Cinque Terre & Portovenere with Typical Lunch

You will spend an unforgettable day discovering one of the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend to create a unique landscape. The area consists of kilometres of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views. Meet our staff in Florence where the tour will begin. You’ll first reach Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-torri’. Then you will move to Vernazza, a village overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower, in which you can enjoy some free time. After that you will reach Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’. This ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation covering the rocks that will certainly astonish you. First you’ll have a typical Ligurian lunch, where you’ll get the chance to taste the handmade pasta “trofie” with Pesto sauce, and other typical delicatessen. After lunch you’ll also get the chance to take a swim as this is the biggest village with a perfect sandy beach and crystalline water. After that we will reach Portovenere, a wonderful village of colorful houses located in the Gulf of Poets, at the height of the beauty of the Cinque Terre. Enjoy some free time before returning to La Spezia where the bus will be waiting for you. Enjoy a pleasant ride back to Florence, where the tour will end.

• A moderate amount is involved to visit Cinque Terre. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. • If you wish to swim we suggest you bring sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel. • In case of national railway strikes, we may be forced to change the itinerary and no refund will be issued since it is beyond our control. • Please note: From November 2nd to March 31st due to the absence of the boat service the itinerary would be guaranteed anyway with trains and bus. • A vegetarian menu is available upon request for the optional lunch, please specify any allergies or intolerance at the time of booking. • Instructions to reach the meeting point: Meet our staff, who will be wearing green shirts, at Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station. You can easily reach the meeting point getting on T1 Leonardo tramway direction Villa Costanza (you have to get off at Villa Costanza stop which is also the end of the line). It will take almost 20 minutes from Florence main train station.