Designed for guests with limited mobility or who use a mobility aid, our accessible Cinque Terre & Pisa shore excursion from Livorno is the perfect way to visit this famous stretch of the Ligurian coastline if you’re not as spry as you once were.
The villages on our itinerary—Portovenere, Vernazza, and Corniglia—are not only charming but also easy to get around in because the ground is fairly level and stairs are limited or nonexistent. We can also get quite close to them by vehicle, which is an important aspect of an accessible tour of the Cinque Terre, where vehicles other than those of residents are not permitted to enter the villages.
Your friendly, professional, English-speaking driver is an expert at navigating the Cinque Terre, taking the panoramic road to travel between the villages. You will have the option to take the ferry if you prefer. The view of the villages and the dramatic, green cliffs from the sea is something to behold! Stop briefly in Pisa at the end of the day.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ English-speaking driver who will give commentaries while traveling (cannot accompany you on foot).
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Ferry (optional) costs approx. 30 Euro pp for those 12 yrs of age and up, 15 Euro for children 6-11
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
✖ Tickets to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa (approx. 35 Euro pp) not included.
Additional Info: You will be picked up either at your ship or inside the cruise terminal if you dock at that pier. DO NOT TAKE A SHUTTLE, DO NOT GO TO PIAZZA DELL'ARSENALE! Your driver will be waiting for you in the area designated for private drivers, holding a sign with your name on it.
Itinerary
1
Portovenere
After about an hour and forty-five minutes of driving, we will arrive in Portovenere, where you will have about an hour of free time.
Portovenere is perhaps the best-kept secret of the Ligurian coast. This sweet fishing village sits on a beautiful little bay, much like Portofino, its more famous neighbor further up the coast. For scenic beauty, Porto Venere is unrivaled in terms of both natural and man-made elements. If the dramatic cliffs rising from the shimmering Ligurian Sea are not enough to make you feel like you’re in a fairy tale, the imposing church from the 13th century on the promontory surely will.
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Duration: 3 hours
2
Corniglia
Kindly note that the stated duration of this itinerary item includes 45-60 minutes of driving time from Portovenere to Corniglia, and free time of 30-45 minutes in Corniglia.
Sitting high on a cliff, Corniglia is unique amongst the Cinque Terre villages; it's the only village that doesn’t sit at the level of the sea. In Corniglia, you get a sense of the medieval past of the place as well as jaw-dropping panoramas up and down the coast.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Vernazza
Kindly note that the stated duration of this itinerary item includes 15-20 minutes of driving time from Corniglia to Vernazza, a bit less than 2 hours of free time in Vernazza, and 2 hours of driving back to the port of Livorno.
Vernazza is one of the most popular destinations in Cinque Terre. Although tourism now drives the local economy, its fishing village past is still evident everywhere. The wide piazza on the harbor is a marvelous place to sit on a terrace to enjoy the sun and a beverage or meal. The village is brimming with restaurants where seafood, the local white wine, and amazing views are featured.
Duration: 4 hours
4
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, a renowned symbol of architectural folly and resilience, stands proudly in Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). Constructed over two centuries starting in 1173, the bell tower began leaning not long after construction began and endured numerous delays as architects and engineers worked to rectify the problem, project which has extended even into to recent times. Although the main attraction of the Leaning Tower is its lopsided figure, the tower is an extremely handsome piece of architecture. Surrounded by the splendid Campo dei Miracoli, which also hosts the Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a mesmerizing glimpse into medieval Italian architecture and serves as a testament to human ingenuity amidst engineering challenges.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Car seats for infants and small children are available upon request, as well as boosters
• Wheelchairs and scooters must be collapsible
