Cinque Terre from Florence Tour in Italian
ID: GYG182888-O-279716
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Discover a corner of paradise on a tour of the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, with round-trip transportation from Florence. Marvel at the five villages suspended on steep cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea.
Depart Florence and relax on the scenic journey to Manarola in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre.
Marvel at the typical case-torri houses on arrival, and then continue to Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a medieval castle. Get some free time to explore the village at your own pace.
Next, discover the Pearl of Cinque Terre at the ancient fishing village of Monterosso, known for its lovely beaches and lush vegetation. Take an optional swim off a sandy beach, before crossing to Riomaggiore by boat. Admire the colorful Cinque Terre villages from the water.
Use your free time in Riomaggiore to explore the historic town center at your own pace, and visit the church of Peter the Apostle on the rocky promontory. Continue by train to La Spezia, where a bus will be waiting to take you back to Florence.
Highlights
- Discover hidden gems of the Cinque Terre regions
- Explore the ancient fishing village of Riomaggiore
- Take advantage of free time to explore Manarola and Vernazza at your own pace
- Spend an unforgettable day on the rocky coast of the Ligurian Sea
- Enjoy the village of Monterosso and fall in love with its crystalline seaside and unique views
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that this tour is conducted in multiple languages at the same time
• From November 1 to March 31, the boat service is not available and the itinerary will be modified with train transportation
• In case of bad weather and during the winter season when the boat ride is not available, you'll visit the villages of Cinque Terre via train
• You must be able to climb and descend stairs to take part
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Bring your swimming costume, sunscreen, and a towel if you wish to swim
• The local operator may be forced to change the itinerary in the event of train strikes. No refund will be issued as it is outside their control
• In the absence of the documents required for the COVID-19 security measures, it will not be possible to participate in the activity and no refund will be made.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Meet the local partner's staff, who will be wearing green shirts, at Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station. You can reach this meeting point via the T1 Leonardo tramway to Villa Costanza (get off at the Villa Costanza stop, which is at the end of the line). The ride takes 20 minutes from the city center and you can choose the nearest stop.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
