A customized day trip to Portovenere & the Cinque Terre for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from Florence to discover the colorful fishing town of Portovenere and adventure through the five Cinque Terre villages; a World Heritage site of outstanding beauty. We have great recommendations for planning a wonderful day for you however, as a private tour, if there is anything you would particularly like to see or do, just let us know and we'll do our best to incorporate this into your day. As a small group private tour, you'll visit Italy close up in comfortable Mercedes minivans.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Driver/guide
✔ Florence hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Museum & Monument entrance fees
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Fornace Suite
2. Casa del Lago
3. C-Hotels Diplomat
4. Hotel Albion
5. Hotel Romagna
6. Hotel Residence La Contessina
7. Strozzi Palace Hotel
8. Hotel San Giovanni
9. Hotel Garibaldi Blu
10. Hotel Mia Cara & Spa
11. Borgo SS. Apostoli (423)
12. Lombardi Hotel
13. Portrait Firenze
14. Antefissa
15. Hotel Duilio
16. Hotel Santa Croce
17. Hotel Spagna
18. Hotel Cardinal Of Florence
19. Hotel Embassy
20. Hotel Palazzuolo
Additional Info: Your driver shall meet you directly from your accommodation - hotel, villa, bed and breakfast, farmhouse or apartment. Please confirm your full address when booking and we'll see you there on the day!
Itinerary
1
Porto Venere
Stroll through the narrow alleyways of this lively and colorful fishing village to reach the church of San Pietro with beautiful views across the bay. A great way to discover this area is from the sea and we recommend departing from the harbor to enjoy the ferry ride (additional cost) to Vernazza arriving in perfect time for lunch. The ferry journey will take you past the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola with great photo opportunities from the sea.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Vernazza
This is a great stop for lunch. Vernazza, with its proud fishing traditions, faces a little bay surrounded by cliffs and two ancient watch-towers and dominated by the church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia built in 1318 with its foundations in the sea.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Corniglia
After lunch meet up with your driver for the short drive to Corniglia, the oldest village built around the XI century. Unlike the other villages, it is not directly adjacent to the sea and instead is set on top of a promontory surrounded by vineyards, terraces and olive groves; connected to the sea by 365 steps. For those who walk or hike there's a beautiful uphill trail from Vernazza to Corniglia! Stop here for gelato or enjoy a Vermentino wine-tasting (additional charge of around 5/10euro per person).
Duration: 2 hours
4
Cinque Terre
This tour does have some flexibility. There will be moments you will want to stop the car and gaze out over the incredible views for some great photo opportunities. There may be time to stop and enjoy a wine-tasting of the wonderfully refreshing Vermentino white wine which is renowned in this terraced landscape. This is a day where you can slow down and enjoy a special Italian adventure as you journey through an incredible landscape.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
