Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Discover Cinque Terre National Park and Pisa in a Day from Florence

13 Hours Round trip from Florence Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Florence to Cinque Terre and Pisa
  • 02 Visit the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre National Park
  • 03 Enjoy free time in Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare
  • 04 Travel between villages by local train
  • 05 See Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • 06 Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach included

Discover two of Italy’s most celebrated destinations in one full-day journey from Florence. Travel by coach to the Cinque Terre National Park, where colorful seaside villages, dramatic coastal scenery, and relaxed Ligurian charm create an unforgettable setting.

Enjoy free time in Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare, with train connections between villages included, giving you time to explore, take in the views, and soak up the atmosphere at your own pace. Later, continue to Pisa to admire the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and see the world-renowned Leaning Tower before returning to Florence in the evening.

Vernazza is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine!

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities La Spezia, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Florence - Piazzale Montelungo

Make the most of your time in Cinque Terre... Meet your tour guide at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal early in the morning. Piazzale Montelungo is located 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station. Find your seat on the comfortable coach bus, sit and relax, and prepare to depart for your journey to the nearby coastline! The drive to Cinque Terre will take about two hours. Throughout the drive, your guide will entertain you with plenty of interesting information about the famous views and villages on the way, as well as Cinque Terre and what to expect upon arrival. If you have any questions, your guide will be there to assist you. 

La Spezia Centrale Train Station

After about two hours, you will arrive in La Spezia, the closest city to Cinque Terre. Here, your bus driver will drop off the group at the train station. Your guide will lead the group through the small train station, and your group will get on the first train to Manarola. The train takes about ten minutes, and then you will arrive in the stunning coastal town!

Vernazza village

Vernazza is an ancient fishing village famous for its brightly colored homes and pristine white wine! Enjoy marvelous views of its sparkling blue sea, the impeccable homes stacked upon each other, and the green grapevines towering in the distance. Your guide will happily point out the best viewpoints for photos (Vernazza is very famous on Instagram, its views are incomparable!). You will have about an hour of free time to explore this picturesque town as you please. 

Monterosso al Mare Village

The train ride to Monterosso will take about ten minutes. When you arrive, your guide will give plenty of recommendations for how you can spend your time in Monterosso. This historic fishing town is most famous for its wide, white sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Spend some time exploring the ancient town and indulging in some pesto pasta or delicious seafood for lunch. Then, find a spot on the pristine coastline to relax under the sun, take a dip in the incredible sea, and take some memorable photos! You will have plenty of free time in Monterosso to relax and to feel the marine breeze on your skin.

Pisa

During this tour you will also have the chance to stop in one of the most famous italian cities: Pisa. Let yourself be enchanted by the timeless beauty of its main square "piazza dei miracoli". Here, you will have the chance to see the world-renowned leaning tower.

Florence - Piazzale Montelungo

Relax on the comfortable, air conditioned bus after your incredible day of exploration and beauty. You will arrive back in Florence in the early evening. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Florence 4 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Professional Tour Leader
  • Free time in Vernazza
  • Free time in Monterosso
  • Free time in Pisa
  • Local Trains Tickets
  • Entrance to Cinque Terre National Park

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided tour of the villages - Kinldy note that your tour leader will give explanations during the bus trip, while on each village you will be given free time for independent sightseeing
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Kindly note that the bus will drop you off in the first village of the Cinque Terre National Park. Then you will move from one village to the other by train. You will meet again your bus to make your way to Pisa and at the end of the day to come back to Florence.
  • Shared Tour with other participants
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure

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 13 hours finish where they began, in Florence.

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