CINQUE TERRE TOURS
Intimate Cinque Terre by land & sea
Duration: 7 hours
Tour type: Leisure and Adventure
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The best way to admire Cinque Terre today the result of the continuous interaction between human beings and nature is by an intimate tour by land and sea.
Enjoy a scenic drive along Cinque Terre with wonderful views and reach the village of Manarola, bequeathed with more grapevines than any other Cinque Terre village. Embark on a private motorboat and visit Cinque Terre from the sea away from the crowds, stop to a quite bay to enjoy swimming with snacks and drinks available on board. Continue cruising along Cinque Terre and reach the village of Portovenere where you will have free time to explore. Return to La Spezia by private minivan
Cinque Terre & Path of Love
Duration: 3 hours
Tour type: Leisure and Adventure
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The hiking trail “Via dell’Amore”, “the Path of Love” is the most famous and romantic stretch of the Cinque Terre coastline. It connects the picturesque villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola. You will fall in love with this tour
Small Group: Cinque Terre drive
Duration: 8 hours
Tour type : Leisure and Culture
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Discover the coastal cultural charms of three Cinque Terre villages while on a trip that lets you stroll the tiny harbor in Riomaggiore, taste Italian cuisine in Monterosso, and walk around Manarola’s historic landmarks. A scenic coach trip bring you to the easternmost village of Riomaggiore, a picturesque fishing outpost tucked among plunging cliffsides; discover churches dating back to the 14th century or see a castle built during the Genovese Republic era. You will continue the discovery among the colorful villas of Manarola, believed to be the oldest of the five seaside villages.
Your guide will share about the Gothic and Baroque stylings of San Lorenzo church and display the town’s medieval fortress ruins. Then hop back on the coach for a ride to Monterosso, the largest of the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre villages along Italy’s Ligurian Riviera. In a local restaurant, you will be treated to a full lunch with typical Italian dishes and wine. Then reflect on the day’s discoveries on the return trip back to the ship.
Portovenere & Lerici by Open Bus
Duration: 3.5 hours
Tour type : Leisure and Culture
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Enjoy a charming and suggestive tour where you will discover some of the most inspiring fishing villages of Italy. You will find an uneven coastline, protected by ancient castles and overwhelmed by a unique flora. Enjoy open-air bus drives along the coast and visit the fishing villages of Lerici and Portovenere. Lerici is located on the east side of the Gulf of Poets, opposite to Portovenere. It is a very pretty seaside town with a beautiful promenade, a harbour with fishing and sailing boats, a large piazza with several bars and restaurants, tiny alleyways in the old town and an imposing castle. For centuries, this beautiful area has inspired international and Italian artists.
Cruise between the two villages along the gulf of poets with spectacular views of the island of Palmaria and Tino. When you arrive to Portovenere, your guide will walk you through the historical center, admiring medieval houses and small shops, you will also taste the local fanmous pasta with pesto on a street food style. At the end of this carruggio, you will see the Church of San Pietro; from here, you can enjoy an amazing view of the sea and the rocky coastline.
Byron’s Cave can be found here as well; this is where the famous poet used to swim. Return to the ship by open-air bus along a panoramic coastal drive.
Cinque Terre & Wine Tasting
Duration: 6 hours
Tour type : Leisure and Culture
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Delight your senses with the stunning natural beauty and spectacular cultural offerings of the Italian Riviera, as you enjoy a guided tour, scenic cruise and try local snacks among two charming seaside villages. Begin the day in Portovenere, a UNESCO-listed town boasting colorful facades and the 12th-century church of St. Peter, which dangles over the jagged oceanfront of the Ligurian coast. Set sail from Portovenere via motorboat and relish a spectacular view of this picturesque region’s multicolored terratetto houses, rugged seascapes and dinghy-spangled harbors.
In Monterosso al Mare, the oldest and most famous village, you will sample a selection of local bruschetta, wine and pesto, the crown gastronomic jewel of this region.