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Scent of the Sea: Cinque Terre Park Full Day Trip from Florence

Florence, Italy

Cinque Terre Day Trip with Transport from Florence

From $64.07

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the Italian Riviera on this day trip to the beautiful Cinque Terre from Florence, with transport between each small town provided. Led by a tour guide, discover each fishing village by coach, train, and boat, from the beaches of Monterosso to the charming streets of Riomaggiore. Stop for a swim in the turquoise waters and upgrade to include a traditional Italian lunch. Soak up all the character of this UNESCO-listed region before heading back to Florence.

Full-day trip to the Cinque Terre from Florence with transport
Discover the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre with your tour leader
Travel between destinations by coach, train, and boat
Soak up the scenic views and distinct character of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza
Enjoy a traditional lunch in quaint Monterosso, if option selected
Stop off for a swim in the turquoise waters at one of the area’s beaches

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Take the guesswork out of transport and picking a restaurant on this affordable way to see the Italian Riviera.

What's Included

Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
Expert Multilingual Tour Leader
Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
Typical Local Lunch with traditional recipes (if option selected)
Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre (not included in the semi independent option)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip, while in the village you will have free time
Food and drinks, unless option is selected
Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre in case you select the semi independent option
Corniglia's Village is not Included in the Itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s most captivating landscapes. Translated as ‘five lands,’ the region is made up of five unique fishing villages that line the Italian Riviera.

Your day trip begins in central Florence, where meet your guide and hop aboard your coach to head out toward the seashore. Stop first in the southernmost village of Riomaggiore, which dates back to the 13th century. Beloved for its local wine and incomparable scenery, admire the pastel-colored buildings as you follow your guide along the cobblestone streets.

Head to the tiny village of Manarola next, home to medieval relics and a plethora of grapevines. Stroll the harbor and take snapshots of the beautiful, bright buildings that cling to the cliff.

Then, weather permitting, hop aboard your boat to travel to Monterosso. If you choose to include lunch with your ticket, settle down in one of the village’s restaurants for a traditional helping of seafood and pasta, complemented by wine and water. (A sample menu can be found in the Itinerary section.)

Afterward, with taste buds and stomach sated, enjoy some time to explore independently. Unpack your bathing suit and hit the jeweled waters of Monterosso’s stunning beaches.

Make a final stop in Vernazza, bordered by terraced olive groves that are said to produce some of the finest olive oil in Italy. Explore the bustling square and winding streets at your leisure, before returning back to Florence.

Note: Cinque Terre low-cost option does not include train and boat tickets.

Florence

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Stazione La Spezia Centrale

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manarola

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monterosso al Mare

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Vernazza

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riomaggiore

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stazione La Spezia Centrale

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Florence

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Levanto. Then you will move from one village to the other by train and boat. You will meet again your bus by the end of the day to make your way back to Florence.
Kindly note that the Cinque Terre Semi Independent option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia or Levanto, and you will have free time for the whole day in the Cinque Terre National Park. You will meet again your bus at La Spezia Centrale or Levanto in the afternoon. This option only includes a roundtrip transportation by GT coach to the Cinque Terre and back as well as live commentary during the bus trip.
Please note that the boat ride will be available from April 1st until October 31st
In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the boat will not operate. In this case, the boat will be replaced by a train route
Please note that the given order of the visits may change in case of exceptional events as train strikes or road closures and disruptions
HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Wednesday, Sunday - min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Monday - min 2 pax ITALIAN: Saturday - min 2 pax
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 63 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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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Featured review

Lauren_R

What an amazing day! Our tour guide, Francesco, was beyond incredible. He managed to organize a group of 30 plus individuals around the towns who spoke English, Spanish, and French. It was truly humbling to experience this! He was informative, friendly and made the day very special. The trains in Italy happened to strike the day of our tour so we ended taking the boat between the towns. It was a very special experience as we saw the towns from the coast and from land. The tour was about 12 hours long, including bus transport to and from Florence. Despite being a long day, I found it relaxing and fun! I highly recommend this day trip! The beautiful sights and kind people are well worth the journey!

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Missed aTrain

Karen_C, Apr 2024

Most memorable was my husband getting lost on our 1st stop, and we missed catching the train with the rest of our group. But easy to make the next train a few minutes later and re- join. Too bad the boat trip was canceled- would have been the best photos.

Awesome day!

Rick_T, Apr 2024

We loved all of the places we visited. The tour was well organized and planed. I felt we had sufficient time at each location. Lots of information. 10 out of 10 for Gabriele and Aldo!! Rick

Great day!

Marsha_M, Apr 2024

The guide was very good. Train rides were great. The cities are amazing, and the views. We were given time to explore or shop, or both. We had a wonderful time. There are lots of stairs though.

Very Picturesque

Annette_G, Apr 2024

We really loved visiting Cinque Terre it really was beautiful, we were disappointed that we couldn’t go out on the boat but we couldn’t because the sea was pretty choppy. We chose the lunch option but my suggestion would be to do your own thing you could sit and eat and admire the beautiful views instead of sitting in a restaurant down one of the side streets with no view and a pretty average lunch. My suggestion to the organisers is dropping Riomaggiore because your not there for long and can’t see much and extend your time in Manarola or Vernazza.

Beautiful scenery, disappointing detail given about our destination.

Karen_E, Apr 2024

It was lovely to see some of the colourful villiages. We were glad to do it in April as we were told by the guide Emma that this trip is not as nice in the heat of the summer when so many more people descend. The lunch was nice, though they wanted to rush us through. The level of detail/ history given from the male guide was the bare minimum and disappointing compared to our guide for the Viator trip we took a few days before.

Lovely tour!

Gina_Q, Apr 2024

Unforgettable tour in Italy. Cinque Terre made me fall in love with Italy a bit more, and the tour guide made it so engaging and fun. Such picturesque area of Italy, I highly recommend visiting.

Breathtaking and full of exercise.

Christy_B, Apr 2024

It is a very long tour but worth it. The tour guides are very helpful and do a very good job of keeping everyone together. I would recommend getting the lunch with the tour, because there is not much time to stop and get lunch otherwise. Each stop is an hour to two hours to see a whole city. The best part was being able to hike to the top of each city and see the land below. The biggest problem is trying to find a bathroom. Be prepared to hold your bladder or stand in line and pay a Euro. Most restaurants have toilets, but you can only use them if you are a customer. Because of the quickness that is required of each person on the tour and the many steps, I would not recommend this trip for people with limited mobility or very small children.

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RebeccaRhenea_C, Apr 2024

Seeing the towns and people. Would have liked to seen one less town and more time spent in the others. Not to be such a fly by. All in all was a wonderful experience.

Had such a great time. A great way to see many places in one day

Donna_B, Apr 2024

My family and I had a wonderful day visiting 4 out of the 5 sites. Lots of walking, lots of steps, and steep road ways to travel up. This is a definite to do.

cinque Terra

Shannon_R, Apr 2024

What a great way to see Cinque Terra. There were a lot of people on this tour but they had 2 guides. Everyone made it to all the stops. a wonderful day.

Wonderful tour

david_m, Apr 2024

Wonderful experience. Roberto, Alexia, Lucca were an awesome team. Did a great job of guiding through the trip

Good long day

Jessica_B, Apr 2024

Loved the views. Loved the hike between the first two cities. Downside was it was a huge group and the walking was a lot! Definitely good if you want a break from cities and to get near the ocean. Wouldn't recommend for cloudy or cold days. Is a very long day.

Do not recommend if you have any mobility issues

monica_s, Apr 2024

Cinque Terre is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend that people take the time to visit. There are a few things you should know that the tour company did not communicate. When I reserved a spot for my mother-in-law and I, I had notified them that she had a walker in the accommodations section. Unfortunately, they did not tell me that there were many stairs and steep inclines with very few lifts. As soon as we got off the bus our guide left us. We managed to find our group and go to the first stop but when we got to the second stop it was so crowded that we were unable to even get to the stairs and we simply couldn't keep up. Ultimately, we made the decision to leave the tour group and take the train to Lavonte, a stop on the train line. It was beautiful . We had a nice lunch and took our time. Eventually we went back to the bus and took it back to Florence. If you have any mobility issues I would not recommend this tour.

Great weekend getaway!

Meher_F, Apr 2024

this was the most amazing trip - I had always wanted to visit the gorgeous Cinque Terre villages so was really happy when I was able to book it.

ok…. not great

Angie_W, Apr 2024

The tour guy is great but it‘s just too many train transportations plus if you choose included lunch, they only give you a salad, plain pasta plus a piece of cake for dessert. We skipped the dessert because the lunch service was too long…we dont want just get there for lunch. SO PLEASE do not select included lunch package, there are plently of choice for food there. overall the trip was ok…. not what we expected.

Worst trip ever

Karen_C, Mar 2024

This was the worst trip I have ever been on with Viator. I am requesting a refund. We were never told about the amount of steps we had to take, but after the horrific tour we had to pay out of pocket, to take a taxi to the bus stop because the bus was not parked near the train station where it was to meet us at the end of the tour. I hurt my ankle walking up and down the stairs at all the train stops. The crowds at the train stations were pushing and shoving people. I will never take a Viator trip again if I don’t get compensation for this trip and I will tell everyone never to use Viator. I am a travel agent in New York.

Beautiful and Well organised

Kellie_R, Mar 2024

Beautiful place. A very long day but well organised and Liza and Toni were great. Highly recommend this trip

Wonderful, eventful day!

Johanna_B, Mar 2024

We had a very nice and engaged guide, who gave a lot of great tips on what to do and try, we got to see beautiful views and lots of other things. Many great, new experiences.

The villages, the views...

Carol_S, Mar 2024

The villages, the views were all spectacular. Tabitha our guide was lots of fun and did a remarkable job keeping us all together. Loved the mix of the bus ride, the train rides and the boat ride. And it was sunny all day. Perfect!

Good but not to expectation.

MaheshKumar_G, Mar 2024

Tour Locations are great. All 4 Viewed Locations are Good to visit & revisit. Tour Guide's work is not satistactory. Not given informations about sites.

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