Exclusive Private Cinque Terre Experience from Florence
Description
Explore the scenic Italian Riviera! Discover one of Italy’s most amazing destinations, the unforgettable Ligurian Coast of Cinque Terre, UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy scenic views of the 5 ingeniously constructed fishing villages on this private tour from Florence, accompanied by your own guide all day. Between the villages you will enjoy scenic train rides along the Ligurian coastline. A relaxing boat ride is also included between 2 of the villages so you can enjoy stunning views of the Cinque Terre from the water. Wander the narrow streets, admire the colourful houses or take the chance to swim in the turquoise water. A multi-course lunch paired with the aromatic, mineral wine of Cinque Terre will be served in a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Cinque Terre remains Italy's most difficult area to cultivate due to unfriendly environmental conditions. Dive into traditional Ligurian food and local specialties, such as seafood dishes and pasta with pesto!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick you up from your accommodation in Florence at 7am. Our driver will normally be at your address at 6.45am. We will then drive to La Spezia train station which will take approximately 2 hours.
Your direct drive from Florence by private transportation stops in La Spezia.You will board the train at La Spezia Station heading to Cinque Terre. Depending on time, weather and other factors, your experienced guide will decide the order of the villages you visit.
The most southern of the 5 villages is Riomaggiore. The name comes from the major river that used to run through the town. Riomaggiore is famous for its small harbour, its tall, colorful houses and colourful fishing boats.
Moving North, we have Manorola. Manarola gets its name from a large wheel (Magna Rota) that used to power the mill in the village. Manarola is famous for its tight alleyways running up into the terraces behind the colourful houses in the harbour.
Corniglia which gets its name from the Roman family Gens Cornelia. Is the smallest of the 5 villages and is situated 100 meters above sea-level. To get to Corniglia, you can climb the Lardarina, a 383-step pathway from the train station to the village or you can catch one of the regular buses.
Vernazza is unique in Cinque Terre because of the small port that was built allowing ships to land in the protected bay. Here you can visit the beautiful church of Santa Margherita in the main square, or visit the Tower of Castello Dorio, home to the most amazing view of Cinque Terre. Lunch will be arranged by your guide and will be taken between 12.00pm and 1.00pm. Lunch will include local seafood dishes and fresh pasta as well as a glass or two of local wine.
Fourth village to be visited. Monterosso al Mare is the largest out of the five coastal villages. The village is located on hills cultivated with lemons, vines and olives. From here, you will take a scenic boat ride to the next village Riomaggiore.
Once all five lands have been seen, you will take the short ride back to La Spezia train station. Depending on time, weather and other factors, your experienced guide will arrange a boat trip between two of the villages. This trip will take you out into the Ligurian Sea and offer incredible views of the five lands from the water. Please note, on rare occasions boats may not run due to conditions at sea.
Your guide for the day will drop you back to where you were picked up. Guides can drop clients back to other locations with prior notice.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included in a radio of 3 KM and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance
- Ferries will not operate for reasons beyond our company's control from November 2nd to March 20th of the following year.
Reviews(104)
Our experience with Daria was great! She was very knowledgeable and explained everything to us and took lots of pictures! It was relaxing but adventurous!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed your tour with Daria and we hope to see you again soon! Cheers!
Stefano was an outstanding guide. We went to all five towns. He explained and pointed out interesting things. He also gave us more options of things to do. He arranged a wonderful lunch overlooking the harbor. Overall it was a great day for us.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your Cinque Terre Tour with Stefano. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers!
This tour was amazing. I can't believe that we got through all five villages, but we did and never felt rushed and had a delicious leisurely lunch. Angel, our guide, knows the area incredibly well and the crowd flow, so we were able to hit the villages at the optimal times and rarely felt the overwhelming crowds everyone complains about.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to leave us a review. We really appreciate it! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Angel. Hope to see you back again soon for another tour!
This was a mother daughter trip and I could not have been happier about choosing Cinque Terre tour. We had an amazing guide, Elizabeth. She went above and beyond to make my mom feel at ease throughout the day. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. We went to Pisa and tried the most amazing gelato. The food was excellent as well as the wine. I highly recommend this trip.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad that you and your mother enjoyed your day in Cinque Terre and Pisa! We hope to see you again soon!
Our first tour in Italy and it was fantastic! My elderly mom, son, and I had a wonderful day trip to Cinque Terre with Stafano. Our favorite villages were Manarola and Corniglia — the views were simply breathtaking, and Stafano knew all the hidden beautiful spots for photos. It was a very hot and crowded day, but thanks to his careful planning with the train schedule, we managed everything smoothly, even with the sun and many steps. I really appreciated the fascinating facts and stories he shared about local life and history, and how attentive he was with both my son and my mom. The pasta lunch, the wine, and the special gelato at Vernazza were so delicious, and we even managed a refreshing 30-minute swim at Monterosso beach to cool off. It was a day full of fun, stunning views, and unforgettable memories — Stafano made everything better. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for the thorough review! We really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to do so and we are so glad that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to see you again soon!
Super easy way to visit all five towns. Our guide Kristin was amazing and very thoughtful. Would recommend the trip to all that would like to see it all.
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it! So happy that you had a good time in Cinque Terre with Kristin. Come back soon!
We had an amazing day with our guide Angel!! His picked us up at our hotel on time. We ended up hitting some traffic on the way so he adjusted our schedule so we wouldn't miss out on anything. He has everything down to a science to make sure you get the most out of your day! There is absolutely no way we would have been able to see all 5 villages if we did it on our own!! We had the most delicious lunch - it was to die for! He gave us time to walk around on our own with suggestions of places to check out. It was extremely hot and humid - even for us being from Arizona! Angel was very encouraging when I was getting tired and worn out - lol;) he does lots of different tours and can pretty much customize anything you want. We will absolutely use him for our next trip to Italy! 5 stars all around!
Thank you Christina for this amazing review! Indeed, part of our job is navigating the unexpected to make sure you get the best out of your day. Customization is key! Not everyone likes the same stuff. We are so glad you appreciate how much easier it is to see all of the Cinque Terre with a guide. We agree 100%. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you next time!
Choosing this tour company for our Cinque Terre experience was the best decision we made. Our guide, Stephano, took our preferences and abilities into consideration and organized the day accordingly. The train, ferry, lunch, and sightseeing opportunities were arranged so that time was used very efficiently and we hardly noticed the crowds of tourists as he guided us through them. A knowledgeable guide who was also a lot of fun! A perfect day in sunny Italy!
Thank you so much for your review! It means a lot to our small business and we are so glad you had a good time with Stefano! Come back soon!
Elizabeth was our perfect guide for the day. She skillfully took us from door to door in Florence with the experience necessary to navigate all transportation needs with car, parking, train, bus, and special out of the way points of interest. She was personable, pleasant and professional throughout our day, providing accommodation for our personal requests. We hope to be able to have her as guide when we return again with Enotropea Tours.
Thank you so much for this kind review Tom! It was a wonderful day and you and your wife and daughter were lovely guests!! I look forward to your return! Cheers!
Fabulous tour with wonderful guide who shepherded us at the perfect pace to see all five villages in an enjoyable day. Transport between villages smooth and lunch delicious. Highly recommend!
Thank you Douglas! We appreciate your kind and honest words! Come see us again soon for a different tour. Cheers!
