialties like pesto and focaccia, or shop local crafts—option to enjoy lunch here if selected.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Escorted Transfer option includes: Bus Transport and Tour escort on board, free time in Cinque Terre
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- Escorted Transfer option includes: Bus Transport and Tour escort on board, free time in Cinque Terre
- We suggest to bring with you sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses, swimwear and towel
- It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the tour, nor to have a refund or reschedule the tour.
- Please be advised that it is required to bring your original ID with you during the tour.
- If Lunch option selected: Vegetarian and gluten-intolerant options are available at the restaurant; however, cross- contamination cannot be fully excluded.
- If the Cinque Terre & Pisa tour is selected: the itinerary includes visits to Manarola and Monterosso. All train tickets are included: Local trains inside Cinque Terre + Train ride from la Spezia to Pisa. In Pisa, enjoy free time before your timed entrance to the Leaning Tower.
- If Lunch option selected, Starter: Seafood salad (Vegetarian alternative: Caprese salad - For organizational reasons, in case of allergies to seafood salad, we offer Caprese so that we can standardize the group’s courses during peak times), Main Course: Trofie Pasta with Pesto sauce, Dessert: Tiramisù
- Clients with motor disabilities or wheelchair users are encouraged to notify the tour organizer in advance and seek medical advice to ensure suitability of services. Our tours and transportation are not suitable for people with motor disabilities or wheelchair users, so to prioritize the safety and well-being of all involved, the driver and tour manager retain the right to decline participation if they believe it may compromise safety. This decision rests solely with them, and no compensation will be provided in such cases. By accepting these terms, clients agree to respect decisions made by staff regarding participation.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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