The Best of Cinque Terre Small Group Tour from Viareggio
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Explore Cinque Terre with rare flora and small villages that hug the coastline. Plenty of time to swim, enjoy lunch, taste home-made Italian gelato. Our tour leader will make this tour easy going and you'll have all the tips of what to see and where to go. Enjoy incredible views and scenery from the boat (weather permitting) and take splendid panoramic photos of the villages, characterised by their colourful houses. We will stop to visit the charming villages of: Vernazza, the tiniest and most unique village thanks to its medieval castle; Manarola, with its ancient case-torri; and Monterosso, the biggest fishing village of the Cinque terre. Monterosso is also renowned for its amazing beaches, so you will have plenty of time for a swim, an incredible experience!
Your experience
Stop 1
This tour gives you the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful and stunning Italian landscapes in the world. The Cinque Terre, “Five Villages”, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with an enchanting coastline, with rare flora, and small villages that hug the coastline. You will have the chance to enjoy incredible views and scenery from the boat (weather permitting) and take splendid panoramic photos of the villages, characterised by their colourful houses. We will stop to visit the charming villages of: Vernazza, the tiniest and most unique village thanks to its medieval castle; Manarola, with its ancient case-torri; and Monterosso, the biggest fishing village of the Cinque terre. Monterosso is also renowned for its amazing beaches, so you will have plenty of time for a swim. We suggest to try a delicious artisan gelato by the beach, an incredible experience!
What’s included
- Transport by air-conditioned bus or minivan
- Visit of Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso fishing Villages
- Expert Tour leader for the Day
- Tickets for Train and Boat (weather permitting)
- Travelers MUST be able to climb and descend stairs
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Outside the entrance of the Hotel Principe di Pimonte. (Giacomo Puccini Square, 1, Viareggio)
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be able to climb and descend stairs
- There is no hiking on this tour but there are uneven surfaces
- People with walking difficulties, walking sticks or wheelchairs are NOT accepted
- The tour planning can be different, but you will always visit three of the five villages.
- On rare occasions the boat ride will stop operating due to bad weather or strong wind. If sea conditions do not allow to travel by boat, we will travel by train.
- The itinerary may be changed due to acts of force majeure: bad weather, strikes etc.
- A minimum of 6 people is required to run the tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Due to uneven surfaces, we do NOT suggest this tour to people with walking difficulties
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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