Cinque Terre in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in the Cinque Terre add hiking and a sunset cruise. This 2-day itinerary covers the villages, trails and sea — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: villages & boat
2Day 2: hiking trails
3Vineyard paths
4Sunset cruise

Day 1: villages & boat

Hop the five towns and cruise the coast.

Day 2: hiking

Walk the clifftop and vineyard trails.

Evening: sunset cruise

Toast the glowing villages with prosecco.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Cinque Terre — prices per person.

Monterosso Al Mare

Cinque Terre Sunset Boat Tour: uma hora de ouro na água

4.9(69)·4 horas

a partir de$138/ pessoa

via Viator

Monterosso Al Mare

Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise com aperitivo de Monterosso

4.9(351)·3 horas

a partir de$138/ pessoa

via Viator

Cinque Terre in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for the Cinque Terre?

Two days covers village-hopping and a boat tour on day one, and the famous hiking trails and a sunset cruise on day two — a great balance of sea, villages and walking.

What should I not miss in 2 days in the Cinque Terre?

The five villages, a coastal boat tour, a clifftop hike, and a sunset cruise.

Is hiking worth it in the Cinque Terre?

Yes — walking between the villages with sweeping sea and vineyard views is one of Italy’s most rewarding hikes.