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Cinque Terre Hiking Small Group Tour from La Spezia Train Station

7 Hours Round trip from La Spezia Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike the scenic trails between Manarola and Corniglia
02 Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and cliffside villages
03 Explore the charming streets and narrow alleys of Corniglia
04 Visit the preserved marine village of Vernazza
05 Spend free time discovering Riomaggiore and its panoramic terrace
06 Travel between villages with the included Cinque Terre Card and train access

Discover the dramatic beauty of Cinque Terre on a small-group hiking experience from La Spezia. Led by an expert tour leader, this full-day excursion combines scenic trekking with visits to some of the region’s most picturesque villages, where colorful houses, terraced vineyards, and sweeping sea views create an unforgettable setting.

Begin in Manarola and follow ancient trails through the hills toward Corniglia, taking in panoramic views of the Mediterranean along the way. Continue your day with time to explore the narrow alleys of Corniglia, admire the preserved maritime character of Vernazza, and enjoy free time in Riomaggiore before returning to La Spezia.

Begin in Manarola and follow ancient trails through the hills toward Corniglia, taking in panoramic views of the Mediterranean along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities La Spezia, Cinque Terre

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Train Station - La Spezia Centrale

After you meet our tour leader at La Spezia train station, you will start your adventure!

Manarola

From Manarola we will begin with our intrepid hiking experience. Get ready and explore the ancient trails of this mountain passing through the vineyards perched on the rock!

Corniglia

Discover the center of Corniglia as you walk through its narrow alleys and take a break to continue the adventure

Vernazza

This village has best preserved the aspect of a marine town, the perfect place to relax while you admire the wonderful landscape.

Riomaggiore

Admire the particular construction of Riomaggiore and the Gulf of Cinque Terre from the panoramic terrace you will find here

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from La Spezia 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Expert multilingual escort
3 hours of trekking from Manarola to Corniglia
Cinque Terre Card, for the use of the trains that you will need to go from one town to another
Wifi in the train station of each town to visit
Access to the bathrooms (except in La Spezia)

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Consider that the maximum height during the trekking is 1000 ft and the climb is very steep
Please note that once you make the reservation, you have to send an email with the names, surnames, and date of birth of each of the participants of the tour. This information is necessary for the issuance of train tickets
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for walking
The order of visits may change
We recommend you bring water, sunscreen, and a cap
Keep in mind that the trails to hike are hard but not impossible. Since the beauty of the area lies in its nature, you won’t find handrails or safety rails even when the steps formed by the rocks of the mountain are inclined or when the path is near to the edge of the cliff. For the above mentioned reasons, this tour is not suitable for kids under 8 years old
In case the original itinerary cannot be carried out due to major causes such as weather and/or road conditions, CiaoFlorence can modify the itinerary with alternative solutions by train
You have to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
Small group tour with other participants (max. 20 guests)