Cinque Terre Hiking Day Trip from Florence

Florence, Italy

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Cinque Terre Hiking Day Trip from Florence

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Walkabout Tour Pick Up, Taxi stand just outside train station, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Check-in and departure point

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Borgo Storico di Manarola, Manarola Italy

Built in the valley of the torrente Groppo, until 1950 the stream which runs through the town was completely uncovered and 11 stone bridges allowed the people to cross from one side to the other. Over the next thirty years the stream was gradually covered over.

The ancient village was destroyed by Saracen pirates (in 849) and the surviving people fled in land to live. When the seas were made safe again in the 11th century, people came back to settle here under the protection of the Republic of Genova.

By the 1200's cultivation of vines was not only established but the wine they produced was sought after. The church of San Lorenzo was begun in 1338. The patron saint is celebrated on the 10th of August with a procession through the streets carrying a statue of him.

The castle which protected the town from pirates is now a private home, you can see the garden from the panoramic walk, it is on the rock immediately above the port.

Manarola is now famous for its Christmas nativity scene which is the biggest in the world. Figures outlined in thousands of lights cover the hillside. Also an Easter scene is made.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Borgo Storico di Corniglia, Corniglia Italy

The middle town of the five, Corniglia is the smallest town and sits at 90 metres above sea level.

The name derives from the huge spur of rock on which the village sits. Population of about only 200.

San Pietro church from the fourteenth century on the site of an eleventh century chapel. San Pietro's day is 29th June and as part of the celebrations, there is a procession through the streets. A special savoury tart is prepared with rice, eggs and cheese and is shared among the people who take part in the procession.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cinque Terre Trails, Riomaggiore to Monterroso Italy

These ancient trails are rough but manageable. Be prepared for the hiking – although the path is open to everyone, remember that the ground can be slippery, uneven, and in places steep and narrow. The charm of the area is that it is natural and unspoiled, do not expect hand rails or safety rails when steps are steep or when the path is close to the cliff edge. Because of the nature of the hike, we are unable to accept small children or anyone with walking difficulties.

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: 19018 Vernazza Italy

Vernazza is unique in the Cinque Terre because of the small port that was built allowing ships to land in the protected bay. It was already a fortified village and efficient maritime base in the earliest records available from the eleventh century. Today there are traces of the military defences built by the Genovese in the thirteenth century such as traces of the old walls, ramparts and the look out tower.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Borgo Antico, Via Roma, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy

There was a castle here before 1200 and some ruins of it can still be seen. The community of Monterosso was founded in 1214.
The church of San Giovanni Battista, built-in 1220 has a bell tower built in 1400 as a lookout tower.
The church of San Antonio di Mesco was built in 1335.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Spiaggia di Fegina, via Fegina, Monterosso al Mare Italy

The new town is called Fegina and is linked to the old part of Monterosso by a pedestrian tunnel. Statue of Neptune built into the rock, but made of concrete so badly deteriorated, was built by an architect in the 1920's.
The sandy shelf provides the ideal habitat for seagrass which acts as a lung for the waters of the Cinque Terre and provides a beautiful beach for us. The whole area is a marine protected area, like the sea version of a national park.
2007 Forbes magazine called Monterosso the sexiest beach in the world....whatever that may mean.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: monterosso railway station, Italy, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy

Boat Ride (weather permitting)

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore Italy

At Riomaggiore, centuries ago, the distinctive tall, colourful houses known as Genovese tower houses arranged in rows connected by alleys, arches and steps provided a defense against pirates.

House colours are regulated by the comune. You can't just paint them any colour you like!

Houses have two entrances, one at the front and one at the rear on the higher road, so that when they were attacked by pirates, the people could escape.

At the end of the eighteen hundreds the railway came along the coast and Riomaggiore, along with the other towns of the cinque terrre came out of their historic isolation, even though a road wouldn't reach them until the 1970's.

Language, lingua ligure, the villages were so cut off even from each other that they spoke different dialects of the same language.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Stazione La Spezia Centrale, Piazzale Medaglie D'oro Al Valor Militare, 19122, La Spezia Italy

Coach transfer back to Florence

Repere

All-inclusive tour

Excellent value for money

Instant Confirmation

Incluse

  • A fun and professional guide who is there to lead you through the day
  • Transport between Florence and Cinque Terre by coach plus all other transport for the day
  • Entry tickets to the Cinque Terre National Park
  • Boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting)
  • Time to explore the Cinque Terre villages on foot
  • Entry/Admission - monterosso railway station

Neincluse

Informatii aditionale

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Suitable walking shoes required – no flip-flops. Suggestions: walking boots or sneakers, closed toe shoes with non-slip soles.
  • If you want to swim during free time, please remember to bring your own towel and swimwear.
  • On rare occasions the boat ride will stop operating due to bad weather or strong winds. It is beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
  • In case of unexpected closure of the paths for unforeseen events, alternative routes will be taken instead
  • A large amount of walking is involved. You must be of average fitness and be able to keep up with the rest of the group.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties, below average fitness, or young children.
  • Minimum age is 12 years.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Because of the nature of the hike, we are unable to accept small children or anyone with walking difficulties.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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 25 travelers

Informatii despre voucher

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Punct de plecare

Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Ora de plecare

7:45 AM

Durata

12 hours

Detalii despre intoarcere

Returns to original departure point

  • Peter B

    2019-12-04

    Our tour guide Christian did an amazing job of keeping everything on schedule so we could not only visit all five towns in one day, but also make a beautiful (and tiring!) inter-village hike. If you can handle the steep walking, I'd highly recommend this tour that gave us a taste of all the stops, and a unique opportunity to take pictures from the hike that looked like they came off a postcard. Thanks to Christian specifically, who was highly energetic and well organized.

  • cashbugg2011

    2019-12-02

    My favorite moment while it Italy. You get to see a different side of Cinque Terre than just taking the train through the towns. Def book this experience. Its worth it1

  • Marc K

    2019-11-25

    We really enjoyed our day hike with Alessandro. He did an excellent job showing us all the sights and answering any and all questions we had and his English was great so nothing seemed to be lost in translation.

    The tour was well organized and we definitely got in a lot of walking (~10 miles). I'd say the hike portion was less of a hike and more a 3 mile walk along a 3ft wide gravel trail. About 1/2 is uphill and the other 1/2 downhill. It was raining on/off that day, so parts were slippery (especially some stairs), but there wasn't any exposure so we weren't concerned. If you happen to be a trail runner/extreme athlete, I'm sure you can still enjoy this tour and maybe you're guide can point you to the trail that goes to the town on the top of the mountain instead :)

    I'd highly recommend the tour! The views along the trail were spectacular and it really gave you a great feel for the different towns and how they interacted before the train was put in. It was fascinating to see all the houses built right into the hillside and all the terraces for the farming. Each town was slightly different from the others with unique character and style.

  • Christer J

    2019-11-25

    A perfect hiking tour despite heavy rainshowers. Our guide, Alessandro, was so good and told us everything worth knowing about CT. If in Florens, dont miss this tour.

  • barb.radschlag

    2019-11-19

    Cris was a great guide. We learned a little about each city before we were able to roam freely for a short time before embarking to the next town. Between 2 of the towns, we ate lunch, order the one they offer on the tour, it was delicious! The town of Vernaza (I believe) is very small, so not a lot of restaurants to choose from, but the one the tour teams with was fabulous! From there we hiked approximately 1 hour up and down the hills and rocky paths to the next town. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. Bring rain gear (jacket or umbrella) if there is any chance of rain as it gets quite wet. The towns were great, the tour guides excellent! Definitely recommend.

  • kgdimasuay

    2019-11-11

    Christian, our tour guide, made the trip very fun despite of the rainy weather. He's very knowledgeable and can communicate very well.

  • Naomi G

    2019-10-28

    This tour was the best thing we did in Italy. The tour guides Chris and Alessandro were so hospitable and made sure everyone was happy and cared for. Do informative and fun to have hosting.

  • plucia1118

    2019-10-28

    Even with some rain this was an amazing tour. Chris, our guide, certainly knew the way to make us all enjoy the day. Lots of fantastic views, an awesome lunch and comfortable transport to and from the region. A MUST DO!

  • jennifer.kinney0401

    2019-10-25

    Loved that we saw and learned about the 5 main villages of Chinque Terre. Knowledge, exercise, views, food, and booze all wrapped into one. Plan to do the hike quickly if your able which will give you more time in Vernazza where the gelato and swimming is amazing. It’s possible to do in 45 minutes with a brisk walk, but will be longer if you stop at the bar at the halfway point. We loved this tour so much. Highly recommend. Our tour guide Alessandra was incredible, super friendly, and very knowledgeable. Definitely the best day of our trip. Also helped that the weather was perfect, sun shining but not blazing hot. We wore exercise clothes and sneakers and were very comfortable.

  • Louise H

    2019-10-23

    Our guides, Chris and Cris were wonderful. They were knowledgeable about the area and ensured we did the hike at our own pace. I would highly recommend this tour. The views are breathtaking. The lunch at a local restaurant for an extra fee was also well worth it. A great day overall.

  • Lisa A

    2019-10-21

    Our guide, Gabrielle, was absolutely awesome! The organization was great and it took a lot of coordinating with such a large group going on buses and trains sometimes when it was really crowded. Gabrielle didn't lose even one of us! I highly recommend this tour; it is best for people that can hike some hills. The scenery was gorgeous!

  • Neil J

    2019-10-21

    From the moment we started to the end of the day Christian and Gabrielle were fantastic guides. They made our experience very memorable and encouraged us all the way on the hike. We had a wonderful day in a magnificent part of the world. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Florence Thank you

  • Mike B

    2019-10-21

    Great local guide. Helpful, energetic, and passionate. Worth the time to get there and see CT. Great local lunch. Boat ride was a good treat with great views. Thx!!

  • James P

    2019-10-21

    The weather was not good with off and on rain during the tour but Chris and Alberto did a great job of coming up with alternative plans that made the trip a great experience

  • 5decatos

    2019-10-17

    Alessandro was our guide and very engaging. We liked all the local knowledge and would highly recommend this tour. You have to be aware that the trip involves a LOT of walking and stair climbing on sometimes very rugged terrain, but all worth it!! Do it, you won't regret it!

  • Dawn S

    2019-10-17

    It was quite a healthy hike between towns 3 and 4. We visited all 5 towns but I thought it would have been fine to only do 3 towns since they are all quite similar.

  • Julie T

    2019-10-16

    Stephano was our guide and he was fantastic! It was an exhausting day of hiking, but so much fun! (For those that didn't want to hike, he gave the option of just meeting back up at the train station at the end of the day.) The villages are beautiful, and the views were amazing. Definitely recommend taking this day trip!

  • mindy.nower

    2019-10-15

    This tour was my favorite of our entire trip. Steffano and Alessandro were the best. It was entertaining, informative, and Steffano made the best recommendations for our free time. Of course, if you are looking to spend a lot of time in all of the towns, you need to just stay in Cinque Terre, but for a day trip, it was perfectly planned. Definitely recommend.

  • William B

    2019-10-14

    Really enjoyed our tour of Cinque Terre. Dario made an effort to get to know everyone in his group, and was well organized and informative the whole day. The hike is harder than described on Viator - up and gown very rough steps and rocks, hiking boots highly recommended! The towns themselves are breathtakingly beautiful and should not be missed - great day trip!

  • ms22sweet

    2019-10-14

    We booked our tours through Viator but the company that provided the tour was named “whatabouts”. Our tour guide Alexander and Stephanos did an excellent job. That provided knowledge information of the villages with humor and patience. They are so helpful in recommending an excellent place to eat and made sure the restaurant had our food freshly prepared and ready to eat as we set down. WHAT a SERVICE!!! Also, our driver (sorry forgot his name) was the best driver ever!!! He was kind and was about to maneuver our huge bus around like it was nothing. I highly recommend this tour and hope you guys get our tour guides. You wont regret it!! BTY: must wear hiking shoes and be prepared to walk up and down the rocky hills but most rewarding view at the top of the villages.

  • Faith S

    2019-10-09

    The hike was simply amazing and based on previous reviews, we were not disappointed that the ferry did not run. The water was rough. As other reviewers indicated, the guides' suggested lunch was well worth it as was the lemon slushee at the halfway point of the hike. Our guide, Alexandra, was superb!!! My only suggestion would be to inform the tour group that there would be quite a bit of walking between the train stop and the buses. My husband and I are both over 65 but fairly fit and the walk and steps were challenging but not difficult. I was concerned about being to close to the edge of the cliff but, again, this was not an issue.

  • jd.subia

    2019-10-08

    This was an excellent trip. You get to see all the town in Cinque Terre and our guide was great. Chris honestly made the day that much better. Please know that the hike is taxing and no matter the weather...WEAR SHORTS

  • James Tet Foh W

    2019-10-07

    The tour was very well organized. With a big group of 54, we were split into 2 groups, each headed by 2 experienced guides. Our guide was Martina who was very knowledgeable. Her time management skills were impeccable. With this, the tour covered a lot of ground while the walk was pleasant and picturesque for most of the journey

  • kaitg21

    2019-10-07

    The day trip was very well run. Everything was on time and all of the instructions were very well communicated (because on this trip we had trains/hikes/buses/boats to catch and timing was paramount). The tour guides (Dario and Alberto) were friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend the tour to others.