Lucca Private Day Trip To Portovenere & Cinque Terre
Description
A customized day trip to Portovenere & the Cinque Terre for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from Lucca to discover the colorful fishing town of Portovenere and adventure through the five Cinque Terre villages; a World Heritage site of outstanding beauty. We have great recommendations for planning a wonderful day for you however, as a private tour, if there is anything you would particularly like to see or do, just let us know and we'll do our best to incorporate this into your day. As a small group private tour, you'll visit Italy close up in comfortable Mercedes minivans.
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Itinerary
Stroll through the narrow alleyways of this lively and colorful fishing village to reach the church of San Pietro with beautiful views across the bay. A great way to discover this area is from the sea and we recommend departing from the harbor to enjoy the ferry ride (additional cost) to Vernazza arriving in perfect time for lunch. The ferry journey will take you past the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola with great photo opportunities from the sea.
This is a great stop for lunch. Vernazza, with its proud fishing traditions, faces a little bay surrounded by cliffs and two ancient watch-towers and dominated by the church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia built in 1318 with its foundations in the sea.
After lunch meet up with your driver for the short drive to Corniglia, the oldest village built around the XI century. Unlike the other villages, it is not directly adjacent to the sea and instead is set on top of a promontory surrounded by vineyards, terraces and olive groves; connected to the sea by 365 steps. For those who walk or hike there's a beautiful uphill trail from Vernazza to Corniglia! Stop here for gelato or enjoy a Vermentino wine-tasting (additional charge of around 5/10euro per person).
This tour does have some flexibility. There will be moments you will want to stop the car and gaze out over the incredible views for some great photo opportunities. There may be time to stop and enjoy a wine-tasting of the wonderfully refreshing Vermentino white wine which is renowned in this terraced landscape. This is a day where you can slow down and enjoy a special Italian adventure as you journey through an incredible landscape.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your driver shall meet you directly from your accommodation - hotel, villa, bed and breakfast, farmhouse or apartment. Please confirm your full address when booking and we'll see you there on the day!
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Nothing but VIP service from the moment the tour started with pick up at our hotel. We had the pleasure of having Valter as our driver and guide to Portovenere and Cinque Terre. Very knowledgeable about all the areas leading up to the heart of the tour, showed us the best views in Portovenere, Monarola, Vernazza, and Corniglia. He even made us a reservation at a fabulous restaurant in Vernazza to enjoy some excellent seafood dishes and Vermentino. The Mercedes car made for a very comfortable, luxurious ride. If you’re looking for personable, knowledgeable and excellent service, look no further. We look forward to using Valter’s limo service in our future travels to Italy. Can’t wait for our next adventure!
We had a beautiful day touring Cinque Terra with our fabulous driver Mauro. We saw so many beautiful vistas and did not have the hassle of taking trains or boats to the beautiful towns .He was sympathetic with our walking concerns for some of the steep walks and chose towns accordingly. Went to a fabulous Mamma Mia view of a restaurant for lunch… something to remember forever !!!
We were delighted to hear you enjoyed your day in the Cinque Terre ... it's a beautiful area of Italy to explore! There's lots more wonderful places to discover and we look forward to welcoming you back to Italy again soon!
Boat trip along the coast. Viewing the homes and Vinyards along the way. Exploring the towns we stopped in was terrific and getting time to explore on our own.
