Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

OT Florence Explore Cinque Terre from Florence On GT Coach

12 Hours Round trip from Florence Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Cinque Terre excursion from Florence by GT coach
  • 02 Visit Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza
  • 03 Walk along the famous Via dell’Amore
  • 04 Boat journey along the Cinque Terre coast, weather permitting
  • 05 Free time to swim and relax in Monterosso
  • 06 Traditional seafood lunch included
  • 07 Train and motor vessel tickets included
  • 08 Led by an expert multilingual escort

Discover the beauty of Cinque Terre on a full-day journey from Florence, travelling by GT coach to one of Italy’s most enchanting coastal landscapes. Explore the colourful villages, wander narrow lanes and sheltered paths, and take in sweeping sea views in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza, with free time to enjoy each village at your own pace. Walk along the famous Via dell’Amore, admire the coastline by boat when weather permits, and relax in Monterosso, where you can swim, sunbathe, and enjoy a traditional seafood lunch before returning to Florence.

Walk along the famous Via dell’Amore, admire the coastline by boat when weather permits, and relax in Monterosso, where you can swim, sunbathe, and enjoy a traditional seafood lunch before returning to Florence.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities La Spezia, Florence, Cinque Terre
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Full Day Cinque Terre from Florence

Depart Florence and relax on the scenic journey to Riomaggiore in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre and admire the houses leaning one against the other and stroll along the narrow cobbled alleyways and sheltered paths. This small village, like the other four, offers breathtaking views of the coast, as well as glimpses of the daily lives of the fishermen with their traditional boats that you will see tied to the port. 

When you reach MANAROLA by walking along the famous “Via dell’Amore” (The Path of Love) a romantic and evocative walk known from the rocks falling sheer into the sea and continue with a lovely boat journey (weather permitting) to Monterosso. It's the largest village of the Cinque Terre villages, which also owns a stunning beach characterized by fine white sand and a clear and transparent sea, where you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe enjoy a traditional lunch., before taking the boat to VERNAZZA; to one of the most colorful villages in the area. 

Here you can enjoy some free time in this picturesque village, characterized by pastel-colored houses with beautiful views of crystal clear waters. After a full day hopping between the picturesque villages, you'll take the train from the last stop, Vernazza and come back to La Spezia. concluding the Cinque Terre visit, before returning to Florence by bus.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Florence 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
  • Expert multilingual escort- Our leader will give explanations during the bus trip
  • Free time in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza, and Free time to take a swim in the sea
  • Motor vessel tickets, train tickets
  • Traditional Sea Food Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Guided tour of the villages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks not mentioned in inclusions
  • Tips to Tour Escorts

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a swimsuit
  • Minimum numbers apply
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility
  • The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
  • Some access areas may be closed by the authorities without prior notification
  • The boat does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or case of bad weather conditions (in these cases it can be rearranged to train tickets)
  • The entrance tickets will be delivered by the guide or our representative at the meeting point before the start of the tour. Please follow the instructions to the meeting point as on the voucher.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, IT
Tour start
Florence, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Florence.

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