About the tour
Trade the Renaissance streets of Florence for the dramatic coastline of the Italian Riviera on this private full-day tour of the Cinque Terre. Your English-speaking driver will collect you directly from your hotel in a fully equipped Mercedes Benz vehicle, and after a comfortable 2-hour drive you’ll reach Manarola, the first of the famous “Five Lands.” There, your licensed private guide will lead you through colorful cliffside villages perched above the sea — from Manarola’s rocky cove to Vernazza’s ancient fortress and the beautiful beaches of Monterosso – travelling between them by train or ferry. With around 10 hours door to door, it’s the perfect way to experience one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes in a single unforgettable day before returning to Florence in the evening.
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Cinque terre day trip from Florence – Explore the Italian Riviera in one day!
The tour will begin with your private driver collecting you from your hotel in Florence (another custom location in the area can be agreed) with a luxury sedan or minivan, and after about 2H drive you will reach Manarola, the first of the “Five Lands”, namely “Cinque Terre”.
Upon arrival in Manarola, you will meet your licensed private guide who will lead you through this beautiful town. Your tour will proceed through the narrow pebbled streets, bringing you to the rocky cove surrounded by colorful buildings.
From Manarola, you will take a train/ferry for a short ride to Vernazza. Enjoy the ancient fortress used to protect the town for centuries from pirates and visit the domed church dedicated to Santa Margherita d’Antiochia. During the tour, accordingly to the itinerary and your tour guide suggestions, you can have lunch and taste the flavors of the regions.
From Vernazza, you will then depart by train/ferry and reach our last stop, the beautiful village of Monterosso. The tour will then conclude with a transfer back to your hotel in Florence or other desired location.
Please note that the towns of Cinque Terre cannot be toured by car! You will visit the different villages together with your private guide (about 4H private tour) by train or ferry (ferry service is suspended during Autumn/Winter season and in case of bad sea conditions). Your chauffeur will take you from Florence to Manarola and then will pick you up again in Monterosso to drive back to Florence.
Our day trip to Cinque Terre can be also organized from La Spezia, Livorno, Milan and Genoa.
Details
- DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Your hotel in Florence (a different location may be agreed)
- DEPARTURE TIME: suggested departure from 08:30am
- DURATION: 10 hrs
- INCLUDED: English speaking driver, Fully equipped Mercedes Benz vehicle, WI-FI on board, Ferry or Train tickets, Private Guide
- NOT INCLUDED: Food & Drinks
- LANGUAGES: English – Italian
You can customize your Cinque Terre day trip from Florence according to your needs and preferences and we can even add a private boat tour during summer season, our staff would be happy to inform you about different options, alternative routes and sites.
