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Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

4.8(268 reviews)Florence, Italy
12hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This day trip from Florence allows travelers to explore Cinque Terre and Pisa in one full-day experience. Participants will travel by air-conditioned coach, minibus, or minivan, accompanied by a professional English-speaking tour escort. The itinerary includes visits to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre National Park, with stops in Manarola and Vernazza, providing free time to enjoy the villages and scenic views of cliffs, vineyards, and the Ligurian Riviera. Travelers will walk through Manarola's vineyards on an easy hiking route and take a scenic boat ride to Vernazza, weather and sea conditions permitting. If the boat is unavailable, transportation will be via train. The tour concludes in Pisa, where guests will have free time in Piazza dei Miracoli to view the Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery from the outside before returning to Florence. This experience is suitable for those who enjoy sightseeing and light hiking but may not be ideal for individuals with mobility issues.

Itinerary

1

Florence

Depart from Florence by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan according to your selected option and travel toward Manarola, one of the most iconic villages in Cinque Terre. Relax on board during the scenic journey through Tuscany and Liguria before reaching the Italian Riviera coastline.

2

Manarola scenic viewpoint

Enjoy a light hiking experience through Manarola’s seaside vineyards, surrounded by terraced hills, Mediterranean views and the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre landscape. Walk along scenic paths with panoramic views over the Italian Riviera and the Ligurian coastline.

3

Porto Di Manarola

Travel by scenic boat from Manarola to Vernazza along the Cinque Terre Riviera, weather and sea conditions permitting. Admire colorful seaside villages, dramatic cliffs, terraced vineyards and panoramic Ligurian coastline views from the water before reaching Vernazza. If the boat ride is not available, travel by train between the villages.

4

Vernazza

Explore Vernazza, one of the most beautiful villages in Cinque Terre, known for its small harbor, colorful houses, sea-view piazza and scenic coastal atmosphere. Enjoy free time for photos, local shops, focaccia, gelato or a walk by the waterfront.

5

Pisa

Travel from Vernazza to Pisa after your Cinque Terre day trip, crossing the Ligurian Riviera and the Tuscan countryside by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan according to your selected option. Relax on board before reaching Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli.

6

Piazza dei Miracoli

Stop in Pisa for free time in Piazza dei Miracoli, one of Tuscany’s most famous landmarks. Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa from the outside, take photos and explore the square before returning to Florence. (Tickets to the Tower not included)

7

Florence

Travel back from Pisa to Florence by air-conditioned coach, minibus or minivan according to your selected option. Relax on board after your Cinque Terre day trip, scenic boat ride, Vernazza free time and Pisa stop before ending the tour back in Florence.

What's included / not included

Light panoramic hiking route through Manarola’s seaside vineyardsAdmission feesAir conditioned vehicleScenic boat ride to Vernazza, weather permitting, or train transfer if boat is unavailableCinque Terre day trip from Florence with professional English-speaking tour escortCinque Terre National Park visit with Manarola, Vernazza and Ligurian Riviera views
GratuitiesThe train ticket is included only if sea conditions do not allow the boat tour

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility

Good to know

  • The actual itinerary inside the Cinque Terre National Park may slightly vary depending on weather and trail conditions. The tour quality will always be preserved.
  • Boats do not operate in bad weather conditions and when the sea is rough. On these occasions transfers between towns is by local coastal train or by minivan.
  • We suggest good walking shoes (no flip-flops!) as well as hat and sunscreen.
  • Please note that lunch is not included.
  • Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours will start at the exact scheduled time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial one.

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