Full-Day Cinque Terre Hiking Tour from Florence with Scenic Trails

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike scenic coastal paths through vineyards and olive groves in Cinque Terre National Park
• 02 Visit the UNESCO-listed villages of Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare
• 03 Follow the most scenic hiking routes while avoiding as much of the village crowds as possible
• 04 Learn about the hard work of local farmers and the incredible dry-stone wall mosaics they maintain
• 05 Enjoy a boat ride back to Manarola, sea conditions permitting, from April to the end of October

Explore the beautiful coastal villages of Cinque Terre along the Italian Riviera on a trekking adventure through coastal paths, vineyards, and olive groves. This experience combines outdoor activities with visits to the charming towns of this UNESCO National Park. The hikes are planned to be easy and doable for everyone, making it a great way to discover Cinque Terre beyond the busiest village crowds.

Your National Park tickets help locals look after the incredible work put in by their ancestors, who built this amazing drystone wall system.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Florence, Cinque Terre

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Guided Cinque Terre Hiking Adventure from Florence

• Cinque Terre is a beautiful coastal area along the Italian Riviera. We will take you on a hiking adventure along coastal paths, vineyards, and olive groves, while visiting the villages of this UNESCO-listed national park.
• This experience combines visits to the towns with hikes along the coast. The hikes are planned to follow some of the most scenic routes in Cinque Terre National Park.
• It is designed for those looking for a great way to visit Cinque Terre while avoiding as much as possible the crowds in the villages.
• This exclusive Cinque Terre experience is also designed to help you understand the hard work of the local farmers, who maintain these incredible dry-stone wall mosaics.
• Your National Park tickets help locals look after the incredible work put in by their ancestors, who built this amazing drystone wall system.
• If you are looking for a private or true small-group, maximum seven-person, full-immersion hiking day experience, you have found it.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Expert hiking guide provided for the entire day
• Luxury van transportation from Florence, fully equipped
• National Park UNESCO tickets included
• Direct drop-off in Cinque Terre
• Boat tickets provided (sea conditions permitting)
• Train tickets included
• Full organization of the day

What's Not Included

• Lunch (assistance in booking a place for the party) - private option includes lunch
• Wine tastings
• Gratuities
• Nothing mentioned above
• Hotel pickup and drop-off - private option only

What to bring

• Water
• If the weather is poor, rain gear is essential.
• Sun cream
• Hat
• Hiking or trainer shoes for walking (at least closed running shoes)
• A walking stick if you normally use one

Know before you go

Be in good shape to walk for the day:

• The tour is cancelled in case of weather alerts, orange or red.
• The hikes might change to comply with national park safety guidelines and emergency path closures.
• The boat is totally out of our control.
• If you book the private experience, we can customize your tour according to your wishes.
• Lunch can be included in the private option.
• For the private option only, lunch is included (first course + glass of wine).

Not suitable for:

• People with walking difficulties.
• Individuals with heart problems.
• Pregnant women.
• Children under 12.
• Anyone with medical problems before departure.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Caffè Lietta, Firenze, FI, Italia

Tour start

Piazza della Libertà, 6/7/8 Rosso, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.