- Borgo Storico di Manarola - The beauty of Manarola sitting on the rocks has also been entered in the Guinness Book of Records, and it distinguishes itself from the other villages because of its “age”: it is the most ancient of the Cinque Terre villages. We must also mention the “dark cliff” (scogliera buia), a particular stretch of coast that is always in shadow, as the peaks of the mountains loom over it, even at midday…
Unfortunately there are practically no beaches here. But not many people will want to spend time at the beach, considering that the Path of Love (Sentiero dell’Amore), famous throughout the Cinque Terre, starts from Manarola and not far away there is a wine cellar in one of the vineyards.
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Vernazza - Vernazza is the second village you will reach on the beautiful stretch of the coast in Liguria known as the Cinque Terre . It is also one of the prettiest of the Cinque Terre villages and officially listed as one of the ‘most beautiful villages in Italy’.
Vernazza is the only one of the Cinque Terre villages to have a natural harbour. -
Borgo Storico di Corniglia - For visitors who are just here for a day or two and are pushed for time, the extra effort involved means Corniglia is the first to be knocked off the to-visit list. But if you do make the effort in visiting Corniglia, your prize is a quieter, less commercialised Cinque Terre village, with little bars and restaurants tucked into cobbled streets and a knockout coastal view. That’s not to say there isn’t a constant flow of people passing through during the daytime. But come late afternoon everything slows down and Corniglia retreats back to its naturally sleepy state.
- Private transportation
- Professional English Driver Guide (available in Spanish and Portuguese)
- Licensed local Guide for 2-hour Vernazza to Manarola tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
Following your collection from your Florence accommodation, the Cinque Terre in Italy functions much like a charm contest, each village striving to boast the most enchanting narrow streets, loveliest pastel structures, and the most photo-worthy scenes. Just as you decide you’ve discovered the most gorgeous location, another surpasses it in stunning allure. However, akin to pageant queens in reality, each of the five villages possesses unique attractions. Some of them are flamboyant while others, like Corniglia, are more subdued. It may not feature Monterosso’s sandy beach or the vibrant port of Riomaggiore, but it displays its own subtle beauty - which is why it’s selected as the starting point for your journey to the Cinque Terre.
Discover the villages of Manarola, Vernazza and Corniglia
Savour a meal in a picturesque borgo like Vernazza (meal not provided)
*Relish the delightful sense of atmosphere and engage in wine-tasting in Corniglia
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
