Cinque Terre Day Trips From Florence Sunshine and Discovery
Cinque Terre Day Trips From Florence Sunshine and Discovery
Cinque Terre is an absolute must-see while you are studying abroad or traveling in Italy! The five towns are filled with colorful homes, cobalt-blue sea, amazing food, and great shopping! Our company offers the most fun way to travel: with a group of young, like-minded travelers.
Whether you are a solo traveler, a group of study abroad students, or on a gap year, we would be delighted to have you join our tour! Don't worry about the logistics of organizing a day in Cinque Terre... Simply relax under the sun, enjoy a pina colada, and we will take care of it!
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Florence
Let’s discover Cinque Terre and begin an unforgettable beach day!! Meet your young, fun tour guides at Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, located about 5-10 minutes behind Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Our guides will be wearing bright orange clothing, ready to check you in! Hop on the comfortable, air-conditioned coach bus, choose your seat, and relax! As we begin the 2 hour drive, your guide will go over the itinerary for the day. If you have any questions, he or she will be happy to help!
2 hoursLa Spezia
We will arrive in La Spezia, the coastal city closest to Cinque Terre. The bus driver will drop our group off at the local train station. Follow your guide onto the famous coastal train, which transports between the five towns of Cinque Terre. Enjoy views of the bright blue water as we zoom towards Manarola. The train ride will take approximately 10 minutes.
30 minutesManarola
After exiting the train, you will be greeted by an absolute PARADISE! As you look to the right, you will see vibrant, green vineyards nestled into the cliffs. To your left, you will see a panorama of endless, brightly colored buildings seeming to glow under the sun. Straight ahead, the cobalt sea will be glittering with gentle waves as fishermen head out for their day of work. Enjoy exploring the town, dipping your toes in the sea, picking up some souvenirs, and taking plenty of photos! Your guide will be happy to point out the famous viewpoint (an instagrammer’s dream come true)! You will have about an hour of free time in Manarola.
1 hourRiomaggiore
Next, we will head to Riomaggiore. This ancient fishing village is filled with hidden gems… Follow your tour guide to our favorite restaurant to pick up some fresh pesto pizza and focaccia! Spend some time exploring the picturesque alleyways and make your way down towards the natural port to see the best of Riomaggiore! We will spend about an hour before heading to Monterosso al Mare.
1 hourMonterosso al Mare
*If you prefer to explore another town in Cinque Terre, your guide will be happy to give you instructions to reach Vernazza, another town with a much smaller beach.
4 hoursFlorence
We will depart from La Spezia back to return to Florence. Enjoy the 2 hour bus ride back as the sunsets over Tuscany. You will be able to relax in the air conditioning and reminisce about your unforgettable day of beautiful scenery, amazing food, and new friends! We will arrive back in Florence in the early evening.
2 hoursIncluded
- Round-trip journey by fully-fitted luxury GT Coach
- Experienced, English speaking escort
- Visit the cities of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Monterosso, and Vernazza (optional)
- Free time to explore each town
- Free time in Monterosso to tan, swim, and relax on the beach
- Local train transfers between villages
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years, maximum age is 35
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.