After a lovely ride (about 4 hours) by train or by private car, from Rome through Umbria and Tuscany and along the Thyrrenian Sea you will arrive in La Spezia where together with your tour escort, you will catch the train to each the 5 tiny villages of the Cinque Terre: Monterosso, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza. Then on the way back to La Spezia you will take a boat to admire those lovely villages from the sea with a stop in Portovenere.The inhabitants of Cinque Terre benefit not only from its pristine waters,but from its natural environment, where wild nature is scattered with vineyards, olive plantation and citrus orchards,creating a precious bond between man.Admire coltivation of grapes and olives on terraces up to the cliffs that overlook the Mediterranean Sea!The breathtaking views of harbours far below,the wild but hospitable coastline along with the medieval fortresses and plentiful vines and vibrant colours,make this a memorable holiday.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Train tickets at 5 Terre (economy class)
✔ Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
✔ Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
✔ Ferry boat tickets
✔ Train tickets Rome - La Spezia (economy class)
✖ Food and Beverages;
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel La Place
2. Casa Santa Sofia
3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
4. Massimi City Garden
5. Room Mate Filippo
6. Aberdeen Hotel
7. Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
8. Dharma Luxury Hotel
9. Best Western Hotel Astrid
10. Hotel Duca D'Alba
11. Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
12. Residenza RomaCentro
13. Eterna Roma
14. Hotel Edera
15. Hotel Giotto Flavia
16. Profumo Maison Ripetta
17. Hotel De Rome
18. Hotel Archimede
19. Hotel Abruzzi
20. Charme Spagna Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up at 6:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Itinerary
1
"Rubra" used to be the ancient Latin name given to this village because of the reddish colour of the hills at sunset. "...Rocky and austere village, refuge for fishermen and farmers", as the Nobel Price Eugenio Montale described the village of Monteroaao, summer retreat of his family. A rich church and a lot of narrow and fresh "carruggi" are the setting for lively lemon trees.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Vernazza
The web of "carruggi" (narrow lanes) and steep stairways converges in the main square overlooking the sea. This is the centre of the village, where stands the church dedicated to Saint Margaret of Antiochia (1318) with its foundations in the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
View Point Corniglia
In ancient times, the village was more extended southward, but strong slumps due to the sea have caused a number of landslides of the hill. This is now a long cliff, connected with the village by 365 steps, numbered like the days of the year. This village was built around the XI century and still preserve its charm.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Borgo Storico di Manarola
Its name almost certainly derives from "Manium Arula" (dead souls temple). The harbour is formed by a terraced promenade with boats hanging at the foot of a handful of coloured houses. Above the hills you'll find the terraces with vines growing on them... these are the vines of Cinque Terre, a dry white wine, rough like the sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore
A jewel of the Cinque Terre, this village was founded at the end of the XII century. Along the charming road down to the "Marina" you will find the typical coloured houses, which seem to cling to one another, with the boat dock in the middle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
• A small amount of walking is involved
• Transportation Rome/La Spezia/Rome will be made by train or by private car according to train tickets availability at the moment of the tour
