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- Italian
A stress-free experience to explore the Ligurian coast, combining the convenience of a private vehicle with the charm of coastal villages.
You will travel in a minivan with an English-speaking driver
The driver takes care of the complex logistics related to traffic and parking (extremely difficult in the Cinque Terre), allowing you to optimize time.
The car allows quick access to Portovenere and the Cinque Terre entry points that can be reached by road.
The itinerary is designed to touch on the highlights, often in this order:
Portovenere : First stop for a walk and a visit to the picturesque Church of San Pietro, overlooking the sea.
Riomaggiore and Manarola: The driver will take you to the road point closest to the first village as they are mainly Limited Traffic Zones.
Vernazza : Stop to admire the natural harbor and the square.
At the end of the visit, your driver will accompany you to the ship.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will wait for you directly outside the ship with a sign with your name on it.
Itinerary
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1Portovenere
Portovenere is a charming fishing village located at the western end of the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the "Gulf of Poets". Together with the nearby islands Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 for its inestimable landscape and cultural value. The village is famous for its iconic Palazzata a Mare, a long row of colorful tower-houses, tall and narrow, leaning against each other, overlooking the marina. On top of the promontory dominates the majestic Castello Doria, an ancient Genoese fortress. At the base of the promontory is the suggestive Church of San Pietro, built overlooking the sea in Genoese Gothic style. Just below the church is the famous Byron Cave, a natural cavity named after the Romantic poet Lord Byron. In summary, Portovenere offers a perfect fusion of medieval history, Ligurian architecture and breathtaking natural beauty.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Riomaggiore
It is the easternmost and southernmost village of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for being the beginning (or end) of the Way of Love. The village is built along the valley of the Rivus Maior stream, with its iconic tower-houses rising on three or four floors, leaning against each other and carved into the rock. The main road, Via Colombo, follows the covered course of the ancient stream, while the side streets ("carrugi") are narrow and steep. The picturesque marina is a small fjord surrounded by these pastel-coloured houses, offering one of the most photographed views of the Ligurian Riviera. On the upper part of the village is the Castle of Riomaggiore and the Church of San Giovanni Battista. The territory is surrounded by the characteristic terraces cultivated with vineyards that produce the renowned D wines.O.C. of the Cinque Terre. Riomaggiore is the emblem of Ligurian tenacity, a village where architecture blends with the wild nature of the coast.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Manarola
It is the second village of the Cinque Terre and is famous all over the world for its unmistakable panorama and its wine tradition. Similar to Riomaggiore, the tower-houses of are painted in the bright pastel colors typical of Liguria and climb the steep rocky promontory overlooking the sea. The most photographed point of Manarola is the Via Belvedere or Punta Bonfiglio, which offers a breathtaking view of the entire village clinging to the cliff. Manarola is historically the heart of the production of the renowned Sciacchetrà passito wine and its steep terraces cultivated with vineyards dominate the surrounding landscape. On the hill that embraces the village, every year from December 8, the suggestive Luminous Nativity of Manarola is set up, the largest of its kind in the world, made with hundreds of bright figures. Manarola is an architectural gem that celebrates the fusion between man's fatigue on terraces and the dramatic beauty of the Ligurian coast.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Vernazza
It is one of the most iconic and photographed villages of the Cinque Terre, famous for its authentic maritime atmosphere and its imposing historical fortification. It is the only village to boast a real natural harbor. All the steep streets and alleys of the village descend and converge towards the one, beautiful central square overlooking the sea. The village is dominated DA two important defensive structures of the Genoese era: Castello Doria, a fortress that stands on the rocky promontory and offers a spectacular panoramic view of the coast and the town. The evocative Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia, recognizable for its Ligurian Gothic style and the unusual 40-meter high bell tower, built directly on the rocks overlooking the water. The colorful houses, tall and narrow, develop vertically between the rocky outcrop and the sea, surrounded by terraces planted with olive trees and vineyards that have made the landscape of the area famous.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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