Cinque Terre Day Trip with Transport from Montecatini
Description
Experience an unforgettable day trip exploring the incredible Cinque Terre coast with this convenient tour departing from Montecatini! Discover the idyllic fishing villages of the UNESCO-listed area with your expert Tour Leader. You will travel by coach, train and boat. Each village has its own character that will make you fall in love. From Vernazza's picturesque port to Monterosso’s stunning beaches, the Cinque Terre offers an amazing atmosphere. This tour gives you the possibility to admire breathtaking panoramic views and to take memorable pictures of one of the most famous destinations in Italy.
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Itinerary
Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre... Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Italia, in Montecatini, under the clock tower of the 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.
After about two hours, you will arrive in La Spezia, the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your bus driver will drop off the group at the train station. Your guide will lead the group through the small train station, and your group will get on the first train to Manarola. The train takes about ten minutes, and then you will arrive in the stunning coastal town!
Manarola is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine! Enjoy marvelous views of its sparkling blue sea, the impeccable homes stacked upon each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. Your guide will happily point out the best viewpoints for photos (Manarola is very famous on Instagram, its views are incomparable!). You will have about an hour of free time to explore this picturesque town as you please.
From Manarola, your guide will lead you back to the train station to head to the nearby town of Vernazza. The train will take less than ten minutes, and then you will have about 1 hour of free time in this lovely waterfront town. Make your way to the small, picturesque harbor, also called "the Pearl of Cinque Terre." If you are lucky, you will witness the local fisherman arriving back from their morning fishing in small blue boats. Enjoy the characteristic (and famous) views of Vernazza's emerald water and colorful homes. Spend some time strolling through the ancient streets smelling of fresh focaccia and pesto. If you need any recommendations, your guide will be happy to help!
The train ride to Monterosso will take about ten minutes. When you arrive, your guide will give plenty of recommendations for how you can spend your time in Monterosso. This historic fishing town is most famous for its wide, white sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Spend some time exploring the ancient town and indulging in some pesto pasta or delicious seafood for lunch. Then, find a spot on the pristine coastline to relax under the sun, take a dip in the incredible sea, and take some memorable photos! You will have three hours of free time in Monterosso.
Meet your guide at the small pier in Monterosso, and they will lead you to a boat. Find a comfortable seat and enjoy a journey of about forty-five minutes by sea. The picturesque boat ride will allow you to see the towns of Cinque Terre from a waterfront perspective... the incredible views from the bright, blue sea are unforgettable! When you arrive at the natural port of Riomaggiore, you will be welcomed by more brightly colored homes stacked on striking cliffs. Enjoy about an hour of free time to explore the beachy alleyways, purchase any last-minute artisanal souvenirs, and admire the lovely views. When it is time to depart, you will see the sun starting to settle and what seems like gold flakes over the sea, as small boats pull into the port after their days at sea.
Your train back to La Spezia will take less than ten minutes. Follow your guide back to the bus, where you will depart for Montecatini.
Relax on the comfortable, air conditioned bus after your incredible day of exploration and beauty. You will arrive back in Montecatini in the early evening.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in La Spezia or Manarola. 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 Montecatini
- Kindly note that the Cinque Terre A/R Escorted Transfer option does not include train and boat tickets. At the beginning of the day, you will be dropped off at La Spezia, 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 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
- English and Spanish languages are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in French, German, Italian or Portuguese a minimum of 4 pax is required
- In the case of bad weather or rough sea, the boat between Monterosso and Riomaggiore 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
Reviews(56)
This is a fantastic and beautiful tour. Constantino is a great guide, we had a wonderful, memorable day, Thank you very much!
John did a great job explaining all strategies of the trip. Kept us informed and on schedule. Speech was clear always.
It was a great adventure from beginning to end! Alberto is not only a fantastic tour guide he is an entertainer! He made our day so much more than we could have expected! Thanks for a wonderful time!
The guides were very organized and worked hard to be sure we all got where we going and on time. Everything went very smoothly. We had a great time. Each town was unique and beautiful. Do it. You'll love it.
Horrible! Tour operator gave wrong return information. We got stranded in another town and had to purchase our own train tickets to get back to our hotel. Don’t book anything with Ciao Florence Tours Srl
A beautiful part of Italy!! Although it was crowded, we still had a wonderful experience exploring each village.
Absolutely amazing day. The tour guide was passionate about the area. He was approachable and informative. He made everything clear and easy to follow.
This trip was a 'must' on my agenda. It started early via coach. Many stops on the trains to some beautiful villages. Not much time at each stop until the final destination (worth it though to experience some captivating views). Plenty of time to soak up the Tuscan lifestyle. Many shops and restaurants. Time for a dip in the sea. A boat trip was on the agenda of this trip, but due to unseasonal weather it was cancelled (looking at the sea, I was somewhat relieved). Back to the bus, to head back. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgable and his organisation was fantastic, without having to shout or feeling herded. Lovely day, if not long and tiring, but when in Tuscany one has to embrace these trips.
Disaster from start to finish.The guide was totally dismissive of us,and we abandoned with no clear guidance
This was an absolute must experience! Stunning views, and so much fun! This was our favorite part of the entire Italy trip!
