Cinque Terre National Park: Full Day Guide from Florence Exploring UNESCO Fishing Villages

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Embark on a full-day adventure from Florence to the enchanting Cinque Terre National Park. Discover the UNESCO-listed fishing villages, soak in the stunning coastal views, and immerse yourself in the charm of old-world Italy.

Duration: 12 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Florence - Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre… Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for your journey to the nearby coastline! The drive to Cinque Terre will take about two hours. Throughout the drive, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as Cinque Terre and what to expect upon arrival. If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you.

What's Included

Expert Multilingual Tour Leader
Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza
Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach with Free Wifi on board
Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre (not included in the semi independent option)
Typical Local Lunch with traditional recipes (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip, while in the village you will have free time
Food and drinks, unless option is selected
Local transportation by boat/trains in Cinque Terre in case you select the semi independent option
Corniglia’s Village is not Included in the Itinerary

Additional Information

Experience an indelible day exploring the stunning Cinque Terre National Park with this essential tour from Florence, inclusive of travel between villages (if selected). Delve into the enchanting fishing settlements of the UNESCO-registered region by coach, boat and train under the guidance of a Tour Leader and become enamored with the unique ambiance and architecture each town possesses. From the stone-paved lanes of Riomaggiore to the eye-catching beaches of Monterosso, the Cinque Terre is a place of phenomenal beauty and this tour provides an immaculate illustration of old-fashioned Italy. A journey not to be missed featuring multicolored homes, a deep blue sea, and awe-inspiring views as your travel companions.

Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Levanto. Then you will move from one village to the other by train and boat. You will meet again your bus by the end of the day to make your way back to Florence.
Kindly note that the Cinque Terre Semi Independent option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia or Levanto, and you will have free time for the whole day in the Cinque Terre National Park. You will meet again your bus at La Spezia Centrale or Levanto in the afternoon. This option only includes a roundtrip transportation by GT coach to the Cinque Terre and back as well as live commentary during the bus trip.
Please note that the boat ride will be available from April 1st until October 31st
In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the boat will not operate. In this case, the boat will be replaced by a train route
Please note that the given order of the visits may change in case of exceptional events as train strikes or road closures and disruptions
HIGH SEASON (From April 1st until October 31st): this tour is always available in English and Spanish. Other languages are confirmed as follows: FRENCH: Wednesday, Sunday - min 2 pax PORTUGUESE: Monday - min 2 pax ITALIAN: Saturday - min 2 pax

Location

Piazzale Montelungo

TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Daniel_g

Aug 10, 2024

Super! - Excelent tour and totally worth it. It's very hot this August...be prepared and hydrated! Best pictures of our trip

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Britany_b

Aug 9, 2024

Cinque Terre - 5 stars. Our tour guides Dani and Cecily were amazing. Great day to see Cinque Terre. Company is also 10 stars. Our group missed one train and we called Ciao Florence and within minutes, someone emailed our tickets, put us in touch with oir guide and gave us the next meeting location and time. Overall great day and tour

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Amberrish

Aug 3, 2024

Cinquie Terra July 2024 - Besides the towns being beautiful, we were able to dip our toes ( I forgot to pack my suit) into the Med. Sea and enjoy the clear cool water. We also found a very tiny enoteca to have a nice quiet bottle of wine with friends

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Priya_n

Aug 3, 2024

Amazing cinque terre - The guides were amazing Alexa was very great we were able to see all 4 villages very well . The transportation was very well arranged between the villages and the guides were very organized

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O2280znseank

Jul 31, 2024

An En Fuego day in Cinque Terra - Roberto did a great job navigating train delays and backed up traffic. We enjoyed not having to plan a single thing. We just enjoyed the ride and the experience of Cinque Terra Despite it being nearly 100 degrees our guide made the day enjoyable

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Susanlj1817ak

Aug 2, 2024

A Classic Stop - A great little spot to enjoy fresh cooked and great food. In business since 1931 so they have had time to get things right. Outdoor ordering, a pretty complete menu of "fast food" items, great ingredients, and well cooked. The burgers have definitely shrunken lately but the fries still fill up the box and that's all we can ask for. Downside is very slow preparation and a serving counter that is twice the temperature of the sun if you happen to lean on it. We make the trip out of town at least once a week to get our Sonia's fix and they never disappoint. Interesting that they offer fried or raw onions on your burger and that is pretty great. A super lunch, an air show by amazing pelicans, and, at times, rumbling traffic but a classic that serves great food. Doesn't get much better than this in the summer time.

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Michaelkr3897ym

Aug 2, 2024

Great day out - Great day out. The villages are incredible. Our guide - Roberto - and driver - Paolo - were both fantastic. Only disappointing thing was that our coach didn’t have a toilet - which for a 2+ hour journey (there and back) isn’t ideal.

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Sonia_m

Jul 31, 2024

Very crowded - Cinque Terre is undoubtedly beautiful, but I was a bit let down by how crowded it was. I had envisioned relaxing on the beach, but it was so packed that the area reserved for tour groups was quite limited. It wasn’t very enjoyable. Additionally, the tour guide didn’t offer much insight about the region during the bus ride. It would have been great to learn more interesting facts about the area. Overall, we were a bit disappointed.

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Alejandra_g

Aug 7, 2024

Not really a tour - My experience with the Cinque Terre day trip was very average. The tour primarily arranged transportation but provided no historical information about the magical places we visited. Our tour guide gave us a brief five-minute introduction at each stop, pointing out good spots for photos or shopping, but offered no insight into the history of the area. Additionally, it might have been my mistake, but you need to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start time (7 a.m.). I arrived at 7:03 a.m., and they had already left, so I had to travel on my own, incurring extra costs. We were part of a huge group (over 50 people), which didn't suit my preference for a more curated and insightful experience. Cinque Terre is a magical place and a must-do for day trips. I’m still processing the beauty of all the villages. I would recommend exploring it on your own, as it’s relatively easy to navigate, but if you want your transportation arranged, this tour is a decent option just don’t come with other expectations than that.

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