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Unforgettable Cinque Terre Tour From Florence: Discover 5 UNESCO Listed Charming Villages
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Florence to Cinque Terre, exploring five charming UNESCO-listed villages. Choose between a guided tour or independent exploration and indulge in local cuisine and stunning coastal views.
Duration:
13 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) - The tour departs from Florence city center early in the morning to reach Cinque Terre.
- Levanto - Levanto is an ancient town nestled in a valley filled with olive trees, vines, and pines, directly overlooking the sea. If you choose the Transfer Only option, this is your drop-off point where you can begin your tour independently. The valley ridges meet the sea at the Mesco promontory and the tip of Levanto. Part of Levanto’s territory is within the Cinque Terre National Park and the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area.
- Cinque Terre - Cinque Terre is a rugged coastal stretch on the eastern Ligurian Riviera (La Spezia Riviera) in the province of La Spezia, between Punta Mesco and Punta di Montenero. It comprises five villages (three municipalities and two hamlets), historically referred to as “lands”: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, listed from north to south.
- Manarola - In Manarola, you can relax by swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, sample local products in the shops, or explore this small fishing village, which is part of a UNESCO heritage site.
- Riomaggiore - Riomaggiore, like the other Cinque Terre villages, is situated between the Ligurian Sea and the steep mountain range that extends from the Apennines at Mount Zatta, descending southeast and acting as a watershed between the Val di Vara and the coastal area. The historic center, dating back to the 13th century, is located in the valley of the Rio Maggiore stream, the ancient Rivus Major, from which the village gets its name.
- Vernazza - Vernazza is the second town of the Cinque Terre, located in a bay between Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore. It also includes the village of Corniglia, a part of Vernazza.
- Monterosso al Mare - Monterosso al Mare is situated in a small natural gulf, protected by a modest artificial reef, east of Punta Mesco on the La Spezia Riviera. It is the westernmost part of the Cinque Terre.
- Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) - Return in the evening to the same point in the city center.
What's Included
- Explore Cinque Terre Villages
- Included train tickets*
- Leisure time by the sea
- Onboard Wi-Fi access
- Ferry boat ride included*
- Guided bus tour with multilingual commentary
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Experience an unforgettable adventure at 5 Terre, with our excursion you will discover the most charming villages: Levanto, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola e Riomaggiore suspended between sea and land, designated by Unesco as a world heritage site.
You can choose to discover those amazing villagies with our expert mulingual excort that will guide you for the full day, you will move from village to village by train and you will go back on board a motorvassel aloght the 5 Terre cost, you will see how amazing is the view from the sea!
During the day you will have some free time to enjoy those beautiful and colored villages, to taste some of the most delicious dishes as pasta al pesto, or olives, or focaccia or wines.
If you prefer discovering those villages by yourself you can chose the transfer only option that includes only the transportation (not train and boat tickets) from Florence and you can enjoy and move along the villages as you prefer.
- Meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center inside Train Station Santa Maria Novella
- No refunds are given in case of delay in the meeting at Florence and at meeting points along Cinque Terre tour
- Maximum punctuality is recommended at the meeting points during the tour, for the success of the tour, no waiting times in case of delays on the part of customers and no refunds will be granted
- The order and timing of Cinque Terre villages may change
Location
Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Piazza della Stazione
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the tour at the Sightseeing Experience Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella Train Station ticket hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Curtis_m
Jul 24, 2024
Beautiful Cinque Terre - Great way to see Cinque Terre in a day-organized well and we had a great tour leader to answer any questions or help us in any way
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Tomerr64
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing experience thanks to Federico and Sandro - Great guidance by Federico and transportation by Sandro traveling bt the best routes in Cinque terre also amazing experience to see the view in the summer traveling with my family
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Mark_a
Jun 13, 2024
excellent guide - great tour from florence! The guide was friendly and informative. Her energy was contagious. A day well spent!
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Maggie_c
May 30, 2024
Busy but Beautiful - Our tour guide Juliano was amazing! He worked so hard to ensure we all made it to the next transfer which was no easy task. I originally booked only the transfer but was glad I decided to upgrade last minute to the full tour as the villages get flooded with tourists and having someone guide you brings great relief. We were on our own in each village and were able to get a little taste of each one. It was an exhausting day but wonderful experience!
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405lillyf
Apr 6, 2024
One day, many experiences - The view was spectacular. We saw a lot in one day and the lunch with wine was wonderful. Our guide Barbara was very nice.1
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Rafael_v
Oct 14, 2023
great experience - The guide was great, very patient and kind, we were able to visit the 5 towns, the transport was good, instructions clear, etc. However if you want to really enjoy each town do it yourself, that way you will have the time to relax and take the time to enjoy, the tour was amazing but a little bit fast.
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Mezuba
Sep 26, 2023
A long but beautiful day - It was a beautiful tour. We visited 4 of the 5 towns, approximately an hour in each of them. It's not a lot of time, but they are small towns and it's enough to take a walk, eat something quick or drink something. It is not a tour for everyone; If you are someone who prefers to take a long time in each town, this tour is not the one for you. But if you want to take a look at several towns in one day, it's perfect. Our guide, Chiara, was very pleasant and attentive, and very knowledgeable about the region and its history. The first transportation is a bus from Florence to Levanto and takes approximately 2 hours. Chiara made the tour enjoyable and entertaining. The schedules are met as described in the tour and you must be punctual. It is a long but beautiful day, with wonderful landscapes and picturesque street dates that will remain in our memory. Recommended!
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Susana_f
Jul 5, 2024
Nice but something’s to have in consideration - It was a very Nice day in general, but what they don’t tell you is that if you buy the transfer only option you will have to buy the cinque terre train daily pass that is 33€, so you will spend minimum of 87€. And just buy the upgrade if you want to go to the boat but also be in mind that sometimes the boats aren’t available because of the sea. I just updated my ticket when the guide assured me that the boat was available. After this tips, I will say that Cinque terre is absolutely stunning especially mazarola and the beach in Monterosso in so nice!
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Rich_t
Oct 12, 2023
Flushed our money away - Worst experience ever, and no support from either Viator or the tour company.
No words to express our disappointment.
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Ameblanco
Sep 21, 2023
Disastrous experience - We bought two tour tickets to Cinque Terre from Florence. And on the ticket it indicated time 7:30am. We arrived at the Santa María de Novela train station at 6am in the morning, we started communicating via WhatsApp, and no one responded. When we arrived at the window they told us that the excursion had left at 6:40am. Nobody informed us, nobody sent us an email. They quickly charged us €75 each person. And then zero customer service...They did not contact us before, or at any time. Terrible service and while at the tour company's window, we found out that there were 4 more people who had the same thing happen to them that same day. So that day, they left 6 people without the tour and on top of that they told us that there is no refund. We will raise this claim to the tourist service office of the European community. It seems to us to be a very poorly organized company. And they are too interested in charging for the tours and then THEY CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMER
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